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Apache Delivery Service #1

The weekend is almost here! What geeky things are you all doing? Sound off in the comments below! While we get ready for the weekend, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

The Beat – A Year of Free Comics: On the way with ONE WAY TRIP – Free comics!

The Comichron – Comics history resource: On-sale dates from Newsdealer and Bestsellers – The site gets more material that’s great for researchers.

Yen Press – 2022’s Most Anticipated Manhwa and Webcomics – What are you looking forward to?

Reviews

ComicBook – Apache Delivery Service #1
Monkeys Fighting Robots – Decorum
CBR – Nocterra: Blacktop Bill Special

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1

Wednesdays (and now 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.

A Man Among Ye #2 (Image Comics) – The semi-factual story about pirates has been interesting in that it includes a lot of little known facts about the subject and delivers an entertaining tale. The first issue was solid so we’re hoping the second continues.

Dead Day #2 (AfterShock) – The first issue wasn’t what we were expecting. The dead come back for one evening and this is the story of a family impacted by a love thought dead.

Decorum #4 (Image Comics) – Stunning art really highlights this sci-fi series.

G.I. Joe #7 (IDW Publishing) – This issue made the news because its exploration of trauma and the military. We’re expecting a possible run on the issue which is flying under the radar.

Maestro #1 (Marvel) – It’s not that we needed to see the origin of the character but we kind of want to see the origin of the character.

Once & Future #10 (BOOM! Studios) – An update to Arthurian legend. The series has been amazing with every issue.

Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1 (BOOM! Studios) – The Ranger Slayer is now in control and this miniseries will likely have a big impact on whatever is coming for the Power Rangers down the line.

The Shadow Service #1 (Vault Comics) – It’s spy craft meets black magic with Private Investigator Gina Meyers. The concept sounds like a lot of fun to us.

Voyage to the Stars #1 (IDW Publishing) – The comedy podcast comes to comics.

Yasmeen #2 (Scout Comics) – An emotional story of a young girl tortured by ISIS who’s trying to make a new life in the United States.

Decorum Heads Back to Print

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The hot new series Decorum by Jonathan Hickman and Mike Huddleston is being rushed back to print by Image Comics in order to keep up with growing customer demand.

There are many assassins in the known universe. Decorum is the story of the most well-mannered one. Manner is personality—the outward manifestation of one’s innate character and attitude toward death.

Decorum #2, second printing (Diamond Code JUN208757) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 26. 

Decorum #3 Cover A by Huddleston (Diamond Code MAR200221) and Decorum #3 Cover B by Huddleston (Diamond Code MAR200222) is available now at comic book shops.

Decorum #2, second printing

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Adventureman #1

Wednesdays (and now 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. It’s the third week of new comics after the shutdown and that also means the return of Marvel!

Adventureman #1 (Image Comics) – Matt Fraction, Terry Dodson, and Rachel Dodson come together for this pulp adventure about a hero who was forgotten and an imagination that spans decades. Read our review.

Archangel 8 #2 (AWA Studios) – Heaven and Hell wage war for the souls of mankind.

Artemis and the Assassin #2 (Aftershock) – A time traveling adventure that’s over the top exciting.

Decorum #2 (Image Comics) – The debut of this series was impressive as far as Jonathan Hickman’s writing, but it’s Mike Huddleston’s art that blew us away. This is the story of the most well-mannered assassin in the known universe.

Excellence #7 (Image Comics) – Spencer Dales has one purpose: tear down the Aegis and free everyone under their “protection.” The series has been solid and feels even more relevant today.

Ginesng Roots #4 (Uncivilized Comics) – Craig Thompson’s autobiographical comic about growing up around ginseng in Wisconsin. One of the best comics of the year.

Old Haunts #1 (AWA Studios) – Three made men are assaults byt the ghosts of their past.

Snowpiercer: Escape (Titan Comics) – If you haven’t ever read this amazing series, now’s your chance with a new softcover edition.

Undiscovered Country #6 (Image Comics) – America is walled off and while the story is fantastical, it’s getting all too real.

Zero Day Threat #1 (Red 5 Comics) – The 21st century arms race is a digital one. Neumann is a secret agency that protects the US from these threats but a mysterious woman holds secrets that could bring down the agency.

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The Flash #750

The weekend is almost here! Will you all be venturing out to see Bloodshot? Sound off in the comments below! While we go into our bubble, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

ICv2 – Ablaze Launches Manga Line with ‘Cagaster’ – Intriguing.

Newsarama – New Mutants Postponed Again, Alongside Mulan, Antlers Due to Coronavirus Concerns – How long until New Mutants goes straight to digital?

Kotaku – AT&T Is Suspending Bullshit Data Caps – Good.

Kotaku – Coronavirus COVID-19 Is A Pandemic, But Comic Market Still Seems Scheduled For May – Interesting.

Reviews

AIPT – Decorum #1
Geek Dad – The Flash #750
AIPT – Stealth #1

Review: Decorum #1

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Decorum #1

It’s difficult to describe Decorum #1. It’s a world-building debut that shows the evolution of writer Jonathan Hickman. Hickman is known for his deeply thought-out worlds. But, over recent years he’s shifted to something so much more.

