TRIGGERMAN #4
Writers Walter Hill, Matz
Artist Jef
COVER A: ALEX RONALD
COVER B: MARC ASPINALL
COVER C: STEVE SCOTT
FC – 32pp – $3.99 – On Sale January 11
After ruffling feathers all over the city, Roy Nash’s bounty hunt takes a turn for the worse when he finds himself the prisoner of one of LA’s most notorious gangsters.
(re)ASSIGNMENT #1
Writers Walter Hill, Matz
Artist Jef
COVER A: JEF
COVER B: PASQUALE QUALANO
COVER C: FAY DALTON
COVER D: STEVE SCOTT
COVER E: FRANCISCO PARONZINI
FC • 48pp • $5.99 On Sale January 4, 2017
Hitman Frank Kitchen’s assignment to kill a celebrated fashion designer who’s fallen behind on his debts takes a turn when his victim’s sister, a sociopathic surgeon, decides to punish him in the unique way only she can. Abducted and operated on against his will, Frank awakens in an altered condition – but with a hitman’s hunger for revenge…
(re)ASSIGNMENT #1
Writers Walter Hill, Matz
Artist Jef
COVER A: JEF
COVER B: PASQUALE QUALANO
COVER C: FAY DALTON
COVER D: STEVE SCOTT
COVER E: FRANCISCO PARONZINI
FC • 48pp • $5.99 On Sale January 4, 2017
Hitman Frank Kitchen’s assignment to kill a celebrated fashion designer who’s fallen behind on his debts takes a turn when his victim’s sister, a sociopathic surgeon, decides to punish him in the unique way only she can. Abducted and operated on against his will, Frank awakens in an altered condition – but with a hitman’s hunger for revenge…
Judge Dredd: City Limits, Vol. 2
Duane Swierczynski (w) • Nelson Daniel, John Stanisci, Staz Johnson, Andy Belanger, Steve Scott, Shane Pierce (a) • Jimbo Salgado (c)
In the 22nd century, crime runs rampant in Mega-City One, home to over 800 million citizens, robots, criminals, and lunatics. The only line of defense between order and chaos are… the Judges. Contains stories such as “The American Way of Death,” “Black Light District,” and “Mega-City Manhunt” from issues #13–30 of the Judge Dredd series as well as all of the short back-ups.
TPB • FC • $34.99 • 404 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-770-3
TRIGGERMAN #2
WRITER: Walter Hill, Matz
ARTIST: Jef
COVER A – Alex Ronald
COVER B – Steve Scott
COVER C – Dennis Calero
FC – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: November 9
Fresh out of the slammer and tasked with tracking down a missing half-mil, Roy Nash’s latest assignment takes him to the City of Angels where a trip to a backalley speakeasy might spell more trouble than it’s worth.
Hard Case Crime is the leading publisher of hardboiled crime novels, publishing the giants in the genre: Stephen King, Michael Crichton, Lawrence Block, Mickey Spillane, Ed McBain, Donald E. Westlake, James M. Cain and Max Allan Collins, whose best-selling Quarry series is destined for TV in the highly anticipated adaptation for Cinemax in September.
Starting this fall, Titan Comics will bring Hard Case Crime’s gritty, sexy, violent world to life. The first shots fired out of the Hard Case Crime comics line will be Prohibition epic Triggerman by the legendary director of The Warriors, Walter Hill, and punky neo-noir Peepland from celebrated crime authors Christa Faust and Gary Phillips.
Check out the covers for the second issue of each series.
PEEPLAND #2
WRITER: Christa Faust & Gary Phillips
ARTIST: Andrea Camerini
COVER A – Chris Wahl
COVER B – Will Conrad
COVER C – Alex Shibao
FC – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: Nov 23
With the evidence in hand, Nick and Roxy begin piece together movements of the Central Park slayer, but the NYC police department have another suspect in mind. Meanwhile, the real killer steps up the search for the missing videotape.
TRIGGERMAN #2
WRITER: Walter Hill, Matz
ARTIST: Jef
COVER A – Alex Ronald
COVER B – Steve Scott
COVER C – Dennis Calero
FC – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: Nov 9
Fresh out of the slammer and tasked with tracking down a missing half-mil, Roy Nash’s latest assignment takes him to the City of Angels where a trip to a backalley speakeasy might spell more trouble than it’s worth.
INDEPENDENCE DAY: DARK FATHOM
WRITER: Victor Gischler
ARTIST: Steve Scott, Alex Shibao, Tazio Bettin, Rodney Ramos, Ivan Rodriguez
FC – 128pp – $14.99 – On sale: June 15
As our world unites against invaders from beyond the stars, beneath the Atlantic Ocean, another extraterrestrial craft prompts a top-secret investigation by the US military, one which could prove the key to humanity’s survival… or its ultimate destruction.
From celebrated comics writer, Victor Gischler (Angel & Faith, Deadpool), and featuring artwork from Steve Scott (Batman, X-men Forever) and Alex Shibao (Batman/Superman), comes this brand new chapter inspired by Roland Emmerich/Dean Devlin’s original sci-fi blockbuster, paving the way for its anticipated sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence.
INDEPENDENCE DAY #3
Writer: Victor Gischler
Artist: Steve Scott
Cover A: Staz Johnson
Cover B: Edgar Salazar
FC – 32PP – $3.99 – On Sale: May 18
Tensions arise aboard the sub as specimens are shipped back for study. Meanwhile, Adams and co. get to grips with their extraterrestrial armaments and discover the real motivation behind the alien crash…
Independence Day #2
WRITER: Victor Gischler
ARTIST: Steve Scott
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC – 32PP – $3.99 – On Sale: April 27
With fear and suspicion running rife aboard the sub, Adams prepares to embark the alien vessel in search of answers. But how will its extraterresterial crew react to unwanted visitors onboard?
As our world unites against invaders from beyond the stars, beneath the Atlantic Ocean, another mysterious craft prompts a top-secret investigation by the US military, one which could prove the key to humanity’s survival… or its ultimate destruction.
They are back, or sort of. Independence Day #1 takes place, almost 30 after the movie it takes its name from. The big difference? The aliens don’t come the sky this time, they come from somewhere a little more terrestrial, the bottom of the ocean.
The art by Steve Scott is reminiscent of the movie in some ways. While it takes a clear influence from the film, it manages to come into its own way. The environment is well done for the most part, could be a little darker through to become realistic. Yet, the characters are much better done.
With a new movie on the horizon, this looks to bridge the gap between the original film and its sequel and fill some gaps. For fans of the original film, this is one you should check out.
Story: Victor Gischler Art: Steve Scott
Story: 8.5 Art: 8 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy
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