Defenders of the Earth #6
(W) Dan DiDio (A) Matt Horak, Brent Schoonover, Sal Velluto (C) Juancho (L) Carlos M. Mangual
(CA) Jim Calafiore (CB) Djordje Djokovic
A battle over bits and bytes! Kshin betrays the team to unleash Kro-Tan’s deadly serpent, Mongor. Meanwhile, Dynak-X faces off against Octon, only to discover Kro-Tan’s shocking secret: her body is still alive in stasis!
Past Time #1
(W) Joe Harris (A) Russell Olson (L) Carlos M. Mangual (CA) Mark Chiarello (CB) Adam Pollina (CC) Rahzzah
Henry Hayes could have been the best baseball player anybody ever saw, if only his dark affliction didn’t prevent him from playing in the daylight. But when the barnstorming circuit introduces a new novelty to the game—night baseball under the bright lights—will his dreams of playing pro ball finally be realized, or will his bloody past catch up with him before he gets the chance? From the midwest fields of the 1920s to the big city lights of today, Past Time is a small town thriller on a National scale.
Past Time #1
(W) Joe Harris (A) Russell Olson (L) Carlos M. Mangual (CA) Mark Chiarello (CB) Adam Pollina (CC) Rahzzah
Henry Hayes could have been the best baseball player anybody ever saw, if only his dark affliction didn’t prevent him from playing in the daylight. But when the barnstorming circuit introduces a new novelty to the game—night baseball under the bright lights—will his dreams of playing pro ball finally be realized, or will his bloody past catch up with him before he gets the chance? From the midwest fields of the 1920s to the big city lights of today, Past Time is a small town thriller on a National scale.
Defenders of the Earth #5
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Jim Calafiore (CB) Djordje Djokovic (L) Carlos M. Mangual
Phantom versus Phantom! The Defenders establish a new base in Africa, where Mandrake empowers the ghostly Phantom to roam freely beyond Xanadu. Now, Phantom must team up with L.J. and Rick to track down Jedda and thwart his brother’s sinister plans.
Defenders of the Earth Vol. 1
(W) Dan DiDio (A) Jim Calafiore (L) Carlos M. Mangual
Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician and Lothar are united again in this reimagining of the classic animated series, Defenders of the Earth. Picking up with characters and storylines from the original series, Flash confronts Ming in a final battle, only to find that even greater threats await him as his teammates as they each must confront ghosts of their past to protect their families and future.
Baseball’s brightest lights hide its darkest shadows! Mad Cave Studios has announced Past Time, a five-issue miniseries blending America’s favorite pastime with a supernatural twist!
This thrilling new sports-horror series is sure to captivate readers with its demons in the outfield. Written by New York Times-bestselling author Joe Harris, Past Time is brought to life by acclaimed artist Russell Mark Olson with letters by Carlos M. Mangual.
Henry Hayes could have been the best baseball player anybody ever saw, if only his dark affliction didn’t prevent him from playing in the daylight. But when the barnstorming circuit introduces a new novelty to the game—night baseball under the bright lights—will his dreams of playing pro ball finally be realized, or will his bloody past catch up with him before he gets the chance? From the midwest fields of the 1920s to the big city lights of today, Past Time is a small-town thriller on a National scale.
Featuring stunning cover art from celebrated illustrator and art director Mark Chiarello (Cover A), X-Force’s Adam Pollina (Cover B), and Star Wars Darth Vadar’s Rahzzah (Cover C), Past Time delivers a high-stakes story set against the backdrop of America’s pastime, transporting readers from the dusty Midwest fields of the 1920s to the bright city lights of today.
Past Time #1 hits shops on April 2nd, and is now available for preorder.
Defenders of the Earth #4
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Jim Calafiore (C) Juancho! (L) Carlos M. Mangual (CB) Djordie Djokovic
With Kro-Tan now controlling the world’s power source, the leaders of all countries have lined up against Flash Gordon and his friends, the Defenders of the Earth. Now hunted by the people they swore to protect, they’re forced to make their last stand.
All roads end here in the action-packed conclusion of the first arc of Defenders of the Earth!
Jingle bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg, the Batmobile lost a wheel… and you know the rest! Read these eight merry tales about characters from the DCU set during the holiday season. Be enthralled by Dr. Midnight’s literally silent night, become captivated by a Deadman story written by Marv Wolfman, and ponder the question: in a world without the Joker’s torment, is it really a wonderful life? Probably not. DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid An Egg, is a heartwarming new holiday anthology coming as a gift to you this this holiday season! How can you not pick up a comic titled DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg?
The song the comic is based on has become a holiday classic in many ways. Enshrined in pop culture, used as alternative lyrics in concerts by school kids who don’t feel like singing the real words, it’s been a thing for decades. So with a comic entitled DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg, you’d expect a read that was a lot of comedy and full of holiday cheer. And, the result is exactly that.
As with any anthology, DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg varies in quality of the stories but overall, the eight are really solid. They range from good to great, there’s not a stinker in the bunch. There’s riffs on classic stories, like the Joker being shown a world where he didn’t exist, and a lot of new original takes as well. It features a wide range of characters including a reunion of the Secret Six, that just reminds us we need a return of the Secret Six.
The art styles vary greatly and some are downright fantastic. Francesco Francavilla’s Dr. Midnight stands out with a wordless tale, and emphasizing how varied the storytelling is. There’s quite a few I’d love to see regularly on comics as well and like the stories some stand out more than others.
DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg is really good overall. A fun one-shot packed with original stories, it’s a nice holiday addition from DC which has already started a great tradition in its mini-series featuring Santa. Some of the stories deliver laughs, other nostalgia, and most of all, many deliver heart and warmth. It’s a nice read that’ll get you in the mood for the holiday season.
Story: Dorado Quick, Drew Maxey, Ricardo Sanchez, Alexis Quasarano, Marv Wolfman, James Reid, Zipporah Smith, Calvin Kasulke
Art: M.L. Sanapo, Marianna Ignazzi, Aaron Conley, Marcial Toledano Vargas, Paul Pelletier, Francesco Francavilla, Andrew Drilon, Anthony Marques
Color: Arif Prianto, Giovanna Niro, Ivan Plascencia, Marcial Toledano Vargas, Eren Angiolini, Andrew Drilon, Wil Quintana
Letterer: Dave Sharpe, Pat Brosseau, Steve Wands, Carlos M. Mangual, Josh Reed
Story: 7.75 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read
DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle
Defenders of the Earth #3
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Jim Calafiore (CB) Djordje Djokovic (L) Carlos M. Mangual
Kit Walker’s brother, Kurt, claims to be the new Phantom and has launched an all-out war with the Singh Brotherhood. Even worse, his brother convinced his daughter, Jedda, to join him. Meanwhile, Rick Gordon battles an enemy from his own past. With the world crumbling around them both, is Mandrake’s magic enough to hold the pieces together?
Defenders of the Earth #3
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Jim Calafiore (CB) Djordje Djokovic (L) Carlos M. Mangual
Kit Walker’s brother, Kurt, claims to be the new Phantom and has launched an all-out war with the Singh Brotherhood. Even worse, his brother convinced his daughter, Jedda, to join him. Meanwhile, Rick Gordon battles an enemy from his own past. With the world crumbling around them both, is Mandrake’s magic enough to hold the pieces together?
