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Pixie Hollow prequel Wings of Starlight debuts on WEBTOON

Fans of fantasy and romantasy have a new way to return to Pixie Hollow. Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft is now live on WEBTOON as a manga series, marking the first-ever visual adaptation of the bestselling prequel novel set in the world of Tinker Bell.

It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court’s seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands. But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods.

Wings of Starlight was created by Saft with the Webtoon adaptation written by Stacy King and featuring art by Alice Borganit, assisted by Sara Cerutti, Claudia Cocci, Alessia Montagner, Rachta Lin, and Gianluca Grasso, and adapted by Arancia Studio.

The adaptation brings Saft’s emotional storytelling and richly imagined magic to life through lush artwork and WEBTOON’s immersive vertical scroll format — and readers can experience the full story digitally before the physical graphic novel arrives later this year.

The first three episodes are now available on WEBTOON.

Wings of Starlight

Preview: Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika: Open for Business #1 (of 5)

Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika: Open for Business #1 (of 5)

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Emilio Pilliu (CA) Mirka Andolfo
In Shops: Nov 06, 2024
SRP: $3.99

MINISERIES PREMIERE
A QUEER LOVE DRAMA SPIN-OFF OF MIRKA ANDOLFO’S HARVEY AWARD-WINNING AND EISNER AWARD-NOMINATED SWEET PAPRIKA!
Aubrey Jean is a young employee at Infernum Press, and he tries to impress his hero and boss, Miss Paprika, and figure out his relationship with Persica, a friend with benefits who might want to be more. But just as Aubrey and Persica settle into an open relationship that’s comfortable for them both, their relationship is thrown into turmoil by Kren. And on top of all that, Aubrey finally gets a chance to prove his worth to Miss Paprika by becoming the handler for Infernum Press’s most difficult client-the dreaded, eccentric, and unstable author known as Durian.

Can Aubrey deal with Kren and save his relationship with Persica? Does he even want to be with Persica? And how can he even figure any of that out when he’s got to be on-call day and night dealing with Durian’s next insane request!?

An erotic romance drama in the style of the original SWEET PAPRIKA series, building off characters introduced in the Eisner Award-nominated SWEET PAPRIKA: BLACK, WHITE, AND PINK #1, written by STEVE ORLANDO (Scarlet Witch, Marauders, COMMANDERS IN CRISIS) and illustrated by the amazing Italian artist EMILIO PILLIU (X-Men: The Wedding Special).

Sweet Paprika: Open For Business #1
  • Cover A by Pilliu 
  • Cover B by Andolfo
  • Cover C by Robbi Rodriguez
  • Cover D by Godtail
  • Cover E (Hot polybagged) by Pilliu
  • Cover F Showgirls movie homage by Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière (Photo Cover)
  • Cover G blank sketch

Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika gets a spin-off, Open for Business, by Steve Orlando and Emilio Pilliu

Fan-favorite writer Steve Orlando will team up with the amazing Italian artist Emilio Pilliu for an erotic romance in the style of Mirka Andolfo’s original, Harvey Award winning Sweet Paprika series—and building off characters introduced in the Eisner Award nominated Sweet Paprika: Black, White & Pink #1—in the upcoming, Sweet Paprika: Open For Business. This five-issue, Queer, love-drama miniseries is set to launch on November 6 from Image Comics and Arancia Studio.

Sweet Paprika: Open For Business follows Aubrey Jean, a young employee at Infernum Press, as he tries to impress his hero and boss, Miss Paprika, and figure out his relationship with Persica, a friend with benefits who might want to be more. But just as Aubrey and Persica settle into an open relationship that’s comfortable for them both, their relationship is thrown into turmoil by Kren. And on top of all that, Aubrey finally gets a chance to prove his worth to Miss Paprika by becoming the handler for Infernum Press’s most challenging client—the dreaded, eccentric, and unstable author known as Durian. 

Can Aubrey deal with Kren and save his relationship with Persica? Does he even want to be with Persica? And how can he even figure any of that out when he’s got to be on-call day and night dealing with Durian’s next insane request?!

