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Victory at Last! Vampirella’s Lover Turned Foe Stars Solo!

This summer the Vampirella franchise welcomes another new series and an exciting new path for one of its newest stars, as Victory gets the spotlight with writer David F. Walker and artist Brett Weldele this June!

First introduced in the mythos-shattering Vampirella #0 on Free Comic Book Day 2019, fans were introduced to Victoria Harris by Christopher Priest and Ergün Gündüz. The gorgeous African American woman came into Vampirella’s life and alongside other newcomers, set her on quite the roller coaster ride. The two were briefly lovers, and Victoria found herself enamored by Vampi’s remarkable abilities – and even her iconic costume. Along the way she’s since been bestowed with a cursed, demonic ring and turned against her friend by Lilith, the mother of Drakulon.

This summer Eisner-winning writer David F. Walker and Brett Weldele are leveling up Victory from a pawn in the grand game, to a major player. With a stunning white variation on the classic Vampirella costume, and her newly granted powers, how will she leave her own mark on the world, good or bad? Fans will also get to see which old foe (or friend..?) is about to show up to cheer her on.

Now with each page dedicated to the character’s individual story, readers will get a much deeper look at Victory in and out of the costume. The series will dive into nuggets of both her past and present, including her largely unrevealed traumatic childhood.

A talented crew of contributors round out the covers available on the first issue and series. Dave Johnson, Bryan Hitch, Ariel Diaz, Carla Cohen, and Geebo Vigonte all do covers. Cosplayer Alicia Marie also portrays Victory for the character’s first dedicated cosplay cover, with fan-favorite Rachel Hollon guest starring too for double the fun!

Marvel launches a 20th Century Studios comic imprint

Marvel has announced that it’s launching the first-ever 20th Century Studios comic book imprint this April! The imprint kicks off April 5 with Planet of the Apes #1. It will then be followed by Marvel’s Alien and Predator comics. Fans will see the imprint beginning in April and going forward starting with Planet of the Apes #1, Alien #1, and Predator #2.

Marvel Comics’ new imprint will draw upon 20th Century Studios’ franchises, including iconic franchises like Planet of the Apes, Predator, Alien, and more. Other interesting 20th Century Studios film franchises along the line of what has already been released includes 28 Days Later, The Abyss, Alien Nation, Die Hard, The Exorcist, The Fly, Max Payne, Minority Report, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Terminator, The X-Files, and so much more.

Marvel began publishing its latest Alien comic book series in 2021 and its latest Predator comic book series in 2022. The upcoming Planet of the Apes #1 is written by David F. Walker with art by Dave Wachter, a main cover by Joshua Cassara, and variants by Mike McKone, Logan Lubera, Yanick Paquette, and Todd Nauck.

Planet of the Apes #1

Image Comics heads to Emerald City Comic Con 2023 with a Saturday panel

Emerald City Comic Con

Image Comics has announced an exciting creator-owned panel this year at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle on Saturday, March 4 at Washington State Convention Center. Get the details below!

Image Comics Presents: The Cutting Edge of Comics Storytelling

Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM in Room: 342

Bestselling comics creators Shof Coker (NEW MASTERS), Meredith McClaren (BLACK CLOAK), Jeremy Haun (HAUNTHOLOGY), Shobo Coker (NEW MASTERS), David F. Walker (BITTER ROOT), Dustin Nguyen (LITTLE MONSTERS), and Kyle Higgins (RADIANT BLACK) come together to discuss the new frontiers of storytelling and the secrets behind creating characters that leap from the page. Moderator: Graeme McMillan of Popverse.

Dark Horse presents a “Blue Book: evening with James Tynion IV and Michael Avon Oeming at the Hollywood Theatre

Dark Horse presents a special event at the historic Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon celebrating James Tynion IV and Michael Avon Oeming’s upcoming “true weird” series, Blue Book! On March 15, 2023, explore the strange and supernatural with a screening of Spielberg’s classic film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, followed by a discussion of the new comic series Blue Book with creators Tynion and Oeming, hosted by David F. Walker

A special event-exclusive variant of Blue Book #2 will be available, featuring a unique cover by Oeming. Fans can pre-order up to five copies of this exclusive comic with ticket purchase or buy them at the event (limit 5 per person overall). This special variant is limited to just 500 copies total, available for purchase from Dark Horse and Things From Another World only as part of this event.

Event details: On March 15, doors at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97212) will open at 6 pm, followed by the film beginning at 7 pm. Seating is first-come, first-served. Following the showing of Close Encounters, comic creators James Tynion IV and Michael Avon Oeming will be joined by David F. Walker on stage for a live Q&A session about their comic series, Blue Book.

Tickets can be purchased at thehollywoodtheatre.org.

Blue Book #2 variant cover

Planet of the Apes return in April courtesy of David F. Walker, Dave Wachter, and Marvel!

