Mother Russia #1
Written & Illustrated by Jeff McCommsey
Cover B Ugis Berzins
Cover C Michael Avon Oeming
One baby. One rifle. Two million zombies! As a zombie apocalypse breaks out in WWII, a Soviet sniper risks her life to protect an innocent baby boy. From Jeff McCommsey, the creator behind the hit MOTHER RUSSIA: WINTER SPECIAL and introducing rising star guest cover artist Ugis Berzins!
Don’t miss the 1-in-10 incentive cover by Michael Avon Oeming!
Demand for the breakout series Seven Years in Darkness remains high as issue 2 sells out at the distributor level and returns for a second printing! Created by writer/artist Joseph Schmalke, Seven Years in Darkness tells the story of the Academy of Black Magic and its inaugural class.
Seven Years in Darkness #1, whose first and second printings also sold-out, will return for a third printing in time for new readers to jump on board.
Seven Years in Darkness #2 second printing is now available for retailers to order exclusively through Lunar Distribution.
You know about Laika, the Cosmonaut dog sent into orbit on Sputnik 2. But no one knows about JOSIF, the first gorilla in space! Born on Josif Stalin’s birthday and subjected to terrible genetic experiments, Josif soon grew far too powerful. The leadership of the Soviet Union did all they could to stop him. But not everything went as planned!
Writer: Davide Barzi, Vortice Rosa
Art: Fabiano Ambu
Letterer: Fabiano Ambu
Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.
You know about Laika, the Cosmonaut dog sent into orbit on Sputnik 2. But no one knows about JOSIF, the first gorilla in space! Born on Josif Stalin’s birthday and subjected to terrible genetic experiments, Josif soon grew far too powerful. The leadership of the Soviet Union did all they could to stop him. But not everything went as planned!
Writer: Davide Barzi, Vortice Rosa
Art: Fabiano Ambu
Letterer: Fabiano Ambu
Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.
Josif 1957 #2 (of 2)
(W) Davide Barzi (A/CA) Fabiano Ambu
In Shops: Jul 05, 2023
SRP: $6.99
Josif, the first gorilla in space, is wreaking absolute havoc in low orbit, and no one knows how to stop him! U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower knows just what to do-he blasts into space himself to handle the matter! It’s a zero-gravity battle between the United States President and the Soviet Gorilla, at the height of the Cold War! Featuring a 1 in 10 variant homage to Blade Runner by Italian super-star Fabiano Ambu!
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.
Ancient Enemies: The Greater Good #1 (Frank Miller Presents) – Ancient Enemies is the best from Frank Miller Presents and these issues focusing on single characters have been intriguing so far diving into the world more.
Captain America #750 (Marvel) – The latest event wraps up with this anniversary issue exploring the aftermath while celebrating Captain America and setting up what’s to come next!
Hairball #4 (Dark Horse) – The horror series has been unnerving with every issue.
Josif 1957 #2 (CEX Publishing) – Josif, the first gorilla in space, is wreaking absolute havoc in low orbit, and no one knows how to stop him! U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower knows just what to do-he blasts into space himself to handle the matter! How can you not be excited for this based on that description?
Knight Terrors: First Blood #1 (DC Comics) – DC’s summer event kicks off this week with a lot of miniseries and this “main series.” The Free Comic Book Day teaser was intriguing and we want to check out more.
Monstrous (First Second) – A memoir about a South Korean girl adopted by a white couple and her growing up in a rural community with few Asian neighbors.
Parker Girls #8 (Abstract Studios) – The series has been a great mix of action and humor and the Park Girls have now gone to war against billionaire Zackary May!
Peacemaker: Tries Hard #3 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – The series has been funny and fun so far and we’re expecting more.
Swan Songs #1 (Image Comics) – A new multi-artist project from W. Maxwell Prince comprising of stories about endings. We have an early review you can check out here.
Under the Influence #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – An intriguing series about the cult of influencers and social media. You can watch our early video review.
Untold Tales of I Hate Fairyland #1 (Image Comics) – A five issue anthology with stories taking place in this crazy world of twisted fairy tales.
Weird Work #1 (Image Comics) – It’s noir mixed with bright aliens, a combo that sounds intriguing.
Josif 1957 #2 (of 2)
(W) Davide Barzi (A/CA) Fabiano Ambu
In Shops: Jul 05, 2023
SRP: $6.99
Josif, the first gorilla in space, is wreaking absolute havoc in low orbit, and no one knows how to stop him! U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower knows just what to do-he blasts into space himself to handle the matter! It’s a zero-gravity battle between the United States President and the Soviet Gorilla, at the height of the Cold War! Featuring a 1 in 10 variant homage to Blade Runner by Italian super-star Fabiano Ambu!
