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Pray For Absolution in Estuary: A Ghost Story #1 – Coming in April From Tim Daniel, D.B. Andry, and Maan House

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Oni Press has revealed an extended look inside inside Estuary: A Ghost Story #1 (of 4), a chilling tale of secrets buried deep beneath the surf of the idyllic Pacific coast written by rising stars Tim Daniel and David “D.B.” Andry with gorgeously atmospheric artwork by modern horror virtuoso Maan House coming April 8th!

Atop a rocky cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean sits the Mission at Arbués Point, a 400-year-old Spanish mission made infamous as one of California’s oldest and most haunted historical sites. But beneath its crumbling, tourist-trap facade, a reclusive nun has spent decades within the Mission’s walls, honing her prayers and practice in pursuit of a secret long-buried beneath the majesty of the chapel, and under the dark waves of the tidal estuary below. When marine archaeologist Maris Cristobal accepts the nun’s offer to begin excavating a fabled shipwreck lying in wait beneath the Mission’s turbulent waters, she’ll soon discover that the sins of past and present are about to wash together into a harrowing surge of a vengeance that can no longer be contained . . .

Kneel and pray for your redemption when Estuary: A Ghost Story #1 sets stores ablaze on April 8th — featuring a holy mosaic of blessed covers from interior artist Maan House, Vanesa R. Del Ray, and Tim Daniel!

ESTUARY: A GHOST STORY #1

Publishers Motion to Dismiss Diamond’s Adversary Complaints

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Diamond Comic Distributors

One of the major outstanding issues with Diamond‘s bankruptcy is the status of consignment inventory. Diamond currently has stock that was provided to it by publishers on a consignment basis. That stock is currently physically held by Sparkle Pop which purchased some of Diamond’s assets, including taking over the warehouse where these are stored, though they don’t have a right to sell it (which they did and there was drama around that).

Diamond wants to sell the consigned goods to help pay back its creditors. Publishers obviously want their stock back. A judge put a stay on the decision which has been playing out for months. Diamond then went a submitted adversary proceedings against publishers, over 30 of them. In short, instead of this decision being handled at a macro level, the judge said Diamond could sue each publisher individually to figure out the product status.

Now, Diamond is in chapter 7 and due to key dates having passed, the Consignment Group, which is made up of multiple publishers, has submitted motions in each of those adversary proceedings to dismiss the complaints. Oddly a filing had the Trustee of the chapter 7 process selling the consigned goods to Sparkle Pop so it’s unclear how this motion and that clashes.

Filings by Massive Publishing, Oni Press, Panini, Alien Books, Titan Comics, Vault Storyworks, Dynamic Forces, Aspen, Black Mask Studio, Dark Horse, DSTLRY, Heavy Metal, and Magnetic Press were all revealed today were submitted to the court to “Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Complaint(s).”

The motion goes right into it stating that Diamond has not submitted facts to back up their complaint and discovery has not revealed evidence, and that the court can dismiss it over this.

The Complaint(s) in this case is devoid of any meritorious allegations that might possibly support Plaintiff’s claims; thus, this Complaint must be dismissed.

The filing then goes on about the agreement between Diamond and the publishers saying it’s “executory in nature” and Diamond’s obligations were to ship goods, properly store the goods, and pay the publishers when the goods ae sold.

On December 19, 2025, Diamond’s Chapter 11 was switched to Chapter 7 and with that, they had until February 17, 2026 to assume or reject an executory contract. The deadline to assume or reject their contracts has been an issue throughout the Chapter 11/Chapter 7 case with the deadline to do so pushed out over and over. The latest request to extend the deadline was denied in early February.

February 17 has come and gone and since the deadline wasn’t extended again and the agreements weren’t assumed, then they can be deemed rejected.

Because the agreement has been rejected, they are now terminated the Consignment Group argues and the agreement is now in breach and the next steps due to that breach need to be determined.

The Consignment Group feels the agreement has answers to that and as per a Supreme Court case, the publishers would then retain the rights it has received under the agreement. The motion lists out the various ways the agreement can be terminated (something we have mentioned before) and then goes on to state since the Consignors are owed money still and no proof of claim has been filed, the agreement has been terminated by its own terms.

