THE SHAOLIN COWBOY: CRUEL TO BE KIN #1 Writer: Geof Darrow Artist: Geof Darrow, Dave Stewart Letterer: Nate Piekos Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: May 18, 2022 Cover Price: $4.99 In Phase 4 of the SCU, the Shaolin Cowboy finds his parenting skills being tested when he is forced to homeschool during a pandemic of unparalleled violence, in this story torn from yesterday's viral Twitter feeds. Can he get a kung fu grip on the situation before a horde of .45 loving human monsters and not so human monsters send him to the ICU? Only guns, swords, and flying guillotines will tell!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMITOUFU!!!!!! Score:  ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) I was not familiar with Shaolin Cowboy previously so I didn't know what to expect from Geof Darrow's latest, 'The Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to be Kin.' I was not ready. It is one of the most bizarre and entertaining comics I've read this year.  The story is told from the perspective of a talking lizard retelling his encounter wi...

An All-New Four-Part Mini-Series from Legendary 'Hellboy' Creator Mike Mignola, Bestselling Novelist and Comics Writer Christopher Golden, Acclaimed Comics Writer Thomas Sniegoski, Featuring Art by Peter Bergting and Michelle Madsen  On Sale From Dark Horse Comics This August Legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, bestselling novelist, and comics writer Christopher Golden, comics writer Thomas Sniegoski, artist Peter Bergting, colorist Michelle Madsen, and longtime Hellboy letterer Clem Robins are returning to the Hellboy universe for Frankenstein: New World , an all-new four-part miniseries from Dark Horse Comics. Frankenstein: New World features the return of Mignola’s take on the Frankenstein monster with the first story to be set chronologically after the conclusion of B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know , which had concluded the epic story of Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. Mignola will illustrate a variant cover for issue #1, colored by award-winning colorist Dave Stewart.  “At th...

  Rising star Bolero artist Luana Vecchio will bring to life a twisted new erotica series in the upcoming Lovesick . This contemporary, neon Horror miniseries is set to launch from Image Comics in October. In this dark sexploitation series readers meet dominatrix Domino and bear witness to her carnal pleasures… and punishments…  “The idea for this story came to me when I stumbled onto a shock site for the first time and realised that sadly, reality is more disturbing than I had thought," said Vecchio. "But beyond mere violence and gore, Lovesick is a deep journey into human loneliness.” This new series is a disturbing exploration of snuff movies, the dark web, and the seedy underbelly of humanity and is perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Cam, and The Neon Demon . Lovesick #1 will be available at comic book shops in October and will also be available for purchase across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play. Courtesy of Image Comics ...

Also known as 'F*ck This Place,' Starks foray into horror with artists Topilin and Lee Loughridge is an engaging new thriller where anything can happen Kyle Starks has been known for his Eisner-nominated work on  Sex Castle , Rock Candy Mountain , Old Head , Assassin Nation  as well as Rick and Morty and Invader Zim . His irreverence and penchant for action have established him with a sort of branding reserved for talented and idiosyncratic creators like Edgar Wright in film or Elmore Leonard in literature. Veering from his comfort zone, Starks has enlisted the talents of artist Artyom Topilin to venture into the horror genre for the first time. 'I Hate This Place' is a solid addition to the genre and worth picking up.  They were kind enough to answer some questions via email about the project which will be released on May 17, 2022. Q&A with Kyle Starks and Artyom Topilin, creators of  ‘I Hate This Place’ 1. The comic is off to a great start where anything ...

  COLD IRON #1 Writer: Andy Diggle Artist: Nick Brokenshire, Triona Farrell Letters: Simon Bowland Publisher: ComiXology Originals Release Date: May 11, 2022 Cover Price: $2.99 Celtic folklore and modern moxie collide as an ancient pact between worlds are broken. The sinister forces of Faerie have slipped their shackles, and the Black Dog walks abroad this night... On the rural Isle of Man, aspiring singer-songwriter Kay Farragher dreams of escaping her humdrum life. But she’s about to get more than she bargained for – and some bargains are not to be trusted... Cold Iron is a supernatural thriller from Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One, The Losers, Hellblazer) and Nick Brokenshire (Star Wars, Amelia Cole, The Once And Future Queen). Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) QUICK REVIEW : Kay Farragher is an aspiring singer-songwriter caught in the crossroads in different ways. She lives on the Isle of Man, between England and Ireland, and she hopes to hit the mainland and follow her dreams...

Action is the word this week with these electrifying campaigns on Kickstarter.  Ghost Agents #3 by Eli Schwab Twitter: @Elonifi; @RockoJerome;  It's the third issue of the ongoing spy-fi anthology, featuring indie artists from around the world!  The clandestine organization called GHOST (Global Hierarchy Of Secret Tactics) combats threats with bad intentions: rogue robots, intergalactic mobsters, demonic beasts from the Netherworld, and fashion obsessed terrorists. This is a collection of episodic, standalone stories that read well by themselves but build to a greater whole. They’re all set in the same world and feature a cast of recurring characters. It’s the wildly imaginative work of up-and-coming artists Christian J Meesey (Meesimo), John Burkett, Chris Anderson, Barry Tan, Dave Grom, Rick Lopez, Chris Fason, Dakota Alexander, Danny Nicholas, Dave Praetorius, Miguel Galindo, Jason Foster, and Sam J Royale, all from stories written by Rocko Jerome. Kisha: Demon E...

Produced by Tiger Baby Films (Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar) in collaboration with Archie Comics and Graphic India, ‘The Archies’ will premiere exclusively on Netflix Netflix and Tiger Baby have announced the cast of their upcoming project, ‘The Archies.’ Set in the 1960s, this musical drama is being directed by Zoya Akhtar and headlined by an exciting fresh ensemble. The film will feature Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Yuvraj Menda, Agastya Nanda and Vedang Raina in key roles. The 7 young actors will play the beloved characters from the hugely popular Archie Comics. The announcement featuring the cast and a catchy music track by Ankur Tiwari and the Islanders serves as a glimpse into the world that Akhtar promises to bring to life for audiences around the world.  The film has the iconic gang of The Archies’ at the center of it, and perfectly matches the youthful energy, hope, and excitement of the sixties era.  A musical experience bursting with youth, rebelli...