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New Marvel, Image, BOOM!, and more to start the Year on comiXology

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It’s new comic book day and comiXology has your digital comic needs covered! You can check out what’s out today below by the publisher or start shopping now!

AAM-Markosia

Ablaze

AfterShock

Archie Comics

AWA Studios

Behemoth

BOOM! Studios

comiXology Submit

Dark Horse Comics

DC Comics

DC Thomson

Dynamite Entertainment

Harlequin

IDW Publishing

Image Comics

Kingstone Comics

Marvel

Oni Press

Red 5 Comics

Scout Comics

Tidalwave Productions

Titan Comics

Zenescope

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Bullets Fly Fast and Furious in Lead City

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Coleman Cooper just wants to get his family to their new homestead, but a blizzard has other ideas stranding him and his family outside of the infamous Lead City. Lead City, where once a year the worst gunslinger’s in the Wild West arrive to battle each other for fame and fortune. Lead City is a classic western coming this spring from Red 5 Comics.

Lead City throws its every man character who doesn’t use guns or conform to the classic idea of a Wild West hero and throwing him immediately into the deep end. The contest begins this March and lasts through the summer.  Plan a trip to Lead City this spring, but make sure you bring a six shooter with you.

Lead City is a four issue series beginning March 2022 by creator and writer Eric Borden and artist Kyle Brummond.

Lead City

Review: Mega #1

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Mega #1

A gigantic creature has been awaken from its eternal sleep in Antarctica. The destructive monster, only known as “The Salamander,” has started a journey of chaos and destruction. The only thing that could stop this menace is another sleeping giant; a creature from under the ocean known as “Mega.” Mega #1 kicks off a kaiju disaster comic that’s good but doesn’t deliver anything special so far.

Written and art by Salvador Sanz, Mega #1 is entertaining enough. The comic is something we’ve seen before though. A giant monster that was slumbering is woken up and rains destruction down upon humanity. That even includes belching lava and climbing a building. It’s tropes and a plot that has been done again and again. That’s not necessarily a bad thing if it’s done well. And Mega #1 is pretty solid in that department. Its characters are interesting and how things are revealed are a bit strange and different.

Mega #1‘s reveals includes discussions in dreams which will hopefully be explained later. But, the weakest part is the person who unleashes the kaiju only explaining the person is “naughty”. You just generally need to role with what’s presented and so far accept what’s presented. And, let’s face it, we’re here for the military action and eventual kaiju vs. kaiju battle we know is coming at some point. Everything else are just steps to get us to that point.

Sanz’s artwork is solid. There’s a haunting dreamlike quality to it all. Mix that in with actual dreams that are presented in the comic and it all comes together in a way where you almost expect a character to wake up and discover it’s all a dream. The art is good and the characters rather unique with a look for each that feels like it tells us some of their story.

Mega #1 is a debut of which the details are some of the more interesting aspects. The dysfunctional aspect of the family creates a group dynamic that should make what comes unique in some ways. There’s enough detail delivered and enough focus on the family interaction that it has to play out in future issues. There’s nothing bad about the series. It’s an entertaining enough debut issue that fans of the kaiju genre should enjoy. Here’s hoping that as the story plays out that the series delivers something more than we’ve seen before.

Story: Salvador Sanz Art: Salvador Sanz
Translation Leandro Paolini Somers Letterer: Martin Casanova Revision: Chris Ortega
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.85 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

Red 5 Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Red 5 Comics’ March 2022 Releases

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See what Red 5 Comics has to offer in the latest previews with their releases coming in March 2022 and Free Comic Book Day taking place in May!

LEAD CITY #1

(W) Eric Borden (A) Kyle Brummond
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available March 30, 2022
JAN221614

It’s 1873 when a blizzard strands Homesteader Colman Cooper and his family in a small town. He soon learns the town plays host to an annual contest that attracts thieves and killers from far and wide. With no way out Colman finds himself pitted against seven deadly fighters in the anything goes, tooth-and-nail battle for survival known as Lead City. Before Deadwood. Before Tombstone. Before Durango. There was Lead City.

LEAD CITY #1

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: CARRIERS / BEORN / DRAGON WHISPERER

(W) Ben Ferrari, Jay Huwer, Alex Deluca, Ben Bender (A/CA) Elias Martins, Glen Fernandez, Ben Bender
Rating: All Ages
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available April 13, 2022
JAN220035

Look up in the sky! Together the Carriers protect the world from hidden threats and prove they are more than just ordinary pigeons. Dragon Whisperer 2 features the origin of the dragon Obsidian, from hatchling to mighty beast and leader of amazing creatures! Finally Beorn features an adventure about a little Viking and his quest to become a legend!
Exclusive Original Material

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: CARRIERS / BEORN / DRAGON WHISPERER

FICTIONAUTS #2

(W) Mauro Mantella (A) Leandro Rizzo (CA) Alvaro Papagiani
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available March 16, 2022
JAN221615

Recently, a rash of unexplained disturbances across the fictional universe has started to tear it apart, and the heroes of Hypercity face the ultimate challenge when the mysterious Agent X threatens to bring down the barriers between our world and the world of stories! Dive headlong into the madcap, mind-bending world of the Fictionauts!