The agreement lays out what happens next:

  1. Effect of Termination
    d. Except as provided herein, the termination of this Agreement shall not relieve or release any party from any of its obligations existing prior to such termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, title to all material containing the
    Trademarks, or Seller’s copyrights, service marks, or similar rights shall be deemed to have automatically vested in Seller. Unless otherwise agreed to by Seller, Buyer shall immediately deliver such material to Seller, at Seller’s cost. Buyer, at Seller’s option, may destroy such material at Seller’s cost, and upon such destruction furnish Seller a certificate of destruction satisfactory to Seller and signed by an officer of Buyer.

In short, the Buyer (aka Diamond) needs to return the goods to the Seller (aka publishers) with the Sellers paying for shipping. The Buyer can also destroy the material if the Seller wants, with the Seller paying for that.

The Consignment Group’s motion then concludes that due to all of that, the consigned goods are now clearly owned by the publishers and the Adversary Complaints should be dismissed.

This is a pretty big motion that might be the first real step to settle the outstanding question as to who owns the consigned goods. With the lapse of the date concerning the acceptance or rejection of existing agreements, the publisher’s case gets stronger.

We’ll be watching this closely and report when the court makes a decision regarding this key issue.

Get Ready For a Spooky, Spellbinding, and Seriously Stunning Autumn with Oni Press’ Fall 2026 Slate of Creator-Owned Graphic Novels

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Oni Press has announced their ambitious and eclectic fall slate of creator-owned graphic novels for fall 2026. The list of titles is far-ranging, both in their ambition and their range of genres.

A GHOST ARM MADE OF ANGRY GHOSTS HC

WRITTEN BY OLIVER MERTZ
ART & COVER BY ALEX DIOTTO

From writer and colorist extraordinaire Oliver Mertz (The Monuments, First Law of Mad Science) and acclaimed artist Alex Diotto (Youth, Indigo Children) comes a weird tale of conspiracy, faded superheroics, and suburban angst in ʼ90s Washington, D.C.

Sixteen-year-old Ari Ackerman just witnessed a murder. Or two. Or maybe he didn’t. He’s not quite sure. What he does know is that he loves the Washington, D.C., punk scene and is trying very hard to process the perpetual impending death (and frequent resurrections) of his cancer-stricken father. Ari’s best friend, Maya Meng, just wants to hang out and go see Jawbox play at the Black Cat. But sadly, an escalating series of unexplained deaths can really ruin a perfectly good day.

For readers who like What’s the Furthest Place from Here?, Love and Rockets, David Lynch, Daniel Clowes, Seinfeld, Agatha Christie, Powers, Fugazi, and Wes Anderson, A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts is sure to evoke all the feelings that come with being an outsider, making sense of the world around you, and finding your place in it.

$29.99 | 184 PGS | FC
FOC: 8/10/2026
On Sale: 9/2/2026

A GHOST ARM MADE OF ANGRY GHOSTS HC

MOON DEER HC

WRITTEN & ART BY YOANN KAVEGE

From stunning emerging French cartoonist Yoann Kavege, travel the stars with Moon Deer to keep his quarry safe and complete his mission. Read this exquisitely rendered galaxy chase in English for the first time!

To keep his precious egg safe from the mysterious hunter on his trail, little Moon Deer must flee across the infinite and empty space at the risk of his life. In this mostly wordless breathtaking graphic novel, an intergalactic chase unfolds that could seal the fate of the universe—ravaged by the dreaded True Silence—where one small deer is the last thing standing between humanity and complete annihilation.

$24.99 | 208 PGS | FC
FOC: 8/31/2026
On Sale: 9/22/26

MOON DEER HC

HAUNTED COMIC CLUB SC

WRITTEN BY JOSH TIERNEY
ART BY CAITLIN SOLIMAN

Eisner-nominated writer Josh Tierney (World Piece, Iris Complex) joins longtime collaborator Caitlin Soliman (Iris Complex) in this spooky middle-grade graphic novel about ghosts, friendship, and making comics!

Will and Anita are two lonely tweens who find themselves alone together in the art room of the local after school club. After gushing over each other’s work—Will’s writing and Anita’s art—the two team up to make their own comic about a local urban legend—a teen counselor who haunts the club after a tragic demise. Anita and Will research the ghost and develop their story, forming a strong friendship. But can they overcome bullies at the club and problems at home to become great friends and collaborators?

