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REVIEW: 'The Wire Fence' One-Shot by Jake Palermo and Raquel Kusiak

  THE WIRE FENCE (ONE-SHOT) Written by: Jake Palermo Art by: Raquel Kusiak Colors by: Raquel Kusiak Letters by: Sean Reinhart Cover art by: Victor Alpi Cover price: $4.99 Publisher: CEX Release date: October 25, 2023 In the late 1800s, the American bison were being hunted by the millions. In this tale of the old west, BBQ, a wire-slinging bison herder is determined to help one herd escape the "Black Hills Gold Rush" that massacred the bison population. An intense tale of the Old West through a fantasy lens! Score: 6.5/10 'The Wire Fence' One-Shot by Jake Palermo and Raquel Kusiak is an interesting character study about an orphan in the Old West who befriends a mysterious stranger with magical powers. With the gold rush endangering the bison population, the stranger uses the power to manipulate barbed wire to rescue and defend the dwindling number of bison, including rare white bison, The orphan, Deven, grows up to be a vital part of the stranger's pre...

PREVIEW: 'Captain Ginger: The Last Feeder' #2 by Stuart Moore, June Brigman, and Roy Richardson

The second and final chapter in the two-issue AHOY anniversary special of writer Stuart Moore and artist June Brigman's acclaimed sci-fi epic about cats in space.  CAPTAIN GINGER: THE LAST FEEDER #2 (W) Stuart Moore (A) June Brigman, Roy Richardson Cover: June Brigman The action-packed conclusion! Under assault from all sides, Captain Ginger must choose between his father and the fate of his starship crew. But there’s a wild card in the deck: the mysterious Fourth People. Also featuring the mind-bending conclusion of PARTIALLY NAKED CAME THE CORPSE, the AHOY Fifth Anniversary prose serial! December 13, 2023 $3.99 Courtesy of Ahoy Comics

Fantasy Kickstarter Sensation 'Griz Grobus' Comes to Trade Paperback

  The high fantasy, graphic novel Kickstarter sensation, Griz Grobus , by co-writer/artist Simon Roy ( Prophet, Jan's Atomic Heart and Other Stories ) and co-writer Jess Pollard, with colors by Sergey Nazarov, will be available in trade paperback format for the first time this June 2024 from Image Comics.  Griz Grobus was originally a popular Webtoon sequential webcomic that leveled up its exposure with the 2021 launch of a Kickstarter campaign for a stunning hardcover edition. The campaign ignited fandom fervor, was fully funded in under a day, and raised nearly $70K—far exceeding the stretch goal. This Summer’s forthcoming paperback edition will bring this roaring success story to an even wider audience of readers. "Part of what we wanted to make, in Griz Grobus , was a story that felt like a foreign film from a country you haven't heard of," said Roy. "Natural, familiar elements, sitting harmoniously alongside the new and unfamiliar. The proposit...

REVIEW: 'Transformers' #3 by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer

  TRANSFORMERS #3  Writer: Daniel Warren Johnson Artist: Mike Spicer, Daniel Warren Johnson Letters: Rus Wooton Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: December 6, 2023 Cover Price: $3.99 THE BIGGEST LAUNCH OF THE YEAR CONTINUES HERE! Outnumbered and overpowered, it's time for the Autobots to stand their ground, as Optimus Prime goes toe to toe with Skywarp! Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) Fans of Daniel Warren Johnson already know he brings a unique energy and heart to his stories and that is never more appropriate than issue three of 'Transformers.' His art style and eye for action are unrivaled in comics. You know you're getting something special when you pick up a DWJ comic. And paired with Mike Spicer's brilliant vibrant coloring, they've made this series a can't-miss event. Issue three demonstrates why with an action-packed throwdown between Optimus Prime and Skywarp along with an undercurrent of emotional anxiety between humans, 'Transformers...

COMING SOON: Noir Bleeds Neon in Barry Gifford's NIGHT PEOPLE #1 by Chris Condon & Brian Level

Transgressive and Terrifying Literary Masterwork from The Co-Creator of LOST HIGHWAY with Covers by J.H. Williams III, JoĆ«lle Jones, Jacob Phillips & More FOR SOME OF US, IT’S ALWAYS MIDNIGHT. Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking graphic fiction, is proud to present the much-anticipated first look at NIGHT PEOPLE #1 (of 4) – the first issue of the violent and volatile new series from literary icon Barry Gifford, the internationally renowned creator of Wild At Heart and co-writer of David Lynch's neo-noir masterpiece Lost Highway.   Adapted from Gifford’s acclaimed novel by breakout writer Chris Condon ( That Texas Blood, The Enfield Gang Massacre ) with 30 pages of story in each deluxe, ad-free issue, NIGHT PEOPLE is a pulsating roadmap of the American subconscious that follows an uneasy company of wanted criminals, cartel killers, and lost souls as illustrated by a chorus of visually provocative artistic talents –...

ADVANCE REVIEW: 'Neurocron' #1 by Daniel Powell, Erin Foley-Chan, and Dennis Calero

  NEUROCRON #1 (OF 4) (W) Daniel Powell, Erin Foley-Chan  (A/CA) Dennis Calero (L) Dezi Sienty Publisher: Invader Comics In Shops: Feb 28, 2024 SRP: $5.99 Corruption, greed, and runaway technology have come to a breaking point in the not-too-distant future. When a seemingly random murder in the area known as "Techslum" turns out to be much more than it appears-the corpse is discovered to be "enhanced" with illegal biotech-an even deeper mystery evolves. Investigating FBI agent Vera Morales pulls at the threads,  uncovering the victim's connection to a reclusive techno-cultist, and becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that could very well change the course of human evolution. With all clues pointing to a leading weapons developer, can Vera find him and solve the mystery before humanity as we know it passes the point of no return? Score:  ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) ' Neurocron ' #1 by Daniel Powell, Erin Foley-Chan, and Dennis Calero from Invader Comics is...

ROBOFORCE, BIKER MICE FROM MARS, SECTAURS, and Dozens More Toy & Animation Icons Debut in 48-Page Spectacular NACELLEVERSE #0

Writer Melissa Flores Spearheads Double-Sized Milestone with Blockbuster Artists Diogenese Neves, Francis Portela & More – Leading Directly into 2024’s ROBOFORCE #1 and BIKER MICE FROM MARS #1 Press Release In the aftermath of the seismic news that  Dwayne Johnson ,  Dany Garcia , and  Seven Bucks Production  are boarding Nacelle’s RoboForce: The Animated Series,  Oni Press  – in partnership with global entertainment powerhouse The Nacelle Company – is proud to present your first look at  NACELLEVERSE #0 , the giant-sized, 48-page spectacular that will launch  ROBOFORCE, BIKER FROM MICE FROM MARS, SECTAURS, POWER LORDS, THE GREAT GARLOO , and many more in advance of their animated debuts in 2024! “I’m very excited that we’ll be launching the NacelleVerse with comic books that will set up all the characters, worlds, and plot lines that will be unfolding over the next 5 years as our series come to life,” said Nacelle Found...