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Preview: The Forgotten Queen #2 (of 4)

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THE FORGOTTEN QUEEN #2 (of 4)

Written by TINI HOWARD
Art by AMILCAR PINNA
Colors by ULISES ARREOLA
Letters by JEFF POWELL
Cover A by KANO
Cover B by VIKTOR KALVACHEV
Cover C by MIRKA ANDOLFO
Pre-order Variant Cover by AMILCAR PINNA
On sale March 27, 2019 

All’s fair in love and war!

True to the name she’s been called throughout history, the War-Monger knows how to get a good fight going among even the best of friends. The outcome of the battle never mattered to her – at least, not until she fell head over heels for the Mongol Empire’s most fearsome warrior. She can poison hearts against one another…but can she win one for herself?

THE FORGOTTEN QUEEN #2 (of 4)

Advance Preview: The Forgotten Queen #2

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THE FORGOTTEN QUEEN #2 (of 4)

Written by TINI HOWARD
Art by AMILCAR PINNA
Colors by ULISES ARREOLA
Letters by JEFF POWELL 
Cover A by KANO
Cover B by VIKTOR KALVACHEV
Cover C by MIRKA ANDOLFO

All’s fair in love and war!

True to the name she’s been called throughout history, the War-Monger knows how to get a good fight going among even the best of friends. The outcome of the battle never mattered to her – at least, not until she fell head over heels for the Mongol Empire’s most fearsome warrior. She can poison hearts against one another…but can she win one for herself?

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On sale MARCH 27

Infidel’s Trade Paperback Gets a Second Printing

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On the heels of news that Hany Abu-Assad will direct Infidel’s film adaptation, Image Comics is rushing the breakout hit horror story by bestselling editor and writer Pornsak Pichetshote, artist Aaron Campbell, award-winning colorist and editor José Villarrubia, and letterer/designer Jeff Powell back to print this week, ahead of schedule.

A haunted house story for the 21st century, Infidel follows an American Muslim woman and her multiracial neighbors who move into a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia. Garnering early critical acclaim for its fresh and timely twist on horror, Infidel was selected for numerous 2018 “best of” lists.

Infidel trade paperback collects issues #1-5—the complete miniseries—plus an introduction by Tananarive Due and an afterword by Jeff Lemire.

Infidel

Review: Infidel #1

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A haunted house story for the 21st century, Infidel follows an American Muslim woman and her multiracial neighbors who move into a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia.

Writer Pornsak Pichetshote and artist Aaron Campbell give us a hell of a first issue that feels like the beginning of every horror movie as we’re dropped into an every day situation that feels mundane in ways. It’s the lowering of the guard as the tension builds and weirdness begins.

But, what Pichetshote does that I really enjoy is including the aspect that the main character is an American Muslim woman who is struggling with her mother in law and family. The inclusion of xenophobia as the driver here reminds me of Get Out and its tackling of race. Hopefully this comic is able to pull off that layered brilliance but even if not, the first issue points to a tense horror comic that’ll entertain.

The comic also tackles being Muslim in American society. I can’t really comment on that aspect as I’m not Muslim, but what’s presented feels well rounded and very heart-wrenching and the difficulty of being torn between two worlds. It’s something anyone that’s religious can probably relate to.

That’s also due to the talent of Campbell as well as the colorist José Villarrubia and letterer Jeff Powell. The art helps to perfectly build the mood of the comic. It gives us slices of domestic life, innocent enough, but the style and choices build a tension throughout the first issue. It’s that great calm before the storm that makes horror movies so well.

The issue has a lot of potential and is among a few comics (and entertainment) that have no problem diving into modern issues of racism, xenophobia, etc. It does that while also building a horror story that entertains on its own. It’s that great example of entertainment featuring layers and helping explore our real world.

Can’t wait to see where this one goes and this is a must for horror fans or those that like stories with some layers, this is a must.

Story: Pornsak Pichetshote Art: Aaron Campbell Color José Villarrubia Letterer: Jeff Powell
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Atomic Robo and the Spectre of Tomorrow #5 (of 5)

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Atomic Robo and the Spectre of Tomorrow #5 (of 5)

Story: Brian Clevinger Art: Scott Wegener
Color: Anthony Clark Letterer: Jeff Powell Ink Assistant: Jenn Doyle
Editor: David Mariotte Edits: Lee Black Production: Neil Uyetake

Saving the world makes for strange bedfellows. For instance: when you’re up against a worldwide network of cybernetic doppelgangers, sometimes you have to team up with your oldest nemesis to stop them from killing everyone. Luckily, you can always trust a nemesis, so everything will be okay!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Image Announces Scales & Scoundrels, an All-New All-Ages Fantasy Series

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Writer Sebastian Girner and comics/storyboard artist Galaad team up with letterer/designer Jeff Powell for Scales & Scoundrels, a colorful fantasy tale for scoundrels of all ages this September.

It’s hard to make an honest living in a land brimming with magic and mystery, and treasure hunter Luvander is tired of being a penniless adventurer. Ever in search of gold and glory, she sets off for a fabled dungeon, “the Dragon’s Maw,” an ancient labyrinth, at the bottom of which slumbers endless wealth…or certain doom!

