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ComiXology Features 8 New Comics Including The Joker Presents and Truth & Justice

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

There are eight new comics today on comiXology from DC, iPOP, AAM-Markosia, Harlequin, and Magnetic Press. Get shopping now or check out the releases below.

The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox (2021-) #2

Written by Matthew Rosenberg
Pencils Joshua Hixson, Jesús Merino
Inks Joshua Hixson, Jesús Merino
Colored by Joshua Hixson, Ulises Arreola Palomera
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The mystery of “WHO KILLED THE RIDDLER” heats up as Joker, now incarcerated and under interrogation by Commissioner Jim Gordon, retells his version of events, starting with the victim himself on the hunt for an all-powerful weapon. How did the other Gotham villains get involved, and why? What does this weapon do, and why does Riddler want it? Who had skin in the game, and who could stand to lose everything? It’s a whodunit spiraling out of control, retold by the world’s most unreliable narrator. See if you can spot the clues and solve the puzzle!

The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox (2021-) #2

Truth & Justice (2021-) #16

Written by Andrew Aydin
Pencils Juni Ba
Inks Juni Ba
Colored by Nick Filardi
Cover by Juni Ba
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It’s Damian’s birthday, and the Bat Family is throwing him a surprise party in the cave! But it seems someone has other plans when a pair of ancient Hittite deities crash the party!

1000 Storms #3

Written by Tony Sandoval
Art by Tony Sandoval
Cover by Tony Sandoval
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When the other kids travel through the mysterious tree that Lisa had discovered, they unwittingly let the demon King loose! Despite their cruelty, she knows its up to her to stop the invasion!

Genu Vol. 4: Volume 4

Written by Tommaso Todesca
Art by Alexandra Fastovets
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The Ego-ID of Gao Raj Anand is willing to help our three Mercurians. A team of rebels from the T.I.N. organization should be able to meet with them soon. But what’s Feng concocting in his virtual world? He finally understands the identity of the mysterious girl who appeared in the desert… but why is she here?

L’épouse du sultan du harem

Written by Annie West
Art by Shion Hanyu
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Jacqui, rédactrice de magazine, a rencontré Asim, un sultan, dans son pays lorsqu’elle a visité Jazeer. Ils se sont rencontrés dans le harem, resté longtemps inutilisé. Asim, extrêmement confiant, regardait Jacqui avec beaucoup d’intérêt – leurs personnalités étaient complètement opposées et il était fasciné par elle. Il ne faut pas longtemps non plus pour ue Jacqui soit entièrement captivée par le charme d’Asim. Elle était remplie de bonheur quand Asim lui a fait l’amour… jusqu’à ce qu’elle apprenne que le roi avait rencontré un certain nombre de princesses potentielles…

Riley

Written by Lori Foster
Art by Mao Kirisaka
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After a terrifying explosion, Regina is convinced that she has a stalker and begins taking self-defense lessons from instructor Riley Moore. Riley, a former SWAT member, feels a strong attraction to Regina and decides to investigate her case. While she’s scared for her life, Regina feels at ease when she’s with Riley, and she has no choice but to admit that there’s a sizzling connection growing between them. But Regina’s past trauma prevents her from having the confidence to take the next step in their relationship…

Monster Me: Monster Maker

Written by iPOP! Labs
Art by Maxflan Araujo, Julieta Colas, Davide Puppo
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Newmon’s magical “pend” draws ANYTHING – including any toy or product he could ever want. But after he owns EVERYTHING, does he really have it all?

Plague #8

Written by Dennis Fallon, Jason Palmatier
Art by Zachary Brunner
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As Robb finds himself face to face with a Pope bent on revenge, Warbishop Moray is plagued by a crisis of kindness. Meanwhile, something lurks in the walls of this great, old castle–whispering to the imprisoned fey about the end of an age and the extinction of mythical creatures. Has this whole journey been for naught? Danger and treachery have always been the hallmark of PLAGUE, but this issue takes us to the darkest places yet…

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5 New Comics are Available on comiXology including a new Legends of the Dark Knight

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

There are five new comics available now on comiXology. You can find new comics from Yen Press, Harlequin, DC Comics, and iPOP. Get shopping now or check out the individual issues below.

Legends of the Dark Knight (2021-) #12

Written by Matthew Rosenberg
Pencils Cian Tormey
Inks Cian Tormey
Colored by Matt Hollingsworth
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A HARD-RAINS A-GONNA FALL! Gotham City’s Flood walls have been compromised and the city is in the midst of a massive storm and massive crisis. Batman thinks that Killer Croc is responsible for the destroyed flood walls but Croc shows Batman that there’s a more sinister force looking to profit off of this disaster. From the creative team of fan-favorite writer Matthew Rosenberg and red hot artist Cian Tormey!

