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Exclusive Preview: All-Star Champions #1

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All-Star Champions #1

(W) Ivan Plaza
(A) Pablo Verdugo Muñoz
(L) Carlos M. Mangual
Cover A: Pablo Verdugo Muñoz, Loris Ravina
Cover B: Giovanni D’Alessandro Jr., Loris Ravina
Cover C: Ben Harvey
Rated T+ (for readers age 13 and older) Pages: 26 Format: Staplebound Interior: Black & White
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Daniel Domingez is just like everyone else his age, trying to discover his purpose in life. The only huge difference is—as he struggles to save money and take care of his father, a now-retired legendary luchador—Danny will find himself having to live up to his father’s legacy as he uncovers the truth behind the sensational sport of lucha libre.””Hiding in plain sight, all lucha libre organizations are a secret network where fighters from all over the planet—and otherworldly challengers—compete to be selected as part of an elite group to protect our planet from extinction! Witness how Danny and friends thwart super-villain rudos, stop alternate universe invasions, and all sorts of monsters as he gets the hang of being an All-Star Champion!

A brand new original mini-series written & created by IVAN PLAZA (Coquí, Lucha Underground, The Masked Republic Luchaverse), illustrated by PABLO VERDUGO MUÑOZ (Mr. Beaver, Hollywood Trash) and lettered by CARLOS M. MANGUAL (Titans United, Justice League, Harley Quinn). One of the most extraordinary twists to lucha libre ever!!!

All-Star Champions #1

Chido Comics Asks Friends or Foes?

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With Coquí #1 getting a second printing, there’s sure to be more adventures of this new superhero in the works. Chido Comics has teased what’s next asking “Friends or Foes?”.

Three characters have been teased with only their names revealed. In the post, the publisher wrote:

DR. C.Á.O.S’s plan of harnessing and unleashing #Boriken energy stolen straight from the enchanted island’s earth is now in full motion! Who else has been affected by this? Are there more Boricuas rich in Boriken activated with powers? Who of these characters turns out to be a FRIEND or FOE when encountering our hero, THE COURAGEOUS COQUÍ? All of these questions will be answered in the following issues of COQUÍ, COMING SOON!

If you missed out, you can get the first volume now! Coquí #1 is written by Ivan Plaza with art by Matteo Illuminati and lettering by Carlos M. Mangual.

Coquí #1

Chido Comics Reveals All-Star Champions

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Like lucha libre? Like sci-fi action? Chido Comics has announced All-Star Champions written by Ivan Plaza with art by Pablo Verdugo Muñoz and lettered by Carlos M. Mangual.

Daniel Domingez is just like everyone else his age, trying to discover his purpose in life. The only huge difference is—as he struggles to save money and take care of his father, a now-retired legendary luchador—Danny will find himself having to live up to his father’s legacy as he uncovers the truth behind the sensational sport of lucha libre.

Pre-orders kick off soon! Follow Chido Comics to keep up with the latest announcements and pre-order.

All-Star Champions

Review: Coquí #1

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Coquí #1 is a comic we’ve been anticipating since its announcement in November 2020. Published by Chido Comics, Coquí is a brand-new mini-series and it’s available for pre-order!

After falling down a cliff in the mystical mountains of El Yunque, a young man is reborn, walking away with more than just his life. An extraordinary gift was bestowed upon him to protect his island in it’s darkest hour. The series is inspired by superhero films mixed with a throwback to classic superhero action-adventure stories.

Did it live up to expectations? Find out!

Story: Ivan Plaza
Art: Matteo Illuminati
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual

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Puerto Rico’s superhero Coquí #1 is available for Pre-Order Now. Get an Exclusive Look Including Variant Cover Reveals

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Coquí #1 is a comic we’ve been anticipating since its announcement in November 2020. Published by Chido Comics, Coquí is a brand-new mini-series and it’s available for pre-order starting today.

After falling down a cliff in the mystical mountains of El Yunque, a young man is reborn, walking away with more than just his life. An extraordinary gift was bestowed upon him to protect his island in it’s darkest hour. The series is inspired by superhero films mixed with a throwback to classic superhero action-adventure stories.

Written by Ivan Plaza with art by Matteo Illuminati and lettering by Carlos M. Mangual, the comic has a main cover and two variants. Illuminati and Loris Ravina handle the main Cover A with Cover B by Roberto Rivera Padró and Cover C by Monika Maccagni and AC Osorio.

Coquí is an exciting, action-filled superhero story that comic fans will enjoy. When Puerto Rico needs a hero, Axel is asked to rise when it matters most.

We have an exclusive look at some of the comic as well as a debut of its variant covers that you can see below.

You can order the comic now directly from Chido Comics which features signed copies and the variant covers or from Amazon. Retailers interested in carrying Coquí can contact Chido Comics directly. The debut sounds like the start of something big.

