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Preview: Another Castle: New Edition

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Another Castle: New Edition

(W) Andrew Wheeler (A) Paulina Ganucheau, Jenny Tran

What does it mean to be a hero? A magical sword? A prophecy? What does it mean to be a leader? A royal title? A kingdom to lead? Misty is a princess, but does that make her a damsel or a leader? Misty has a prince, but does that make him the hero?

Misty, princess of Beldora, is faced with a conundrum. Engaged to the buffoonish–if well-meaning–prince Pete, Misty finds herself suffocated by the expectations of royal life. Soon Misty notices a spy from the neighboring kingdom of Grimoire. A plot to steal the one sword that has the power to kill Lord Badlug, current ruler of Grimoire, who seeks to expand his empire by invading neighboring countries, is eventually revealed.

However, because of some magical red tape, Badlug can only invade another country once he becomes a member of the royal family. Misty makes the rash decision to attempt to end Lord Badlug but ends up losing the sword to his witch–and getting kidnapped in the process. Pete, in all his well-meaning goodness, sets out to rescue her.

Thrown into turmoil over the kidnapping of his daughter, Misty’s father vows to bring war to the land of Grimoire in an effort to save her before her wedding to Lord Badlug. Meantime, Misty attempts to rescue both herself and the country of Grimoire from Lord Badlug. Only then does she discover that simply disposing of Badlug won’t lead to an immediate happy ending.

Preview: Another Castle: New Edition

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Another Castle: New Edition

(W) Andrew Wheeler (A) Paulina Ganucheau, Jenny Tran

Preview: Another Castle #1

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

ANOTHER CASTLE #1, DOLLAR ISSUE

(W) Andrew Wheeler
(A/C/CA) Paulina Ganucheau
AGE RATING: All Ages
GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure
PRICE: $1
PAGE COUNT: 32

Get the first issue of this high-stakes all-ages fantasy series for $1! Princess Misty of Beldora longs for a more exciting life, but gets more than she bargained for when she is captured by Lord Badlug, the ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Grimoire. He intends to marry her and conquer Beldora, leading the land into ruin and chaos. Together with the long-suffering citizens of Grimoire and a certain bumbling prince, Misty must fight to protect her kingdom and free both realms from Badlug’s tyrannical rule.

Oni Announces the Next Square One Comics and Pins

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

Oni Press during their ComicsPRO presentation presented a first look at the comics they have to offer this year, including an exclusive advanced preview of their next wave of Square One $1 first issue comics and $10 trade paperbacks and upcoming merchandise.

$1 FIRST ISSUES AND $10 TPBS

First issues in stores June 7, TPBs in stores June 14!

COURTNEY CRUMRIN VOLUME 1: THE NIGHT THINGS

(W/A/CA) Ted Naifeh
(C) Warren Wucinich

THE SIXTH GUN BOOK 1: COLD DEAD FINGERS

(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Brian Hurtt
(C) Bill Crabtree

ANOTHER CASTLE #1

(W) Andrew Wheeler
(A/C/CA) Paulina Ganucheau

COURTNEY CRUMRIN #1

(W/A/CA) Ted Naifeh
(C) Warren Wucinich

SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME #1

(W/A/C/CA) Natalie Riess

THE MIGHTY ZODIAC #1

(W) J. Torres (A/CA) Corin Howell
(C) Maarta Laiho

ONI PRESS MERCHANDISE

Check out Oni’s first wave of collectible enamel pins, in comic shops Summer 2017!

Break out that denim jacket and bedazzle it with our collectible enamel pins, $10 each! Retailers can order pins individually or in a pre-packaged assortment with a display.

Big Al THE DAMNED Enamel Pin

KIM REAPER Enamel Pin

Oni Press Logo Enamel Pin

SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME Enamel Pin

Princess Amira and Princess Sadie PRINCESS PRINCESS EVER AFTER Enamel Pins

Preview: Another Castle: Grimoire

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

ANOTHER CASTLE: GRIMOIRE

(W) Andrew Wheeler
(A/C/CA) Paulina Ganucheau
AGE RATING: All Ages
GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure
PRICE: $15.99
152 PAGES

Princess Misty of Beldora longs for a more exciting life, but gets more than she bargained for when she is captured by Lord Badlug, the ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Grimoire. He intends to marry her and conquer Beldora, leading the land into ruin and chaos. Together with the long-suffering citizens of Grimoire and a certain bumbling prince, Misty must fight to protect her kingdom and free both realms from Badlug’s tyrannical rule. Misty is determined not to be another damsel in distress; she’ll discover just what it takes to be the hero of the story.

Around the Tubes

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

It’s a new week and we’ve got some fun stuff lined up, especially some actions you can take to make the world a little better.

While you wait for that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

Around the Tubes

AV Club – NBC developing a new Witchblade TV series – How many liked the original?

NPR – ‘Soviet Daughter’: How A Great-Grandmother’s Diary Became A Graphic Novel – This is a fantastic graphic novel. Go get it!