FICTIONAUTS #2

DOWNLOAD #4

(W) Scott Chitwood (A) Danny Luckert
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available March 9, 2022
JAN221613

In the grand finale of the series, Eric and his friends finally discover the origin and purpose of the Download. However, it may be too late for the kids as they must face off against the original threat the devices were designed to do battle against.

DOWNLOAD #4

CARRIERS #5 – Cover A

(W) Johnny Arnold (A) Jason Kemble (CA) Federico Guillen
FC · 32 page · $3.95
Available March 2, 2022
JAN221611

The Giant Sized finale! An alien race enters New York City ready to assimilate with Earth’s technology. Only the Carriers have the ability to discover the truth behind these technological marvels and stop them before it’s too late.

CARRIERS #5 - Cover A

CARRIERS #5 – Cover B

(W) Johnny Arnold (A) Jason Kemble (CA) Shelby Robertson
FC · 32 page · $3.95
Available March 2, 2022
JAN221612

The Giant Sized finale! An alien race enters New York City ready to assimilate with Earth’s technology. Only the Carriers have the ability to discover the truth behind these technological marvels and stop them before it’s too late.

CARRIERS #5 - Cover B

MEGA VOL. 1

(W) Salvador Sanz (A/CA) Salvador Sanz
FC · 108 page · $19.95
Available March 23, 2022
JAN221616

A gigantic creature has been awaken from its eternal sleep in Antarctica. The destructive monster, only known as “The Salamander”, has started a journey of chaos and destruction. The only thing that could stop this menace is another sleeping giant; a creature from under the ocean known as “Mega”.

MEGA VOL. 1

RAISE UP THE DEAD: A ZOMBIE COMICS ANTHOLOGY

(W) Agustin Alessio, Eduardo Risso, Luciano Saracino (A) Diego Agrimbau, Max Fiumara (CA) Agustin Alessio, Eduardo Risso
FC · 108 page · $17.95
Available March 30, 2022
JAN221617

In the world of the living dead you have two options… become food or become a zombie!? A group of talented comic authors come together in this volume to tell the scariest stories of the impending Apocalypse. We hope it will be useful as a guide for what is to come…

RAISE UP THE DEAD: A ZOMBIE COMICS ANTHOLOGY

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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MEGA #1

Wednesdays (and now Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Apache Delivery Service #1 (Dark Horse) – Two haunted men are on a hunt in the jungles of Vietnam, searching for clues to a missing treasure trove of gold. A new comic from Matt Kindt, Tyler Jenkins, and Hilary Jenkins? Yeah, we’re in.

Cross to Bear #3 (AfterShock) – The series has turned out to be so much more than a secret org chasing Jack the Ripper across America.

DC vs. Vampires #3 (DC Comics) – The first two issues have been fantastic at the setup of vampires infiltrating the DCU and we’re hoping this one delivers a lot more action as they strike.

Death of Doctor Strange #4 (Marvel) – Who will be the new Sorcerer Supreme? We already know the answer but we want the details!

Deathstroke Inc. #4 (DC Comics) – The comic has been silly fun so far with over-the-top action.

Devil’s Reign #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was fantastic as the Kingpin’s plans for Marvel’s heroes comes together.

The Human Target #3 (DC Comics) – The series has Christopher Chance attempting to figure out who poisoned him and his been so good hitting the noir vibe.

Mazebook #5 (Dark Horse) – A father attempts to bring home his lost daughter. It’s been a haunting series by Jeff Lemire and we want to see how it wraps up.

Mega #1 (Red 5 Comics) – A gigantic creature has been awaken from its eternal sleep in Antarctica and only another sleeping giant can stop it.

Night of Cadillacs #2 (Scout Comics) – Our heroes Stiv and Hope flee supernatural gangs commanded by the sinister godfather Papa Duke.

Power Rangers Universe #1 (BOOM! Studios) – What is the true origin of the Phantom Ranger? And what is his connection to the Morphin Grid?

Stray Dogs: Dog Days #1 (Image Comics) – The first volume of Stray Dogs was amazing so to get any more makes us happy. It being so good? Yeah, we’re beyond excited to get as much as we can.

Swamp Thing: Green Hell #1 (DC Comics) – The Parliaments of the Green, the Red, and the Rot all agree: it’s time to wipe the slate clean and start the cycle of life over again. Written by Jeff Lemire with art by Doug Mahnke? Yeah, this is one to check out.

Task Force Z #3 (DC Comics) – Red Hood leads his own Suicide Squad of zombified villains. The concept is crazy and works so well.

Timeless #1 (Marvel) – Marvel’s 2022 begins here!

New Marvel, AfterShock, Image, and more are available now on comiXology

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It’s new comic book day and comiXology has your digital comic needs covered! Check out what’s new and start shopping or see what you can get below by the publisher!

