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Preview: Deluge #1

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Deluge #1

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Marika Cresta (C) Ronda Pattison (L) AndWorld Design

A hard rain is falling on Sieverville Correctional Prison for Women. As the river rises and its banks overflow, the same walls that are keeping the prisoners inside the fortress-like structure are failing to keep the water out.

With that water comes something else. Something deadly.

What was once outside is now inside, and the prisoners and guards will have to find a way to get free, because if the water doesn’t get them, the monsters will.

In this terrifying new horror series, readers will follow a group of inmates as they attempt to traverse the flood waters while also avoiding both the very real monsters that are swimming beneath the surface and the proverbial monsters from their lives before incarceration that lurk inside themselves.

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Something Lurks in the Waters of Bunn and Cresta’s Deluge. Get a first look before it debuts this October!

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Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Marika Cresta invite readers to delve into the dark waters of their new five-issue limited series Deluge, debuting this October from Ignition Press.

A hard rain is falling on Sieverville Correctional Prison for Women. As the river rises and its banks overflow, the same walls that are keeping the prisoners inside the fortress-like structure are failing to keep the water out.

With that water comes something else. Something deadly.

What was once outside is now inside, and the prisoners and guards will have to find a way to get free, because if the water doesn’t get them, the monsters will.

In this terrifying new horror series, readers will follow a group of inmates as they attempt to traverse the flood waters while also avoiding both the very real monsters that are swimming beneath the surface and the proverbial monsters from their lives before incarceration that lurk inside themselves.

Deluge #1 is available in comic shops October 8 from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Marika Cresta, with colors by Ronda Pattison and lettering by AndWorld Design. This issue features two open-to-order covers from Riley Rossmo and Marika Cresta and Ronda Pattison, and a 1:5 variant cover from James Stokoe.

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SDCC 2025: Deluge: The Cold Open is some solid, tense, horror

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A hard rain is falling on Sieverville Correctional Prison for Women. As the river rises and its banks overflow, the same walls that are keeping the prisoners inside the fortress-like structure are failing to keep the water out.

With that water comes something else. Something deadly.

Story: Cullen Bunn
Art: Marika Cresta
Color: Ronda Pattison
Letterer: Andworld Design

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SDCC 2025: Ignition Press announces Deluge from Cullen Bunn, Marika Cresta, Ronda Pattison, and AndWorld Design

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In the lead up to San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Ignition Press has revealed that the fourth comic series in its upcoming 2025 publishing slate. Deluge is a psychological horror thriller from the terrifying minds of Cullen Bunn and Marika Cresta.

A hard rain is falling on Sieverville Correctional Prison for Women. As the river rises and its banks overflow, the same walls that are keeping the prisoners inside the fortress-like structure are failing to keep the water out. With that water comes something else. Something deadly.

What was once outside is now inside, and the prisoners and guards will have to find a way out, because if the water doesn’t get them, the monsters will.

The creative team also includes the talents of colorist Ronda Pattison and lettering studio AndWorld Design. This latest release from Ignition Press is a haunting exploration of guilt and redemption that will have readers exploring what happens when you are truly faced with the consequences of your own actions… and there’s no escape.

Ignition Press will debut Deluge: The Cold Open at Comic Con International in San Diego. The publisher’s “Cold Open” issues are standalone entry points for longtime comic fans and new readers alike, featuring an original, self-contained vignette that introduces the reader to the world, the stakes, and characters of the larger story. Each “Cold Open” issue also includes behind the-scenes material, special sneak peeks, and information on how to get the entire series through
more traditional retail channels.

Deluge: The Cold Open will feature covers by series artist Marika Cresta and Becky Cloonan. Cresta will also provide covers for the series alongside other fan favorite illustrators.

Fans attending Comic Con International in San Diego will be the first to be able to secure a copy of Deluge: The Cold Open visiting the Ignition Press Room in the Gaslamp District (643 G Street). Additionally, Ignition Press will debut exclusive Deluge merchandise including a premium T-shirt featuring art by Riley Rossmo, facemask, stickers, and a collectible enamel pin. As previously announced, Cullen Bunn will be in attendance for scheduled signings.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 Brings a Little Tango & Cash to the franchise

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together-whether the bad guys like it or not. First up: Raphael! But why is everyone’s favorite brawler in prison?! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 kicks off a new era for the classic franchise with a start that’s very… Tango & Cash.

