Death Ratio'd  Writer: Mark Russell Artist: Laci Colorist: Marco Lesko Letterer: Sal Cipriano Cover A: Rahzzah Cover B: Chris Ferguson & Laci One-Shot in Stores Wed., May 29 SYNOPSIS: In this futuristic dark comedy by Eisner and ‘Ringo Award-winning writer Mark Russell, life and death are ruled by social media. One too many dislikes…and you’re dead.  When Arnold awakes from a coma twenty years into the future, he discovers that society is now ruled by social media. Enough “likes” and “upvotes” can unlock fame and fortune but — watch your step! — enough “thumbs down” clicks and the collar around your neck explodes. And you’re done. Now, confused and running on his last Like, Arnold must navigate a world in which the slightest online misstep can have fatal consequences. Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) QUICK REVIEW: Mark Russell is one of the best satirists working today and with the internet consuming so much of society's time and energy it's always great material...

  Walk, don’t run! This is a series you won’t wanna miss. This summer, writer Joey Esposito ( Batman: Urban Legends ) reunites with Pawn Shop collaborator, and artist Sean Von Gorman ( Ghost Planet ), for the latest quirky Magma Comix title, THE PEDESTRIAN! Behold, The Pedestrian! A strange visitor speedwalks into Summer City and silently changes the lives of its residents. But not all is quiet in this sleepy, small town—an ancient conflict linked to the secret history of street signs is brewing! DON’T WALK… RUN! In The Pedestrian, justice always has the right of way! The Pedestrian #1 features a variant cover by Dean Haspiel ( The Red Hook ) and an additional retailer incentive cover by Mike Allred ( Madman ). Interior colors by famed IDW, Dark Horse, and DC, pro Josh Jensen. “I can’t tell you how pleased I am to have finally found myself in a partnership with people who share the same comics-making ethos as myself,” said Joey Esposito. “I love making comics because...

  AKOGUN: BRUTALIZER OF GODS #2 (of 3) WRITTEN BY MUREWA AYODELE ART BY DOTUN AKANDE COVER A (WRAPAROUND) BY DOTUN AKANDE COVER B BY GREY WILLIAMSON COVER C BY JUNI BA VARIANT COVER (1:10) BY JEFFREY OYEM THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE UNRELENTING PROTO-AFRICAN FANTASY EPIC ROARS ONWARD! Acclaimed creators Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande, the writer-artist team behind I Am Iron Man and Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood, continue their utterly distinctive, dark fantasy epic as AKOGUN seeks to avenge the savage butchering of his betrothed, parents, and the entire village. In the heavens, a battle rages between OGUN (the god of metal) and SANGO (the god of lightning) for the title of WAR GOD. Armies will be cut down. Godblood will be spilled. For this is the promise of AKOGUN: BRUTALIZER OF GODS! ON SALE JUNE 12TH, 2024 | $5.99 | 40 pgs. | FC

  DRAWING BLOOD #2 Writer: David Avallone, Kevin Eastman Artist: Ben Bishop, Troy Little Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: May 29, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 The saga of Shane "Books" Bookman continues: the one-time mega-successful comic book creator falling on hard times finds those times getting even harder. With his back to the wall, Books fends off mobsters, stars in a documentary, falls in love, and sells his soul... and it's only the second issue! Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) QUICK REVIEW: 'Drawing Blood' is a charming dramedy that mirrors the tone of a movie like 'Get Shorty' which deals with a gangster getting into the movie business but here you have a comic creator dealing with gangsters because his late co-creator saddled him with a large debt. The passionate but beleaguered "Books" Bookman is juggling a disastrous stage play while starring in a documentary and fending off Lithuanian mobsters. It's not easy for the co-creator o...

 The latest issue of the buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world  DEADWEIGHTS #3 (W) Tyrone Finch  (A) Sebastián Piriz Cover A: Sebastián Piriz Cover B: Richard Pace It’s hard out there for a pair of ex-supervillain henchmen! When Jerry and Clarence’s escape from the Paladin stronghold doesn’t go as planned, the pair gets aid from an unexpected party. Featuring the third of six “mug shot” incentive covers by Richard Pace ( Second Coming ); which form a linked image. June 5, 2024 $3.99 Courtesy of Ahoy Comics

Get ready for action! Garth Ennis, Brian K Vaughan, John Wagner, Torunn Gronbekk, and more head up the powerhouse creative team for the new Battle Action series – coming this summer! Launching in August, the new ten-issue series will bring readers death-defying heroics and incredible action, delivered by a crack team of top comics creators, including a brand new revival of the controversial series ‘Kids Rule OK’ from Brian K Vaughan ( Saga ) and Chris Burnham ( Batman ), and the final story of WWII aerial ace ‘Johnny Red’ by Garth Ennis ( The Boys ) and Keith Burns ( Out of the Blue )! Combining stories and characters from 1970s classic comics Battle and Action , Ennis said Battle Action will deliver all the thrills that earned the original comics their hard-bitten, action-packed reputations… “This time we’ve got more stories,” he said, “more brilliant writers and artists – some from last time, some new – and more of an emphasis on Action, with half the ten stories featuri...

  Death Ratio'd  Writer: Mark Russell Artist: Laci Colorist: Marco Lesko Letterer: Sal Cipriano Cover A: Rahzzah Cover B: Chris Ferguson & Laci One-Shot in Stores Wed., May 29 SYNOPSIS: In this futuristic dark comedy by Eisner and ‘Ringo Award-winning writer Mark Russell, life and death are ruled by social media. One too many dislikes…and you’re dead.  When Arnold awakes from a coma twenty years into the future, he discovers that society is now ruled by social media. Enough “likes” and “upvotes” can unlock fame and fortune but — watch your step! — enough “thumbs down” clicks and the collar around your neck explodes. And you’re done. Now, confused and running on his last Like, Arnold must navigate a world in which the slightest online misstep can have fatal consequences. Courtesy of AWA Studios