AAM-Markosia

Ablaze

Abstract Studio

AfterShock

American Mythology Productions

Archie Comics

Aspen Comics

AWA Studios

BOOM! Studios

comiXology Submit

Dark Horse

DC Thomson

Dynamite Entertainment

Harlequin

IDW Publishing

Image Comics

Marvel

Oni Press

Red 5 Comics

Scout Comics

Valiant

Zenescope

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Wednesdays (and now Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

BRZRKR #6 (BOOM! Studios) – The comic from launch has felt like a script for a film or show but it’s also been really good mixing action with a focus on its main character B and the weight of what he is.

By the Horns #8 (Scout Comics) – The series has a been a hell of a lot of fun delivering an interesting fantasy adventure that delivers action and humor.

Cloaked #1 (Dark Horse Comics) – An investigator is hired to find a masked hero who disappeared.

Download #1 (Red 5 Comics) – When Eric is hit by a mysterious blast of light from space, he suddenly finds his mind filled with designs for strange devices. The pitch promised 80s adventure and we want to see if it delivers!

Robin & Batman #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was absolutely amazing and we’re expecting more of that same quality.

Hecate’s Will #1 (Black Mask Studios) – Written and art by Iolanda Zanfardino, the comic follows a NYC graffiti artist who decides to quit but wants to create one last street art experience before she’s done.

Hulk #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was a bit out there in its concepts but we still want to see where it goes in this horror/comedy/sci-fi take on the classic character.

Just Roll With It (Random House Graphic) – Starting middle school is hard enough when you don’t know anyone; it’s even harder when you’re shy. The graphic novel features a character dealing with anxiety and OCD while growing up.

Third Wave 99 #1 (Scout Comics) – The story behind the controversial late 1990’s Florida surf brand.

Wastelanders: Wolverine #1 (Marvel) – Lets held back to the “Old Man Logan” world of Marvel!

New Marvel, Image, BOOM!, and More are Available Now on comiXology

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It’s new comic book day and comiXology has your digital comic needs covered. You can start shopping now or check out the individual releases by the publisher below.

Ablaze

Aftershock

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Archie Comics

Aspen Comics

AWA Studios

Behemoth

BOOM! Studios

comiXology Submit

Dark Horse Comics

DC Comics

DC Thomson

Dynamite Entertainment

Harlequin

Heroic Publishing

IDW Publishing

Image Comics

Marvel

Papercutz

Red 5 Comics

Scholastic Graphix

Tidalwave Productions

Vault Comics

Zenescope

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Red 5 Comics in February 2022

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FICTIONAUTS #1

(W) Mauro Mantella (A) Leandro Rizzo (CA) Alvaro Papagiani
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available February 16, 2022
DEC211800

They’ve battled Moby Dick, matched wits with Dickens, and befriended a kingdom of evolved sea monkeys! They’re the genre hopping heroes of Hypercity: the Fictionauts! Fantasy is a serious business for this team, as they scour fictional worlds to right dangerous anomalies and preserve the balance between reality and imagination!

FICTIONAUTS #1

DOWNLOAD #3

(W) Scott Chitwood (A) Danny Luckert
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
DEC211799
Available February 9, 2022

It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt! Eric and his friends realize the devices from the Download are more dangerous than they thought. But can they trust the Serizawa Corporation with their secrets or are they the bigger threat?

DOWNLOAD #3

CARRIERS #4

(W) Johnny Arnold (A/CA) Jason Kemble (CA) Elias Martins, Jorge Cortes
FC · 32 page · $3.95
Available February 9, 2022
DEC211798

A rogue group of owls called The Parliament are determined to show The Carriers that death is the only way to stop criminals from coming back. Can The Carriers stop this team of vigilantes without stooping to their level of extreme violence?

MERLIN & HECTOR VOL. 1

(W) Rodolfo Santullo (A/CA) Jok
FC · 108 page · $12.95
Available February 23, 2022
DEC211801

All legends have an origin, all heroes an awakening. By fate’s design, a young swineherd named Merlin meets an intrepid thief named Hector. And it is at that moment, in that fortuitous encounter, when the legends are born: that of the greatest sorcerer known to men and that of King Arthur’s adoptive father. Together, Merlin and Hector will not only face the fearsome Skinshifters, but also discover what fate has in store for them. If they manage to survive…

MERLIN & HECTOR VOL. 1

New Marvel, Image, IDW, and More are Available Now Digitally on comiXology

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Hulk #1

Today is new comic book day and comiXology has your comic needs covered! Check out all of the new releases you can get below by the publisher or start shopping now!

AAM-Markosia

Ablaze

AfterShock

Archie Comics

AWA Studios

BOOM! Studios

Clover Press

comiXology Submit

Dark Horse Comics

DC Thomson

Dynamite Entertainment

Harlequin

IDW Publishing

Image Comics

Kingstone Comics

Marvel

Oni Press

Papercutz

Red 5 Comics

Tidalwave Productions

Titan Comics

Valiant

Vault Comics

Zenescope

This site contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a percentage of the sale. Graphic Policy does purchase items from these sites. Making purchases through these links helps support the site.

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