Magic: The Hidden Planeswalker #2
(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Fabiana Mascolo (CA) Karen Darboe
In Shops: May 25, 2022
SRP: $4.99
Liliana’s hunt for the mysterious planeswalker begins!
She races to the legendary hero’s home plane, determined to find her before the Master of Metal twists her unique powers to his terrible purposes.
But this dangerous new plane holds secrets of its own, and eyes frozen shut will open for the first time in fifty years…
Power Rangers Universe #6 (of 6)
(W) Nicole Andelfinger (A) Simone Ragazzoni (CA) Dan Mora
In Shops: May 25, 2022
SRP: $4.99
In the thrilling climax of Power Rangers Universe, Dark Specter’s corruption threatens to not only destroy the Rangers, but puts the very nature of the Morphin Grid in peril!
To protect the fabric of reality, the teens must find a way to tap into the heart of the Morphin Grid and face their most fearsome foe yet: their mentor, the Morphinaut!
Discover the secrets of the Grid and exciting new Ranger forms as the past and future of the Power Rangers story is revealed!
The Killer: Affairs of the State #4
(W) Matz (A/CA) Luc Jacamon
In Shops: May 25, 2022
SRP: $4.99
Killer and Nicolas continue to escalate the local gang wars and promote their man on the inside, while some too-clever local cops catch on to their plot, and Mayor Marchand continues to rise in power.
Meanwhile, as Killer settles into his real job, will his attention be dangerously divided?
BOOM! Studios has announced Magic: Ajani Goldmane #1, a special one-shot issue from Hugo Award-nominated writer Seanan McGuire, featuring the courageous and noble fan favorite Ajani Goldmane!
Meet the fiercely loyal and steadfast planeswalker Ajani Goldmane! Delve into his past adventures and uncover shocking revelations about the brave healer you never knew! And discover what happens when the valiant protector faces threats far beyond his capabilities . . .
Magic: Ajani Goldmane #1 features main cover art by artist Ariel Olivetti, variant covers by artist Ethan Young.
We Only Find them When They’re Dead Vol. 2
(W) Al Ewing (A/CA) Simone Di Meo
In Shops: May 25, 2022
SRP: $14.99
Fifty years have passed since Captain Malik and the crew of the Vihaan II embarked on their fateful mission – and the universe has changed in ways no one ever expected.
Jason Hauer, one of the fated crew, lives a life on the razor’s edge between the Harvesters and the Worshippers.
But the only people who can help Jason have their own secret agenda – one that may bring him face to face with Captain Malik in ways beyond comprehension in the next chapter of the acclaimed sci-fi epic from superstars Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk) and Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).
Collects We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #6-10.
Eat the Rich
(W) Sarah Gailey (A) Pius Bak (CA) Becca Carey
In Shops: May 25, 2022
SRP: $19.99
WELCOME TO CRESTFALL BLUFFS!
With law school and her whole life ahead of her, Joey plans to spend the summer with her boyfriend Astor at his seemingly perfect family home. But beneath all the affluent perfection lies a dark, deadly rot… something all the locals live in quiet fear of.
As summer lingers, Joey uncovers the macabre history of Crestfall Bluffs, and the ruthlessness and secrecy lying in wait behind the idyllic lives of the one percent. Who can Joey save? Who wants to be saved? And can she even survive to tell the tale?
The bold, horrifying psychological thriller from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey (The Echo Wife, Magic For Liars) and artist Pius Bak (Firefly, The Magicians) with colorist Roman Titov and letterer Cardinal Rae.
Collects Eat the Rich #1-5.
Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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
Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.
Barb and The Ghost Blade (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) – We loved the first volume that had Barb kicking butt and trying to save her friends and family. Now she has a crew and they must infiltrate the monster capital, and find Franny Fire Fingers, who they hope will lead them to the Wise Wizards and the power to fight Witch Head.
Batman: Fortress #1 (DC Comics) – It looks like a global attack and Superman is missing. Batman must lead the charge in response. A solid first issue that builds on the unknown.
