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REVIEW: 'Duck and Cover' #1 by Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque, and Marcelo Maiolo

  Duck and Cover #1 Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Rafael Albuquerque Colors: Marcelo Maiolo Letters: Bernardo Brice Publisher: Comixology Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 11, 2023 A manga-influenced teen adventure set in the strange post-apocalyptic America... of 1955. From the team behind the seminal Vertigo series AMERICAN VAMPIRE! Part of the Comixology Originals line of exclusive digital content is 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 in print via Dark Horse Books. Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5)  The 'American Vampire' team is back together again with a thrilling post-apocalyptic tale set in the 50s. Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque along with colorist Marcelo Maiolo present an intriguing period piece during the height of the arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. With people in fear of a nuclear ...

COMING SOON: Epic Stoner Fantasy 'Soggy Landing' by the Brothers McGovern and Ian Densford

  This fall, Oni Press , the multiple Eisner and Harvey award-winning publisher of comic books and graphic novels, is publishing SOGGY LANDING by the Brothers McGovern and Ian Densford, an epic fantasy story of a perma-stoned wizard bear’s quest to save their beloved magical island from evil robber baron cults.  “ Soggy Landing isn’t for kids, it's for cool kids and I hope tons of kids read this book and have to hide it from their stupid parents,” said co-author Alec McGovern. “We’re super stoked to work with Oni Press, a publisher with a spine. Soggy Landing is the tip of the iceberg. We’re excited to explore our wilder, raunchier, and more violent fantasies next.” “ Soggy Landing is a silly book, and there should be more silly books. Without them, we’re doomed,” added co-author Andrew McGovern. Not very long ago, Soggy Landing was an island paradise. Now, it’s a brutal settler city ruled by a group of wealthy, cultists called “The 13” who are immune to a leaf...

PREVIEW: 'Black Tape' TPB by Dan Panosi, Dalibor Talajić, and Ive Svorcina

"Panosian's deliberate pacing and emotional examination of grief set the stage for some macabre events to come." - Lotusland Comics BLACK TAPE TPB Writer: Dan Panosian Artist: Dalibor Talajić Colorist: Ive Svorcina Letterer: Steve Wands Cover: Joe Quesada Publisher: AWA Studios In Comic Shops: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 In Bookstores: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 SYNOPSIS : Jack King was a rock’n’roll god who projected a stage persona on par with the devil. After Jack dies on stage, his widow, Cindy, grapples with grief and struggles to protect his legacy, unaware that she is being surrounded by dark forces that covet the master tapes to Jack’s final, unreleased album – a heavy metal masterpiece that just might open a doorway to hell. Courtesy of AWA Studios

Prepare To Sail The High Seas In Mairghread Scott And Pablo Tunica's SEA SERPENT'S HEIR BOOK TWO

 The Second Installment of The Acclaimed OGN Trilogy Hits Stores This September  Today Skybound Comet debuted an enthralling new look at Sea Serpent’s Heir Book Two: Black Wave , the second installment of the acclaimed graphic novel trilogy by the all-star team of Mairghread Scott (Netflix’s Dragon Age: Absolution , Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy ) and Pablo Tunica ( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ). This high-seas fantasy hits comic book stores on September 12, 2023.  Sea Serpent’s Heir Book Two: Black Wave marks the release of the second OGN in this high-fantasy young adult trilogy about changing your fate and growing up from Skybound Comet, an original graphic novel imprint aimed at the Young Adult (Ages 12+) and Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) audience, but sure to captivate readers of all ages.   Aella sets sail with her mother’s pirate crew on a quest for revenge. As more secrets about her origin are revealed, Aella begins to embrace her dangerous an...

REVIEW: 'Under the Influence' #1 by Eliot Rahal and Stefano Simeone

  UNDER THE INFLUENCE #1  Writer: Eliot Rahal Artist: Stefano Simeone Letterer: Frank Cvetkovic Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Release Date: July 5, 2023 Cover Price: $4.99 (New Series) A teenage sociopath, Paul Kozac, has accidentally created an internet cult called The Hot Dog Party. When a prank turns deadly, the F.B.I. sends in an undercover agent, Cara Cole, to investigate and infiltrate their ranks. Now Cara battles against real stakes, fake news, and memes in a character-driven story about power structures and the communities you build. This is a story about "Click to follow" cultism during the age of social media Score: 8.5/10 QUICK REVIEW: UNDER THE INFLUENCE #1 is an entertaining and timely mystery set in a world of influencers turned cultism. Eliot Rahal centers the story around one such influencer who's a prankish viral sensation but when things turn deadly the FBI is tasked to investigate. The power of the Internet can be seductive and tribal where i...

PREVIEW: 'Second Coming: Trinity' #4 by Mark Russell, Richard Pace, and Leonard Kirk

  SECOND COMING: TRINITY #4 (W) Mark Russell (A) Richard Pace, Leonard Kirk Cover: Richard Pace Special “group therapy” issue of the ONLY comic book featuring Sunstar, the world’s greatest hero, AND Jesus Christ, the son of God. On a visit to his childhood home—now a sex shop called “Ron’s Dongs”—Sunstar uncovers the secrets of his past. Meanwhile, Jesus opens up about his daddy issues! Plus the usual AHOY bonus prose stories and illustrations. July 12, 2023 $4.99 Courtesy of Ahoy Comics

Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque Reunite for Post-Apocalyptic Adventure 'Duck and Cover'

  Issue #1 Available Digitally from Comixology Originals July 11, 2023 Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque — the creative team behind the New York Times bestselling American Vampire — reunite for Duck and Cover , a post-apocalyptic adventure series with a historical twist. With colors by Marcelo Maiolo and letters by Bernardo Brice, Duck and Cover #1 will be available July 11th from Amazon’s Comixology Originals exclusive digital content line, in conjunction with Best Jackett Press and Stout Club Entertainment. “ Duck and Cover is a character-driven thrill ride that blends elements of manga, 1950s Americana, and post-apocalyptic lore to create something truly unique,” says Snyder. For generations, the threat of nuclear attack was always in the corner of their minds. Millions of elementary school students and teens were taught that “the flash means act fast. Duck and cover!” But what happens AFTER the blast? The year is 1955, and teenager Del Reeves dreams of ditching ...