Astro & Inez: La Novela
(W) Lewelin Polanco (A/CA) Juan Romera
In Shops: Jul 05, 2023
SRP: $4.99
The adorable misadventures of Astro, a troublemaking pup, and his human, Inéz! Astro has no sense of boundaries, and his impatience gets Inéz into all kinds of shenanigans. Inéz is a hopeless romantic with a “slightly” dramatic personality. She’ll play bingo with your sweet abuelita, and then whine about how she was hustled. Don’t miss the special incentive cover by fan-favorite Lane Lloyd!
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.
Bone Orchard: Tenement #1 (Image Comics) – The story of seven residents in a building and the dark secrets that bind them together…beginning with a death that feels much more sinister than natural. From Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, and Dave Stewart, this is a must get.
Cryptid Kids Vol. 1 Bawk Ness Monster (First Second) – A young girl wants to find “Bessie” before she moves to prove her experience as a little girl was real.
Disney Villains: Scar #3 (Dynamite) – Dynamite’s series of comics focusing on its villains. All have been really good so far adding to the classic tales we know and love.
Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel) – The Hulk is diving deep into its horror roots with this start of a new volume.
Josif 1957 #1 (CEX Publishing) – You know about Laika, the Cosmonaut dog sent into orbit on Sputnik 2. But no one knows about JOSIF, the first gorilla in space!
Nightwing #105 (DC Comics) – Another cool visually experimental comic where it’s told from Dick’s perspective.
Scarlet Witch Annual #1 (Marvel) – The “Contest of Chaos” kicks off here with this prelude that has Agatha Harkness learning that the Scarlet Witch absorbed Chthon.
Tomb Raider King Vol. 3 (IZE Press) – Jooheon is back to doing what he does best-finding Relics…or stealing them! But as his collection grows, so does the list of enemies.
Ultimate Invasion #1 (Marvel) – The Ultimate Universe is back! Sort of.
Wild’s End #1 (BOOM! Studios) – It’s a spin on the War of the Worlds type story where a crew at sea returns home to find their seaside home now occupied by alien invaders.
Wonder Woman #800 (DC Comics) – The current story arc wraps up as a new one begins with the new creative team!
GARGOYLE BY MOONLIGHT
Written by TIMOTHY BACH
Illustrated by BRIAN ATKINS
Cover B BRIAN ATKINS
Cover C BRIAN ATKINS
Retailer Price: $5.99
On Sale 09/27
Cursed to turn into a gargoyle every night, Gary Doyle fights creepy-crawly demons, all the while determined not to let these battles turn him into a monster. Monster-punching urban fantasy with heart—a comic that’s like Hellboy on Yancy Street! For fans of Do a Powerbomb, Firepower, Werewolf By Night!
Diamond ID JUN231724 / JUN231725 / JUN231726
Lunar Product Codes 0623CX316 / 0623CX317 / 0623CX318
UPC
Cover A: 79394597462700111
Cover B: 79394597462700121
Cover C: 79394597462700131
MOTHER RUSSIA
Written & Illustrated by JEFF MCCOMSEY
Cover B GANNON BECK
Cover C GILES CRAWFORD
Retailer Price: $4.99
On Sale 09/27
It’s a Ballroom Blitzkrieg in the streets of Stalingrad as Mother Russia fights her way through a sea of undead while a toddler is strapped to her back. The odds are a million to one and that’s the good news. Special 1-in-10 cover by Giles Crawford!
Diamond ID JUN231727 / JUN231728 / JUN231729
Lunar Product Codes 0623CX319 / 0623CX320 / 0623CX321
UPC
Cover A: 79394597460300311
Cover B: 79394597460300321
Cover C: 79394597460300331
SEVEN YEARS IN DARKNESS
Written & Illustrated by JOSEPH SCHMALKE
Cover C S. RED AMPARO
Retailer Price: $4.99
On Sale 09/27
Year One conclusion! The body count rises as the first school year winds to a close at the Academy of Black Magic, Matthew and Zero form an alliance in the House of Disks. While the children settle into their new houses, Mother Night has them participate in a dangerous ritual to commune with spirits from beyond. Tryouts begin for the coveted position of Weathermaker… with deadly results.
Featuring a 1:10 variant cover by Super-Star S. Red Amparo!
Diamond ID JUN231730 / JUN231731 / JUN231732
Lunar Product Codes 0623CX322 / 0623CX323 / 0623CX324
UPC
Cover A: 79394597454200411
Cover B: 79394597454200421
Cover C: 79394597454200431
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