Monster Me: Lion Queen

Written by iPOP! Labs
Art by Maxflan Araujo, Davide Puppo
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LeMon’s adventure has her testing out the goods of 3 LIONS. But what will happen when those 3 lions find out a MONSTER has been messing with their stuff?

Black Butler #177

Written by Yana Toboso
Art by Yana Toboso
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Though he’s started a cushy new life as the Phantomhive chef, Baldo’s dreams are far from relaxing… Read the next chapter of Black Butler the same time as Japan!

Dead Mount Death Play #67

Written by Ryohgo Narita
Art by Shinta Fujimoto
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Polka the shark has been kidnapped! But to what end…? Read the next chapter of Dead Mount Death Play the same day as Japan!

A Bride At His Bidding

Written by Michelle Smart
Art by Yoko Inoue
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In order to investigate Andreas, a wealthy Greek man who put her sister through hell, Carrie applies to be his private secretary. Andreas has some doubts about her identity and decides to challenge her with extreme demands and work conditions. Hitting the limit of her patience, Carrie resists his orders and reveals her identity. Now he’s threatening a lawsuit against her. But then he offers her an unexpected alternative—marry him for six months!

ComiXology Features 6 New Comics Including 3 DC Digital First Releases

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

There’s six new comics available now on comiXology. That includes 3 new comics from DC alone! Start shopping now or check them out below.

Legends of the Dark Knight (2021-) #11

Written by Becky Cloonan
Pencils Dike Ruan
Inks Dike Ruan
Colored by Dave McCaig
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THE CURSE OF SLAUGHTER SWAMP! Batman tries to stop Solomon Grundy as he attacks crime bosses in Gotham City. But Batman quickly learns that Grundy isn’t in control of his own body! Batman will have to chase Grundy back to Slaughter Swamp, where Solomon Grundy was born, to stop him once and for all. From super star writer Becky Cloonan and artist Dike Ruan making his DC Comics debut!

Truth & Justice (2021-) #15

Written by Grace Ellis
Pencils M.L. Sanapo
Inks M.L. Sanapo
Colored by Wendy Broome
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It is an all-out brawl between Batwoman and Nocturna in the forest!

Represent! (2020-) #13

Written by Keah Brown
Pencils Don Hudson
Inks Don Hudson
Colored by Nick Filardi
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WHO HIRED THE KID?

Monster Me #2: Body Chemistry

Written by iPOP! Labs
Art by Cocoon Productions, Maxflan Araujo, Davide Puppo, Irene Yeom
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Learn about nutrition and sugar through comics! Follow the adventures of Midori and Perla, a Cookie Monster and a few friends as they go on an adventure to discover why Perla still feels hungry after eating a big meal.

La mariée dans le miroir

Written by Robyn Donald
Art by Satomi Tsuya
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Lorsque les rêves d’Olivia lui demandent d’écrire à Drake Arundell, elle décide que le moment est venu de le faire. Drake fut son premier amour, mais lorsqu’elle a appris qu’il avait été le petit ami de sa mère, l’image idéalisée qu’elle avait de lui a complètement changé. Drake est également le père de Simon, son jeune frère, et maintenant que celui-ci doit être opéré, Olivia a besoin de son aide. Drake est millionnaire et en mesure d’aider, mais il insiste sur le fait que Simon n’est pas son fils et qu’Olivia n’en a qu’après son argent.

The Sicilian’s Surprise Love-Child

Written by Carol Marinelli
Art by Sami Fujimoto
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Aurora came from a small village in Sicily to Rome for a hotel training program. The millionaire hotel owner, Nico, was the man she grew up with and the love of her life. Five years ago, she had willingly given her virginity to him, but her feelings remained unrequited. Now she sees Nico hasn’t changed and her heart starts to waver. But the desire is still there, and despite knowing he will never love her back, she ends up sharing a bed with him once again!

Early Review: Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: 2020 Halloween Special

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Joe Bones

Sorry warm woolen mittens, but short stories, horror fiction, and comic books are a few of my favorite things. Lucky for me, Zenescope has combined all my favorites into a single comic book. As an added bonus, this special one-shot is coming out just in time for Halloween. The Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: 2020 Halloween Special, due to hit comic shops on October 21st, collects three original tales of terror. Each story is introduced by Keres the goddess of death.

Keres may be the goddess of death, but in this Halloween Special, she’s moonlighting as a fortune teller. Each of the three tales in this comic revolve around people who walk into her shop hoping to learn what fate holds in store for them. This connecting story sets up the high point of the comic, Tarot card inspired page breaks, drawn by Sheldon Goh and colored by Ivan Nunes. These page breaks are so gorgeous, I found myself wishing I could hang them up on my wall. Different teams of artists illustrate and color each of the three stories. Unfortunately, not all of their work is of the same quality as the page breaks.

