There’s 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!
This week’s reviews include:
AfterShock, Graphic Mundi, and First Second provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review
AfterShock Comics, the independent publisher that’s been sending seismic waves throughout the industry over the past six years with acclaimed titles including We Live, Bunny Mask, Animosity, A Walk Through Hell, and Babyteeth to name a few, makes its ‘live and in person’ return to Baltimore Comic-Con for three days of exclusive content and opportunities for fans and enthusiasts who prefer to read dangerously.
Located on the floor of the Baltimore Convention Center at Booth #3201, AfterShock has big plans for its return to Charm City, October 22-24, with exclusive variants of some of the publisher’s most talked about recent titles, including We Live #1 with cover by Inaki Miranda; Chicken Devil #1 with cover by Dan Panosian; and Afterdark premium format horror anthology with exclusive cover by Michael Gaydos. Additionally, special guest and renowned writer Steve Orlando (Rainbow Bridge, Search for Hu, Party and Prey, Project Patron) will be on hand both Saturday and Sunday for fan meet and greets and comic signings.
In the announcement, Steve Rotterdam, AfterShock’s SVP of Sales and Marketing said:
On the heels of an incredible New York Comic Con, AfterShock couldn’t be more excited to return to Baltimore for one of the most special gatherings of comic brands and readers the industry has to offer. This year just feels different, and we can’t wait to connect and celebrate with those who’ve helped AfterShock reach unimaginable heights in only six years of content creation. We encourage everyone in attendance to drop by the booth, connect with the team, meet some cool creators and get their hands on lots of exclusive offerings created just for Baltimore.
Fans will also have an opportunity to take home a limited edition AfterShock Mystery Box, a value of close to $200, for only $75. Contents may include graded comics, signed comics, rare variants, complete series runs and other surprise items for AfterShock’s army of enthusiasts. Fans will also have access to exclusive merch including limited edition Bunny Mask and AfterShock “Read Dangerously” t-shirts, as well as AfterShock collectible enamel pins.
AfterShock will be represented on-site by Publisher/Chief Creative Officer Joe Pruett; SVP Sales & Marketing Steve Rotterdam; Senior Retail Sales Development Manager Marc Hammond and Publishing Assistant Sarah Pruett.
Chicken Devil #1 kicks off a classic tale of revenge with a lot of humor.
Story: Brian Buccellato
Art: Hayden Sherman
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
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Wednesdays (and now 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.
Almost American #2 (AfterShock) – Based on the true story of two Russian spies who defected to the US.
Amazing Spider-Man #75 (Marvel) – It’s a whole new era for Spider-Man as Ben Reilly suits up in what’s being dubbed “Beyond”. It’s an intriguing new direction that builds off of what has come before really well.
Arkham City: The Order of the World #1 (DC Comics) – After A-Day, numerous individuals who were in Arkham escaped. This series focuses on them and the individuals attempting to round them up.
Batman #114 (DC Comics) – “Fear State” has been amazing and this issue is just awesome brutal action.
By the Horns #6 (Scout Comics) – This fantasy series has been a blast to read with a nice mix of tech and magic and characters that are a lot of fun to watch what they do and how they interact. This is a series far too many are sleeping on.
Chicken Devil #1 (AfterShock) – The title alone has us smiling. The story is about a business owner who finds out his business partner owes the mob $2 million.
Dark Ages #2 (Marvel) – The miniseries has the world plunged into darkness and the heroes attempting to help rebuild society. An interesting debut that had us wanting to check out more.
DC Horror Presents: Soul Plumber #1 (DC Comics/DC Horror) – DC has been dipping into horror more and more and this second series in the line has us wanting to see if they can strike gold twice.
The Nice House on the Lake #5 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – An amazing series. An amazing issue. This is one that should be in everyone’s pullbox.
Out #1 (AWA Studios) – Allied POWs vs. Vampires in World War II.
Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #1 (Image Comics) – Rick Remender writing a new series gets us to take notice but the tease of assassin’s and the action that can bring has us excited.
Serial #7 (Abstract Studio) – This series has been growing on us with every issue and this one really starts to bring it all together.
AfterShock Comics returns to New York Comic Con (NYCC) October 7 – 10 for four action-packed days of fan engagement activities, including a panel featuring acclaimed AfterShock creators; exclusive, never-before-seen content and offers; special edition merch and much more.
Setting up shop at Booth #2337, AfterShock will go big this year with several exciting opportunities available to AfterShock’s army of dangerous readers, including exclusive variants of some of AfterShock’s most talked about recent titles created specifically for NYCC, including We Live #1 with cover by XX; Chicken Devil #1 with cover by Dan Panosian; and Maniac of New York: Volume One with cover by Andrea Mutti.
AfterShock will also be hosting a number of rock star talent signings at our biggest booth ever, Booth #2337, including creators such as:
On Sunday, October 10, from 1:30pm – 2:30pm in Room 406.3, AfterShock Comics presents a panel featuring some of the biggest writers in comics previewing creator-owned projects on the way from AfterShock and its new YA imprint, Seismic Press. In a conversation hosted by Editor-in-Chief Mike Marts, attendees will get the low-down on upcoming AfterShock projects from top creators Frank Tieri, Stephanie Phillips, Andrea Mutti among others listed above.
Fans will also have a rare opportunity to take home a limited edition, one-of-a-kind AfterShock Mystery Box, a value of close to $200, for only $75. Contents may include graded comics, signed comics, rare variants, complete series runs and surprise items every comic enthusiast will enjoy.
AfterShock Comics team members in attendance will include Editor-in-Chief Mike Marts; Publisher/Chief Creative Officer Joe Pruett; President Lee Kramer; Managing Editor Christina Harrington; SVP Sales & Marketing Steve Rotterdam; Senior Retailer Relations Manager RuthAnn Thompson; Senior Retail Sales Development Manager Marc Hammond, Associate Editor Teddy Leo, and Publishing Assistant Sarah Pruett, in addition to some of the most exciting creative stars in the comics industry.
Chicken Devil #1
Writer: Brian Buccellato
Artist: Hayden Sherman
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Cover: Hayden Sherman
Incentive Cover: David Lopez
$4.99 / 32 pages / Color / 10.06.2021
Mitchell Moss is about as regular as it gets. He’s married with two children, and co-owns a successful chain of Memphis Hot Chicken restaurants. It’s not the life that screams hero/vigilante…until he discovers that his business partner is in bed with the mob and owes them $2 million. Unfortunately, Mitch is ill-equipped to be a badass—he’s just a guy who makes really good chicken. Can he protect his family from cold-blooded gangsters? Absolutely not.
But maybe the CHICKEN DEVIL can…
Writer Brian Buccellato (Detective Comics, The Flash, Witchblade) and artist Hayden Sherman (COLD WAR, MARY SHELLEY MONSTER HUNTER) serve up a darkly comedic crime drama that’s juicy, tender and finger-lickin’ hilarious.
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