Sweet Paprika: Open For Business #1
  • Cover A by Pilliu 
  • Cover B by Andolfo
  • Cover C by Robbi Rodriguez
  • Cover D by Godtail
  • Cover E (Hot polybagged) by Pilliu
  • Cover F Showgirls movie homage by Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière (Photo Cover)
  • Cover G blank sketch

Crowdfunding Corner: Dynamite’s Vampirella: Black, White & Blood kicks off a new imprint Dynamite Originals

Backer Beware: Crowdfunding projects are not guaranteed to be delivered and/or delivered when promised. We always recommend to do your research before backing.

Dynamite has announced Dynamite Originals, a brand new imprint debuting first on Kickstarter with a heavy-hitting roster of creators taking on the company’s flagship character — Vampirella! This new label will feature unique visions and innovative collaborations with the biggest creators in comics of today and tomorrow. It all starts with Vampirella: Black, White & Blood live on Kickstarter now!

This prestige anthology project is a close collaboration with Arancia Studio, known for its juggernaut leader Mirka Andolfo. Some of the most exciting rising stars of the Italian studio join today’s biggest names in American comics on this star-studded special release. The whole book sports a stunning black-and-white palette, with splashes of red to really show off the artwork in these three tantalizing tales. It’s the ultimate spotlight on the character and an international team-up of the comics craft.

Andolfo leads the way with a fascinating fable with a meta twist. In “Redefining Shadows,” she and artist Greta Xella depict the most unlikely team-up for the Daughter of Drakulon. The story spotlights the Daughter of Drakulon as a guardian, her goals of retribution, her dreams, and judgment. Vampirella can be many things depending on the role one views her as within her story. But whoever you choose to be, hope you never become the object of her savage hunt!

In “Undercover” by Tim Seeley and Zulema Scotto Lavina the Drakulonian antiheroine is accused of a series of violent murders. To clear her name, she goes undercover, embedding herself in a gang of vicious vampire hunters. In her quest to track down the mystery killer and protect her own kind, she may discover the culprit could be someone close to her heart.

Last but certainly not least, “The Ballad of Blind Love” features the work of Steve Orlando and Alessandro Amoruso, and depicts a love story like no other. A powerful mob boss is desperately in love with Vampirella and will do anything to win her over. Misinterpreting her character and reactions, he starts bringing increasingly heinous sacrifices to garner her affection. It will take a dark turn when she demands of him the ultimate sacrifice…

Not to be outdone by the stories within, this project demanded a set of jaw-dropping covers by top names to deliver a perfect package to fans. Mirka Andolfo of course contributes one of course for the title she and her team are driving artistically. She’s joined by superstars Stjepan Šejić, Jae Lee, and Joseph Michael Linsner. Each of these covers will be available as standard covers, chrome editions, and metal editions, plus fans will have the option to get them signed or CGC graded. And there will be options to get all four covers bundled together for a special collector’s price.

ThunderCats #2 Debuts a New Character Calica!

Dynamite and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have announced a huge new addition to the ThunderCats mythos, with the introduction of a brand new character in issue #2!

A brand-new member is being added to the core cast by the creative team of Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss. Fans will get the chance to meet Calica early into the second issue, which arrives in stores March 13. A potential love interest for a Lion-O trying to mature and establish himself as a worthy leader, Calica’s story could go any number of ways in the forthcoming chapters and story arcs…

As her name may imply, this new young Thunderian is inspired by the appearance of Calico cats, with a tri-color fur pattern and a distinctive black patch around one of her eyes. She’s found among the wreckage of a Mu’Tant ship. More of her backstory will be revealed in the issue and beyond for readers.

Alongside the character’s first appearance, Dynamite will be unveiling a surprise second cover for the issue by series writer and superstar artist Declan Shalvey.

ThunderCats #2 will be in stores March 13. It is written by Declan Shalvey, drawn by Drew Moss, colored by Arancia Studio, lettered by Jeff Eckleberry, and edited by Nate Cosby. In addition to the newly announced covers by Shalvey, Moss, and Ken Haeser, the issue features variant covers by David Nakayama, Lucio Parrillo, Jae Lee, Ivan Tao, and an action figure cover.

