Part 3 of “Upgrade the World!” X-O MANOWAR #7  Written by DENNIS HOPELESS Art by EMILIO LAISO Inks by RAFFAELE FORTE Colors by RUTH REDMOND Letters by HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU Cover A by RAHZZAH Cover B by DEXTER SOY Pre-order Cover by CHRIS JOHNSON A bond destroyed. Power wielded recklessly. A deadly force on the attack. X-O Manowar’s world will be shattered. On sale OCTOBER 20th | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+  A new chapter of "Upgrade the World" arc has arrived in X-O MANOWAR #7!  Following the tragedy in Paris caused by a giant nanite monstrosity, Aric of Dacia aka X-O MANOWAR and tech genius Troy Whitaker find themselves in the heat of battle once again in Manhattan as the city faces a swarm of nanites bearing down on them. As Shanhara struggles to gain control over her glitches and X-O MANOWAR fights such an unpredictable terror, will Troy be able to push them over the edge to victory or will he simply make matters worse?  Valiant Entertainment is prou...

THE THRILLING, HIGH-OCTANE COMIC FROM THE MINDS OF DAN PRICE AND CASEY ALLEN! BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE is the exciting new brainchild of indie comic creators, Dan Price ( Masters of the Obvious ) and Casey Allen ( Voodoo Chile ). BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE encounters to Kickstarter this FALL! Take philosophy and mix in imagination. Add equal parts chaos and order. Throw in some cryptids whooping the shit out of each other and welcome to the world of BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE. Follow a gentle, bigfoot warrior as he finds his way in a world where anyone can be a hunter, and everyone can be the prey. Also, in this issue…. KUNG FU ‘THULHU (yes, a Kung Fu fighting Cthulhu)! BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE Chapter 1: Hunter/Prey is the first of a five-issue miniseries coming to Kickstarter this fall. Already making waves on the indie comic scene, BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE has inspired a host of fan-related artwork and buzz. Audiences are enamored with the series’ unique concept and visually stunning artwork. The creat...

 Watch our quick new video with this week's indie highlights.  This is another great week for indie comics, especially from Image Comics. We've included four titles from Image this week but could have chosen more. There's plenty more to choose from including another stellar title from Scott Snyder as part of his deal with Comixology as he joins artist Francesco Francavilla on ' Night of the Ghoul .' Check out all of these recommendations and also see your local comic shop for even more indie options.  BLACK'S MYTH #4  Writer: Eric Palicki Artist: Wendell Cavalcanti Publisher: Ahoy Comics Release Date: October 20, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 The werewolf crime story barrels toward a shocking conclusion! When Strummer disappears, we learn that Grim is a very good boy. But can he and Ben save Strummer from her kidnappers? Will they accept the help from a sad vamp? And how good are mythological creatures at handling a crisis, anyway? NIGHT OF THE GHOUL #1  Writer: S...

  NIGHT OF THE GHOUL #1  Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Francesco Francavilla Letterer: Andworld Design Publisher: ComiXology Originals Release Date: October 20, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 A dazzling work of horror, intercutting between the present-day narrative and the story of a lost horror film. The writer and artist behind Batman: The Black Mirror reunite to shed light on a celluloid artifact once thought forever missing, perhaps with good reason... 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, Kindle and collected in print via Dark Horse Books. Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) 'Night of the Ghoul' is the third and last Scott Snyder-penned Comixology Original for the month of October, otherwise known as Scottober. 'We Have Demons' was a supernational thriller, 'Clear...

  Ninjak #4  Written By: Jeff Parker Art By: Javier Pulido, Beni Lobel Colors By: Andrew Dalhouse Letters By: Dave Sharpe Publisher: Valiant Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 13, 2021 The truth revealed. Nowhere left to run. A formidable foe strikes first. The stunning final chapter of Jeff Parker and Javier Pulido's explosive first story arc. Score:  ★★★★☆ (4/5) In what's been one of the most exciting and visually enthralling action series this year, 'Ninjak' continues to be intriguing, full of clever twists, and in issue four, a surprise transition in art mid-issue. Jeff Parker's thrilling spy action-adventure has produced some wild shoot-outs, mutated assassins, and experimental human-enhancing trials all under the creative direction of Javier Pulido's distinctive eye-popping designs. With all of MI6's secrets exposed leaving agents out to fend for themselves, Colin and Myna are hot on the trail of Daylight. Will they actually get a leg up on th...

During DC FanDome, "Catwoman: Hunted" unveiled its official trailer. See it now! Everyone’s favorite felonious feline takes action, adventure, and theft to new heights – and in an entrancing anime style – in Catwoman: Hunted , an all-new DC Animated Movie. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the feature-length animated film is set for release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $29.99 SRP; Canada $34.99 SRP), Blu-ray (USA $24.99 SRP; Canada $29.99 SRP) and Digital on February 8, 2022.  Catwoman: Hunted kicks off an impressive slate of DC-centric animated films coming in 2022 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Following Catwoman: Hunted , the 2022 releases include two new entries to the popular DC Universe movies and DC Animated Movies canons – Green Lantern: Beware My Power and Battle of the Super Sons – as well as a film for younger fans, Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse . The year wil...

Check out just some of this week's recommendations at Kickstarter for campaigns of interest.  Slice of Life by Kat Calamia – launching 10/18 Twitter: @ComicUno A queer webtoon with an anime twist. When gritty anime protagonist, Lady Vengeance, is brought to the real world by a superfan, she'll learn there's more to life than darkness and revenge… and she'll find love with the superfan's twin sister, a kind-hearted cheerleader. Slice of Life is a queer romance that deconstructs the "slice of life" genre, unpacking the importance of everyday narratives to tell a larger story about the meaning of life from the point of view of a fictional character. Magical Girl Defense Force Volume 1 by Skyler Ammons & Alaïs Legrand Twitter: @BT_Comics; @haosekii; @LeosVaughn A graphic novel about a diverse cast of magical girls saving the world & trying to find fun in their military-like school lives. In a world plagued by numerous interdimensional threats, th...