Con & On #5
(W) Paul Cornell
(A) Marika Cresta
Cover: Daniel Schoeneck
November 22, 2023
$3.99
LAST ISSUE! The “profoundly well-observed waltz through the heart, soul and timeline of a comic convention” (Si Spurrier) concludes in the pandemic year 2022. Deja Drummond accepts a prestigious cartooning award and reflects on the often-painful path that brought her success, while her ex-friend Eddie finds a new level of self-awareness in the ashes of a spent comics career.
Con & On #5
(W) Paul Cornell
(A) Marika Cresta
Cover: Daniel Schoeneck
November 22, 2023
$3.99
LAST ISSUE! The “profoundly well-observed waltz through the heart, soul and timeline of a comic convention” (Si Spurrier) concludes in the pandemic year 2022. Deja Drummond accepts a prestigious cartooning award and reflects on the often-painful path that brought her success, while her ex-friend Eddie finds a new level of self-awareness in the ashes of a spent comics career.
Con & On #4
(W) Paul Cornell
(A) Marika Cresta
Cover: Daniel Schoeneck
October 18, 2023
$3.99
Continuing the tale of pros and cons at the world’s biggest comics convention! 2015: Careers are, as ever, made and lost, important relationships maintained and destroyed—but an apparition of the greatest superhero heralds the most tragic change. Featuring the usual AHOY extra features, including a new chapter of the 5th anniversary prose serial.
Con & On #3
(W) Paul Cornell
(A) Marika Cresta
Cover A: Peter Snejbjerg
Cover B: Daniel Schoeneck
September 13, 2023
$3.99
It’s a new decade and a new comicon in the series that’s “affectionate, pin-sharp and wickedly funny” about fans and creators (Mike Carey). As the bubble threatens to burst on Eddie’s mainstream comics-writing stardom, Deja might be getting her first big break as an indie artist. Can changing fortunes revive their friendship? With bonus features, including a new chapter of the AHOY fifth anniversary prose serial.
Featuring Cover A by Peter Snejbjerg (CEREAL, Books of Magic) and incentive cover B by Daniel Schoeneck.
Con & On #3
(W) Paul Cornell
(A) Marika Cresta
Cover A: Peter Snejbjerg
Cover B: Daniel Schoeneck
September 13, 2023
$3.99
It’s a new decade and a new comicon in the series that’s “affectionate, pin-sharp and wickedly funny” about fans and creators (Mike Carey). As the bubble threatens to burst on Eddie’s mainstream comics-writing stardom, Deja might be getting her first big break as an indie artist. Can changing fortunes revive their friendship? With bonus features, including a new chapter of the AHOY fifth anniversary prose serial.
Featuring Cover A by Peter Snejbjerg (CEREAL, Books of Magic) and incentive cover B by Daniel Schoeneck.
Con & On #2
(W) Paul Cornell
(A) Marika Cresta
Cover A: Steve Yeowell
Cover B: Daniel Schoeneck
August 9, 2023
$3.99
Continuing the “comics history-infused tale loaded with heart” (Alex Segura)! Another year, another comic con: Eddie’s writing career brings him money and fame while his ex-friend Deja still struggles to get her artwork seen. All around them, British creators pound Guinesses, a TV actor dons a disguise, editors sneer at portfolios, and fans hold on to their places in epically endless lines! Featuring the usual AHOY assortment of extra prose stories and illustrations.
Featuring cover A by Steve Yeowell and incentive cover B by Daniel Schoeneck.
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.
Battle Action #1 (Rebellion/2000AD) – Garth Ennis doing more war comics, nuff said.
Children of the Vault #1 (Marvel) – The Children of the Vault want to be humanity’s salvation but what’s their motivation? The Fall of X continues!
Comic Books Kill #1 (Scout Comics) – Comics creator Jack Levi places his life and career on the line when he begins an affair with the femme fatale lover of his mafia boss publisher. An intriguing concept and idea.
Con & On #2 (AHOY Comics) – The first issue had you guessing what real life event/person everything was based on and we’re excited for more of that in the second issue!
Dwellings #1 (Oni Press) – Jay Stephens has a hit with this as it’s already allocated and getting multiple printings.
The Enfield Gang Massacre #1 (Image Comics) – Montgomery Enfield and his gang of outlaws find themselves in the crosshairs of an aging Texas Ranger and a newborn county that’s hungry for law. Always cool to check out a new modern Western.
Knight Terrors #3 (DC Comics) – The event has been intriguing and we’re wondering where it’s all going.