Hickman’s shift was most recently present in his relaunch of Marvel’s X-Men line of comics. There we got an entire new language and pages devoted to additional material to explain things. This wasn’t filler material where the reader is expected to look for hints and clues or throwaway material. Instead, readers have been treated to in-depth articles describing socio-political situations or deep dives into a particular aspect. Hickman continues that in Decorum #1.

The comic has an almost roleplaying game sourcebook quality about it. It definitely pays homage to the old-school comic sourcebooks which are rarer to come by nowadays. In between chapters the creative team dives into specific aspects of the world Hickman is building. Planets are discussed or some of the history presented. It creates a richer experience that takes this debut beyond the typical comic experience.

Decorum #1

That’s helped by Mike Huddleston‘s art. It’s unlike anything I’ve seen with a style that’s so fresh and engaging it’s almost distracting. It helps build upon the alien nature of it all while at the same time delivering familiarity. Beautiful is an understatement from the work which is enhanced by Rus Wooton‘s lettering. The art alone is a reason to purchase this comic. It’s difficult to describe but will keep you lingering on every page.

Decorum #1 is a jaw-dropping debut. It’s a must get for all comic fans as it challenges everything about comics from the narrative to the art, and Sasha E. Head‘s fantastic design work. Part story, part worldbuilding, Decorum #1 is a unique experience. It’s also a near-perfect debut.

Story: Jonathan Hickman Art: Mike Huddleston
Letterer: Rus Wooton Design: Sasha E. Head
Story: 9.5 Art: 10 Overall: 9.75 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Decorum #1 Sells Out and Goes Back to Print

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The highly anticipated Decorum #1 by bestselling, comics titan Jonathan Hickman and artist Mike Huddleston has sold out at the distributor level, same day as release. It is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with overwhelming demand.

Decorum blends the high impact, event level storytelling of Hickman’s recent re-envisioning of X-Men with the sprawling, addictive worldbuilding of the recently concluded East of West. In the world of Decorum, there are many assassins in the known universe. Decorum is the story of the most well-mannered one.

Decorum #1, second printing (Diamond Code JAN209139) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 8.

Decorum #1

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Dragon Hoops

Wednesdays 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 Wednesday.

Bloodshot #7 (Valiant) – With the film coming out this week, this is a series everyone will be taking a look at. Get in before everyone else!

DC Super Hero Girls: Powerless (DC Comics) – Always entertaining and fantastic. This is a perfect series for young readers.

Decorum #1 (Image Comics) – Writer Jonathan Hickman’s name is on this one and that alone has us interested. Something have to do with assassins in the universe has us intrigued.

Dragon Hoops (First Second) – Gene Luen Yang’s latest is a slice of life about a high school basketball team and based on Yang’s own experiences.

North Bend #1 (Scout Comics) – In the near future the US is at war against Russia and its own people. To regain control, the CIA recruits a DEA agent to test an experimental mind control drug on unwitting Americans.

RAI #5 (Valiant) – One of the best comics being put out, it’s a sci-fi story that’s entertaining and intriguing with some fantastic concepts and ideas.

Science Comics: Crows – Genius Birds (First Second) – Always entertaining and educational, the Science Comics graphic novel series is great for kids and adults.

Stealth #1 (Image Comics) – A superhero is waging war on crime and his reckless behavior is due to fighting Alzheimer’s as well.

Star Wars: Darth Vader #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was solid and ended with a twist we didn’t see coming. We want to know what happens next.

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The Prince and the Dressmaker

The weekend is almost here! What geeky things will you all be up to? Sound off in the comments! While you wait for the weekday to end and weekend to begin, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

The Beat – Jen Wang’s The Prince and the Dressmaker to become a movie musical from the Frozen team – Ooooo!

Newsarama – DC Editor Alex Antone Joins Skybound as Senior Editor – Congrats!

Reviews

Newsarama – Decorum #1
The Beat – The Matrix Comics: 20th Anniversary Edition
CBR – Plunge #1

Jamie McKelvie’s Decorum Cover Revealed

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Image Comics has revealed the show-stopping, electrifying cover by Jamie McKelvie for the highly anticipated Decorum #1.

Decorum—by bestselling, comics titan Jonathan Hickman and fan favorite artist Mike Huddleston—is an all-new, eight-issue science fiction miniseries set to launch this March from Image Comics.

Decorum will blend the high impact, event level storytelling of Hickman’s recent re-envisioning of X-Men with the sprawling, addictive worldbuilding of the recently concluded East of West. 

There are many assassins in the known universe. Decorum is the story of the most well-mannered one.

Decorum #1 Cover A by Huddleston (Diamond Code JAN200108), Decorum #1 Cover B by Huddleston (Diamond Code JAN200109), and Decorum #1 Cover C by McKelvie (Diamond Code JAN208126) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 11. 

Decorum #1 Jamie McKelvie
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