The Creators Project – An Artist Is Sharing His Mysterious Graphic Novel One Panel at a Time – This is really cool.

Kotaku – Sean Spicer Is A Fan Of Katsucon – I guess that’s one more con we’ll need to go to.

ICv2 – 2017: The Year Fan Cons Spread Their Wings – What conventions are your musts this year?

Newsarama – What Price Is Too High? Comics Retailers Talk Pricing & 2017 State of the Business – What price do you think is too high?

DC Comics – Breaking News: The Flash Musical Episode Gets an Airdate – Can’t wait for this!!!

The Beat – A year of free comics: Astro City #1 and more – Go read this.

The Beat – A year of free comics: Paradox by Phillip Sevy – Go read this too.

The Beat – A year of free comics EXCLUSIVE: read the complete issue Another Castle #1 – And read this.

Around the Tubes Reviews

Talking Comics – Black Hammer Giant Sized Annual

Talking Comics – Monsters Unleashed #1

Talking Comics – WWE #1

Around the Tubes

Preview: Another Castle #5

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Graphic Policy Team

Another Castle #5

(W) Andrew Wheeler
(A/C/CA) Paulina Ganucheau
ALTERNATE COVER illustrated by Kris Anka
AGE RANGE: 8 and up
GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES

The countdown begins! Misty has mere minutes before she must turn herself over to Badlug and become his bride, or else he’ll burn the city and its people to the ground. Prince Pete is out for the count; the only sword that can kill Badlug is lost; and a dragon waits impatiently to let loose its fire. All hope may be lost—unless Misty and the citizens of Grimoire can make one last stand.

Preview: Another Castle #4

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Graphic Policy Team

ANOTHER CASTLE #4

(W) Andrew Wheeler
(A/C) Paulina Ganucheau
(CA) Paulina Ganucheau (Cover A), Trungles (Cover B)
AGE RANGE: 8 and up
GENRE: Fantasy
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES

Things are looking dire for our valiant heroes. Badlug is on their trail, Misty’s father is marching to battle, and Thrawgg the Unconquered is very close to conquering Gorga and Pete. Will they prevail over the forces of darkness, or will Misty be forced to marry Badlug in order to avert a full-out war?

Review: Another Castle #3

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Ashley Leckwold

Man, just when I thought I had Another Castle figured out, it does something else that makes me appreciate it more.

Misty manages to escape the Dark Treasury, but has to use the Jumping Stone that Zuurd needed to do so. Naturally, Zuurd is upset and ends up withdrawing her help from Misty, dressing her down for her selfish way of thinking. This leaves Misty with Plan B: pay Mrs. Vasilisc enough for Thrawgg to fall and find another king to take over Grimoire after Badlug is killed. Of course, it never goes that easy.

This is the first issue that doesn’t peek in on Beldora and instead focuses on Misty learning the ropes of being a diplomat as she has to focus on finding a way to take Badlug out of power and save Pete from dying at the hands of the Thrawgg. It sort of speaks to the way that women are constantly working behind the scenes of men to bring forth results, but probably with more demonic underlings working against them. Misty still struggles with this diplomacy angle though because not only does she anger the rightful king Robin, who immediately dismisses her, but she also opens “a whole underworld of trouble” when she fights the King’s Guard to save a young girl and her sister.

Meanwhile, Pete is off on his quest, totally oblivious to Misty’s struggles in Grimoire as the monsters along the way are actually being super nice to him. This is where most of the issue’s humor lies and while Andrew Wheeler’s writing is massively entertaining here with how oblivious our handsome prince is, the absurdity of it all is punched up by Paulina Ganucheau’s art as she draws big and buffy scary monsters in adorable domestic situations. If you’re not wanting Ganucheau to create a comic series about giant and buff pastel demons running a bakery after reading this issue, I’m not sure I’d want to know you.

Well, the oblivious nature can only be so cute for so long as the issue leaves off on a cliffhanger of Pete believing Golga is the Thrawgg. Eep!

While there is still plenty of action to be had, Another Castle #3 takes the unexpected route of trying to push Misty out of her comfort zone and to deal with consequences of her actions as she tries to work undercover to save Pete and Grimoire. It’s rough for her, but ultimately makes for a fulfilling issue that keeps the intrigue up going into issue #4. Plus, cute demons who make cupcakes and collect clocks never hurt.

Story: Andrew Wheeler Art: Paulina Ganucheau
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.5 Overall: 9.25 Recommendation: Buy

Oni Press provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Another Castle #3

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Graphic Policy Team

ANOTHER CASTLE #3

(W) Andrew Wheeler
(A/C/CA) Paulina Ganucheau
Retailer incentive alternate cover illustrated by Mildred Louis
Age Range: 8 and up
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $3.99

After Misty’s (semi) successful bank heist, the kingdom of Grimoire is on high alert. Shadeling spies are everywhere, and Misty and her friends must rely on their wits to keep their rebellion under wraps. Even so, they’re closer than ever to overthrowing Badlug! Now if only they could find a good king to replace him…

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