$16.99 | 228 PGS | FC
FOC: 9/14/2026
On Sale: 10/6/2026

HAUNTED COMIC CLUB SC

CANTICLE OF LOST SOULS HC

WRITTEN BY MICHELE MONTELEONE
ILLUSTRATED BY FREDDIE TANTO
COLORED BY FRANCESCO SEGALA

This dark exploration of identity and responsibility in the face of evil from Michele Monteleone (Dylan Dog) and Freddie Tanto (Ghost Stories) is an engrossing journey for fans of young adult fantasy!

Teenage orphan Leah lives in a small village a few miles away from the deadly swamp. According to local legend, in ancient times the swamp was a lake with an imposing castle at the center, until someone awoke something behind those walls that needed to be kept asleep, and the castle collapsed as the swamp took over. Now people live precariously on its borders, as the swamp spawns “things” that the Church calls Demons.

When her village’s greatest hero is killed fighting off one of these monsters, leaving the shriveled, weak remnant of its evil contained in a lantern, Leah is chosen to carry the demon to the center of the swamp and cast it into the black pit. But as she journeys she’ll encounter greater threats than that held tightly in her hand, and the demon raises questions about why Leah would risk her life for the village that would send her on this perilous task in the first place.

What will Leah find in the ruins of the collapsed castle and the black pit? How far do we have to travel to know ourselves?

$24.99 | 144 PGS | FC
FOC: 10/19/2026
On Sale: 11/10/2026

CANTICLE OF LOST SOULS HC

Magnetic Press and Oni Press Reveal an Array of Upcoming Graphic Novels

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Oni Press and Magnetic Press have unveiled Magnetic Press’s Fall 2026 lineup of fantastic new releases. Featuring a role-playing game, a graphic adaptation of a beloved sixteenth-century Chinese novel, sci-fi epics, and a stunning piece of historical fiction, Oni and Magnetic’s Fall releases have something for every reader.

PLANET OF THE APES SOLO RULES

WRITTEN BY ANDREW E.C. GASKA, E.L. THOMAS, JOHN WICK
ART BY CHRIS SCALF, CHANDRA FREE, RUNA I. ROSENBERGER

The Solo Play Rulebook includes everything needed to create single-player RPG adventures on the Planet of the Apes! The book features design tools and guides to empower both new and experienced gamers to modify existing multicharacter scenarios for individual play and craft all-new solo epics utilizing an ingenious mix of oracles, emulator tables, and quick-reference charts. These resources can also be used by Lawgivers to quickly forge plots and conflicts for their player groups, ideal for when they don’t have a lot of preparation time to stage a game. Each of the three complete adventures included in the book embodies a different play style, from murder mystery narratives with set paths to randomized, improv-powered stories created on the fly with dice and encounter tables. This book requires the Role-Playing Game of the Planet of the Apes Core Rulebook for play.

$34.99 | 112 PGS. | HC
On Sale: 9/1/2026

PLANET OF THE APES SOLO RULES

PEACEFUL REMISSION HC

WRITTEN BY JONATHAN DJOB NKONDO
ART BY JONATHAN DJOB NKONDO

Set in a sleek satellite home orbiting Earth, Peaceful Remission follows elderly couple Marlène and Jerry Nomo, whose quiet life is disrupted by a mysterious nighttime rumble. But the real tension lies not in the noise but in Marlène’s simmering frustration with Jerry’s passivity. The incident becomes a catalyst for emotional confrontation, revealing the cracks in their long-standing relationship. When Jerry’s obsession with a recent discovery leaves Marlene responsible for his health and well-being, their seemingly ordinary tasks—shopping, driving, caregiving—are refracted through a surreal, futuristic lens, emphasizing the emotional weight of routine and the quiet heroism of unspoken love.

Encapsulating themes of conjugal fatigue, silent devotion, and the illusion of tranquility, this surreal, contemplative work is told through clean, futuristic interiors contrasted with intimate character framing. In this fragmented yet lyrical tale that alternates between dialogue and silent observation, Jonathan Nkondo uses the sterile calm of space as a metaphor for emotional distance, crafting a story that feels both timeless and eerily current.

$29.99 | 260 PGS. | HC
On Sale: 9/16/2026

PEACEFUL REMISSION HC

SILENT JENNY HC

WRITTEN BY MATHIEU BABLET
ART BY MATHIEU BABLET

In a not-too-distant future, climate change continues to ravage the planet, and the disappearance of insects has led to the end of pollination, rendering vast areas of land infertile. A survival dynamic has emerged—mobile islands called “monads” have formed, and people strive to help each other; each group with its own customs, traditions, and ways of life.