  • Cover A: Matteo Illuminati and Loris Ravina
  • Cover B: Roberto Rivera Padró
  • Cover C: Monika Maccagni and AC Osorio

Bridge Works Entertainment and Chido Comics Team to Highlight Latinx Storytelling

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Bridge Works Entertainment and Chido Comics are partnering to bring television series and films featuring Latin based narratives to US audiences. The purpose behind Bridge’s founder George Salinas‘ mission is to promote and uplift projects that fall under the radar with American audiences. Salinas recently partnered with Ivan Plaza, owner, and founder of the Latinx comic book publisher, Chido Comics, to produce their next TV and film titles. This partnership was formed to create Latinx superhero stories, among other genres, and share Latin based narratives thriving in the comic book culture with the US audience. This expansion will bring new premium television series and films to the U.S. audience.

George and Bridge Works have a vast number of formats in his catalog from Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Turkey, Japan, and recently expanded to Germany and South Korea. As part of the expansion for Bridge Works Entertainment, Salinas has brought on Miriam Reyna to serve as executive producer and head of content.

Chido Comics’ Coquí Takes You to El Yunque in Puerto Rico in 2021

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Chido Comics has been teasing a new project coming out in 2021. Written by Ivan Plaza, with art by Matteo Illuminati, and lettering by Carlos M. Mangual, Coquí is a brand-new mini-series launching next year.

After falling down a cliff in the mystical mountains of El Yunque, a young man is reborn, walking away with more than just his life. An extraordinary gift was bestowed upon him to protect his island in it’s darkest hour. The series is inspired by superhero films mixed with a throwback to classic superhero action-adventure stories.

Check out the teaser trailer below.

Exclusive Preview: Masked Republic Luchaverse: Konnan & the Ambassadors #1

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Masked Republic Luchaverse: Konnan & the Ambassadors #1

(W) Marco Lopez, Ivan Plaza
(A) Puis Calzada, Bryan Magnaye
(L) Micah Meyers
(CA) Puis Calzada, Rosa Colón
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“As the leader of The Ambassadors, Konnan has faced off against doomsday cults, alien invaders, rogue temporal thieves and civilizations at the center of the earth. Now, the organization faces its greatest mission: getting to the bottom of a seemingly unstoppable series of worldwide catastrophes of unknown origin. Ambassadors’ bases are being destroyed one by one by a new global criminal faction calling themselves the Knights of Draconis! Will this ruthless and cunning organization on the rise put an end to the Ambassadors and all that they protect?”

Masked Republic Luchaverse: Konan & the Ambassadors #1

Exclusive Preview: Masked Republic Luchaverse: Tinieblas Jr #1 One-Shot

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Masked Republic Luchaverse: Tinieblas Jr #1 One-Shot

Story & Script: Marco Lopez, Ivan Plaza
Art: Diego Simone
Letterer: Micah Myers
Cover: Diego Simone
Variant Cover: Sergio Ríos, Dan Olvera
Executive Producers: Kevin Kleinrock, Ruben Zamora
Editor: Ivan Plaza
October 15, 2018

Tinieblas Jr is the proud inheritor of a legacy that dates to the early 1970’s, when his father Tinieblas started his lucha libre career. However, unknown to anyone but a small select few, Tinieblas Jr is also the protector of both human and monster realms. A monster hunter, taking on the legions of the damned and all manner of creatures that go bump in the night! Today, out of his secret lair with his assistant Ramona, they decide to help a close friend solve an ages old mystery. A mystery so old, it will change both the human and monster worlds forever!

The Luchaverse Brings the World of Lucha Libre to Comics with Rey Mysterio, Blue Demon, Jr., Konnan, Los Cadetes Del Espacio, and the Lucha Brothers

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The production team behind the Lucha Underground Comics and Joey Ryan: Big in Japan have joined forces with Masked Republic, whose core businesses is the representation across all media of some of the biggest lucha libre (Mexican professional wrestling) icons, legends and superstars worldwide; to bring them together for first time ever in a shared comic book Luchaverse.  Legends Rey Mysterio, Blue Demon Jr, Konnan, and Los Cadetes del Espacio (Solar and Super Astro) will be joined by the two hottest luchadores of the modern era the Lucha Brothers Penta Zero M and Rey Fenix as the Luchaverse kicks off.

Writer Marco Lopez and Chido Comics Founder and Publisher Ivan Plaza will be co-writing the Masked Republic Luchaverse one-shots which puts in the lucha libre stars right in the middle of an earth shattering event.

A dormant and mysterious power that long ago held the fate of our planet Earth has now been released. Our legends will be put to the test, as Chido Comics and Masked Republic bring back the glory and tradition of real-life lucha libre stars in comic books taking on epic and unprecedented events based in our real world mixed with adventure, fantasy and science fiction!

In addition to writers Lopez and Plaza, thus far, the amazing creative team announced to be working on the special one-shots includes artists Ben Harvey and Bryan Magnaye (Rey Mysterio), Diego Simone (Blue Demon Jr), Javier Martin Caba (Lucha Brothers) and lettering all five books Micah Myers! All Luchaverse titles will be Executive Produced by Masked Republic’s Kevin Kleinrock and Ruben Zamora and edited by Chido Comic’s Ivan Plaza. The Rey Mysterio, Blue Demon Jr and Lucha Brothers One-Shot Specials will be available this year; with The Masked Republic Luchaverse: Rey Mysterio One-Shot debuting at this year’s San Diego Comic Con along with an appearance by the legendary luchador himself on Friday, July 20th! The Konnan and Los Cadetes del Espacio One-Shots will be released late 2018/early 2019.

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