Written by Jason Aaron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 is a solid start to the series that delivers something that feels different. I’m not a Turtles expert and haven’t read everything of theirs, but Aaron delivers a first issue that gives us something new and interesting. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 focuses in on Raphael who’s behind bars for reasons unknown. That mystery is teased a bit, though not fully explained, as the story plays out and the danger becomes clearer.

Good guys behind bars isn’t anything new, and a warden “in on it,” isn’t anything new either. The issue reminds me of the Stallone and Russell film Tango & Cash which had their cop characters framed and put behind bars where they went up against prisoners that wanted to kill them, crooked guards, and dispensed justice within the walls. While theres’ absolutely differences between the stories, the DNA feels like it’s shared enough that it’s hard to not see a passing resemblance between the two. Still, Aaron delivers a debut that’s entertaining and fun and most importantly wants you to come back for more.

The mystery is solid slowly being teased out as we get Raph’s thoughts about being behind bars. Other than one minor abrupt cut, the story is smooth and intriguing, sucking in the reader into a mystery that also feels familiar.

The art by Joëlle Jones elevates the issue. With color by Ronda Pattison and lettering by Shawn Lee the comic’s visuals are dynamic and striking, standing out. While I have questions about Raph’s prison uniform, the comic looks great with confining panels and visuals emphasizing Raphael’s situation and limited freedom. There’s a muted sense of colors that creates a drab look that fits perfectly for the prison setting. The visuals are near flawless with page layouts that pop and will have you linger exploring the visual storytelling and flow.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 is a hell of a debut. While I enjoy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this first issue has me excited to read the second and see where this all goes. The team has nailed a certain sense of style and voice that feels fresh and new and most importantly has us excited to see what’s next.

Story: Jason Aaron Art: Joëlle Jones
Color: Ronda Pattison Letterer: Shawn Lee
Story: 9.0 Art: 10 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Celebration is a testament of love to this epic franchise

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Celebration

One of the best IP franchises in the world is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I have never enjoyed a show as much as the initial one. My cousins and I got swept up in that world that went beyond the animation on the screen to toys and eventually film. When we heard that they were coming to the big screen, we were in the theatres for the 1st three. It’s been 40 years since their debut and IDW Publishing is celebrating with the comic one-shot, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Celebration.

It has been a few decades since I was a rabid fan. The live action movies have felt more like cash grabs than actual stalwarts in the canon. The latest animated movie gave all the old and new fans hope that they will get our heroes right. There’s been recent lows and highs but overall, the fandom endures. In this one shot guided by co-creator Kevin Eastman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Celebration features a slew of creators who pay tribute to the heroes in a half shell.

In “Mirage 1 Story,” we look at Raphael’s life as the Last Ronin through the words of Edgar Allen Poe. In “Monsters,” one boy is left traumatized by an encounter with a thug and one of the boys. In “Gang Wars,” one reporter reflects on the different news stories she has heard in 20 years about the Turtles, their friends and their enemies. In “Downtime,” the boys patrol the sewers and reflect on how much they have changed. In “Man Behind The Mask,” Raphael and April meet Casey Jones for the first time. In “What about Tomorrow,” the boys question their future. In “Splinter Forever,” Splinter reflects on his life while trapped by Shredder, only to free him and reaffirming his life choices. In “Kraang Among Us,” the boys have a dance off with a local dance crew who turns out to be Kraang Primordius. In “Farewell,” we are taken 20 years into the future, where the boys try to finagle with time travel. ”Father’s Day” sees Michaelangelo with is son visiting Splinter at his grave. In the final story ”Teen Spirit,” the boys are taken to a place between worlds called the Thin Place, where reality and dreams become entangled and the boys’ mettle get tested.