Jenny is a rather solitary researcher trying to restore the world as it once was. She seeks to recover bee DNA to clone and re-create pollinating insects. However, she will come to realize that this is impossible—the old world no longer exists, and a new one must be built. She will understand that instead of looking to the past, she must work collectively with other monad tribes, prioritizing mutual aid and collaboration.

Created by multiple-award-winning comics wunderkind Mathieu Bablet, SILENT JENNY is, at its heart, a “world-building book”— inventing vehicles, character factions, landscapes, and crafting this universe down to the smallest detail to make it as tangible as possible. An optimistic story that presents solutions to climate change—no eco-anxiety, just hope and innovation.

$34.99 | 312 PGS. | HC
On Sale: 10/13/2026

SILENT JENNY HC

WANDERING HC

WRITTEN BY JONATHAN DJOB NKONDO
ART BY JONATHAN DJOB NKONDO

Set in a world where the surface has become a vast, arid desert dotted with strange geometric creatures and billabongs, Wandering imagines a society that has retreated underground. Beneath the scorched crust, life continues in sprawling subterranean complexes—theaters, malls, food courts, and highway interchanges—forming a claustrophobic echo of the world above.

Graphic novelist Jonathan Nkondo weaves a visionary story following the wandering paths of two men, each shaped by their respective environments—one in the arid wastelands above, and one in the urban sprawl below the surface. Though they never meet, their lives mirror and resonate with each other, creating a haunting sense of synchronicity and missed connection.

Themes of alienation, routine, freedom, and the trappings of modern life turn this textless, nonlinear, and atmospheric graphic novel into an unsettling contemplation of the trappings we chose to surround ourselves with.

$29.99 | 200 PGS |HC
On Sale: 10/20/2026

WANDERING HC

ON MARS SC

WRITTEN BY SYLVAIN RUNBERG
ART BY GRUN

In 2132, Life on Earth has reached the limits of sustainability. Colonizing Mars has become our only option, and the construction of such a significant enterprise has required massive resources and manpower. The most cost-efficient solution to this requirement is conscripted labor provided by convicted felons – early access to humanity’s future homeworld, but in exchange for the back-breaking and perilous work of constructing the damn thing.

Officer Jasmine Stenford is sent to Mars and sentenced to conscripted labor for a wrongful death committed on her watch. With little defense against the corruption on Earth, she has no idea what sort of nightmare awaits her on the red planet… Brilliantly visualized by artist Grun, this explosive sci-fi prison drama by writer Sylvain Runberg introduces Jasmine to a broad spectrum of characters, factions, and political players who all have different ideas for this New World that is being built. Who is really in control? And can anyone truly claim a planet on the verge of forced evolution? ON MARS imagines a future where the true natures of mankind prove to be inescapable, no matter how far you travel.

$29.99 | 244 PGS. | SC
On Sale: 11/4/2026

ON MARS SC

MONKEY KING OMNIBUS

WRITTEN BY CHAIKO
ART BY CHAIKO

The exciting retelling of the legendary Monkey King fable of ancient Chinese lore, as adapted from Wu Cheng’en’s sixteenth-century novel by fan-favorite, Eisner-nominated artist Chaiko! Also nominated for an Eisner for Best Adaptation from Another Medium, Chaiko brings his unique visual style and humor to this fantasy adventure about a monkey who acquires supernatural abilities and intelligence and chooses to use them for mischief and glory before finding himself at the ire of the Heavens. Imprisoned by the Buddha himself, the rapscallion vows to prove his worth by escaping and retrieving the sacred sutras in this marvelously and entertainingly illustrated adaptation of this classic quest.

$39.99 | 320 PGS. | HC
On Sale: 11/10/2026

MONKEY KING OMNIBUS

URBANCE

WRITTEN BY JOEL DOS REIS VIEGAS
ART BY JOEL DOS REIS VIEGAS

In far-future Neopolis, a virus has affected the entire population from birth. All sexual relations between genders are strictly forbidden, as they are absolutely fatal. Raised to hate the opposite sex, boys and girls live in a city separated by a wall. But the appearance of N-Dorphin, a revolutionary drug, disrupts the status quo. Kenzell and Lesya, two dissidents of opposite sexes, find themselves embroiled in a merciless clan war and will have to face a reality beyond their control . . .