The first story has a lot of flashbacks, but artist Dario Tallarico and colorist Maxflan Araujo don’t do much to distinguish these scenes from those set in the present. The reader eventually catches on, but some sort of deviation of color would have helped make the change of setting much clearer. The second story looks much better than its predecessor. Oliver Borges uses perspective to great effect. He draws panels from varying angles, giving the story a cinematic look. Plus, the monster he gets to draw looks fearsome and badass.

Artist Novo Malgapo puts fine detail into some aspects of the third story, but seems to slack off in other aspects. Most notably, the proportions of the main character are sometimes drawn very poorly, making him look misshapen. As for the connecting story, Babisu Kourtis draws New Orleans in a very recognizable way. Even if the narration didn’t explain that New Orleans was the setting for the connecting story, the reader would be able to tell the location just by taking in the illustrations.

Unlike some of the artwork, the stories contained in this comic are all high quality. The first story has a lot of different horror elements, but the writers are able to connect everything into a creepy story. In the second story, the writers put a cool twist on a classic monster myth. The final story takes a familiar premise and brings it into the modern world. The obsessive nature and depravity of the main character in this story made my skin crawl. Plus, it’s got a surprising ending that’s tinged with a touch of dark humor.

Before I wrap up this advance review, there’s one more thing I want to mention. I find it really cool that Zenescope’s President and Chief Creative Officer Joe Brusha is not only one of the writers on this special, but he also created the Grimm Tales of Terror series. It’s not like it is unheard of for a publisher’s executive to contribute to a comic, but I feel like these days they only come off the bench for big events or anniversary issues. It’s refreshing to see a CCO take the time to write an entire holiday special. Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: 2020 Halloween Special is due to be released on October 21st, just in time for Halloween.

Writer: Joe Brusha Story: Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, Dave Franchini
Art: Novo Malgapo, Sheldon Goh, Babisu Kourtis, Maxflan Araujo, Oliver Borges
Color: Ceci de la Cruz, Ivan Nunes, Fran Gamboa, J.C. Ruiz, Maxflan Araujo, Grostieta
Letters: Taylor Esposito Art & Colors: Various Art Teams
Story: 10 Art: 6.0 Overall: 8.0 Reccommendation: Buy

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Review: Grimm Tales of Terror Presents: The Bridgewater Triangle #1

Posted on September 28, 2019 by pharoahmiles

MTV’s foray into scripted programming has been a mixed bag of sorts. As animated shows like Daria and Beavis & Butthead are cultural icons and shows that are still relatable today. There is unintentionally consistent but gory Scream which failed to truly grab an audience. Then there’s the superior Teen Wolf, a remake television series based on the well liked Michael J. Fox film.

The television show took what was a funny if not typical teenage supernatural comedy and made it into a pulse-pounding thriller. It took the charm of the movie and made it an action-packed and masterfully told story revolving around a werewolf and his friends, both human and supernatural. The mythology that the show built upon was immense where the town they lived in was just as important as the supernatural creatures that inhabited it. In Grimm Tales Of Terror: the Bridgewater Triangle, we are taken to a town where evil lurks not only in the shadows but even in the daylight.

Welcome to the Hockomock swamp, near the town of Bridgewater, where a group of friends, are doing research on the myth and legends revolving around both surroundings, which is met with anxiety by the locals they ask. From there we’re given a tale of terror involving abandoned camps, empty cabins, and demons.

Overall, a creepy thriller that will have your skin crawling. The story by Brian Studler is tense and well characterized. The art by the creative team delivers gorgeous horror and gore. Altogether, a story that gets under your skin, leaving readers closing their eyes in the most unexpected moments.

Story: Brian Studler Art: Deivis Goetten and Maxflan Araujo
Story: 10 Art: 9.6 Overall: 9.8 Recommendation: Buy

Review: Dragonsblood #1

Posted on May 4, 2019 by pharoahmiles

The films of Mathew McConaughey can definitely be a mixed bag, as not all his films are great. Some of his movies are just plain dumb fun like Failure To Launch. As the movie played into his personality and what makes him charming. Then there are movies like Dallas Buyers Club which was essentially two pronged, as it showed his serious side and talked about a serious underserved issue. Then there those movies which are pretty horrible like The Beach Bum which made no sense and felt like a waste of time.

Then there are those movies that depending on who you talk to, will either gets an enthusiastic thumbs up or have someone say it was no good at all. One of those movies for me was How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, as it was both funny and rewatchable. Another one of those movies that I personally enjoyed was Reign Of Fire, a postapocalyptic movie where we live in a world where humans live in fear of dragons. In the debut issue of Dragonsblood, we meet the last dragon slayer in a mighty family line, as he must rise against his family’s ancient foe.