Overruled, a new limited series from Arancia Studio and Dynamite

Dynamite Entertainment logo

What happens after a terrible battle in which superheroes defeat the villain of the day? What if someone is injured? And who pays reparations? An award-winning international creative team, with several years of experience in the comic book industry, team up to answer all these questions with an exciting story in which the superhero world meets the legal one.

A six-issue limited series from best-selling comic book publisher Dynamite Entertainment, Overruled is Suits meets The Boys with a pinch of Marvel’s Civil War. Written by Adriano Barone, Luca Blengino, and David Goy with art by Alberto Locatelli, this new superhero legal thriller is produced together with Arancia Studio, the Italian creative atelier behind a multitude of successful international projects. Mirka Andolfo provides the main covers for every issue of Overruled.

Set to launch in 2024, Overruled will also receive an advance preview as part of a crowdfunding campaign that goes live in early 2024 with the goal of premiering a special edition of the first issue for early supporters.

Overruled delves into the ethics of superheroes in a world where public opinion is heavily polarized over the so-called “superpower problem.” Each nation holds its own stance, with some rogue states, while others adopt interventionist or libertarian approaches. In a world where superheroes have attained celebrity status, every legal case, whether criminal or civil, differs from the real world. Overruled is here to explore that dynamic in the most gripping way possible. After all… with great power comes great legal responsibility!

Before the events of Overruled, an incident simply referred to as “the Event” caused superpowers to emerge, manifesting in roughly one out of every million individuals. In the United States, the Madsen Act has been in effect for six years, mandating superpowered people to enroll in a special registry, making it illegal to conceal their abilities. Meanwhile, the rest of the legal system is struggling to adapt, and every case related to Post-Humans is unprecedented. All superpowers are individually unique, making each case a unicorn, with no actual history to reference. Based in Manhattan, Peters, Salazar & Abernathy is the East Coast’s most celebrated firm specializing in cases involving people with post-human powers.

Overruled #1 is slated for release in 2024.

Arancia Studio announces an original graphic novel based on Legendary Director Federico Fellini’s Story, Napoli-New York

Arancia Studio has announced Napoli-New York, an original graphic novel written by French acclaimed writer Jean-David Morvan, based on the film manuscript of the same name by revered director Federico Fellini. The project was one of the last works from the legendary Italian director and was co-written by Opium Den writer Tullio Pinelli.

Napoli-New York is a fictional story based on historical, real-world events from Naples in 1946, following one of 200 city air raids during World War II. After the collapse of her house, Celestina, a child tested by her complicated life, embarks on a journey with a clever and ingenuitive street urchin (a “scugnizzo”) named Carmine. The two plan to travel to New York City in search of Celestina’s older sister Agnese, who has taken residence there with her American husband. However, a chance meeting with Joseph Garofalo, a grumpy naval officer who discovers the two stowaways, will change the course of their young lives.

The graphic novel is set to be written by French comics legend Jean-David Morvan, whose books have sold more than three million copies worldwide. Morvan will team up with rising-star Italian artist Ste Tirasso.

The graphic novel will be released internationally in 2024. News on publishing partners for this first-ever adaptation will be announced this year as well.

Additionally, renowned Rome-based production company Paco Cinematografica, which produced Oscar-winning Giuseppe Tornatore’s The Best Offer, with original music by Oscar-winning Ennio Morricone, and the highly anticipated D’Innocenzo Brothers’ Sky Studios series Dostoevskij, is now producing the film’s adaptation of the manuscript by Fellini and Pinelli, directed by Oscar-winning director Gabriele Salvatores, starring Italian A-lister Pier Francesco Favino.

Napoli-New York

DSTLRY Announces 8 new series spinning out of The Devil’s Cut

The Devil's Cut

DSTLRY has announced that eight of the 11 stories contained in The Devil’s Cut will continue as series in the fall of 2023 and throughout 2024, making The Devil’s Cut an instant collector’s item and key issue.