At the crossroads of genres, blending numerous graphic and scriptwriting influences, this sci-fi adventure by animation director Joël Dos Reis Viegas paints a picture of a society on the verge of implosion, haunted by death, structured by fear, indoctrination, and the deprivation of the most fundamental freedom: the freedom to love who you choose. The full story that originated as a (successfully Kickstarted) animation pilot designed and directed by the author. This four-volume series completes the narrative arc of the originally proposed animated series.

$19.99 | 192 PGS. | HC
On Sale: 11/10/26

URBANCE

LIBERTY HC

WRITTEN BY JORDAN MECHNER
ART BY ETIENNE LE ROUX and LOÏC CHEVALLIER

Liberty is a sweeping historical graphic novel by Jordan Mechner that dramatizes the true story of the covert French operation to aid the American Revolution, blending espionage, diplomacy, and revolutionary fervor.

Set in 1776, Liberty follows the daring exploits of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a flamboyant French playwright turned secret agent. While an outnumbered American rebel army struggles to defend New York against British forces, Beaumarchais orchestrates a clandestine mission from Europe to funnel weapons and support to the colonists. His efforts—fraught with political intrigue, betrayal, and high-stakes diplomacy—reveal a hidden chapter of history where art, ambition, and revolution collide.This story is especially poignant and relevant as America celebrates its 250th year of independence, due in no small part to the events depicted in this book.

$29.99 | 214 PGS. | HC
On Sale: 12/08/2026

LIBERTY HC

Exclusive: Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s Peaceful Remission and Wandering Deluxe Slipcase Cover Revealed!

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Oni Press and Magnetic Press will soon be launching a Kickstarter campaign for Worlds Between Worlds – two stand-alone graphic novels written and drawn by internationally acclaimed animator and artist Jonathan Djob Nkondo, who is known for his work on Scavengers Reign, League of Legends, Love, Death & Robots, and several short works for FXX and MTV. Peaceful Remission and Wandering represent two distinct, introspective approaches to science fiction from a master of the craft.

In 2025, the celebrated animated series Scavengers Reign premiered on HBO, earning acclaim for its breathtaking, eerie world‑building and introducing fans to the art of Jonathan Djob Nkondo, whose work as an animator, storyboard artist, director, and designer helped shape the show’s atmosphere and tone. Nkondo’s clean and fluid linework, meditative pacing, and his fascination with the unspoken inner lives of characters are woven deeply into Scavengers Reign and all of his work. Nkondo is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary animation, and now, U.S. readers can dive into his breathtaking comics as the Worlds Between Worlds crowdfunding campaign will offer readers an intimate look at the ideas and aesthetics that have made his animation work so compelling.

Set in a sleek satellite home orbiting Earth, Peaceful Remission follows elderly couple Marlène and Jerry Nomo, whose quiet life is disrupted by a mysterious nighttime rumble. But the real tension lies not in the noise but in Marlène’s simmering frustration with Jerry’s passivity. The incident becomes a catalyst for emotional confrontation, revealing the cracks in their long-standing relationship. When Jerry’s obsession with a recent discovery leaves Marlene responsible for his health and well-being, their seemingly ordinary tasks—shopping, driving, caregiving—are refracted through a futuristic lens, emphasizing the emotional weight of routine and the quiet heroism of unspoken love. Encapsulating themes of conjugal fatigue, silent devotion, and the illusion of tranquility, this surreal, contemplative work is told through clean, futuristic interiors contrasted with intimate character framing. In this fragmented yet lyrical tale that alternates between dialogue and silent observation, Nkondo uses the sterile calm of space as a metaphor for emotional distance, crafting a story that feels both timeless and eerily current.

Set in a world where the surface has become a vast, arid desert dotted with strange geometric creatures and billabongs, Wandering imagines a society that has retreated underground. Beneath the scorched crust, life continues in sprawling subterranean complexes—theaters, malls, food courts, and highway interchanges—forming a claustrophobic echo of the world above. Nkondo weaves a visionary story following the wandering paths of two men, each shaped by their respective environments—one in the arid wastelands above, and one in the urban sprawl below the surface. Though they never meet, their lives mirror and resonate with each other, creating a haunting sense of synchronicity and missed connection. Themes of alienation, routine, freedom, and the trappings of modern life turn this textless, nonlinear, and atmospheric graphic novel into an unsettling contemplation of the trappings we choose to surround ourselves with.

