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Crowdfunding Corner: Jackie’s back! Top Cow launches The Complete Darkness Collection Vol. 3

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The Darkness Complete Collection Volume 3

Top Cow Productions, Inc. is bringing its supernatural anti-hero back in 2025. As a lead-up to the new series, Top Cow is honoring The Darkness fans with a continuation of their The Darkness Complete Collection with a Volume 3 Kickstarter. 

This Kickstarter will allow fans to continue their collection while introducing new fans to Jackie Estacado and his world of mayhem with new freebie and add-on collectibles exclusive to backers, including a chance to own The Darkness: Source Book, featuring a brand new cover by Top Cow founder and The Darkness co-creator MARC SILVESTRI on Thursday, February 29th at 9AM PST/12 PM EST.

In The Complete Darkness Collection Vol. 3, Jackie is faced with a whole new set of enemies including both The Angelus and The Magdalena. The volume collects The Darkness #41-64, The Darkness: Infinity, The Darkness: Black Sails, and The Darkness: Wanted Dead by legendary creators like writers: Paul Jenkins, Ron Marz, David Lapham, Brian Buccellato and David Wohl and artists: Dale Keown, Eric Basaldua, Romano Molenaar, Francis Manapul, Keu Cha, Mark Texiera, Roger Cruz, and more!

Also, in this Volume 3 hardcover, backers will have an exclusive Kickstarter dust jacket, and every copy will include a limited edition bookplate signed by Marc Silvestri.

For the fans who have been searching for Volume 1 and Volume 2, Top Cow announces that they will make new printed editions available via a special tier. Also, Top Cow has confirmed that Jackie Estacado will return in a new series debuting in 2025 which loyal and new fans can prepare for with The Darkness: Sourcebook, where readers can review the history of Jackie and all the major players of his saga and Marc Silvestri’s handpicked The Darkness Gallery along with his commentary about each piece of art.

This Sourcebook will give a sneak peek into the new The Darkness series reboot, coming in 2025.

Fans can pre-register now to make sure they take advantage of the Early Bird Special which disappears fast on launch day, Thursday, February 29th at 9AM PST/12PM EST. 

Preview: Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #5 (of 6)

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #5 (of 6)

(W) Brian Buccellato (A) Christian Duce
In Shops: Feb 20, 2024
SRP: $4.99

The cataclysmic crossover between the DCU and Legendary’s Monsterverse continues! The Justice League have regrouped after their initial losses and discover nefarious plans by the Legion of Doom AND the League of Assassins are underway to use the Monsters for their evil purposes. As Lois Lane uncovers truths about the monster’s identities, the League also learns of a beacon that’s drawing all the creatures to one location…the final battle to save Earth is about to begin!

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #5 (of 6)

Preview: Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #4

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #4

(W) Brian Buccellato (A) Christian Duce
In Shops: Jan 16, 2024
SRP: $4.99

THE WAR BETWEEN THE DC UNIVERSE AND LEGENDARY’S MONSTERVERSE ESCALATES! Aquaman and Atlantis confront an otherworldly leviathan, while in the shadows, the Legion of Doom and Lex Luthor plot their next decisive move to eliminate the League…but the emergence of the League of Shadows could spell doom for the world!

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #4

Preview: Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #4

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #4

(W) Brian Buccellato (A) Christian Duce
In Shops: Jan 16, 2024
SRP: $4.99

THE WAR BETWEEN THE DC UNIVERSE AND LEGENDARY’S MONSTERVERSE ESCALATES! Aquaman and Atlantis confront an otherworldly leviathan, while in the shadows, the Legion of Doom and Lex Luthor plot their next decisive move to eliminate the League…but the emergence of the League of Shadows could spell doom for the world!

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #4

Preview: Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #3 (of 6)

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #3 (of 6)

(W) Brian Buccellato (A) Christian Duce
In Shops: Dec 19, 2023
SRP: $4.99

LEGENDARY’S MONSTERVERSE DEVASTATES THE DC UNIVERSE! Superman and Godzilla have gone head-to-head with devastating consequences in Metropolis as the Justice League scrambles to protect their homes from the monsters–Supergirl encounters Kong on Skull Island and Wonder Woman takes on Behemoth on Themyscira! Lost in the monster mayhem, though, are Lex Luthor and his Legion of Doom… what nefarious connection do they have to everything?

