Tag Archives: paul azaceta

NYCC 2023: Image and Rick Remender’s Giant Generator Studios announce exclusive talent

Posted on by
Image Comics and Giant Generator

During New York Comic Con 2023, Image Comics and Giant Generator Studios announced that a massive lineup of talent that have signed exclusive deals for upcoming projects with Rick Remender’s Giant Generator line. This will all lead to a huge rollout of exciting creator-owned launches for the line.

  • Daniel Acuña (Uncanny Avengers, Captain America)
  • André Lima Araújo (A RIGHTEOUS THIRST FOR VENGEANCE, Spider-Verse)
  • Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST, Punisher)
  • Bengal (Spider-Gwen, DEATH OR GLORY)
  • Roland Boschi (THE SCUMBAG, Winter Soldier)
  • Max Fiumara (THE SACRIFICERS, Amazing Spider-Man)
  • Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool, Batman)
  • JG Jones (WANTED, Marvel Boy)
  • Francesco Mobili (Secret Wars, SPAWN)
  • Brett Parson (Tank Girl)
  • Yanick Paquette (Wonder Woman, Batman Incorporated)
  • Greg Tocchini (LOW, Uncanny X-Force)

Remender will collaborate with many of these artists on new projects, while some will be writing their own material, and others will be joined by writers yet-to-be-announced. All creators will retain full rights on books owned 100% by the creative teams.

The first launches out of this new wave of Giant Generator talent were unveiled during the Giant Generator New York Comic Con panel and include: Grommets by Rick Remender, Brian Posehn, and Brett Parson, Napalm Lullaby by Rick Remender and Bengal, and Dust to Dust by JG Jones and Phil Bram. 

Preview: Crypt of Shadows #1

Posted on by

Crypt of Shadows #1

(W) Cavan Scott, Steve Orlando (A) Paul Azaceta, Alex Lins (CA) Leinil Yu
Rated T+
In Shops: Oct 18, 2023
SRP: $4.99

REOPENING THE CRYPT!
Once more, as All Hallows’ Eve draws nigh, the dust-covered slab that seals shut the crypt, blocking out the sun and casting it forever in shadow, has creaked open to let the darkness loose to prey on the Marvel Universe! Be they mercenary or mage, guided by law or by rage, our heroes will face their terror, and they’d best pray their spines are sturdy enough for the job…or the crypt they find may well be their own!

Crypt of Shadows #1

Push Through the Terror in Your First Look at Hunt for the Skinwalker #2

Posted on by

BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Hunt for the Skinwalker #2, the next issue in the brand new series inspired by one family’s confrontation with the unexplainable and terrifying, and what happened when they invited the largest scientific investigation of the paranormal to their ranch.Working hand-in-hand with Dr. Colm Kelleher and George Knapp, and incorporating never-before-seen new revelations, writer Zac Thompson, artist Valeria Burzo, colorist Jason Wordie, and letterer Joe Sabino, adapts the category-defying, godfather of modern day paranormal research non-fiction book, Hunt for the Skinwalker, available in comic shops this October 11th.

The bizarre, true history of Gorman Ranch continues as Tom and Ellen witness things they can’t explain, and are desperate to find answers as they have no choice but to stay and try to make farm life work. Between a series of grisly and mysterious mutilations, unexplainable odors, and esoteric orbs, Tom and Ellen push through the terror to get to the bottom of things, but more than the cows are in danger…

Hunt for the Skinwalker #2 has a main cover by Martin Simmonds, with variants by Martin Morazzo, and Paul Azaceta.

Hunt for the Skinwalker #2

Crypt of Shadows returns with more chilling tales

Posted on by

This October, take another frightening journey through the shadows of the Marvel Universe in Crypt of Shadows #1! The hit one-shot is back for another year of tales starring some of the spookiest characters comics has to offer. The crypt will be reopened and the creatures, monsters, and ghouls of the Marvel Universe will emerge in this collection of terrifying and easily accessible stories that will haunt new fans and longtime readers alike this Halloween season!

