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Crocodile Black #1 sells out and gets a second printing

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BOOM! Studios has announced that Crocodile Black , the premiere issue in the brand new series by writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, artist SOM, colorist Patricio Delpeche, and letterer Becca Carey, has sold out at the distributor level! Don’t miss your second chance to discover the iconic new noir lead in the macabre new thriller.

What makes someone turn to crime–especially in a modern, pandemic-riddled dystopia?

During the height of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, Danny–a seemingly mundane young man lost in escapism with a spiraling lack of control over his life–sees something during a delivery job that will change him forever, turning his life as dark as the black, crocodile-skin boots he can’t take his eyes off of…

BOOM! has announced Crocodile Black Second Printing (MAR248183), featuring cover art by series artist SOM with colors by Patricio Delpeche and available in stores June 5, 2024.

Crocodile Black #1 Second Printing

Crocodile Black #1 delivers a crime thriller for the pandemic era

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Crocodile Black #1

What makes someone turn to crime-especially in a modern, pandemic-riddled dystopia? Danny, a seemingly mundane young man lost in escapism, with a spiraling lack of control over his life, witnesses something during a delivery job that will change him forever, turning things as dark as the black, crocodile skin boots that he can’t take his eyes off of… Crocodile Black is an intriguing start where the devil is in the details.

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Crocodile Black is an interesting start to the series. It features two stories that don’t feel like they have much to do with each other but eventually they intertwine with a result that’s yet to come.

The comic opens with a bang as a hitman takes out their target in a beginning that’s sure to catch the attention of readers. It’s an unexpected start that shocks and makes you pay attention. That’s important, in that it’s those details that gets you to begin to understand how Danny’s story and this opening connect.

What’s interesting is the world that Johnson sets this in. It’s squarely in the pandemic as people are masked up and there’s small disruptions to everyday life. Danny is working as a delivery person but it’s what haunts him that stands out. There’s a trauma in his past he’s working through and while he has some support there’s others who aren’t helping him work through whatever happened.

The comic’s art by SOM is fantastic. Patricio Delpeche provides the colors while Becca Carey handles the lettering. The group together deliver the dots that connect the story before things really begin to come together in the next issue. It’s the small details in the art that really drives home this first issue and if you’re not paying attention, you’ll walk away missing key points. The comic begs for another reading, really another look at the art to piece together the puzzle that’s set up in this debut.

Crocodile Black is an interesting comic. It has some underlying themes that will hit home with folks while delivering a story that also has a bit mystery, action, and crime thriller. It’s a start that will have fans of the genre clamoring for more and awaiting the next issue.

Story: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Art: SOM
Color: Patricio Delpeche Letterer: Becca Carey
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.35 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

BOOM! Studios provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Energon Universe Special #1

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.

Ain’t No Grave (Image Comics) – Skottie Young and Jorge Corona teaming for a Western/fantasy? Yeah, we’re down for this.

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #6 (IDW Publishing) – Great art and great concept of taking cute art and mixing it with the serial killer genre have resulted in a hell of a series.

Blood Hunters /Dracula: Blood Hunt (Marvel) – Blood Hunt’s debut issue was fantastic and hooked us on Marvel’s summer event involving vampires finally making their move to take over the Earth.

The Boy Wonder (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – Juni Ba makes his mark on Damian Wayne!

Crocodile Black (BOOM! Studios) – A murder during the pandemic, the first issue is an intriguing one setting up a mystery as to what exactly is going on.

Deadweights (Ahoy Comics) – The story about henchmen trying to find their way got us intrigued with the first issue and we want to see where this comedic take goes.

The Deviant (Image Comics) – The series has been fantastic with a Silence of the Lambs vibe that we have no idea where it’s going.

The Devil That Wears My Face #6 (Mad Cave Studios) – Face/Off meets The Exorcist and it has been awesome with every issue. We have no idea how it’s going to conclude and we’re excited to find out.

Energon Universe Special (Skybound) – Released on Free Comic Book Day, the comic gets new covers and if you didn’t grab a copy and reading the Energon Universe comics, this is one you can’t miss!

Faith Returns (Alien Books/Valiant) – We’re excited to see what Faith’s return is all about! Such a great character and we’re hoping for some classic fun.

Mugshots (Mad Cave Studios) – The kidnapping of a young woman sets in motion a chain of events that will set con artists, gangsters, killers and corrupt police on a collision course. Sounds like the type of film we’d sit down to watch and enjoy.

The One Hand #4 (Image Comics) – A great mystery involving a serial killer. If you like that genre, this is one you can’t miss!

Transformers #8 (Skybound) – The second arc has been solid so far and this issue is packed with drama, action, and surprises. It takes some classic concepts and brings them into this new take on the classic Transformers!

The Valiants (Alien Books/Valiant) – There’s a big event coming in the Valiant Universe and we’re diving in to check it all out!

A Delivery Changes a Life Forever in Crocodile Black #1

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Crocodile Black , the premiere issue in the brand new series by Eisner-nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, rising star artist SOM, colorist Patricio Delpeche, and letterer Becca Carey. Discover the iconic new noir lead in the macabre new thriller on May 8, 2024.

What makes someone turn to crime–especially in a modern, pandemic-riddled dystopia?

During the height of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, Danny–a seemingly mundane young man lost in escapism with a spiraling lack of control over his life–sees something during a delivery job that will change him forever, turning his life as dark as the black, crocodile-skin boots he can’t take his eyes off of…

Crocodile Black features a main cover by Andrea Sorrentino and variant cover by Christian Ward.

Crocodile Black #1

From Phillip Kennedy Johnson and SOM, Crocodile Black, a new pandemic-era crime thriller arrives in May 2024

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Writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson and artist SOM give birth to an iconic new noir lead in the macabre new thriller Crocodile Black at BOOM! Studios in May 2024.

What makes someone turn to crime–especially in a modern, pandemic-riddled dystopia?

During the height of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, Danny–a seemingly mundane young man lost in escapism with a spiraling lack of control over his life–sees something during a delivery job that will change him forever, turning his life as dark as the black, crocodile-skin boots he can’t take his eyes off of…

Crocodile Black will be available in comic shops May 8, 2024.

Crocodile Black #1