The Madness #1 (AWA) – Government sponsored superheroes are sent to assassinate a thief but take out her family instead. Now, she’s out for revenge.
Mech Cadets #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A fresh debut of this awesome series! We loved the original release and excited for this!
Scarlett Couture: The Munich File #1 (Titan Comics) – We’re big fans of Des Taylor’s art style and excited for this series.
WildC.A.T.s #10 (DC Comics) – Wildstorm’s characters are brought into the DCU and it works! The series has been a hell of a lot of fun so far mixing up classic characters.
You’ve Been Cancelled #3 (Mad Cave Studios) – The series has been full of action and laughs. It’s just kinetic insanity and we’re here for it.
Con & On #2
(W) Paul Cornell
(A) Marika Cresta
Cover A: Steve Yeowell
Cover B: Daniel Schoeneck
August 9, 2023
$3.99
Continuing the “comics history-infused tale loaded with heart” (Alex Segura)! Another year, another comic con: Eddie’s writing career brings him money and fame while his ex-friend Deja still struggles to get her artwork seen. All around them, British creators pound Guinesses, a TV actor dons a disguise, editors sneer at portfolios, and fans hold on to their places in epically endless lines! Featuring the usual AHOY assortment of extra prose stories and illustrations.
Featuring cover A by Steve Yeowell and incentive cover B by Daniel Schoeneck.
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.
Animal Castle Vol. 2 #3 (Ablaze) – It’s a new take on the classic Animal Farm and the art is amazing.
Antarctica #1 (Image Comics/Top Cow) – Hannah secures a job at the Antarctic station to search for her father and stumbles headfirst into a conspiracy that threatens everything she’s ever believed. We’re intrigued by the mystery.
Astrobots #3 (Massive Publishing/Whatnot Publishing) – The art has been amazing for this series about a robot society. The story too is great, focusing on the revolutionaries that see the corruption.
Con & On #1 (AHOY Comics) – Follow an ensemble cast of media pros and fans down through the decades of America’s most colossal comic book convention! Perfect to get us pumped for SDCC!
Dark Ride #7 (Image Comics/Skybound) – The series has been a fantastic horror ride and we can’t wait to find out more about what’s going on.
Eight Limbs (Humanoids) – Joanna, a retired Muay Thai champion, takes in a troubled foster teen and decides to train her… until the teen lands herself in a dangerous situation and Joanna must re-enter the ring to fight for her new family! We’re here for the Muay Thai.
Fishflies #1 (Image Comics) – The Free Comic Book Day teaser of this new Jeff Lemire series had us scratching our heads, so we definitely want to check out this debut.
Gargoyles: Dark Ages #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Return to the long-lost era when humans and Gargoyles lived in harmony but the peace is threatened.
The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold Your Childhood (First Second) – A new graphic novel by Box Brown about how marketing targeting children in the 80s impacts them today.
Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 7 (VIZ Media) – With Isao defeated, No. 9 fuses with the director general and takes on Kafka, Kikoru, and Narumi! Will they be able to defeat No. 9 and save their fearless leader?! We’re pumped to see what happens next!
Knight Terrors #1 (DC Comics) – After last week’s releases, the main series of this summer event kicks off here!
Sirens of the City #1 (BOOM! Studios) – New York City. 1980s. Runaway teen Layla struggles to survive on the mean streets, far from home. We’re excited for this series that says it “shines a light on bodily autonomy in a patriarchal world.”
WildC.A.T.s #9 (DC Comics) – The series has been full of action and a hell of a lot of fun.
World’s Finest: Teen Titans #1 (DC Comics) – We’re down for this retro series focusing on the early Teen Titans.
X-Men: Days of Future Past – Doomsday #1 (Marvel) – Wondered how it all happened? Find out here!
Con and On #1 (of 5)
(W) Paul Cornell (A) Marika Cresta (CA) Mauricet
In Shops: Jul 12, 2023
SRP: $3.99
Writer Paul Cornell (Doctor Who) and artist Marika Cresta (Captain Carter) follow an ensemble cast of media pros and fans down through the decades of America’s most colossal comic book convention! Meet Eddie and Deja-aspiring comics talents whose ambitions threaten to tear their friendship apart; Anthony, Don & Finn-brilliant, boozy, bombastic British creators; and all of the crusty editors, forgotten TV stars, and enthusiastic fans who make the convention experience memorable, year after year. This book kicks off the fifth anniversary of AHOY Comics, featuring the company’s usual assortment of extra prose stories and illustrations!
