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Preview: Valiant Beyond: All-New Harbinger #1

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Valiant Beyond: All-New Harbinger #1

Script: Fred Van Lente
Art: Erik Tamayo, Brushu Studio, Gabriel Roldan
Main Cover: Bella Rachlin (A – Reg)
Variant Covers: Guillermo Fajardo (B – Wraparound), Dennis Calero (C – Connecting), Andres Ponce (D – Design), Bella Rachlin (E- Full Art), Guillermo Fajardo (F – Wraparound Full Art), Dennis Calero (G – Connecting Full Art)
On Sale Date: 9/10/25
Rated T+
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

MEET THE ALL-NEW HARBINGER!

Designed as the ULTIMATE jumping-on point, the Valiant Beyond line of comics are ABSOLUTE must-reads that will ENERGIZE your love for superheroes!

After the devastating fallout of the Harbinger Wars, humans and psiots are able to live together without conflict… but that doesn’t mean that things are safe!

Enter: Harbinger, a super team composed of uniquely powerful psiots including Archer, Flamingo, Alloy, and Crane, dedicated to protecting their city at any cost!

When the terrorist Black Sheep takes a building hostage, it’s up to Harbinger to step up and stop her. But are they up to the test after having recently lost one of their own? It’s a trial by fire for Archer and the newest member of Harbinger in the first chapter of this can’t-miss 3 issue story arc!

A new era for Harbinger begins from fan-favorite writer and Valiant mainstay Fred Van Lente (RESURGENCE) and artist Erik Tamayo (Star Trek)!

Valiant Beyond: All-New Harbinger #1

Preview: Valiant Beyond: Tales of the Shadowman #1

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Valiant Beyond: Tales of the Shadowman #1

Script: AJ Ampadu
Art: Sergio Monjes, Jon Amarilo
Main Cover: Damian Connelly (A – Reg)
Variant Covers: Bella Rachlin (B), Dennis Calero (C – Connecting), Andres Ponce (D – Design), Damian Connelly (E – Full Art), Bella Rachlin (F – Wraparound Full Art), Dennis Calero (G – Connecting Full Art)
Rated M
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

THE NEW ERA OF VALIANT COMICS CONTINUES!

Designed as the ULTIMATE jumping-on point, the Valiant Beyond line of comics are ABSOLUTE must-reads that will ENERGIZE your love for superheroes!

The city of New Orleans is home to a rich history of music, art, and culture that has achieved unparalleled progress and success. It’s the magic capital of the world and home to a hard-nosed detective trained in the ways of Voodoo who has dedicated her life to keeping New Orleans safe! When an ultra-dangerous monster invades her jurisdiction and threatens the peace they’ve fought so hard to protect, she must disobey her orders and summon the mysterious being known as “Shadowman” in order to save the city she loves!

Discover the secrets of the Shadowman in this all-new story from the fan-favorite team of AJ Ampadu and artist Sergio Monjes (SHADOWMAN: SOUL EATERS)!

Valiant Beyond: Tales of the Shadowman #1

Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1 is a new spin on… Blade

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Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1

A powerful new drug is unleashed on Japan and has set the underworld ablaze! There’s only one force strong enough to stop the B-S… and he’s not looking for an invitation to start kicking butt! Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1 is a new origin, new starting point, in a new Valiant Universe, but feels rather familiar…

Written by Mauro Mantella, Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1 is the first release in Alien Books’ new Valiant Universe. It’s a fresh start with a new take on the character perfect for new readers and long time fans should enjoy it too. The basics are there but there’s some differences like Bloodshot being Marvel’s Blade. Yes, Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1 kicks things off with Bloodshot taking on Vampires in a comic where you can hear the techno music pumping as the Vampires gets dusted.

But honestly, it kind of works. The comic has the basics of a nanite fueled super soldier killing individuals, saying cool shit, and performing all sorts of over the top action. It’s basic Bloodshot but without the military weapon focus, currently. And, Mantella delivers a world that’s at least something new for a Bloodshot comic. Vampires apparently co-exist with humans generally living in the Arctic and doing some jobs here and there. There’s talk of a Vampire Nation, again something Blade recently dealt with. Really, put Blade into the comic and it wouldn’t be that different. So, if you’re good with that, then you’ll enjoy this. But, the comic isn’t original in its ideas or execution.

The art by Fernando Heinz Furukawa is good. With art assists by Juan Pablo Massa, color by Brushu Studios and Rocio Zucchi, and lettering by Ezequiel Inverni, the comic has a style that works really well. Bloodshot’s design is great, the vampires are interesting, the location is very detailed, and the action flows nicely. Add in colors that pop, some solid lettering work that nails the voice, and interesting page layouts and you have a comic that looks really good. There’s actually some really solid specific panels and a few pages that stand out, overall, it looks great that captures the new take on the character quite well.

Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1 is a new start for the rather classic character. The setting and concept is a little different but the basics are there. In short, if you dig action, it nails it but it’s nothing original. But, it’s action and a concept that’s rather familiar and unoriginal. Still, it’s a starting point and there’s more to come for the rest of the Valiant Universe.

Script: Mauro Mantella Art: Fernando Heinz Furukawa Art Assists: Juan Pablo Massa
Color: Brushu Studios & Rocio Zucchi (aka DEWNOIR) Letters: Ezequiel Inverni
Story: 7.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Pass

Alien Books provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1

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Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1

Script: Mauro Mantella
Art: Fernando Heinz Furukawa
Art Assists: Juan Pablo Massa
Color: Brushu Studios & Rocio Zucchi (aka DEWNOIR)
Letters: Ezequiel Inverni
Main Cover: Rodolfo Migliari (A – Reg)
Variant Covers: Nahuel Grego (B – Wraparound), Dennis Calero (C – Connecting), Fernando Heinz Furukawa (D – Design), Rodolfo Migliari (E – Full Art), Nahuel Grego (F – Wraparound Virgin), Dennis Calero (G – Connecting Full Art)
On Sale Date: 8/13/25
Rated Mature
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

A NEW ERA OF SUPERHERO STORYTELLING BEGINS HERE!

Designed as the ULTIMATE jumping-on point, the Valiant Beyond line of comics are ABSOLUTE must-reads that will ENERGIZE your love for superheroes!

A powerful new drug is unleashed on Japan and has set the underworld ablaze! There’s only one force strong enough to stop the B-S… and he’s not looking for an invitation to start kicking butt!

It’s Bloodshot like you’ve never seen him before in this all-new cutting-edge series from rising star writer Mauro Mantella (BLOODSHOT UNLEASHED: RELOADED) and artist Fernando Heinz Furukawa (Dragon Age, Starcraft: Ghost Academy)!

Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1

Alien Books and Valiant Comics Announce New-Reader Friendly ‘Valiant Beyond’ Universe Spinning Out of Resurgence: Finale

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Alien Books and Valiant Comics are set to begin a new era of dynamic and boundary-pushing superhero storytelling with the launch of the Valiant Beyond universe this March. 

Spinning out of the Resurgence of the Valiant Universe crossover event, Alien Books is spearheading a new line of titles under the ‘Valiant Beyond’ banner that will feature new versions of iconic Valiant characters including Bloodshot, Shadowman, X-O Manowar, Harbinger, and more.

Designed to be new-reader friendly and ultra-accessible, each Valiant Beyond series will feature introductory-priced debut issues, extra story pages, and new logos and trade dress on the covers that help distinguish the line from what came before.

The first title to launch as part of Valiant Beyond will star the fan-favorite nanite-enhanced cyborg with a penchant for s something drastically different about this version of Bloodshot as he battles a Japanese underworld hooked on a new drug with vampiric side-effects. Written by rising star Mauro Mantella with stunning artwork from Fernando Heinz Furukawa, the initial three-issue arc for Bloodshot will blend crime-fighting, horror and ultra-violence into one unmissable mature readers story.

A powerful new drug is unleashed on Japan and has set the underworld ablaze! There’s only one force strong enough to stop the B-S… and he’s not looking for an invitation to start kicking butt! 

The team behind the acclaimed Shadowman: Soul Eaters mini-series, writer AJ Ampadu and artist Sergio Monjes, will reunite to showcase a very different side of the fan-favorite anti-hero in Tales of the Shadowman. Set in a utopian version of New Orleans, the magic capital of the world, Tales of the Shadowman follows a detective trained in the art of voodoo who faces an unprecedented threat to her city. Out of options, she must summon the enigmatic force known as The Shadowman to help save New Orleans from the forces of the Deadside in this stunning new take on the character.

The city of New Orleans is home to a rich history of music, art, and culture that has achieved unparalleled progress and success. It’s the magic capital of the world and home to a hard-nosed detective trained in the ways of Voodoo who has dedicated her life to keeping New Orleans safe! When an ultra-dangerous monster invades her jurisdiction and threatens the peace they’ve fought so hard to protect, she must disobey her orders and summon the mysterious being known as “Shadowman” in order to save the city she loves!

