(W) Ram V (A) Filipe Andrade In Shops: May 21, 2025 SRP: $3.99
A GOD HAS FALLEN! In the wake of the Nyctari invasion of New Genesis, a hero is laid to rest. Black Racer, speeding through deep space, must deliver his fallen comrade back to the Source. Bear witness to a cosmos-spanning epic that examines the very nature of life, death, and everything in between in this special issue that reunites the all-star team of Ram V and Filipe Andrade!
(W) Ram V (A) Anand RK, Butch Guice In Shops: Apr 02, 2025 SRP: $4.99
HE’S BACK! Mitch Shelley, the Resurrection Man, has led thousands of lives–and with each unexpected death and resurrection comes a new superpower. But after living a life to its natural conclusion, Mitch Shelly is awoken by a new purpose and power…saving the universe. Follow the Resurrection Man through time as he fights against a monster of his own creation: Gashadokuro–a sadistic WWII internment-camp commander who has inherited a twisted version of Shelley’s powers. The lines of cosmic order will begin to blur as no good deed goes unpunished. And whatever the cause, whatever the consequence, this much is true…he’s dying to save you! Brought to you by the Eisner Award-winning team of Ram V (New Gods, Detective Comics) and Anand RK (Batman: Urban Legends, Blue in Green) this prestige format miniseries promises to be one you’ll want to read again and again!
(W) Ram V (A) Anand RK, Butch Guice In Shops: Apr 02, 2025 SRP: $4.99
HE’S BACK! Mitch Shelley, the Resurrection Man, has led thousands of lives–and with each unexpected death and resurrection comes a new superpower. But after living a life to its natural conclusion, Mitch Shelly is awoken by a new purpose and power…saving the universe. Follow the Resurrection Man through time as he fights against a monster of his own creation: Gashadokuro–a sadistic WWII internment-camp commander who has inherited a twisted version of Shelley’s powers. The lines of cosmic order will begin to blur as no good deed goes unpunished. And whatever the cause, whatever the consequence, this much is true…he’s dying to save you! Brought to you by the Eisner Award-winning team of Ram V (New Gods, Detective Comics) and Anand RK (Batman: Urban Legends, Blue in Green) this prestige format miniseries promises to be one you’ll want to read again and again!
An old god has died, and the reverberations of his passing are felt across the universe, setting forth the soldiers of an intergalactic army and awakening the latent powers of a mysterious child on Earth. But this has all been foreseen–prophesized by the Source and fed as enigmatic images to its agent, Metron. Now, as Metron brings word of this cosmos-shattering prediction to the residents of New Genesis and Apokolips, both worlds are thrown into chaos and conflict. On Earth, Scott Free and Barda find themselves unaware of this incoming chaos while consumed with their most daunting task yet: parenthood.
Story: Ram V Art: Jorge Fornes, Evan Cagle Colors: Francesco Segala Letters: Tom Napolitano
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The New Gods #1 is an epic first chapter in the ongoing saga of some of the DC Universe’s most powerful beings from Ram V, Evan Cagle, and Francesco Segala. The Jorge Fornes-drawn opening is pure Jack Kirby: florid prose, krackling stars, and of course, “The Old Gods died”. However, this comic isn’t a nostalgia trip, but creates a new conflict for the residents of the New Genesis in light of Darkseid’s passing in the DC All In Special. (You don’t need to read that comic to understand what’s going on here though.) There’s a new New God on the horizon to balance the scales between dark and light, but this also threatens Highfather’s domain so its coming isn’t necessarily seen as a positive. Caught in between are key players like Orion, Mister Miracle, Metron, and a napping Big Barda. (Being a mom and a Bird of Prey is hard work.) V and Cagle give these powerful beings humanistic traits in both their dialogue and mannerisms while not shying away from the universe-spanning scope of the book.
Seriously, if you’re a fan of anything cosmic, then New Gods #1 is the book for you. Fornes plays the previously mentioned overture, then Evan Cagle leads off his portion of the interior art with a Jonathan Hickman-meets-Leonardo Da Vinci’s journals data page, and it’s off to races. Cagle and Segala never lose sight of storytelling fundamentals like character acting and panel transitions while depicting the glittering spires of New Genesis, the corridors of a Parademon-controlled corporate mining planet warehouse, or the puke-stained couch at the Free residence. Tom Napolitano’s lettering also accentuates key moments in the comic like a static-ringed bubble when Highfather interrupts Orion’s ass kicking with a dark message. Evan Cagle’s visuals match the flow of Ram V’s dialogue. His linework is more fluid when Scott Free and Orion are shooting the breeze and more rigid when Metron is warning Highfather of an upcoming prophecy. Also, Doom-Crow being Highfather’s name for Metron is like something straight out of Tolkien, but V writes sassier dialogue than the Oxford don.