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #3 (of 6)

Preview: Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #3 (of 6)

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #3 (of 6)

(W) Brian Buccellato (A) Christian Duce
In Shops: Dec 19, 2023
SRP: $4.99

LEGENDARY’S MONSTERVERSE DEVASTATES THE DC UNIVERSE! Superman and Godzilla have gone head-to-head with devastating consequences in Metropolis as the Justice League scrambles to protect their homes from the monsters–Supergirl encounters Kong on Skull Island and Wonder Woman takes on Behemoth on Themyscira! Lost in the monster mayhem, though, are Lex Luthor and his Legion of Doom… what nefarious connection do they have to everything?

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #3 (of 6)

Preview: Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 (of 6)

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 (of 6)

(W) Brian Buccellato (A) Christian Duce
In Shops: Nov 21, 2023
SRP: $4.99

Legendary’s Monsterverse has been unleashed on the DC Universe, and cities are threatened across the globe! From Metropolis to Gotham City to Themyscira, the Justice League scrambles to protect the citizens from these raging titans! What role has the Legion of Doom played in all this monster madness, and how will the tide of battle change…when a hero falls?!

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 (of 6)

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 continues the popcorn fun

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2

Legendary’s Monsterverse has been unleashed on the DC Universe, and cities are threatened across the globe! From Metropolis to Gotham City to Themyscira, the Justice League scrambles to protect the citizens from these raging titans! What role has the Legion of Doom played in all this monster madness, and how will the tide of battle change…when a hero falls?! Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 delivers the spectacle you expect and want as the threat grows… bigger.

Written by Brian Buccellato, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 continues the silly summer popcorn fun that is its entire concept. Giant monsters are now destroying the DC Universe and the Justice League have to scramble to stop it all. Yes, it’s more than just Godzilla and Kong that are a part of this series. More monsters make their debut spreading destruction to numerous familiar cities.

And that’s really the entire point and fun of this, right? We want to see the Justice League fight these classic monsters. And now with even more of them on the table, who and what might show up makes the series even more exciting.

Visually, the comic is fun. Christian Duce‘s art with color by Luis Guerrero, and lettering by Richard Starkings and Jimmy Betancourt deliver a comic that has the spectacle you want and expect. The comic does a solid balance of over the top moments without turning into one giant splash page after another. It does an impressive job of delivering all of that in panels and making it still feel like something you’d see on the big screen. Let’s face it, we’re here to see Superman punch Godzilla and the comic gives us that in a visually fun and dynamic way.

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 isn’t all that complicated. The Justice League is fighting monsters in multiple cities. It’s the punching and destruction you’d expect from a story like this, nothing more. And honestly, it’s exactly what I’d want from this. It’s a comic you can just sit back, turn off you brain, and enjoy the symphony of destruction.

Story: Brian Buccellato Art: Christian Duce
Color: Luis Guerrero Letterer: Richard Starkings, Jimmy Betancourt
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review


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Crowdfunding Corner: The Adept, Assassin G, Immortal Swordsmen, and Fa Sheng!

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Immortal Studios is the home of the Immortal Storyverse, the first ever wuxia-centered, interconnected comic book story universe. They’re back with not one, but four new issues in one Kickstarter campaign. They continue to build the foundation of this epic Storyverse even further and even stronger. 

The campaign features The Adept, Chronicles of the Immortal Swordsmen, Fa Sheng: Origins, and Assassin G all lined up for their next big adventures — All in one shared universe. More Kung Fu, more Asian-American culture, and more wuxia fantasy action.

No Kickstarter is complete without an offering of tantalizing rewards and this campaign is no different. From digital copies to exclusive prints and special edition covers, Immortal Studios are delivering.

On to the comics…

The Adept #3

This is the one that started it all. Over 1200 backers took a chance on this series and became the founding Immortals of the Storyverse. We’re proud to bring you Issue #3, written by Charlie Stickney and illustrated by Yishan Li. 