Overall, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Celebration is a testament of love to this epic franchise. The stories by the different creators are exciting and vary in both the plot, tone and style, showing who much you can do with a 40 year old franchise and celebrating the different eras. The art by the different creators are alluring and exciting, showing off the kinetic energy that TMNT brings to the page. Altogether, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Celebration is a must buy for every die hard TMNT fan.

Story: Kevin Eastman, Edgar Alan Poe, Jim Lawson, Tristan Jones, Gary Carlson, Chris Allan, Erik Burnham, Lloyd Goldfine, Ciro Nieli, Andy Suriano, Tom Waltz, Ronda Pattison
Art: Kevin Eastman, Jim Lawson, Paul Harmon, Frank Fosco, Chris Allan, Sarah Myer, Khary Randolph, Ciro Nieli, Andy Suriano, Michael Dialynas, Pablo Tunica, Freddie E. Williams II, David Petersen, Ken Mitchroney, Dan Duncan, Ronda Pattison, Sophie Campbell, Jodi Nishijima, Stan Sakai
Color: Steve Lavigne, Adam Guzowski, Luis Antonio Delgado, Emilio Lopez, Ronda Pattison, Emi Fujii
Letterer: Tom Napolitano, Jim Lawson, Chris Allan, Shawn Lee
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 sees over 300,000 copies ordered

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Turtlemania has taken over the comic book industry yet again. IDW Publishing is extremely proud to share that the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) relaunch has received a massive response from retailers and fans for its debut issue, earning more than 300,000 orders ahead of its launch on July 24. This gargantuan number officially makes it one of the biggest comic book launches of the year.

Written by Jason Aaron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 is drawn by Joëlle Jones, and features longtime TMNT creatives colorist Ronda Pattison and letterer Shawn Lee. For the first four issues of the new ongoing series, a different Turtle will step into the spotlight for each issue and it will be impressively brought to life by a new acclaimed artist. The first issue revolves around Raphael in prison, and the second chapter will bring in artist Rafael Albuquerque for a story starring Michelangelo. Leonardo is issue #3 with artist Cliff Chiang, and Donatello is issue #4 with artist Chris Burnham.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and IDW celebrate 40 years this July

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After the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) made their debut in a black-and-white comic by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in 1984, the Heroes in a Half Shell went on to become a global phenomenon. Over the next forty years, countless talented people across the entertainment industry worked passionately with the beloved franchise, allowing adventures with new iterations of TMNT to consistently reach new audiences. Now, brilliant TMNT creatives from different eras are joining forces to present something truly special to fans: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 40TH Anniversary Comics Celebration.

With several new stories and pinup art pieces inspired by different eras of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this technodrome-sized issue with more than 70 pages will feature fan-favorite creatives returning to their respective eras for all-new tales. This special one-shot issue will feature new stories and pinup art from Jim Lawson, Ciro Nieli, Tristan Jones, Paul Harmon, Steve Lavigne, Andy Suriano, Ronda Pattison, Pablo Tunica, Freddie E. Williams II, Sophie Campbell, Tom Waltz, Lloyd Goldfine, Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez, Dan Duncan, Erik Burnham, Sarah Myer, Luis Antonio Delgado, Chris Allan and more. Plus, the one and only Kevin Eastman will be contributing a story, too! 

No TMNT anniversary celebration would be complete without the two people who created it all. This oversized issue will feature a primary cover with never-before-seen pencils from Laird that have been inked by Eastman, just for this special issue! Additional eye-catching covers will be provided by acclaimed artists Sophie Campbell, Isaac and Esau Escorza, Simon Bisley, Michael Dialynas, Vincenzo Federici, Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez, Michael Cho, Dave Wachter, and an IDW Exclusive cover by Ben Bishop.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 40TH Anniversary Comics Celebration will leap into comic shops on July 10, 2024 for $11.99. Fans have until June 3 to pre-order at their local comic shop.

