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Preview: Deadweights #2

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Deadweights #2

(W) Tyrone Finch
(A) Sebastián Piriz
Cover A: Sebastián Piriz
Cover B: Richard Pace
May 8, 2024
$3.99

Jerry and Clarence, two former henchman, thought their lowest point was being fired by their supervillain bosses—but now they’ve been captured by the Paladins, the shady organization that kicked their asses in the first place. What do the Paladins want with them? And will Jerry ever find some pants to wear? Written by Tyrone Finch (Swine, Station 19) with art by Sebastián Piriz (We Ride Titans).

Featuring the second of six “mug shot” incentive covers by Richard Pace (Second Coming), which will form a linked image.

Deadweights #2

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 #1 (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 #1/Dracula: Blood Hunt #1 (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 #1 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – Juni Ba makes his mark on Damian Wayne!

Crocodile Black #1 (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 #2 (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 #5 (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 #1 (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 #1 (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 #1 (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 #1 (Alien Books/Valiant) – There’s a big event coming in the Valiant Universe and we’re diving in to check it all out!

Preview: Deadweights #2

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Deadweights #2

(W) Tyrone Finch
(A) Sebastián Piriz
Cover A: Sebastián Piriz
Cover B: Richard Pace
May 8, 2024
$3.99

Jerry and Clarence, two former henchman, thought their lowest point was being fired by their supervillain bosses—but now they’ve been captured by the Paladins, the shady organization that kicked their asses in the first place. What do the Paladins want with them? And will Jerry ever find some pants to wear? Written by Tyrone Finch (Swine, Station 19) with art by Sebastián Piriz (We Ride Titans).

Featuring the second of six “mug shot” incentive covers by Richard Pace (Second Coming), which will form a linked image.

Deadweights #2

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Deadweights #1

It was new comic book day yesterday! What’d you all like? Dislike? Sound off in the comments below. While you think about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web to star the day.

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Preview: Deadweights #1

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Deadweights #1

(W) Tyrone Finch
(A) Sebastián Píriz
Cover A: Sebastián Píriz
Cover B: Richard Pace
April 10, 2024
$3.99

Is this another exciting new superhero universe? No—just a buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world! DEADWEIGHTS takes a hard look at what happens after the fight when the villains are tired of being villains, and the heroes aren’t as heroic as they want you to think. Written by Tyrone Finch (Swine, Station 19) and gorgeously drawn by Sebastián Píriz (We Ride Titans).

Featuring the first of six “mug shot” incentive covers by Richard Pace (Second Coming), which will form a linked image.

Deadweights #1

Deadweights #1 delivers some humor and heart

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Deadweights #1

Is this another exciting new superhero universe? No-just a buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world! Deadweights takes a hard look at what happens after the fight when the villains are tired of being villains, and the heroes aren’t as heroic as they want you to think. Deadweights #1 delivers a concept we’ve seen before but also gives us something new.

Written by Tyrone Finch, we’re introduced to two henchmen who have had their butts recently handed to them. On a dysfunctional supervillain team, the two are fired and from there their journey begins. A story focused on “loser” henchmen isn’t anything new. But, Finch with Deadweights #1, gives us one where there’s some emotion. Where Finch’s comic stands out is that the two individuals really reflect on their lives and what they’ve done. You get a sense they actually mean it and might want to reform. But, of course things don’t go the way they planned and the ending leaves things up in the air as to where this series will go.

Deadweights #1 also has the individuals facing the fallout of their actions. They get to see the destruction they’ve caused and you get a sense they might really feel guilty about it. But, Finch also throws some questions in the air at the end making the reader question if they’re the only ones who are to blame.

The art by Sebastian Piriz is solid. With lettering by Rob Steen, the villains and heroes look a bit unique and unusual. There’s also a solid grounding of the comic as our two henchmen face their future while they try to get some clothes and the destruction they caused. Piriz’s art balances the mundane with the fantastical and makes it all work.

With this being and AHOY comic, there are two prose stories within. The first by Stuart Moore with art by Greg Scott and the second by Johanna B. Stumpf with art by Lea Seidman are entertaining and add a bit more to a comic that should be bought for the main story alone. It’s a nice “bonus” that delivers some more value to it all.

Deadweights #1 is an entertaining start with a familiar concept but different enough to stand out. The ending really leaves things in the air as to where it’ll all go from here but based on this debut, it’ll be an interesting direction. Not your typical “spandex” comic, it’s one to definitely check out.

Story: Tyrone Finch, Stuart Moore, Johanna B. Stumpf Art: Sebastian Piriz, Greg Scott, Lea Seidman
Color: Sebastian Piriz Letterer: Rob Steen
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

AHOY Comics 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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Uncanny Valley #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.

Batman/Dylan Dog #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was great and entertaining as the two characters’ personalities made for some sparks.