This April, Eisner-winning writer David F. Walker joins forces with artist Dave Wachter in Marvel’s highly-anticipated new Planet of the Apes comic series! The all-new ongoing series will continue the thought-provoking and thrilling conflict over which species will dominate Earth.

This new era of apes kicks off with part 1 of “Devolution”. The ALZ-113 virus has rampaged across planet Earth, and humanity is crumbling. While well-meaning researchers hunt for a cure, a fanatical group of humans has their own solution: kill all apes. Peacekeeper Juliana Tobon is one of the few willing to stand against them, but the crisis is spreading, and soon apes will witness the true depths of human cruelty…

Earlier this year, Marvel announced that the Planet of the Apes franchise would be returning to Marvel with all-new stories, collections, and an exciting variant cover program. Marvel Comics and Planet of the Apes have a deep history that goes back over 40 years. Marvel first published Planet of the Apes stories in 1974, and in 1975, Marvel published Adventures on the Planet of the Apes, full-color adaptations of the iconic Planet of the Apes films. The legendary science fiction franchise has spanned over five decades with media including comics, books, films, television series, video games, and toys and Marvel is thrilled to explore the storytelling limits of this groundbreaking saga once again!

Check out Joshua Cassara’s brand-new cover below and witness the start of a new revolution when Planet of the Apes #1 arrives in April! Also featuring variant covers by Mike McKone and Logan Lubera.

Preview: Red Sonja: Black, White, Red Vol. 1 Hardcover

Red Sonja: Black, White, Red Vol. 1 Hardcover

Writers: various
Artists: various
Cover: Philip Tan

136 pages | Sword and Sorcery | $29.99 | Teen+

Dynamite proudly presents a prestige project by the world’s greatest storytellers! Red Sonja, like you’ve NEVER seen her before… all presented in beautiful black, white, and red!
The comics industry’s top writers and artists add to the She-Devil With a Sword’s legend with tales of action, adventure, horror, romance, and more. Across 12 total tales, Sonja’s journeys take her through key moments of her long life, across the Hyborian Age, and against many foes and challenges. While creators also push the artistic boundaries of the medium through their storytelling.
This first deluxe volume includes contributions from beloved and acclaimed writers and artists including: Kurt Busiek (Avengers, Astro City), Gail Simone (Batgirl, Birds of Prey), Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Superman, The Last God), David F. Walker (Bitter Root, Naomi), Mark Russell (The Flintstones, Wonder Twins), Jeff Parker, Amanda Deibert, Cat Staggs, Jonboy Meyers, Natalie Nourigat, Walter Geovani, Chuck Brown, Jonathan Lau, Will Robson, Bob Q, Soo Lee, Sanya Anwar, Steve Beach, Benjamin Dewey, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Dearbhla Kelly, Drew Moss, and more. Plus, a complete cover gallery of breathtaking portrayals of the Hyrkanian heroine in the same innovative color palette from today’s top artists.
Collecting RED SONJA: BLACK, WHITE, RED #1-4.

Red Sonja: Black, White, Red Vol. 1 Hardcover

Bitter Root gets an omnibus hardcover in February 2023

The multiple Eisner Award winning series Bitter Root by all-star creative trio Chuck Brown, David F. Walker, and Sanford Greene will get the omnibus hardcover edition treatment. The Bitter Root Omnibus hardcover will collect the first 15 issues of the series along with the Bitter Root: Red Summer Special one-shot and will be available in February 2023 from Image Comics.

The Bitter Root series follows the Sangerye family who, for generations, has fought to protect the world from the evil plague of the jinoo—hideous creatures born out of hate and racism. But now, the family must face an even greater evil that has arisen to destroy humanity and threatens to rip the family apart.

Bitter Root Omnibus hardcover (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2467-1, Diamond Code SEP220144) will be available on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 and in bookstores on Tuesday, February 28. It can be found at local comic book shops, independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Indigo. 

Bitter Root Omnibus

Preview: Naomi Season Two #5

Naomi Season Two #5

(W) David Walker, Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Jamal Campbell
In Shops: Jul 12, 2022
SRP: $3.99

The penultimate issue of this blockbuster miniseries sees Naomi McDuffie face to face with a full-scale invasion! The town of Port Oswego has been invaded by a nightmare called Zumbado. Now Naomi must fight with everything she’s got to protect her adopted hometown from the onslaught from her homeworld. All this and a very super special reveal!

Naomi Season Two #5

Preview: Naomi: Season Two #4

Naomi: Season Two #4

Written by: David F. Walker, Brian Michael Bendis
Art by: Jamal Campbell

TV’s newest sensation, Naomi, finds herself at the center of the biggest drama of her entire life! The mystery of Dee is revealed, and with it comes terrible news that will change Naomi’s life forever. Meanwhile, the town itself has turned on Naomi. They’ve had enough of the superhero chaos she has brought to this usually quiet part of the world. All this, and a cliffhanger last page nobody will be ready for! From the original Naomi creators comes another blockbuster chapter in the life of Naomi McDuffie!

Naomi: Season Two #4
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