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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team One comment

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.

Batman/Dylan Dog #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was great and entertaining as the two characters’ personalities made for some sparks.

The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – A bit of a throwback story with a young Bat-Man and monster men terrorizing Gotham.

Deadweights #1 (AHOY Comics) – A buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world! Yeah, we’re excited for this one.

Hercules #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The classic Disney film comes to comics! Dynamite has done a great job so far with their Disney line of comics and we’re expecting more of the same.

Rat City #1 (Image Comics) – A new take on Spawn from Erica Schultz and Ze Carlos.

Silicon Bandits #1 (Magma Comix) – AI and androids have caused mass unemployment which has two programmers planning a bank heist with a crew of androids they programmed.

Transformers #7 (Skybound) – The series has been solid so far and we’re excited about where the second story arc goes.

Ultimate X-Men #2 (Marvel) – Peach Momoko’s take on the X-Men has been very different so far and we want to see where it goes.

Uncanny Valley #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A young boy has to deal with his mysterious family history and unexplained powers. The cover has us intrigued.

When the Blood Has Dried #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – A barkeep has a hidden history of being part of a ruthless band of rogue sell-swords and his past might be discovered.

Witness a Terrifying Mystery in Your First Look at Blow Away #1

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

BOOM! Studios has released a first look at Blow Away #1. Writer Zac Thompson along with artist Nicola Izzo, colorist Francesco Segala with Gloria Martinelli, and letterer DC Hopkins of Andworld Design, team-up for a neo-noir crime thriller in the tradition of Fargo and Rear Window! Coming to shops April 17.

Unyielding wildlife videographer Brynne Brautigan, isolated in the frigid, remote Baffin Island, sees something she can’t unsee…

In the distance, she witnesses an argument followed by an instance of intense violence between two climbers–did she just see a murder? In a frantic search for the truth, Brynne discovers just what she’s looking for, but soon she will find that more than the silent white of winter is keeping her company…

Blow Away #1 features covers by Annie Wu, Tyler Boss, and Tula Lotay with Dee Cunniffe.

Peter Milligan and Raül Fernandez get Profane with BOOM!

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Comics legend Peter Milligan and veteran artist Raül Fernandez pen a mind-bending murder mystery that treads the precarious razor’s edge between reality and fiction in Profane, coming from BOOM! Studios on June 5, 2024.

Will Profane is a seasoned private eye, and solving murders in the sunbaked streets of Los Angeles is his daily bread. But something is strange about his latest case. Every clue leads him back to a world famous crime novelist lying at the center of this mystery–and dangerous truths about Profane’s own life.

The Morphin Grid corrupted in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #119!

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #119, the continuation of the Darkest Hour event, taking place after the bold and greatly anticipated Reunited, Recharged era of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The superstar creative lineup includes writer Melissa Flores, artist Simona Di Gianfelice with Marco Renna, colorist Raúl Angulo with assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández, and letterer Ed Dukeshire in the continuation of this monumental 12-month event, available on April 24.

Despite an unrelenting onslaught from Dark Specter, Earth is the last bastion of relative safety, but is surrounded by an entirely corrupted Morphin Grid! But it’s only a matter of time before the enemy breaks through, and it will take the combined might of every surviving Ranger to enact their plan!

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #119 features main cover art by star artist Taurin Clarke and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Björn Barends, Goñi Montes, and the final connecting cover by Michael Walsh!

Grim #16 Sells Out and Returns with a Second Printing

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

BOOM! Studios has announced that Grim #16, the next issue of the new ongoing comic book series from acclaimed writer Stephanie Phillips, fan favorite artist Flaviano, colorist Rico Renzi, and letterer Tom Napolitano has sold out the week of its release at the distributor level!

Annabel’s deal has sent ripples through not just the afterlife, but all three planes–merging life, death, and the hereafter. Annabel has brought Hell to Earth, but Jess isn’t going to just let that happen, and with the help of Eddie and Marcel, will do what she must to prevent the worst from happening. However, whose side is Adira on, and will anything make her worthy of forgiveness in Jess’ eyes?