The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – A bit of a throwback story with a young Bat-Man and monster men terrorizing Gotham.

Deadweights #1 (AHOY Comics) – A buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world! Yeah, we’re excited for this one.

Hercules #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The classic Disney film comes to comics! Dynamite has done a great job so far with their Disney line of comics and we’re expecting more of the same.

Rat City #1 (Image Comics) – A new take on Spawn from Erica Schultz and Ze Carlos.

Silicon Bandits #1 (Magma Comix) – AI and androids have caused mass unemployment which has two programmers planning a bank heist with a crew of androids they programmed.

Transformers #7 (Skybound) – The series has been solid so far and we’re excited about where the second story arc goes.

Ultimate X-Men #2 (Marvel) – Peach Momoko’s take on the X-Men has been very different so far and we want to see where it goes.

Uncanny Valley #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A young boy has to deal with his mysterious family history and unexplained powers. The cover has us intrigued.

When the Blood Has Dried #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – A barkeep has a hidden history of being part of a ruthless band of rogue sell-swords and his past might be discovered.

Preview: Deadweights #1

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Deadweights #1

(W) Tyrone Finch
(A) Sebastián Píriz
Cover A: Sebastián Píriz
Cover B: Richard Pace
April 10, 2024
$3.99

Is this another exciting new superhero universe? No—just a buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world! DEADWEIGHTS takes a hard look at what happens after the fight when the villains are tired of being villains, and the heroes aren’t as heroic as they want you to think. Written by Tyrone Finch (Swine, Station 19) and gorgeously drawn by Sebastián Píriz (We Ride Titans).

Featuring the first of six “mug shot” incentive covers by Richard Pace (Second Coming), which will form a linked image.

Deadweights #1

Deadweights is an Action-Adventure Buddy Comedy about Former Supervillains from Tyrone Finch and Sebastián Píriz, Coming to AHOY Comics This April

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AHOY Comics has announced Deadweights, a buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world from writer Tyrone Finch and artist Sebastián Píriz. The comedic, action-filled six-issue series follows two members of a villainous team of evil mutants who are fired for their incompetence and try to go straight—but learn that life doesn’t get easier just because you’re wearing pants instead of tights. Issue #1 will feature a main cover by Piriz as well as the first of six “mug shot” incentive covers by Richard Pace, which will form a linked image.

Count Dingo and the Marauders are a team of misunderstood evil mutants bent on world domination, whose diabolical plans range from robbing local credit unions to unleashing a biological disaster that will rid the planet of all non-mutants. After Jerry “Cannonbulk” Patton and Clarence “Bounder” Barrett make a mistake that leads to another defeat at the hands of the mutant superhero team The Paladins, the two “deadweights” are unceremoniously dumped from the team. Realizing that they are not cut out for world conquest, Jerry and Clarence don pants and try to pursue ordinary lives—but going straight is not as easy as it seems. Deadweights takes a hard look at what happens after the fight when the villains are tired of being villains, and the heroes aren’t as heroic as they want you to think.

Deadweights #1 lands in stores on April 10, 2024.

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AHOY Comics celebrates 5 years with new series, specials, and Grant Morrison

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In addition to top-quality story and art, AHOY Comics has become known for the short prose extras that run in the back of every title. Now, as part of the publisher’s gala fifth anniversary, a baker’s dozen of the comics industry’s finest prose writers have combined to craft an epic serial that will run through the AHOY line this fall. 

THE ALL-STAR ANNUALLY CONVENING COZY DETECTIVES CLUB in PARTIALLY NAKED CAME THE CORPSE!

…is a thirteen-part epic that kicks off with an extra-long first installment by the bestselling writer Grant Morrison, whose many award-winning comics works include JLA, New X-Men, and Green Lantern, and whose first novel Luda was published last year to great acclaim. The serial will debut in Project Cryptid #1, the first of AHOY’s new fall titles.

Over the following three months, Partially Naked Came the Corpse! will weave in and out of all AHOY’s regular titles, plus the fifth anniversary specials The Wrong Earth: We Can Be Heroes #1-2 and new title Deadweights #1. Finally, in late November, Partially Naked Came the Corpse! will conclude with a bang in the Captain Ginger: The Last Feeder #1, the first of another two-part anniversary series. 

Writers include recent award-winners Mark Russell and Alex Segura, Marvel writer Torunn Grønbekk, plus a murderer’s row of AHOY stars: Bryce Ingman, Carol Lay, Carrie Harris, Hanna Bahedry, Audrey Ryer, Kirk Vanderbeek, Lisa Jonte, Stuart Moore, and Kek-w. Illustrator Jon Proctor’s mind-blowing artwork will adorn each installment.

Project: Cryptid #1 which will be available in stores on September 6, 2022.