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The first issue of Hack/Slash: Son of Samhain by Michael Moreci, Steve Seeley, and Emilio Laiso. The second issue will be released July 30.

The third issue of Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson’s Nailbiter has sold out. It returns to shelves July 30.

The third issue of Jason Aaron and Jason Latour’s Southern Bastards has sold out. It will return to shelves July 30.

Justin Jordan and Kyle Strahm‘s Spread #1 has sold out and will be getting a new printing. The new issue will be out August 6, the same day as the second issue.

Valiant

Armor Hunters #2 gets a second printing, and will be on sale August 13. The comic’s by Robert Venditti and Doug Braithwaite.

Unity #8 by Matt Kindt, Stephen Segovia, and cover by Mico Suayan gets a second printing and will be out August 13.

A second printing X-O Manowar #26 hits shelves August 13. The comic is written by Robert Venditti, with art by Diego Bernard, and cover Clayton Crain.

Preview: Spread #1

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Brett

Spread #1

Story By: Justin Jordan
Art By: Kyle Strahm
Cover By: Kyle Strahm
Cover Price: $3.50
Digital Price: $2.99
Diamond ID: MAY140579
Published: July 9, 2014

Ten years ago, we dug too deep. We unleashed something ancient that couldn’t be controlled. Something that couldn’t be stopped, twisting everything it touched into more of itself. The Spread. Humanity was nearly destroyed before we found a way to slow the Spread to a crawl. Now, deep inside the quarantined zone, one man has found the key to stopping it forever: a baby girl. And if he can save her, he might save the world.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Brett

Wednesdays 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! Below are ten suggestions of comics, graphic novels, or trade paperbacks you should spend some extra time checking out and think about picking up.

Top Pick: Spread #1 (Image) – When humanity unleashed an ancient evil that nearly consumes the earth, one man (with a potential immunity to the mass) might hold the key to survival. Spread the word, this looks good, and is likely to be a sell-out hit.

Grayson #1 (DC) – If Dick Grayson in a new spy thriller series doesn’t grab you, their tag line HAS to: “You might think you know Nightwing – but you don’t know Dick.”

The Life After #1 (Oni Press) – Josh Fialkov’s trippy new series is an interesting look at the after life. As with Fialkov’s other work, this is one that’s not to be missed.

Lumberjanes #4 (BOOM! Studios/BOOM! Box) – Are you reading one the freshest series to come out in a LONG time? This female powered series revolves around mysteries at a summer camp. Fun, with a diverse cast, and empowering, this is the exact type of comic we should be seeing more of.

New Suicide Squad #1 (DC) – With new members (Joker’s Daughter, Deathstroke, and Black Manta) and new locations (Russia!), Task Force X just got a jolt of adrenaline.

Spider-Man 2099 #1 (Marvel) – I have mixed memories of comics in the 90s. A bright spot was some of Marvel’s 2099 line, especially Spider-Man. Because fans demanded it, Marvel is bringing it back, but with a twist. Miguel O’Hara is stuck in the present, and must deal with being a time-displaced Spider-Man.

Star Wars #19 (Dark Horse) – It will be a sad day when not only this series, but Dark Horse’s Star Wars license comes to an end. At least Dark Horse can hold their head high knowing they’ve done this intergalactic universe true justice.

The Strain Vol. 1 (Dark Horse) – Get the comic before the television series debuts this Sunday. I’m sure on Monday, everyone will be buzzing about this modern vampire tale.

The United States of Murder Inc. #3 (Marvel/Icon) – A mob tale with a twist. Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming’s series is so good, it’s right up there with some of my favorite movies about the mob.

The Walking Dead #129 (Skybound/Image Comics) – Writer Robert Kirkman has shaken up the story, and given us some new perspectives in the world of Rick Grimes and his people. This is the peace after the war, but is it easier to maintain than constant battle?

Around the Tubes

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Brett

It’s a new week! There were a bunch of conventions this past weekend, anything catch anyone’s eyes or ears as far as announcements?

Around the Tubes

The Mary Sue – Things We Saw Today: LEGO Boba Fett Cosplay – So cool.

Around the Tubes Reviews

ScienceFiction.com – Nightcrawler #3

Comic Vine – Spread #1

ScienceFiction.com – Wolverine #8

Around the Tubes

Excitement for this new series will Spread

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Brett

Justin Jordan and Kyle Strahm team up for a new science-fiction thriller, Spread, a horrifying story of inevitable death and slim hope. Enthusiasm for Spread will prove infectious and launch with a social media contest. Post the cover image of Spread #1 with the caption “it’s spreading…” and tag @kstrahm and @Justin_Jordan on Twitter and/or Facebook with the hashtag #itsspreading for for a chance to cameo as an extra character in the book, plus other Spread swag. Winners will be revealed on the day of release, July 9.

Ten years ago, humanity dug too deep and unleashed something ancient that couldn’t be controlled. Something that couldn’t be stopped, twisting everything it touched into more of itself. The Spread. Humanity was nearly destroyed before finding a way to slow the Spread to a crawl. Now, deep inside the quarantined zone, one man has found what might be the key to stopping it forever: a baby girl. And if he can save her, he might save the world.

In a release Jordan said:

It’s Lone Wolf and Cub in a world where John Carpenter’s The Thing ate North America. Sean Shields, mostly called ‘No’ in the book—because he’s taciturn enough that it’s most of his dialogue—is one of the survivors. No is ‘Spread-immune,’ unable to be converted by the Spread biomass, and this means he can get closer to the Spread to scavenge useful bits of what used to be civilization—but not without danger.

The Spread itself is comprised of more than just its threat for virulence the creatures that lurk and thrive within it are equally nefarious.

In the same release Strahm said:

I’ve designed piles of crazy organisms that form the Spread ecosystem. [Colorist] Felipe Sobreiro and I have crafted a look for these things that we’re very proud of. From tiny scavengers to massive predators, every creature has a spot on the food chain and looks pretty cool occupying that spot. The organisms least equipped to survive in the Spread are human beings. Gross things happen when they get too close.

SPREAD #1 arrives in stores on 7/9 and is available for $3.50 and can be pre-ordered using Diamond Code MAY140579.

it’s spreading…