But what starts out as a road to riches becomes the first step on an epic journey of a much different kind—for Luvander holds a secret in her heart that will shatter the chains of fate and bring light to a world encroached upon by an ancient darkness.

Scales & Scoundrels #1 arrives in comic book stores Wednesday, September 6th. The final order cutoff deadline for comics retailers is Monday, August 14th.

Eisner Nomination for Atomic Robo

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ARV6_TPB_cvr1_4_print_Page_1Red 5 Comics is very proud to announce that Atomic Robo and the Ghost of Station X has been nominated for an Eisner Award! Volume 6 of Atomic Robo is up for Best Limited Series at the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. The winner will be announced at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International in July. This year’s nominees are:

Best Limited Series
Atomic Robo and the Ghost of Station X, by Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener (Red 5)
Criminal: The Last of the Innocent, by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (Marvel Icon)
Flashpoint: Batman – Knight of Vengeance, by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso (Vertigo/DC)
The New York Five, by Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly (Vertigo/DC)
Who Is Jake Ellis? by Nathan Edmondson & Tonci Zonjic (Image)

Atomic Robo and the Fightin’ Scientists of Tesladyne was previously nominated for two Eisner Awards back in 2008. Volume 1 got nods for Best Limited Series as well as Best Colorist for Ronda Pattison.

We’re super proud of Team Robo. The creative team on Volume 6 was Brian Clevinger (Writer, Co-Creator), Scott Wegener (Art, Co-Creator), Ronda Pattison (Colors), Jeff Powell (Letters), and Lee Black (Editor). We wish them the best of luck in July!

In case readers missed Atomic Robo and the Ghost of Station X (Volume 6), the trade paperback will be on store shelves in April.  The series can also be purchased digitally from both Comixology and iVerse’s Comics+.

Review – Atomic Robo: Ghost of Station X #1

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Atomic Robo Ghost of Station X #1 CoverI’ve read some Atomic Robo comics here and there, but those were mostly Free Comic Book Day ones or if the character had some pages in an anthology.  So, Atomic Robo: Ghost of Station X #1 is the first time I’ve really begun to read a series with the character from the beginning and I must say, I’ve been missing a great character and comic.

I’d describe this as pulp entertainment for kids.  It reminds me a lot of earlier comics where the good guy takes part in an over the top adventure with crazy creatures or strange worlds.  It’s fun that’s to be enjoyed and not really thought through.

There are two kinds of people. Those who love Atomic Robo and those who haven’t read it yet. What’s that? You don’t want to start on the sixth volume? Well, GOOD NEWS! Every volume is stand alone. BOOM. You can start with this one and know what’s going on from page one. KA-BOOM. Then go back and read the other volumes in any order. THWACKA-BOOM. Oh, a plot? Okay, fine. Astronauts are stranded in a deteriorating orbit, and it’s up to Atomic Robo to save them in a race against the laws of physics!

Robo has to head to space and save astronauts and most of the issue is focused on getting him there.  We don’t know what the cause of the issue is, or what the “bad guy” will be, but there’s a problem and the issue is the thought process of a team thinking about how to solve the issue of getting Robo to space.  There’s a mix of action and humor about it and the pacing kept me engaged.

The comic was a lot of fun to read and the solution they come up with is over the top and just fits the campy pulp feel of a comic.  This first issue is easily a comic that can be enjoyed by both adults and kids, and it feels great to say that.  I can’t wait for next month and some more Robo action and definitely need to go back and see what I’ve been missing.

Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Story: Brian Clevinger Art: Scott Wegener Colors: Ronda Pattison Letters: Jeff Powell

Publisher: Red 5 Comics Cost: $3.50 Release Date: September 7

Red 5 Comics provided Graphic Policy with an advance copy of this issue for FREE for review.

Kickstarter Spotlight – A.K.A.

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We haven’t really officially done this in a while, but expect to start seeing this more often.  Kickstarter is a website that allows individuals to go directly to individuals to raise funds for various projects.  It’s a great opportunity for comic book creators to get projects created without the help of publishers.

This week’s highlight is A.K.A. which has a goal of raising $6,000 by 5:46Pm EDT on May 27.  The series definitely looks interesting as I’m a huge fan of “grindhouse,” exploitation, crime comics and B movies.  More me, definitely something of interest and they got my $30 towards their goal.  The project is by Rob Reilly and Steven Walters.  The money will help pay the letterer, Jeff Powell and colorist, Giuseppe Pica.

A.K.A is an adrenalin-fueled, action packed, “grindhouse” inspired 4 issue crime comic that explores what happens when you double-cross the wrong man. Brought together by the writer/artist team of Steven Walters, and Rob Reilly, A.K.A is the story of Guy Doyle, a ruthless bodyguard of one of the most notorious crime bosses in New York. When he gets the order to kill Adrian Truelove, a famous gang leader who fathers a child with the mob bosses daughter, a hunt for Truelove ensues and a story that’ll leave you wanting more with each tension filled issue begins.

The book is also supplemented by 4 page, faux upcoming books by some of today’s hottest creators like: Mike Oeming, Joe Kelly, Bryan J.L Glass, Neil Vokes, and John Broglia

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Head to the Kickstarter page and give what you can and help support independent comics.

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