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Preview: Good as Dead #2

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Good as Dead #2

Story: David Lapham, Maria Lapham Art: David Lapham
Color: Dee Cunniffe Letterer: David Lapham Created by: Chris Black and David Alpert

The Emissary Bridge has always connected the citizens of Port Linden to hope and opportunity. But when one man shockingly sets himself on fire, the bridge now brings something else to the town–CERTAIN DEATH.  

In issue #2, Port Linden is on fire, and Sheriff Calhoun is running out of time to find out who did it. But the only way to catch a criminal is to turn to the most dangerous person he knows – his sister…  

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Port Linden is on Fire in Good as Dead #2 by David and Maria Lapham

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Skybound and Image Comics have shared a glimpse at interior pages and the cover of Good as Dead #2, from Eisner Award-winning comics icons David and Maria Lapham and co-creators Chris Black and David Alpert.   

Set in the shadows of a seemingly quiet small town, Good as Dead is a simmering thriller packed with crime, justice, death, and long-buried secrets. The second issue of this haunting tale will debut in comic book shops on October 15, 2025.  

The Emissary Bridge has always connected the citizens of Port Linden to hope and opportunity. But when one man shockingly sets himself on fire, the bridge now brings something else to the town–CERTAIN DEATH.  

In issue #2, Port Linden is on fire, and Sheriff Calhoun is running out of time to find out who did it. But the only way to catch a criminal is to turn to the most dangerous person he knows – his sister…  

Eash issue of Good as Dead will be double-sized and written by David and Maria Lapham, with art and letters by David Lapham, and colors by Dee Cunniffe.  

Good as Dead #2 (Lunar Code: 0825IM0372| SRP: $7.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.  

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Preview: Good As Dead #1

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Good As Dead #1

(W) Maria Lapham, David Lapham (A) David Lapham

The Emissary Bridge has always connected the citizens of Port Lindon to hope and opportunity. But when one man shockingly sets himself on fire, the bridge now brings something else to the town — certain death.

As the town’s lead lawman, Sheriff David Calhoun will need to stay one step ahead of the forces looking to take his town apart. If he has any chance of bringing the truth to light, he’ll need to expose generations of secrets while outrunning death itself.

Good as Dead #1

Good as Dead #1 Has an X-Files Conspiracy Tinge to It

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The Emissary Bridge has always connected the citizens of Port Lindon to hope and opportunity.? But when one man shockingly sets himself on fire, the bridge now brings something else to the town:? CERTAIN DEATH.? Good as Dead #1 kicks off a haunting story of crime, justice, death, and how far a small town will go to keep its secrets.?

Good as Dead #1 is an interesting start to the series packing a lot into the debut issue. The basic story is a town controlled by a corrupt family, a bridge that can break their hold, and a sheriff and a deputy with issues of their own. It’s a series where it feels like everyone has a secret and everyone is in on something. There’s also teases about aliens and conspiracies, a murder, and a whole lot more. Written by David Lapham and Maria Lapham from a concept by Chris Black and David Alpert, the debut issue is dense with details which helps and hurts the comic.

There’s a lot to like about Good as Dead #1. The town feels small with the crime ripped from classic films like Walking Tall. The characters often rely a bit too much on tropes with some fleshed out a great ton with others not so much, the latter being rather cookie cutter. Still, the comic is packed with reveals and twists that adds complication after complication to the story and an aspect which creates a ticking clock as to when it all has to be resolved.

The art by David Lapham is good with color by Dee Cunniffe. Lapham also handles the lettering though there’s at least one issue with it that stands out. The look of the comic is in Lapham’s style which fits the narrative and matches its rather frenetic pacing. I said it’s overall good as there’s a few page turns that don’t quite work where panels that have to do with the following page are at the bottom of the previous. It creates an odd flow at times.

Good as Dead #1 is an issue where there’s a lot to keep track of. The comic is packed with characters, twists, reveals, conspiracies, it feels like an X-Files episode but the cast is multiplied by 10. It’s a debut you need to pay close attention to so you can keep track of everything going on and everything laid out. It’s also an issue that actually surprises, it goes in unexpected directions and delivers a concept that’ll appeal to folks who like a good conspiracy.

Story: David Lapham, Maria Lapham Art: David Lapham
Color: Dee Cunniffe Letterer: David Lapham Created by: Chris Black and David Alpert
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: Good As Dead #1

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Good As Dead #1

(W) Maria Lapham, David Lapham (A) David Lapham

The Emissary Bridge has always connected the citizens of Port Lindon to hope and opportunity. But when one man shockingly sets himself on fire, the bridge now brings something else to the town — certain death.

As the town’s lead lawman, Sheriff David Calhoun will need to stay one step ahead of the forces looking to take his town apart. If he has any chance of bringing the truth to light, he’ll need to expose generations of secrets while outrunning death itself.

Good as Dead #1

David and Maria Lapham Set the World on Fire with New Series Good As Dead from Skybound and Image Comics

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Skybound and Image Comics have announced the all-new comic book series Good as Dead, from Eisner Award-winning comics icons David and Maria Lapham and co-creators Chris Black and David Alpert.  

The haunting story of crime, justice, death, and how far a small town will go to keep its secrets will debut in comic book shops on September 17, 2025.  

The Emissary Bridge has always connected the citizens of Port Lindon to hope and opportunity. But when one man shockingly sets himself on fire, the bridge now brings something else to the town–CERTAIN DEATH.  

As the town’s lead lawman, Sheriff David Calhoun will need to stay one step ahead of the forces looking to take his town apart. If he has any chance of bringing the truth to light, he’ll need to expose generations of secrets while outrunning death itself.  