The eight stories from The Devil’s Cut that will be expanded into full DSTLRY series include:

  • “Spectregraph” by James Tynion IV, Christian Ward, and Aditya Bidikar
  • “Shepherd” by Marc Bernardin, Ariela Kristantina, Lee Loughridge, and Bernardo Brice
  • “8 Rules to Make It Out in One Piece” by Elsa Charretier, PK Colinet, Nick Filardi, and Clayton Cowles
  • “A Blessed Day” by Mirka Andolfo, Fabio Amelia, Arancia Studio, and Steve Orlando
  • “The Stowaway” by Jock
  • “Deleted Scene, #2” by Brian Azzarello, Eduardo Risso, and Jared K. Fletcher
  • “White Boat” by Scott Snyder, Francesco Francavilla, Andworld Design, and Tyler Jennes
  • “What Blighted Flame Burns in Thee?” by Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay, and Richard Starkings

The Devil’s Cut features a main cover by New York Times-bestselling artist Jock, an open-to-order variant cover by Francesco Francavilla, and incentive variant covers by Becky Cloonan (1:10), Tula Lotay (1:25), Joëlle Jones (1:50), and Mirka Andolfo (1:75)

The Devil’s Cut is available for pre-order now and will be on sale at local comic shops and digitally via www.dstlry.co on Wednesday, August 30. Digital copies will be available directly from DSTLRY until September 6. After September 6, digital owners can resell their copies on the DSTLRY marketplace at a price of their choosing, with a percentage of each resale going directly back to creators.

Cyberpunk and Dark Magic collide in Hexware

Tim Seeley and Zulema Scotto Lavina join forces for the forthcoming Hexware. This futuristic six issue miniseries is set to launch in December from Image Comics, in cooperation with the Italian media company and creative atelier Arancia Studio—house of Mirka Andolfo’s bestselling Image titles, other international books, and IP.

Hexware is a thrilling new story—with an anime flair—where Cyberpunk 2077 gets drenched in the supernatural and goes full-throttle Devil May Cry.

In a corporate-ruled world where class inequality is greater than ever, a desperate, lonely populace is drawn to neo-spiritualism and hedge magic. When her teenage daughter is murdered, the Marks family is left asking the gods what they did to deserve this. But their android maid, Which-Where, has a different approach. Perhaps if she asked the Devil…

Hexware #1 will be available on Wednesday, December 7 at comic book shops, with a cover illustrated by Lavina, a variant cover illustrated by Seeley, and a special variant cover from fan-favorite artist Mirka Andolfo.

Hexware #1 will also be available and across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play:

  • Cover A Lavina – OCT220021
  • Cover B Seeley – OCT220022
  • Cover C Andolfo – OCT220023

Loaded Bible: Blood of My Blood #1 Gets Covers by Mirka Andolfo, Giuseppe Cafaro, W. Scott Forbes, Lou Lou La Duchesse De Rière, Jonathan Hickman, and Giuseppe Camuncoli

Steve Orlando, Tim Seeley, and Giuseppe Cafaro’s upcoming Loaded Bible miniseries, titled Blood of My Blood, will feature an impressive lineup of variant covers hitting shelves on Ash Wednesday in March.

The six issue miniseries event is produced by Arancia Studio—the Italian media company which worked on Mirka Andolfo’s bestselling Image Comics titles and with the surprising Deep Beyond and Commanders in Crisis.

In Loaded Bible: Blood of My Blood, decades after the events of the original cult series, Jesus’ vampire-hunting clone is a bigger outlaw than ever, and now, he faces a threat like no other. It’s the guardian of the forsaken versus the forsaker himself. Because this time, the church has cut a deal with the vampire nations to unite under their resurrected savior—Dracula!

Loaded Bible: Blood of My Blood #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 2:

  • Cover A by Mirka Andolfo – Diamond Code JAN220108
  • Cover B by Giuseppe Cafaro – Diamond Code DEC219154
  • Cover C by W. Scott Forbes – Diamond Code DEC219155
  • Cover D photo by Lou Lou La Duchesse De Rière – Diamond Code DEC219156
  • Cover E blank cover – Diamond Code DEC219157
  • Cover F by Jonathan Hickman 1:10 copy incentive – Diamond Code DEC219158
  • Cover G by Giuseppe Camuncoli 1:25 copy incentive – Diamond Code DEC219159
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