We meet Sigurd, of the Volsung clan, as he gives the reader a rundown of how his family got decimated. As he searches a dragon’s lair, for Fafnir, the dragon responsible for the deaths of many of his family, he is reminded of those he lost as their corpses scattered through the catacomb. As he begins his battle with Fafnir, t was all but certain he had met his doom, as the weapon he brought was not enough. By issue’s end, he finally defeats the dragon that killed his family, but is fate lies ahead, one that no one including him sees coming.

Overall, a thrilling debut issue that shows how important legacy is and correcting past wrongs can be. The story by Nick Bermel is heartfelt and action packed. The art by the creative team is alluring and vivid. Altogether, a story which shows that there is more to stories about dragon than fire and ice.

Story: Nick Bermel Art: Jason Muhr and Maxflan Araujo
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Review: Revenge of Wonderland

Posted on April 3, 2019 by pharoahmiles

Recently, I went back home to the place where my father was from and where I was raised for a portion of my adolescent years. The thing is, the time between when I was last there and when I recently went had been 30 years. As with most places and people you have not seen in a while, it’s not quite the same. In some instances, it definitely is completely different and when you realize that, is when you typically grasp that you have changed as well.

I know certainly this is what I think of when I go back home to New York. I loved my upbringing, my friends, and my family, but really cannot see living there again. What happens when a place you love, is not what you remembered? In the first volume of Revenge Of Wonderland we find out what happens to a place which has turned into the total opposite of what it was originally conceived as.

WE meet Callie and Violet Liddle, a mother and daughter who share more than blood as Violet suffered a similar strange ordeal as her mother, Callie. As Callie ruled as the White Queen in Wonderland for many years until an uneasy truce made her step down. As things change, so has Wonderland, and so has that truce, which has forced the Liddles to come back to bout for the land they once fought for. As we catch up with the Liddles, enjoying their normal lives back on Earth. As Callie meets an obsessive fangirl of her books, whose fixation becomes dangerous for all, opening a door back to Wonderland and trouble headed the Liddles way, in the form of the Duchess. As there is even more trouble as mysterious murders, sightings of large purple cats and child disappearances causes Violet to investigate what is causing all these things and what is their connection to Wonderland. This catches the Duchess’s attention, leading her to unleash the Clubs, her dangerous faceless underlings, who take Violet, which leads Callie back to Wonderland to save her daughter. As we find about the Duchess and how became who she was, as she was not always evil. We also find out about our other villain, one even more insidious, Mr.Monarch, a serial killer who has been trapping members of his community one by one. By book’s end, Callie and Violet battle the Duchess, but eventually win her over by showing how love is stronger than hate, and though their lives go back to normal fr now, a worst foe has been awakened.

Overall, an interesting and well told story that injects the reader in to this magical world and does alternate universes right. The story by Raven Gregory is lavish, comprehensive, and action packed. The art by the creative team is utterly elegant and intense. Altogether, an excellent story which more comic book fans should know.

Story: Raven Gregory Art: Allan Otero, Grostieta, and Maxflan Araujo
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

Zenescope provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Realm War Volume 1 Trade Paperback

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Brett

Realm War Volume 1 Trade Paperback

Written by Joe Brusha
Art by Sami Kivela
Colors by Maxflan Araujo
Letters by Jim Campbell
Art Direction & Trade Design by Christoper Cote
Edited by Nicole Glade

Following the epic and shocking events of Grimm Fairy Tales #100, the Age of Darkness has descended upon the Grimm Universe!

The Dark Queen successfully merged Earth with the surrounding realms of Wonderland, Neverland, Oz, and Myst. She now rules over a frighteningly apocalyptic new world.

As thousands of innocents are being killed and enslaved daily, what is left of the Realm Knights fights a losing battle against the Dark Horde. But there is still one person left alive who has the chance to stop the Dark Queen and put an end to her reign… her name is Sela Mathers.

This trade paperback collects Issues 1 through 6 of Zenescope Entertainment’s 12-issue Grimm Fairy Tales: Realm War series.

Preview: Realm War #7 (of 12)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Brett

Realm War #7 (of 12)

Written by Joe Brusha
Art by Sami Kivela
Colors by Maxflan Araujo
Letters by Christy Sawyer
Edited by Nicole Glade
Price $3.99
Release Date: 2/11/15

The four realms have fallen and the Age of Darkness has arrived. The Dark Queen begins her reign after merging the realms with Earth. The survivors must band together in order to defeat her and restore order. With several Realm Knights dead and the Grimm Universe thrown into chaos, can Sela and her remaining team stand against her and her army?

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Though Sela wanted to stay and fight alongside Shang against the Dark Queen’s attack, she made the choice to leave in the hopes of acquiring a weapon powerful enough to end her mortal enemy. But the possible loss of her mentor leaves Sela shaken. Meanwhile, the Dark One continues setting up his betrayal of the Dark Queen. With Venus secured as his second in command, he knows he must strike soon.