Night People #1 is a fever dream of a crime story

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Night People #1

Night People #1 is a fever dream of a crime story. Honestly, you’re better off just sitting back and enjoying the ride instead of trying to piece together every plot detail and character relationship. It’s definitely fitting that this comic is an adaptation of a 1992 collection of short stories by Barry Gifford, who wrote the novel that the David Lynch film Wild at Heart is based on as well as penning the screenplay for Lost Highway. Writer/adapter Chris Condon, artist Brian Level, and colorist Ronda Pattison bring the blood, guts, and surreality of two religiously motivated man-killing women named Betty and Cutie painting New Orleans red as well as the hapless men, who get in their way and even try to stop them. Some of the side stories like dogs mauling each other in the woods don’t connect to the main narrative except to dose up the violence, but there are some really beautiful moments of poetic justice and violence.

Level’s art and Pattison’s colors capture the small moments that end up exploding into bigger moments of violence in Night People #1. It starts on page one when we see Betty and Cutie’s first victims with Brian Level using the banality of a janitor scratching his hands on a broom before he and the police see some beheaded corpses that end up haunting Douglas’ dreams as he’s hunting down the murderers for some reason or another. This continues later to the more prominent character Rollo Lamar, a lawyer, who crosses paths with Betty and Cutie and rubs what looks like a surgery scar on his chest. This shows vulnerability, but maybe also that he’s a good person as he gets a favorable life insurance settlement for a young woman and her child. However, in this kind of story, this woman has “murderer” written all over her.

From a bird’s eye view, Night People #1 explores the noir fiction trope of femme fatale with more of an emphasis on the fatale and not the femme so much. There’s not a lot of seduction just a lot of guns being pulled and woman on man violence like when Douglas gets smothered in a sexual encounter after a frankly weird day of having hallucinations about headless corpses and weird conversations about now and urination. Honestly, he’s a good riddance as a character because he came across like a Wish.com version of Matthew McConaughey’s character in True Detective and adds to the male victim/female killer through-line of the issue as Betty and Cutie get off scot-free in a literally explosive finale.

Night People is nothing like its former hardboiled Oni Press comrade-in-arms Stumptown with Chris Condon, Brian Level, and Ronda Pattison serving up a more askew crime story with fucked up gender politics, colorful nonsequitur dialogue (Comparing Betty and Cutie to anthropomorphic beings from Greek mythology, a radio news bulletin about frozen kangaroo tails), and big-time carnage. I’m not 100% sold on the series, but wouldn’t mind picking up issue 2 and seeing Lamar’s character development after his near-death experience, or seeing what religious motivation those two freaks Betty and Cutie have for their next misandric killing spree.

Story: Chris Condon Art: Brian Level 
Colors: Ronda Pattison Letters: Shawn Lee
Story: 7.0 Art: 8.3 Overall: 7.6 Recommendation: Read

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Celebrate 40 years of Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo with the Usagi Yojimbo 40th Anniversary Reader

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The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Usagi Yojimbo, Stan Sakai’s award-winning artistic and storytelling epic featuring everyone’s favorite rabbit ronin! Dark Horse Comics and Dogu Publishing invite readers on a journey through the series in the Usagi Yojimbo 40th Anniversary Reader. This new collection of stories presents a selection of hand-picked Usagi tales in color for the first time from Emi Fujii, Tom Luth, and Ronda Pattison. The new cover art is painted by Stan Sakai himself, adding to the appeal for collectors.

This new paperback collection presents eight fan-favorite and Stan-Sakai-selected short stories, including the fan-favorite short story “Chanoyu,” which is appearing for the first time in color! Other stories include “A Mother’s Love,” “Blade of the Gods,” “The Way of the Samurai,” “Cut the Plum,” “The Artist,” “Buntori,” and “Adachi”. Readers are invited to follow Miyamoto Usagi through four decades of comic creativity and adventure. Relive the essential moments of Usagi Yojimbo or invite a new love of Sakai’s worldbuilding into your life or the life of someone you love.

Wish Sakai and Usagi Yojimbo a wonderful anniversary when Usagi Yojimbo 40th Anniversary Reader arrives in trade paperback on bookstore shelves on June 18, 2024, and comic shops on June 19, 2024. Pre-order at your local comic shop, bookstore, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble for $14.99. 

Usagi Yojimbo 40th Anniversary Reader
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