DC vs. Vampires: Hunters #1 (DC Comics) – A key issue for those reading the series. It feels like the transition from the first half of the series to the second.
Devil’s Reign: Omega #1 (Marvel) – It feels like forever since this even wrapped up but this issue delivers what the final issue didn’t, teases of what’s next!
Fox and Hare #1 (Vault Comics) – After a lot of anticipation the first issue is here and we can’t wait to check out the series about a mega corporation that wanrs its data back from a black market coder. The art looks awesome!
Hellboy & the BPRD: Night of the Cyclops (Dark Horse Comics) – We’re always fans of Hellboy one-shots that you can pick up and just enjoy. It’s like a dime store pulp novel in comic form.
Image! 30th Anniversary Anthology #2 (Image Comics) – The first issue surprised us as a celebration of Image but not the past, what is and what will be. We’re hoping for more of that and the series highlighting the publisher’s potentially bright future.
The Killer: Affairs of the State #4 (BOOM! Studios/Archaia) – The series has been a fantastic spy/crime series that leaves readers with something to ponder after every issue.
Land of the Living Gods #4 (AfterShock) – The series has been fantastic giving us an apocalyptic story that has a great attention to small details that makes it stand out.
Legion of X #1 (Marvel) – Who will police Krakoa and help pursue happiness and hope? Legion of X!
My Little Pony #1 (IDW Publishing) – Spinning out of the Netflix movie, we’re interested in seeing how the series transitions and who it’s focused on as far as readers.
The Naughty List #2 (AfterShock) – The first issue had a lot of humor but this Santa goes on a revenge trip also had a lot of heart too.
Past the Last Mountain #3 (CEX Publishing) – This world about monsters running to freedom after interment delivers a lot to think about.
Spectro (AfterShock) – Juan Doe, nuff said.
Wolf Never Sleeps Vol. 1 (Yen Press) – The manga debut has a feel that’s much more traditional fantasy. While a bit slow, it’s a solid start that has us excited to read more.
The Killer is back with a whole new volume. But, the assassin is no longer a solo agent, he’s now working for French Intelligence.
Story: Matz
Art: Luc Jacamon
Letterer: Andworld Design
Translation: Edward Gauvin
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BOOM! Studios has announced that it has made several key changes to the Editorial team following a historic year in which the company launched the record-breaking series premieres of Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR and the Something is Killing the Children universe-expanding series House of Slaughter, earned nine Eisner Award nominations, saw the premiere of R.L. Stine’s Just Beyond television series with Disney+, and announced a Mech Cadets animated series with Netflix, based on the BOOM! Studios comic by Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa.
Allyson Gronowitz has been promoted to Editor. After interning with DC Comics, Allyson joined BOOM! Studios as Assistant Editor in 2019, and has since brought her talent to a wide variety of BOOM! Studios and Archaia projects, from single issue series Maw and Jim Henson’s The Storyteller to original graphic novels Eighty Days, Better Angels, and The Short While.
Ramiro Portnoy has been promoted to Associate Editor. He joined BOOM! Studios in 2019 as Assistant Editor, and during his tenure has been instrumental in the development and production of bestselling & critically acclaimed series such as Something is Killing the Children, BRZRKR, House of Slaughter, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, and more.
Dafna Pleban will oversee core imprint BOOM! Box as its new lead Senior Editor. She has been an invaluable part of the team since starting at BOOM! Studios in 2008. Her potent creativity and excitement have been instrumental in helping drive projects, both licensed and original, to success. For over six years, she has edited the entire Power Rangers franchise, which is BOOM! Studio’s first and only series to date to reach 100 issues. In addition to her incredible contributions to many of BOOM! Studios’ licensed properties, Dafna has been integral in various original series and graphic novels such as Lumberjanes, Goldie Vance, Fence, The Sacrifice of Darkness, and Flavor Girls.
There are a lot of comics coming out this week to be covered. Check out some of what we’ll be reviewing and this is only the beginning!
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AfterShock, Yen Press, and First Second provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review