Peaceful Remission and Wandering will both presented as unique, unwrapped hardcovers, with exposed binding and a color cardstock sleeve encasing each book. This somewhat-raw design juxtaposes a “scavenged” artifact feel with the sleek futuristic elements within each story setting. These 6.5×9” greyscale graphic novels are true works of art, which will also be available in a Limited Box Set featuring a sturdy illustrated slipcase, a signed and numbered bookplate, and a limited edition 48-page softcover art book by Nkondo. 

We have the exclusive reveal of the cover for the deluxe slipcase featuring the two graphic novels. Check out all of the covers below and make sure to sign up on Kickstarter so you don’t miss out when it launches.

Murder Drones #1 brings the popular series to comics

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Murder Drones #1

In the far future on the desolate exoplanet designated Copper 9, the humans are long gone but the robotic worker drones they created to mine the planet’s resources are still hard at work. Together, they have managed to forge their own makeshift society… or so they thought until a previously unknown kind of robot — the dreaded ‘Murder Drones’ — are activated by a long-forgotten human-scripted protocol to disassemble any worker that deviates from its original programming. But when a rebellious young worker drone named Uzi forms an unlikely alliance with two disassembly drones — Serial Designations N and V — can they, together, uncover the secrets of their origins… and stop the spread of the unsettling mechanical virus known as the Absolute Solver? Murder Drones #1 is an interesting start bringing the animated series to the comic page but might be for the uber fans.

There’s a lot I want to like about Murder Drones #1. The story about cute robots that were enemies, now friends, working together against a larger threat sounds like the type of story I’d fall for. With the cuteness of Astrobots, with the kinetic energy of manga and anime, and a nice underlying message, Murder Drones #1 feels like a property geared for my tastes. But, while I get what it’s going for, the dialogue of the comic feels a bit like “how do you do, fellow kids?” There was a point I had to stop to see if I was having a stroke while reading it, it felt so bizarre to me.

Set in a future where it’s just robots, humanity has wiped itself out, there’s a cringe feel to the comic for me, where it feels like adults trying to mimic how kids sound. With dialogue like “Ha Ha! Classic toxic masculinity, Chad! That’s never gonna end up problematic!” the comic to me comes off in a way I can’t enjoy. I’ve never seen the animated series, so no idea how well the comic reflects it, but as a new reader, there’s something off-putting with the dialogue. I like the underlying aspects and interactions, but it’s the words themselves where I’m left scratching my head. I’m sure it’s a generational thing, and robots using dialogue like this from a “dead” civilization is part of the point, but for me, it’s just something I have trouble getting past.

But, Liam Vickers and Wyatt Kennedy do craft an interesting debut. It has a lot I really do enjoy including the introduction to the world, and some aspects of the characters, particularly the relationship between a daughter and father. There’s some interesting commentary here and biting satire… if you can get past the dialogue itself.

The art by Jo Mi-Geyong is great. The comic pops with a look that feels like Astrobots but a glowing color palette. The character designs are cute and adorable, to a point you want figures of them, and the world works really well in telling the backstory. The action is great with a manga/anime feel about it all that really does pop on the page.

While I enjoyed the story and details of Murder Drones #1, there’s a point where I was pulled out and wondered if it was a generational thing I just wasn’t getting. I couldn’t tell if some of the dialogue was just flavor, serious, how kids talk, or how adults think kinds talk. While interesting, it was distracting as someone new to it all. Murder Drones #1 has a lot going for it and I’m sure it’ll find a fandom in comics that’ll love it but as someone new, it might be one you have to know the property to really get.

Story: Liam Vickers, Wyatt Kennedy Art: Jo Mi-Gyeong
Story: 7.0 Art: 8.25 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

Oni Press provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Kindle

Preview: Murder Drones #1

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Murder Drones #1

writer Wyatt Kennedy
artist Jo Mi-Gyeong

In the far future on the desolate exoplanet designated Copper 9, the humans are long gone but the robotic worker drones they created to mine the planet’s resources are still hard at work. Together, they have managed to forge their own makeshift society . . . or so they thought until a previously unknown kind of robot – the dreaded “Disassembly Drones” – are activated by the mega-corporation JC Jenson to disassemble any worker that deviates from its original programming. But when a rebellious young worker drone named Uzi forms an unlikely alliance with two disassembly drones – Serial Designations N and V- can they, together, uncover the secrets of their origins . . . and stop the spread of the unsettling mechanical virus known as the Absolute Solver?

