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Award-Winning 'DIE' Creators Kieron Gillen & Stephanie Hans Reteam for Graphic Novel 'We Called Them Giants'

 'The Walking Dead' meets 'The Iron Giant' in this sweeping, post-apocalyptic story The bestselling creators behind the three-time Hugo Award-nominated, two-time British Fantasy Award-winning series Die —Kieron Gillen ( The Wicked + The Divine, Immortal X-men ) and Stephanie Hans ( Secret Wars 1602: Witch Hunter Angela, Black Bolt )—will reteam for their first ever original graphic novel collaboration to be titled, We Called Them Giants . First announced in an exclusive scoop at Gizmodo , this epic, post-apocalyptic story is scheduled to hit shelves in November from Image Comics. Gillen and Hans first made waves with their breakout hit dark fantasy Die in 2018. Die quickly caught readers' attention and the series skyrocketed to the top of the sales charts and launched Hans’ career into superstardom. It went on to appear on many Best of the Year lists, including that of Tor.com, and snagged multiple award nominations and wins. "After we finished Die...

REVIEW: 'Cobra Commander' #4 by Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana, and Annalisa Leoni

  COBRA COMMANDER #4  Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Andrea Milana, Annalisa Leoni Letters: Rus Wooton Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: April 17, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 THE ENERGON UNIVERSE IS IN DANGER.   Cobra Commander has found a new ally-willing or not-that may just make him unstoppable.   Unless, of course, someone is one step ahead of him... SCORE:  ★★★★☆ (4/5) QUICK REVIEW: Following the exploits of a villain hasn't been this exciting since 'Breaking Bad.' 'Cobra Commander' #4 by  Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana, and Annalisa Leoni is another thrilling chapter that finds the Commander escaping death once again while finding new information in his quest to attain energon. Smart, cunning, and ruthless, the Commander has shown to be a survivor and loyal to his ruler but not everything is as it seems. Each issue here and Energon Universe titles like Duke and Transformers lead to another character reveal. It shouldn'...

Oni Press Throttles Up for BIKER MICE FROM MARS #1

MARS! MICE! MOTORCYCLES! Red-Hot Writer Melissa Flores & Eisner Award-Nominated Artist Francis Portela Explore the Origins of the Butt-Kickin’ Animation Icons in July! Oni Press, in partnership with global entertainment powerhouses Nacelle and Maximum Effort, is proud to reveal the next epic chapter of the Nacelleverse, beginning this July in BIKER MICE FROM MARS #1 – an all-new, adventure for the free-wheelin’, butt-kickin’ animation icons who ride the Red Planet’s hardest roads. Rocketing out of the pages of NACELLEVERSE #0, the ‘90s cartoon sensation is back in a brand-new comic book series from red-hot writer Melissa Flores ( Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, Spider-Gwen: Smash ) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Frances Portela ( Green Lantern )!  “We're diving into the Nacelleverse!” said Flores, “The Biker Mice are a trio of Martian mice fighting to protect the home they love from being desecrated by an egoistic corporation. They are pushed to the limit and mu...

The TRANSFORMERS Are Ready to Roll Out for Library Card Sign-Up Month

  The American Library Association (ALA) is teaming up with multiplatform entertainment company Skybound Entertainment and leading toy and game company Hasbro to encourage people to roll out to their libraries with the TRANSFORMERS franchise, featuring Optimus Prime, as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.  “We love the energy of the TRANSFORMERS franchise, and we’re excited for this collaboration with Skybound and Hasbro to encourage kids both young and old to roll out to their libraries and get their library cards during National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September,” said ALA President Emily Drabinski. “Library cards open worlds of opportunity for Autobots and humans alike. Whether or not your favorite genre is science fiction, library cards spark creativity and inspire critical thinking skills. Join Optimus Prime, who I’m told is a huge library fan, and check out your local library.”   “Libraries are more important than ever to our com...

Chris Burnham and Amanda Conner Create Variant Covers For Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrow’s BABS

 The Highly Anticipated New Sword-and-Sorcery Comic from AHOY Comics The debut issue of the highly anticipated sword & sorcery epic BABS , by award-winning writer Garth Ennis and artist Jacen Burrows, will have stunning variant covers by superstar artists Chris Burnham and Amanda Conner. AHOY Comics will publish a total of four collectible covers for issue 1: a main cover by Jacen Burrows ( Crossed, The Ribbon Queen ), a full-color cover by Chris Burnham ( Batman Inc., Nameless ), a black-and-white line art variant by Burnham, and a full-color variant by Amanda Conner ( Harley Quinn, The Pro ).  “Gun to my head, I cannot pick a favorite,” said Editor-in-Chief Tom Peyer when asked to comment on the covers. “Please put down the gun." BABS artist Jacen Burrows has worked extensively with Alan Moore and Garth Ennis on projects including The Ribbon Queen, Crossed, Neonomicon , and Providence . Ennis is the award-winning writer of Hitman, The Punisher, Sara and Marj...

PREVIEW: 'James Bond: 007' #4 by Garth Ennis and Rapha Lobosco

  JAMES BOND: 007 #4 writer: Garth Ennis artist: Rapha Lobosco cover: Dave Johnson (A) FC | Cardstock Cover | 32 pages | Action | $4.99 | Teen+ In Stores April 17, 2024 Returning from a death-defying trip to the International Space Station, Bond resumes his search for the stolen STALVODA formula. But once he discovers where the trail ultimately leads, the legendary Double O agent finds himself playing for the highest of stakes — and setting a trap for his enemies that risks turning all of MI6 against him! Featuring cover art by DAVE JOHNSON ( 100 Bullets, Superman: Red Son, Deadpool ) and interior art by 007 veteran RAPHA LOBOSCO ( James Bond: Black Box ), Part Four of author GARTH ENNIS’s cracking tale “Your Cold, Cold Heart” continues the celebration of 10 years of James Bond comics at Dynamite! Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment

PREVIEW: THE HARROWING by Acclaimed Artist Rye Hickman and Graphic Novel Debut Writer Kristen Kiesling

 “You will shiver in fear and delight. You will want to be held and to hold."—Kieron Gillen This spring, Abrams Fanfare will publish the genre-bending graphic novel thriller THE HARROWING by illustrator Rye Hickman and writer Kristen Kiesling, who is making her comics writing debut. Stylish, surprising, suspenseful, and unsettling, the book follows a psychic teen who hunts potential killers…  until she discovers the boy she loves is her next target. THE HARROWING will be published on April 16, 2024. On the very day that 17-year-old Rowan Sterling almost, nearly, finally, kisses her longtime best friend and secret crush, Lucas, she makes a surprising (and quite unwelcome) discovery. Rowan should be worrying about normal teenage things like attending college and whether Lucas is maybe more than a friend after all. But Rowan Sterling is gifted and she’s having terrifying visions of blood and violence. As her premonitions increase in number and intensity, Rowan seek...