Hear me out, but at times, New Gods #1 feels like a modernization of a long lost Stan Lee and Jack Kirby collaboration. The Kirby side is Cagle’s cool sci-fi visuals mixed with craggy faces for characters like Highfather and Orion (In one panel.) plus any time V’s writing feels like cracking open the Hebrew Bible. The Lee side is Free’s insecurity about being a father, Orion debating between duty and morality, or even Lightray and Fastbak flying through New Genesis and vying for Allfather’s favor like a B-list hero trying to make the Avengers or a young Spider-Man trying to join the Fantastic Four. New Gods #1 combines timeless archetypes and relatable neuroses to make an enjoyable not unlike those classic Silver Age Marvel Comics. Thankfully, Ram V uses a lot less narrative captions than Stan Lee and lets Evan Cagle’s layouts sing.
New Gods #1 checks all the boxes for a great first issue. It has an aesthetically memorable opening scene, a cast of characters that are easy to latch onto and introduced in a way that flows with the plot, and moral dilemma that also acts as a series hook. Plus it ends on a splash page that is Kirby-meets-Akira Toriyama. Even if the last time you cared about the New Gods was their appearances in Grant Morrison’s JLA or in the DC Animated Universe, this is still worth picking up and immersing yourself in this messy, mythic world.
Story: Ram V Art: Jorge Fornes, Evan Cagle Colors: Francesco Segala Letters: Tom Napolitano Story: 9.0 Art: 9.2 Overall: 9.1 Recommendation: Buy
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For episode 7 of The Ashcan Edition, host Brant Lewis talks with Ram V about his upcoming New Gods series for DC comics releasing on December 18. Ram discusses his plans on tackling an iconic mythology, keeping Kirby’s spirit alive, and how Darkseid’s death will not only impact the Fourth World but the larger DC universe as a whole.
You can follow Ram V on social media @therightram. You can also follow Brant Lewis on Bluesky @brantlewis.
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(W) Ram V (A) Evan Cagle In Shops: Dec 18, 2024 SRP: $3.99
RAM V AND EVAN CAGLE RESHAPE THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE DCU! An old god has died, and the reverberations of his passing are felt across the universe, setting forth the soldiers of an intergalactic army and awakening the latent powers of a mysterious child on Earth. But this has all been foreseen–prophesized by the Source and fed as enigmatic images to its agent, Metron. Now, as Metron brings word of this cosmos-shattering prediction to the residents of New Genesis and Apokolips, both worlds are thrown into chaos and conflict. On Earth, Scott Free and Barda find themselves unaware of this incoming chaos while consumed with their most daunting task yet: parenthood. Ram V and Evan Cagle bring the Fourth World to a whole new generation in this epic of cosmic proportions. An old god has died…the New Gods are born!
Years after the events of the original film, Journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat — but is he friend or foe? Or is he simply…THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON?
Collecting Universal Monsters: Creature From the Black Lagoon Lives! #1-4, this hardback release is perfect for fans of the classic film or Universal Monsters!
Story: Dan Watters, Ram V Art: Matthew Roberts Color: Dave Stewart Letterer: DC Hopkins
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Years after the events of the original film, Journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat — but is he friend or foe? Or is he simply…THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON?
Collects Universal Monsters: Creature From the Black Lagoon Lives! #1-4
Story: Dan Watters, Ram V Art: Matthew Roberts Color: Dave Stewart Letterer: DC Hopkins
Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.
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The critically-acclaimed The One HandandThe Six Fingersconnecting miniseries will be collected together as a complete story in an upcoming trade paperback, featuring ten alternating chapters, creating a brand-new reading experience for those looking to solve the mind-bending, neo-noir mystery. Hitting shelves this December, The One Hand & The Six Fingers is led by two all-star creative teams offering two different perspectives on a thrilling crime story. Fans of Blade Runner and Se7en will enjoy this shocking sci-fi horror that keeps you questioning what is real and what is simply a nightmare.
The One Hand miniseries, by award-winning creators writer Ram V, artist Laurence Campbell, and colorist Lee Loughridge, tells the story of Neo Novena detective, Ari Nasser—a grizzled homicide detective who’s about to retire with an enviable record, until a brutal murder occurs bearing all the hallmarks of the “One Hand Killer”…which should be impossible since Ari already put him away not once but twice in years past.
Alternating with The One Hand is The Six Fingers, a miniseries by popular writer Dan Watters and artist Sumit Kumar, also featuring stunning colors by Loughridge. The story follows Neo Novena archaeology student, Johannes Vale, who has always been so very in control of his life. But when he commits a brutal murder using the M.O. of a historic and notorious serial killer, everything begins to spiral out of control…and Johannes doesn’t remember doing it.
What follows is a deadly cat-and-mouse game told through two intertwined narratives. Both men will stop at nothing to unravel the secrets and ciphers of this case—but each revelation only leads further into the dark heart of this future-metropolis.
The One Hand & The Six Fingers, which collects The One Hand #1-5 and The Six Fingers #1-5, will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 11, featuring a cover by artist Anand Radhakrishnan (Lunar Code 1024IM317). The trade paperback (ISBN: 9781534369719) will also be available on Tuesday, December 24, at independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones.