The Valiant Beyond line will continue to expand in April with the launch of a new The X-O Manowar #1 and All-New Harbinger #1 with additional series and one-shots in the works. The new designs for the Valiant Beyond characters were crafted by artist Andres Ponce and Fernando Heinz Furukawa and drew inspiration from previous versions of the characters, medieval armor, anime, and sci-fi films.

Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1 releases March 5 in comic shops and will boast an assortment of covers by Rodolfo Migliari, Nahuel Grego, Dennis Calero, and Fernando Heinz Furukawa. Final orders are due at comic shops on February 3. Valiant Beyond: Tales of the Shadowman #1 launches on March 19 with covers by Damian Connelly, Bella Rachlin, Dennis Calero, and Andres Ponce. Final orders are due at comic shops on February 17. The X-O Manowar #1 and All-New Harbinger #1 will be released in April with full creative team details to be revealed in January.

AfterShock Media Announces an International Deal for Adam Glass’ The Normals

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AfterShock Comics and AfterShock Media have announced that The Normals from writer Adam Glass has  been optioned by Werner Films for Australia’s SBS. The series will be executive produced by Werner Films’ Joanna Werner and Stuart Menzies alongside Glass and AfterShock’s Jon Kramer, Carrie Stein, and Lee Kramer. Louise Fox will showrun the series and Rive Gauche Television, an AfterShock Media company, will distribute it worldwide. 

The Normals is a rush-of-blood-to-the-head series centered around one man who finds out his perfect life and family may all be an illusion, setting him on a crusade to save what he believes is real and loves with all his being, while having to save the world in the process as forces seek to destroy him. 

The comic series was originally released in 2017 and featured art by Dennis Calero. It ran for six issues.

The Normals

There’s nowhere to run once Skinner finds you!

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Dark Horse Books presents Skinner, an original horror graphic novel from Micky Neilson and Samwise Didier. Skinner features interior art by Piotr Kowalski with colors by Dennis Calero, letters by Frank Cvetkovic, and cover art by Samwise Didier.

Skinner is the terrifying tale of six internet celebrities who accompany a superstar survivalist on a one-week trip deep into the remote Canadian wilderness. After their plane crashes, the influencers and their guide are stalked by a mountain man of local legend—Skinner—who tracks, murders and skins his victims. When the celebrities mount a desperate counterattack, they discover that there is much more to the Skinner myth than any of them could have imagined—a nightmare creature that can assume any form.

Skinner HC will be available at comic stores May 3, 2023 and in bookstores May 16, 2023. It is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore. Skinner will retail for $24.99.

Skinner HC

Marvel, Harlequin, and AAM-Markosia all have new comiXology Releases Today

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There’s nine new comics from Marvel, AAM-Markosia, and Harlequin on comiXology today. You can get shopping now are check out the individual releases below.

An Instant from the Past #2

Written by Juan Pangrazi
Art by Juan Pangrazi
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A new victim is found. Mark, Oliver and the rest of the team continue the search for the ‘Killer of the lily’. But they may not be the only people interested in discovering the identity of this mysterious murderer.

An Instant from the Past #2

Un amour mensonger

Written by Alaina Hawthorne
Art by Tomoko Takakura
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Amber a craqué pour son patron, Bradley, fils d’une famille fortunée à la tête d’une compagnie pétrolière. Il lui paraît inaccessible et ils ne se sont encore jamais parlé, mais pour elle c’est un vrai coup de foudre. Un jour, Bradley est dans l’urgence et c’est finalement Amber qui va l’accompagner à l’hôpital. Sa grand-mère, présidente du conseil d’administration, est dans un état critique. Alors qu’Amber l’attend dans les couloirs, Bradley sort de l’unité de soins intensifs le visage pâle avec une requête un peu spéciale : Vous ne voudriez pas devenir ma fiancée ?

Un amour mensonger

Married For His One-Night Heir

Written by Jennifer Hayward
Art by Naoko Kubota
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After her husband passed away, Gia moved to the Bahamas to start her new life with her son, Leo. After being haunted by her notorious family name for so long, she is finally enjoying the freedom she earned in this resort island. That is until she reunites with Santo Di Fiore, the man she has loved forever and her baby father after a one-night stand four years ago. After finding out that he has been a father this entire time, Santo makes Gia choose between giving him child custody or getting married to live in New York. As much as she wants to be with her son, Gia is terrified of going back to America, where she would have to go back to being a Castiglione, the name of an empire that has deep-rooted connections to criminal organizations. After getting everything taken away, Gia ties the knot with Santo to be a family with Leo, but she doesn’t see the marriage possibly going well…

Married For His One-Night Heir

Plague Vol. 2 #10

Written by Dennis Fallon, Jason Palmatier
Art by Zachary Brunner
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All roads have led to this. Sacrifice. Betrayal. Revelation. Markosia’s critically acclaimed fantasy series comes to an end with an epic, double-length finale filled with vengeful gargoyles, warrior wraiths, raging ogres, and a twelve round, no-holds-barred fist fight with the Devil. Heroes will fall, villains will rise, and scars will be etched upon the souls that survive. Witness the fate of the doubting friar and his fey friends in the stunning conclusion of PLAGUE.