In response to the demand, BOOM! has announced the Grim #16 Second Printing (FEB248252), featuring cover art by series artist Flaviano and available in stores May 1, 2024.

The Binc Foundation Launches a Campaign to Increase Monthly Donors with a Matching Gift

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

BOOM! Studios will make a $50 gift on behalf of the first 100 donors who pledge a new or increased monthly commitment to the Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation before April 28. A monthly donation of any amount $5 or above will help unlock BOOM! Studios generous $5,000 gift and ensure Binc can continue to Do Good All Year.

BOOM! Studios was founded in 2005 to create world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences. The company has produced bestselling, award-winning original work, including Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR, Something is Killing the Children, and Lumberjanes, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Dune, Magic: The Gathering, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and The Jim Henson Company properties.

Binc is the only nonprofit in the country dedicated to assisting booksellers and comic shop employees in need. Its core program supports employees and shop owners who have a demonstrated financial need arising from severe hardship and/or emergency circumstances. Binc also provides access to mental health therapy, connects people with local resources, and supports career advancement and professional development for booksellers and comic retailers across the country.

Preview: Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #1

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #1

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Baldemar Rivas (CA) Freddie Williams II
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $3.99

Worlds collide a second time as everyone’s favorite kaiju meets up with Earth’s mightiest warriors once again to take on the most fearsome monsters from both sides of the multiverse, with Rita Repulsa egging them on! This one has it all: SpaceGodzilla! Clawhammer! Tentacreep! But what exactly does Rita intend to do with their collective might, and how have her mysterious new allies, Astronema and the Alliance of Evil-given her added reach across worlds? The Power Rangers are on a mission to find out, but first… all roads lead back to Godzilla!

Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #1

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

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

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Akogun: Brutalizer of Gods #1 (Oni Press) – In an age thought forgotten . . . when man, monster, and the divine all strode the Earth . . . a lone warrior emerges to test the immortality of the cruel gods who would deal destruction with impunity…

Deadpool #1 (Marvel) – It’s a new era for Deadpool and we’re always intrigued to see how new teams spin the character.

Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #1 (IDW Publishing/BOOM! Studios) – The first volume was a hell of a lot of fun and we’re expecting more!

Principles of Necromancy #1 (Magma Comix) – The debut from Magma Comix has Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly writing and Eamon Winkle on art. The concept of a physician during the times of barbarians and knights wanting to overcome death sounds intriguing.

Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Steve Niles writing Red Sonja. Nuff said.

The Sandman #19 Remastered (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – A new printing of the classic depiction of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin #1 (Marvel) – Norman Osborn was not the first goblin… wait, what?!

Traveling to Mars #11 (Ablaze) – Roy’s journey comes to an end as he reflects on his life and those that will live on.

Void Rivals #8 (Skybound) – The previous issue kicked off the new arc and introduced an intriguing bounty hunter to capture the fugitives. While it wasn’t the strongest issue, we’re still intrigued to see how this Energon Universe connected series keeps building its own mythos.

Impossible Decisions in Your First Look at Lotus Land #6

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Lotus Land #6. Eisner-winning and Harvey-nominated writer and director Darcy Van Poelgeest is joined by artist Caio Filipe, colorist Patricio Delpeche with assistance by Beto Ledes and Jon Amarillo, and letterer Nate Piekos of Blambot for a timely look at the human condition, set in a dystopic, cyberpunk future that’s as grounded as it is metaphysical. Welcome to Lotus Land , available April 17, 2024.

When the devastating secrets of the Keeper Program and the drowning girl are finally revealed, Bennie will have to make an impossible decision with millions of lives at stake, but what will it cost him? Being at odds with Melina Ze during this crucial moment, what will become of the program, and Bennie himself?

Lotus Land #6 features a main cover by Alex Eckman-Lawn with variants by Alex Eckman-Lawn, E.M. Gist, and illustrator Miss Reliah.