It’s Amy’s first day as rockstar Sasha True’s head of security — and things may prove to be challenging than she expected. In an all-out battle with Sasha’s martial arts instructor, Amy discovers that the mysterious organization known as the Wheel has its eyes on the rockstar—and more, they want Amy out of the way. Permanently.

Can she discover what the Wheel is up to before it’s too late for Sasha—and for her? 

48 page comic!

Chronicles of the Immortal Swordsmen #2

Based on the seminal novel by Shiao Yi, and providing the foundation of the Immortal Storyverse, Payhuan Shiao, Brian Buccellato, and Jheremy Raapack bring you Chronicles of the Immortal Swordsmen #2!

As the threat of the Reckoning looms over mankind, Phil learns more of his connections to the mysterious Immortal Swordsmen from the enigmatic Ying Ying.

But even as Phil’s encounters more fantastic events —including a battle between the mystical  white gibbons and their enemies the white gorillas and the discovery of the long lost Immortal Cave — it is Ying Ying who faces  a life-changing revelation about her own past that may change everything. 

32 page comic!

Fa Sheng: Origins #2

Ripped from the pages of The Adept – witness the origin of the mysterious monk who has been training Amy (The Adept) in her dreams! Written by Rylend Grant and illustrated by Dexter Wee.

The origin of Fa Sheng continues! In the wake of the massacre at Liyuantun, the Kaiser sends troops to China demanding restitution and vengeance. Before the invaders stands the army of the Imperial General Yuxian. But will they be enough — even as desertion and betrayal rip through their number?

And in the ensuing bloodshed, the young soldier Chengren must find a way to survive in order to discover his destiny.

32 page comic!

Assassin G #2

One of the most popular series (as Sister Gan G) in the Shiao Yi pantheon is now a comic book modernized for a new audience, set in the neon-soaked 1980’s! Written by Jen Troy and illustrated by He Tao!

In the year 1982, Margot Gan, Assassin G of the Vermilion Pavilion, continues her deadly quest of vengeance — eliminating every member of the Yueyang family for a crime committed decades ago. 

Alone and desperate, the lone survivor, the young martial artist JP must find allies fast or face becoming Assassin G’s next victim.

48 pages!

Mini Reviews: Go Back to School with Hack/Slash while the Justice League take on Godzilla and Kong

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #1

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #1 (DC Comics) – There are glimpses of Godzilla, Kong, and other denizens of Legendary’s MonsterVerse in Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #1, but mostly, the comic reads like a pretty standard Justice League vs. Legion of Doom throwdown. Brian Buccelato and Christian Duce turn in an episode of Superfriends with more modern dialogue and an art style that’s a lot like the New 52 designs, but sleeker. Buccelato also seems to get some of his characterization from the early days of the New 52 with Hal Jordan acting like a total douchebag while Barry Allen is a little unsure of himself and hasn’t revealed his secret identity to Iris. However, Superman’s characterization is more traditional with the heart of the comic being his proposal to Lois Lane that’s, of course, interrupted by a certain kaiju. JL vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #1 is a pretty standard superhero comic, but it has flashes of fun like the Legion of Doom breaking into the Fortress of Solitude that’s thwarted by someone who never should have been on the team in the first place. It’ll be interesting to see if the quality gets better when we see more of Godzilla and Kong. Overall: 7.2 Verdict: Read

Hack/Slash: Back to School #1 (Image Comics) – Cartoonist Zoe Thorogood turns her talents to the postmodern horror genre in a new revival of cult 2000s comic Hack/Slash. It’s like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and X-Men, but way more fucked up. Thorogood immediately dives into the trauma of protagonist Cassie Hack who is living a wayward life after killing her mother who was a literal monster. She conveys this through messing around with layouts as a fast food mascot ghost merges into an image of Cassie’s mom. The intervention of former B-movie starlet/current headmistress sets up the premise of the series, and Zoe Thorogood subverts the “weird new girl” trope by having all the students of the school have traumatic backstories involving monsters, or slashers as they’re called in this universe. All in all, Hack/Slash: Back to School #1 is perfect reading for spooky season with buckets of blood, general creepiness, and a self-aware sense of humor to go with the vulnerability in the captions Thorogood writes for Cassie done in a handwriting type lettering style. Overall: 8.7 Verdict: Buy

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