Plague Vol. 2 #10

Vanquished #7: Be a Woman

Written by Ben Smith
Art by Felicia Mars
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Chapter 7 – Things are heating up in the Grubscape. Finally having found the part they’re looking for, all Valorie needs to do is escape. Something Tat intends to make easier said than done. The Corpse Amalgam is back, this time it’ll take more than trickery to beat it and the Monitor seems poised to reveal his endgame.

Vanquished #7: Be a Woman

Wolverine by Jason Aaron Complete Collection Vol. 3

Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Daniel Acuna, Renato Guedes, Adam Kubert, Jefte Palo
Cover by Jae Lee
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Collects Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine #1-6, Wolverine (2010) #1-9 And #5.1, and material from Wolverine: Road To Hell #1.

He’s the best there is at what he does —and Wolverine’s not so bad, either. Writer Jason Aaron’s (PUNISHERMAX, Scalped) acclaimed and character-defining Wolverine run continues in this third volume! Joined by some of comics’ top artists, Aaron tests Wolverine to his limits as the feral hero takes a lengthy trip through time with the ever-annoying Spider-Man! Then, a mysterious organization conspires to send Wolverine to Hell, where he encounters the souls of unexpected family and friends — and battles the Devil! And the X-Men must help Wolverine regain control of his body from a horde of possessing demons! Plus: Wolverine’s girlfriend throws him a birthday party, but where is he? Guest-starring Mystique, Daimon Hellstrom, two Ghost Riders and a host of Marvel heroes!

Wolverine by Jason Aaron Complete Collection Vol. 3

Wolverine by Jason Aaron Complete Collection Vol. 4

Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Ron Garney, Renato Guedes, Adam Kubert, Steven Sanders, Goran Sudzuka, Billy Tan
Cover by Arthur Adams
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Collects Wolverine (2010) #10-20 and #300-304.

He’s the best there is at what he does – and Wolverine’s not so bad, either. Writer Jason Aaron’s (PUNISHERMAX, Scalped) acclaimed and character-defining Wolverine run concludes in this final volume! Joined by comics’ top artists, Aaron puts Wolverine through a physical and emotional wringer as the feral hero wreaks vengeance on the Red Right Hand, the group that sent him to Hell – but the final twist in their horrific plan might shatter Wolverine’s spirit completely! Then, Wolverine faces decades-old responsibilities when he defends Chinatown from drugs and dragons. And when Sabretooth and Mystique team up to wreak havoc in Japan, Wolverine must take on both the Yakuza and the Hand – and defend his loved ones from a legacy of pain! Guest-starring Gorilla-Man, Fat Cobra, and a literal who’s who of Wolverine’s friends and foes!

Wolverine by Jason Aaron Complete Collection Vol. 4

X-Factor by Peter David Complete Collection Vol. 1

Written by Peter David
Art by Renato Arlem, Dennis Calero, Ariel Olivetti, Pablo Raimondi, Ryan Sook
Cover by Ryan Sook
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Collects Madrox #1-5 and X-Factor (2006) #1-12.

Relive the gripping, noir-esque launch of Peter David’s most memorable concept: X-Factor Investigations! Jamie Madrox sets up shop in the heart of Mutant Town – but with so many duplicates out in the world, who is the real Madrox? Does he even know anymore? Then, when the fallout from the HOUSE OF M depowers most of the world’s mutants, X-Factor must find answers – fast! With Guido, Wolfsbane, Siryn, M and Rictor by his side – as well as the stuff-knowing Layla Miller – Madrox must take on the manipulative prescient Mr. Tryp’s rival group Singularity Investigations, navigate a superhuman Civil War, learn why the X-Men lied to his team, deal with the unbalanced Quicksilver’s new ability to reboot mutant powers for a price and discover the deadly traitor in X-Factor’s midst!

X-Factor by Peter David Complete Collection Vol. 1

X-Factor by Peter David Complete Collection Vol. 2

Written by Peter David
Art by Valentine De Landro, Khoi Pham, Pablo Raimondi
Cover by Pablo Raimondi
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Collects X-Factor (2006) #13-24 and #28-32, X-Factor: The Quick and the Dead #1, and X-Factor Special: Layla Miller #1.