Once more, as All Hallows’ Eve draws nigh, the dust-covered slab that seals shut the crypt, blocking out the sun and casting it forever in shadow, has creaked open to let the darkness loose to prey on the Marvel Universe! Be they mercenary or mage, guided by law or by rage, our heroes will face their terror, and they’d best pray their spines are sturdy enough for the job…or the crypt they find may well be their own! Read on if you dare to discover what awaits in this year’s Crypt of Shadows #1:

  • Victor Strange, younger brother of Doctor Strange, goes deeper than ever into the crypt as he once again plays host to the frightful festivities in a framing story by writer Al Ewing and artist Paul Davidson.
  • Writer Cavan Scott and artist Devmalya Pramanik present a devilishly delightful Deadpool story that features the classic horror charterer the Living Mummy and sets him up for an exciting new status quo!
  • Current Scarlet Witch scribe Steve Orlando and artist Paul Azaceta are telling a Scarlet Witch story where she faces a terrifying new villain called the Bricklayer!
  • Writer Sarah Gailey and artist Eder Messias explore “man vs. monster” in a tale starring Werewolf by Night and the Hulk!
  • The swamp creature who burns all who know fear battles alongside the man without fear! See Daredevil and Man-Thing team up for a spine-tingling adventure from writer Declan Shalvey and artist Alex Lins.

Check out the cover below by Leinil Francis Yu and stay tuned for more news aboutCrypt of Shadows #1! 

Crypt of Shadows #1

Revisit Moon Knight’s most memorable moments in Knight’s End Variant Covers

Posted on by

Death is looming for Marvel’s Crescent Crusader in the pages of Moon Knight by writer Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccio. The character’s current blockbuster run is gearing up for a dramatic turning point in October’s Moon Knight #28, the start of a three-part saga titled “The Death of Moon Knight.” The story will present the climactic battle between Moon Knight and Black Spectre, and while it may mark the tragic end of Marc Spector’s latest era, his vengeance will surely outlive him!

Before his demise, Moon Knight’s life will flash before his eyes in new Knight’s End Variant Covers. Gracing the covers of November’s hottest titles, the industry’s leading artists will revisit Moon Knight’s greatest eras with homages to classic Moon Knight stories. Across over 20 covers, fans can see the most impactful moments of Moon Knight’s super hero career including his famous battles, key turning points of his mythos, and fresh takes on his iconic looks and imagery. It’s a bittersweet journey through Moon Knight’s past just as a new beginning approaches!

Check out some of the covers now and stay tuned for more to be revealed in the coming weeks. And don’t miss the start of this Moon Knight milestone when “The Last Days of Moon Knight” begins on October 18 in Moon Knight #28!

  • AVENGERS #7 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN
  • DOCTOR STRANGE #9 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY MEGHAN HETRICK
  • SCARLET WITCH #10 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY MARC ASPINALL
  • VENOM #27 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY PETE WOODS
  • WHITE WIDOW #1 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY DECLAN SHALVEY
  • X-MEN #28 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY IVAN TAO
  • BLACK PANTHER #6 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY STEPHANIE HANS
  • DAREDEVIL #3 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY DUSTIN NGUYEN
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #8 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ
  • PUNISHER #1 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #13 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY ALEX MALEEV
  • GHOST RIDER #20 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY PAUL AZACETA
  • IMMORTAL THOR #4 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #38 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY VALERIO GIANGIORDANO
  • CAPTAIN MARVEL #2 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY ROD REIS
  • INCREDIBLE HULK #6 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY DERRICK CHEW
  • SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK #2 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY DANIEL ACUÑA
  • WOLVERINE #39 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY BJORN BARENDS
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #12 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY SALVADOR LARROCA
  • SPIDER-WOMAN #1 KNIGHT’S END VARIANT COVER BY KAEL NGU

SDCC 2023: Feel the heat in Slow Burn from Ollie Masters and Pierluigi Minotti

Posted on by

Acclaimed noir crime writer Ollie Masters and rising star artist Pierluigi Minotti spin a yarn about dirty deeds in a town on fire in Slow Burn, from BOOM! Studios in Fall 2023.