Murder Drones #1

Mini Reviews: Death Fight Forever #1, he Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre #1, The Muppets Noir #1, Street Sharks #5, and Wonder Woman #30

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Wonder Woman #30

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Death Fight Forever #1 (Image) – After an intoxicating flash forward, Andrew Maclean and Alexis Zirritt bring the world of old school beat ’em up arcade games to comics in Death Fight Forever #1. It’s a simple take out an evil guy in a creepy pyramid type of story, and both sides have tricks up their sleeves. Death Fight Forever is a visuals driven book focusing on the next sprayed on the side of tour van set piece. Maclean’s writing adds pitch black humor and brotherly love to the proceedings, and there’s some heart beneath badassery. But, yeah, this comic is like playing your favorite arcade game late at night with a little bit of a beer buzz. Overall: 8.5 Verdict: Buy

The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre #1 (Mad Cave) – With a name like that, I had to check out Fred Kennedy and James Edward Clark‘s new series The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre #1. (TFHCM from here on out.) TFHCM #1 satirizes Reagan era America with big guns, lines of blow, and plenty of action, and the antagonist seems a lot like Trump too even though he’s technically a Pablo Escobar type. Clark’s approach to the visuals is VHS fever dream meets Reefer Madness meets Miami Vice with a side of those hyperactive toy ads, especially in his figure work. This is a book that definitely gets overstimulating at time, but it’s chock-full of so many jokes, wacky characters, and moments of pure badassery that it’s well worth your time and money. Overall: 8.0 Verdict: Buy

The Muppets Noir #1 (Dynamite) – Once again, Roger Langridge seamlessly brings the world of Muppets from TV puppets to comics in The Muppets Noir #1. His writing is clever, his visuals are absurd, and once Kermit gets hit by that brick and enters a dreamworld where he’s a private eye with a phobia of pies, he creates a fully realized world of mansions with singing pig statues, Gonzo doing stunts at the cabaret, Sam Eagle abusing his arrest powers, and more. The story really feels like Kermit casting a film noir with his fellow Muppets, and Roger Langridge has a ball with the language and casting. Plotwise, The Muppets Noir #1 is establishing and exploring, but there’s a bit of a curve ball in the last few pages. Overall: 8.4 Verdict: Buy

Street Sharks #5 (Oni Press) – This marine pun and punching filled series wraps up in Street Sharks #5 as Stephanie Williams and Ariel Medel pit the titular heroes against Dr. Paradigm once and for all at the ultimate 90s destination: the shopping mall. But beneath the quips and cool wrestling moves, this story (And honestly the series as a whole.) follows the throughline of the Street Sharks trying to be loved and not feared. Seriously, Dr. Paradigm is very good at blackmail, but maybe a Super-Adaptoid version of the Street Sharks was a step too far. I love that Williams and Medel cut away from the action to show the reaction of onlookers, including characters from previous issues. Street Sharks #5 is about muscular mutant sharks kicking mad scientist butt, but it’s also about a community defending itself against predatory capitalism and finding heroes in unlikely places. I seriously need some Street Sharks merch. Overall: 8.7 Verdict: Buy

Wonder Woman #30 (DC) – In the conclusion to her two part arc, Stephanie Williams shows her command over Wonder Woman’s robust supporting cast putting both their strengths and flaws on display as they battle Eris for Lizzie. She and Jeff Spokes make one hell of a team as insightful dialogue pairs with muscular action. Spokes’ colors also set the tone for each stage of the fight with Eris. It’s so cool to see Nubia, Philippus, Diana, Yara, Donna, and Cassie as three dimensional characters in just 40-odd pages as Williams and Jeff Spokes bring dense, old school type storytelling, but loses the old school attitude. Plus the text and visuals complement each other nicely, and Spokes kicks ass at drawing powerful, loving women. Overall: 8.8 Verdict: Buy

Preview: Street Sharks #5

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Street Sharks #5

(W) Stephanie Williams (A) Ariel Medel

It’s all built up to this… the series finale!

In each of the previous issues, Dr. Paradigm, A.K.A. Dr. Piranoid, A.K.A. the fishiest mad scientist in Fission City, has subjected the Street Sharks and the city to an array of schemes. All the while, he’s been building… plotting… and now, the doctor’s most devastating creation will be unleashed upon the world! It’s the Street Sharks versus Dr. Paradigm’s “Perfect Predator”! Standing eight feet tall and made from the combined DNA of an octopus, a crab, and a great white shark, this is the scariest foe the Sharks have ever fought! If they lose, we may have to retitle this series…

Street Sharks #5
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