As X-Factor unloads their hopes, fears and darkest secrets to Doc Samson, Jamie Madrox decides to gather up his stray dupes. The trouble is, two don’t want to go quietly: the married priest and the agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! And when Hydra comes calling, will Jamie become their secret weapon? With Mutant Town under siege thanks to the terrorist X-Cell, X-Factor races the clock to keep every former mutant from being imprisoned. What an awful time for the Isolationist to strike! Then, after the events of MESSIAH COMPLEX, X-Factor is a shambles. Jamie is a basket case; Wolfsbane quits but won’t say why; and Layla is trapped in the future, in the middle of the Summers Rebellion! Plus: Quicksilver’s life takes a dramatic turn!

X-Factor by Peter David Complete Collection Vol. 2

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Preview: Jughead: The Hunger #12

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JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER #12

Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Cover: Adam Gorham
Variant Covers: Dennis Calero, Bill Galvan
On Sale Date: 2/20
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

And Bingo was his name-o! Jughead’s enigmatic and demented werewolf cousin Bingo Wilkins returns! But where has he been? And what does his return mean for good ol’ Jug?

JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER #12

NYCC 2018: Humanoids Announces H1 – A New Shared Universe

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Humanoids is launching a major initiative in 2019 to publish original comic book stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics. During the Humanoids 20th Anniversary In America panel at New York Comic Con, the publisher unveiled H1, an imprint of comic books, featuring a shared superpowered universe with all new characters and stories created by a dizzying lineup of comic book creators. Humanoids’ new Chief Creative Officer John Cassaday and Humanoids’ new Director of Creative Development Mark Waid are closely collaborating with a core team of H1 architects: Kwanza Osajyefo (Black, Black AF), Yanick Paquette (Wonder Woman Earth One) and Carla Speed McNeil (Finder, Sensation Comics) to create an ambitious storytelling experience with creators including Phil Briones, Vanessa Del Rey, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Mike McKone and Afua Richardson.

Humanoids will launch H1 in Summer 2019 with 3 ongoing series, with details and creative teams being announced next year.

IGNITED

Something strange is happening to the planet… Nature itself is reshaping and redefining the balance of power. Natural disasters are breaking out everywhere, and yet, the population continues to grow rapidly. In fact, the world is becoming so dense, that certain individuals are erupting with super abilities. They are called the Ignited.

OMNI

A gifted doctor with a vibrant, compassionate personality, Cecelia Cobbina received boundless praise from her peers and her patients. But that was before the incident in Africa. Before she gained the ability to think faster than the speed of light. Overwhelmed with the power to answer every question, she must now overcome her own fears and tackle the one code she can’t seem to break: the truth behind the Ignited.

STRANGELANDS

Opposites attract? Elakshi and Adam Land aren’t married. In fact, a month ago, they were perfect strangers, dwelling in lands foreign to one another. But now, they’re forced to remain by one another’s side, for their separation could mean the planet’s demise. Now, their greatest challenge is to stay together — even if they have to tear the world apart.

In addition to H1, Humanoids will feature all new mini series featuring self-contained original stories featuring some of the biggest and most exciting names in comics, including Dennis Calero, Jock, Shawn Martinbrough, Helen Mullane, Andrea Mutti, Quinton Peeples, Dom Reardon, and Darick Roberston.

THE ORIGINAL MINI-SERIES

THE BIG COUNTRY (5 issue mini-series)

The Old West finally died in the early 1980s. We’re in Texas. And this is the story of Grissom Callahan, the last in a long line of sheriffs. Callahan has learned everything he knows from his father and his grandfather. But the old ways don’t seem to prove efficient when it comes to stopping a violent serial killer. And in a simple moment of shaking down an informant, Grissom will start a chain of events that will reshape his life and the world of law enforcement in Texas.

MEYER (5 issue mini-series)

A comedic, coming-of-age quest where the Golden Fleece is a man’s legacy, Meyer is an immigrant’s story rooted in an old mobster’s tale and a deeply moral fable. A Breaking Bad style imaginary biography of Jewish legendary mobster Meyer Lansky as he’s trying to organize his very last con job.

NICNEVIN AND THE BLOODY QUEEN (4 issue mini-series)

Something strange has been unleashed in the North of England. A modern-day druid commits a series of ghastly murders in an attempt to unleash the awesome power of the ancient gods of Great Britain. But all hell really breaks loose when his latest would-be victim, Nicnevin “Nissy” Oswald, turns out to be more than she seems. A British tale mixing black magic and horror godfathered by Jock, one of the new masters of comic book suspense!

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