Hell is a place on Earth.

Fleeing from a botched robbery in New York City, a junkie, her dying partner, and a dementia-ridden old man pull into a mining ghost town in central Pennsylvania. Obscured by the caustic vapors spewed forth from a still burning coal-seam fire from the 1960s, Trier seems like the perfect place for the trio to lay low, maybe score a fix, and potentially take a hostage. But this ghost town might prove more lively than any of them think.

Slow Burn #1 features a main cover by Matt Taylor with variants by acclaimed artists Paul Azaceta, Tyler Jenkins, and Cliff Chiang. The first issue arrives in comic shops October 25, 2023. 

Punisher #12 wraps up Frank’s latest chapter

Posted on by
Punisher #12

Punisher… no more! Punisher #12 wraps up the latest volume of the series as Frank must pay for his crimes as he confronts the Archpriestess as well as the heroes knocking on the Hands’ door.

Written by Jason Aaron, Punisher #12 finishes off Frank’s run as the tool of the Hand and the Beast. I’ve read the run off and on, generally disagreeing with Aaron’s story and take on the character. To me, there’s some contradictions to the character that creates some issues with the foundation of him.

The revelation that Frank’s issues went far back before his family’s death or his military service, the return of his wife, and the disclosure that she was going to divorce him really shakes the motivations of the character. Some of it contradicts the Punisher’s past (his being ok with his wife’s return), and it changes the character’s motivations going forward. In other words, this arc has some pretty big ramifications.

Where Aaron does really well is the Punisher’s “trial.” The various heroes, Doctor Strange, Wolverine, Black Widow, and Moon Knight each have their moment with Frank. But, Frank throws their experiences back at them. His point is clear and makes sense, to condemn him makes them hypocrites and just as guilty as he is. The nail though is Maria and how she throws all of Frank’s motivations into the trash. It takes out a driver of the character for decades, the wind from the character in some ways. It’s a moment that the next creative team will have to figure out.

The art by Jesús Saiz and Paul Azaceta with color by Matt Hollingsworth and lettering by Cory Petit is pretty solid. The two styles are very different and on their own would be great but together are a bit too different and it’s a bit jarring. Again, it looks fantastic on their own but overall the combo of these styles don’t quite work side by side.

What you think about Punisher #12 will really hinge on your thoughts about this current take on the character. It adds some interesting aspects to the character but overall it’s a big change for the character that could lay the groundwork for what’s to come.

Story: Jason Aaron Art: Jesús Saiz, Paul Azaceta
Color: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – Kindle

Exclusive Preview: Punisher #10

Posted on by

Punisher #10

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Paul Azaceta, Jesús Saiz
(C) Matt Hollingsworth (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Jesús Saiz (VCA) Kyle Hotz
Parental Advisory
In Shops: Mar 22, 2023
SRP: $4.99

At last, the Fist of the Beast has fully risen, and the full power of the new Punisher is unleashed upon the world. It’s a bad day to be a bad guy. Meanwhile, Frank’s wife, Maria, uncovers more dark secrets from the past, including more missing pieces of the Punisher’s origin.

Punisher #10
Punisher #10
Punisher #10
Punisher #10
Punisher #10
Punisher #10
Punisher #10

Preview: Punisher #9

Posted on by

Punisher #9

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Paul Azaceta (A/CA) Jesus Saiz
In Shops: Jan 18, 2023
SRP: $4.99

The epic showdown between the God of War and the Fist of the Beast. But even if the Punisher somehow survives Ares, other forces are already gathering to bring him down, once and for all.

Punisher #9

Preview: Punisher #9

Posted on by

Punisher #9

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Paul Azaceta (A/CA) Jesus Saiz
In Shops: Jan 18, 2023
SRP: $4.99

The epic showdown between the God of War and the Fist of the Beast. But even if the Punisher somehow survives Ares, other forces are already gathering to bring him down, once and for all.

Punisher #9
« Older Entries Recent Entries »