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Daily Cartoonist – David Kunzle – RIP – Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans.

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CBR – Cursed Princess Club Vol. 3
The Beat – Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Vol. 1
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Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Vol. 1 is a solid start with Lost Boys vibes

The seven most popular boys at Decelis Academy all share a secret–they’re vampires. Keeping their identities concealed and dealing with their werewolf rivals is trouble enough, but the appearance of a mysterious new student only further complicates things. The girl, Sooha, also has hidden powers, and the boys can’t help but feel an inexplicable attraction to her. As Sooha and the vampires find themselves increasingly drawn toward each other, murky pasts and intertwined futures threaten to turn their world upside down. Just what fate awaits them under the dark moon…?

Created by: Hybe
Translation: Webtoon
Letterer: Chana Conley

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

The Agent #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.

The Agent #1 (Ablaze) – For some, magic is a myth. For others, it is a weapon. What if witchcraft really existed? If our beliefs, superstitions, and legends were material? This is what Rhym, a young narcotics lieutenant, must question when she finds herself confronted with the impossible. The concept sounds pretty cool and we’re digging that cover.

Animal Pound #1 (BOOM! Studios) – It’s a new take on the classic Animal Farm but with another series that’s similar will this stand out? The preview release showed there could be two on the shelves and we’re excited to check this out!

Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #3 (DC Comics) – The concept might seem silly but it’s been fantastic so far.

Blitmap #2 (Titan Comics) – Every comic has a unique cover and the series is “open source” in that anyone can build off of it. For those reasons alone, this is on our radar.

Borealis #1 (Dark Horse) – Winter nights last months, temperatures can hit seventy below, alcohol is illegal… and something mysterious is emerging on the remote ice. We’re already cold thinking about this supernatural thriller!

Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Vol. 1 (IZE Press) – The seven most popular boys at Decelis Academy all share a secret-they’re vampires. Keeping their identities concealed and dealing with their werewolf rivals is trouble enough, but the appearance of a mysterious new student only further complicates things.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #302 (Skybound) – The previous issue kicked off the Skybound era and we’re excited to see what’s next.

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #3 (BOOM! Studios) – Some times you just want superheroes punching kaiju.

Original X-Men #1 (Marvel) – Marvel has teased something major coming out of this, so we’re intrigued.

Rooster Fighter Vol. 5 (VIZ Media) – A rooster fights kaiju. It doesn’t get much more complicated that that.

Tomb Raider King Vol. 5 (Yen Press) – The latest volume is full of twists and turns as the race to get relics kicks into overdrive.

Weekly Preview! A packed week of manga, comics, and graphic novels!

There are a lot of comics coming out every week to be covered. Check out some of what we’ll be reviewing and this is only the beginning!

This week’s reviews include:

  • Bad Kitty Makes a Movie (Roaring Brook Press)
  • Blitmap #2 (Titan Comics)
  • Bungo Stray Dogs: Dazai Chuuya Age 15 Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Vol. 1 (Ize Press)
  • Do-Over Damsel Sets to Conquer the Emperor Vol. 2 (Yen Press)
  • Game of Familia Family Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • Geek Ex-Hitman Vol. 3 (Yen Press)
  • Glitch Vol. 2 (Yen Press)
  • Got Cheat Skills and Became Unrivaled in the Real World Vol. 4 (Yen Press)
  • Horizon Vol. 3 (Ize Press)
  • The Illustrated Guide to Monster Girls Vol. 2 (Yen Press)
  • I’m Quitting Heroing Vol. 4 (Yen Press)
  • Jungle Juice Vol. 2 (Ize Press)
  • My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered Vol. 3 (Yen Press)
  • My Mate is a Feline Gentleman (Yen Press)
  • My Poison Princess is Still Cute Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Vol. 1 (Ize Press)
  • Secrets of the Silent Witch Vol. 2 (Yen Press)
  • So What’s Wrong Getting Reborn as a Goblin Vol. 4 (Yen Press)
  • Tomb Raider King Vol. 5 (Ize Press)
  • What This World is Made Of Vol. 3 (Yen Press)
  • Witches Marriage Vol. 2 (Yen Press)

Yen Press, IZE Press, Titan Comics, and Roaring Brook Press provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review

Ize Press Reveals Covers for BTS’ 7Fates: Chakho and Other HYBE Webcomics

Ize Press revealed the on-sale dates and covers of the English-language editions of HYBE’s own IP-based ‘original story’ webcomics with BTS (7FATES: CHAKHO), TOMORROW X TOGETHER (THE STAR SEEKERS), and ENHYPEN (DARK MOON series). These three titles were originally released in ten languages on WEBTOON Worldwide Services, collectively garnering over 70 million views in a single month.

As his last professional work before his untimely passing in 2022, the artist of the popular Solo Leveling comic DUBU illustrated the cover of the print edition of 7FATES: CHAKHO, Vol. 1. Ize Press will also publish the English print editions of HYBE’s webnovels of the same names. Release dates for the webnovels will be announced at a later date.

7FATES: CHAKHO

Created by HYBE
With BTS

A collaboration with BTS, the dynamic story follows seven young men bound by fate. After growing up together through a series of trials and tribulations, they must become a unified group of seven to unlock their destiny. 7FATES: CHAKHO is an urban fantasy story set in the near future, inspired by the Chakhogapsa tiger hunters of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. The story portrays confrontations between humans and the Beom tribe in a corrupt world.

7FATES: CHAKHO will be released in October 2023.

7FATES: CHAKHO

THE STAR SEEKERS

Created by HYBE
With TOMORROW X TOGETHER

THE STAR SEEKERS follows a group of young men in a pop band who live in a world where magic is part of everyday reality. The group awakens one day to discover they possess dormant magical abilities. This fantastic tale features imaginary creatures, magic, and a fun look at the world of entertainment.

THE STAR SEEKERS will be released in November 2023.

THE STAR SEEKERS

DARK MOON series

Created by HYBE
With ENHYPEN

Mixing urban fantasy and teen romance, the story follows the confrontation, confusion, and chemistry between a group of vampires, a pack of werewolves, and a mysterious girl with a secret. The tale of DARK MOON is told in the form of a series of stories, starting with DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR. Combining a heroine with incredible abilities, youthful friendships, and a powerful secret, DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR brings new levity and energy to teen romance.

DARK MOON will be released in December 2023.

DARK MOON