Eash issue is double size and written by David and Maria Lapham, with art and letters by David Lapham, and colors by Dee Cunniffe.  

Good as Dead #1 (Lunar Code Coming Soon| SRP: $7.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Good as Dead #1

Robert Kirkman and Marc Silvestri’s Stealth in Development with Universal and Out in March 2020

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Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment presents an action-packed, six-issue vigilante miniseries this March—Stealth—from the minds of Robert Kirkman and Marc Silvestri, written by Mike Costa, drawn by Nate Bellegarde, and colored by Tamra Bonvillain.

The series features covers by Jason Howard and is concurrently in development with Universal Pictures and Skybound entertainment. 

Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby will write the script for the forthcoming Stealth adaptation. The writing duo’s credits include Iron Man and Cowboys & Aliens. Oscar-nominated Lee Daniels will direct and produce along with his partner Pam Williams. The film will be produced by Skybound’s film team—including Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, and Sean Furst—and Universal Executive Vice President of Production Matt Reilly will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.

For decades, Stealth has waged war on crime in Detroit, but now he’s taken his pursuit of justice too far. Only reporter Tony Barber knows that behind Stealth’s reckless behavior is an older man battling Alzheimer’s—his father. A father unwilling to accept that he’s no longer the hero this city needs…with enemies all too eager to force his retirement.

This pulse-pounding new series is Black Panther meets Iron Man and is a must-read for Dead Eyes fans.

Stealth #1 (Diamond Code JAN200138) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 11.

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Robert Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici’s Oblivion Song is Being Adapted for Film by Universal

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Oblivion Song Chapter One

Skybound Entertainment and Universal Pictures announced this morning that the sci-fi drama Oblivion Song—based upon the New York Times bestselling Robert Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici’s bestselling comic book series of the same name—is being developed for film. 

Universal’s Executive Vice President of Production Jon Mone and Director of Development Lexi Barta will oversee the project on behalf of the studio. The Oblivion Song adaptation will be produced by Skybound’s film team, including Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, and Sean Furst, with Sean O’Keefe attached to write the script. 

O’Keefe’s latest project, Wonderland, which stars Mark Wahlberg with Peter Berg directing, recently wrapped filming. O’Keefe sold the first script based on the Robert B. Parker bestselling Spenser book series in a deal with Netflix.

Oblivion Song Chapter Two

Image and Skybound Entertainment’s Oblivion Song by Kirkman and De Felici is colored by Annalisa Leoni, lettered by Rus Wooton, and edited by Sean Mackiewicz. It takes place a decade after 300,000 citizens of Philadelphia were suddenly lost in Oblivion. The government made every attempt to recover them but after many years they gave up. Nathan Cole won’t. He makes daily trips, risking his life to try and rescue those lost, alone and afraid, living in the apocalyptic hellscape of Oblivion. But maybe… Nathan is looking for something else. Why can’t he resist the siren call of the Oblivion Song?

Oblivion Song, Vol. 1 (ISBN: 978-1534306424) and Oblivion Song, Vol. 2 (ISBN: 978-1534310575) trade paperbacks are available now in comic shops and at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, IndieBound, and Indigo.

USA Network Picks Up Brooklyn Animal Control for Pilot

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brooklyn animal controlUSA Network announced a pilot pick-up for Brooklyn Animal Control. The project is written and executive produced by JT Petty. David S. Goyer, Circle of Confusion’s Rick Jacobs and David Alpert, and IDW Entertainment’s David Ozer and Ted Adams, will also executive produce. Brooklyn Animal Control is based on the IDW Publishing comic book created by Petty and is a co-production with Universal Cable Productions and IDW Entertainment.

Brooklyn Animal Control follows the inner workings of a secret subdivision of the NYPD that functions as social services for some of the city’s most unique citizens — werewolves.  Delving into the lives of both the Case Officers, and the secretive, highly insular Kveld-Ulf, a community of werewolves living deep in the borough, Brooklyn Animal Control will examine city politics, immigrant communities, and families divided by ambition, secrecy, and tradition.

In addition, USA Network recently announced a pilot pick-up for Poor Richard’s Almanack, a co-production between Legendary Television and Universal Cable Productions, the project is from executive producer Jim Danger Gray and consulting producer Miguel Sapochnik.  Previously announced pick-ups also include the Universal Cable Production dramas Falling Water from executive producers Gale Anne Hurd of Valhalla Entertainment, Blake Masters and the late Emmy Award-winner Henry Bromell, and Paradise Pictures from executive producer Aaron Korsh and Rick Muirragui.

IDW Entertainment to Develop and Produce Michael Chiklis’s Pantheon

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Michael Chiklis has joined forces with IDW Entertainment to develop and produce his comic series Pantheon as a new scripted live-action television series. IDW Entertainment will fund the development of the project and will be co-produced with Circle of Confusion.

While the story of Pantheon is under wraps, it involves Greek Gods returning to the present day.

Slated as direct to series, Pantheon will boast Chiklis, Ted Adams and David Ozer of IDW Entertainment, and David Alpert and Rick Jacobs of Circle of Confusion as Executive Producers. Co-created by award-winning actor Chiklis, it was originally released as a 5-issue comic book series by IDW Publishing.

Michael Chiklis is an actor, director and television producer. He is best known for his roles as LAPD Detective Vic Mackey on the FX police drama The Shield, and The Thing in the Fantastic Four film series. In the last year, he was an Executive Producer and starred in the CBS Crime drama Vegas, and also produced the independent feature, Pawn, an ensemble thriller with Forest Whittaker, Ray Liotta, and Common.

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