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SDCC 2026: Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Comics Omnibus Back in Print!

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Dynamite Entertainment has announced a new print run for the best-selling complete tome compiling the trilogy of prequel graphic novels in Pierce Brown‘s Red Rising science fiction epic. Additional copies are expected to start hitting shelves imminently.This critically acclaimed graphic novel series was written by Brown and Rik Hoskin with stunning artwork from both Eli Powell and Kewber Baal. This storyline further fleshes out a fan-favorite universe that has been growing steadily for the last decade, spotlighting all-new characters and corners of the mythos.

Brown created this prequel to the cherished Red Rising series to broaden the narrative for his current fans while also providing a gateway for newcomers in an exhilarating format. Red Rising: Sons of Ares unfolds in a future where humanity has colonized the stars, and an individual’s destiny is determined by their caste color. The Golds hold dominion over all – but what transpires when one of these privileged individuals falls in love with a humble Red? This forbidden romance alters the course of history, with shifting alliances set against a backdrop of upheaval, ultimately leading to the emergence of the powerful Sons of Ares and a transformation of the Rising world that lies ahead!

The 432-page omnibus collects Books One, Two, and Three of the acclaimed graphic novel series, along with character and environmental design, and a complete cover gallery! It’s all topped off with a gorgeous cover by artist Toby Cypress.

Red Rising

Preview: Hello Darkness #7

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Hello Darkness #7

(W) David Hazan, Maria Llovet, Anirudh J, (A) Maria Llovet, Stefano Nesi (CA) Miguel Mercado
In Shops: Jan 29, 2025
SRP: $5.99

Ahh, the sweet scent of love!

Does your beloved prefer the putrid stench of corpse flowers or the warm, metallic aroma of flowers made of corpses? Either way, Hello Darkness is the perfect compliment to a bouquet and a heart-shaped box full of still-beating hearts with special stories of romance!

It all starts with “L-O-V-E” by Griffin Sheridan, Ethan Parker, and Edison Neo, a heart-wrenching-out-of-chests twist of a slasher tale! Plus more-sickly-than-sweet tales of loves lost, changed, and downright strange in “Words in the Smoke” by Maria Llovet, “Evermore” by David Hazan and Stefano Nesi, “The Booth” by Anirudh J, and “Excision” by Chris Gooch and Eli Powell! All this and more romantic rejection and rollicks in another of Robert Hack’s “I Can’t Take You Anywhere” and more!

Hello Darkness #7

Show your Valentine this first look at Hello Darkness #7

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a lovely first look at Hello Darkness #7, the horrifying continuation to the new ongoing anthology series featuring the darkest stories yet from a murderer’s row of world class creators! Everything from primal fears to modern political horrors will be explored, in the classic style of Creepy and Eerie and the contemporary chills of Black Mirror.

Does your beloved prefer the putrid stench of corpse flowers or the warm, metallic aroma of flowers made of corpses? Either way, Hello Darkness is the perfect compliment to a bouquet and a heart-shaped box full of still-beating hearts with special stories of romance! It all starts with “L-O-V-E” by Griffin Sheridan, Ethan Parker, and Edison Neo, a heart-wrenching-out-of-chests twist of a slasher tale! Plus more-sickly-than-sweet tales of loves lost, changed, and downright strange in “Words in the Smoke” by Maria Llovet, “Evermore” by David Hazan and Stefano Nesi, “The Booth” by Anirudh J, and “Excision” by Chris Gooch and Eli Powell! All this and more romantic rejection and rollicks in another of Robert Hack’s “I Can’t Take You Anywhere” and more!

Hello Darkness #7 features a main cover by Miguel Mercado, and variant covers by Gabriel Rodríguez, an explicit polybagged variant cover by Jenny Frison, and a special BOOM! Studios 20th Anniversary variant by InHyuk Lee. It comes to shops January 29, 2025.

HELLO DARKNESS #7

Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Returns this November with a Second Graphic Novel

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Dynamite has announced the second entry in Pierce Brown‘s Red Rising: Sons of Ares graphic novel trilogy – Volume 2: Wrath!

Creator Pierce Brown returns for this entry, alongside co-writer Rik Hoskin and artist Eli Powell. Toby Cypress contributes another beautiful cover. Rounding out the team are colorist Dee Cunniffe and letterer Tom Napolitano. Brown’s cosmic tapestry expands further in this chapter continuing the prequel to the New York Times bestselling novel series. Fitchner’s quest for revenge continues as he and the Sons of Ares seek out the Golds who have wronged his family. Though their actions will come with repercussions and a back and forth will evolve into battles and the seeds of revolution.

 The Red Rising saga depicts a future wherein mankind has explored and expanded across the cosmos. The ruling class has established a rigid caste system based on colors to stratify society, with “Golds” at the top. The eponymous first novel follows the tribulations of a Red joining a resistance movement and infiltrating Gold society to dismantle the entire system. The Sons of Ares graphic novels build the foundation for those threads by depicting the beginnings of their titular rebel organization.

Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Son of Ares Volume 2: Wrath is slated for release in November 2019.

Pierce Brown's Red Rising Son of Ares Volume 2: Wrath

Preview: Pierce Brown’s Red Rising: Sons of Ares #6

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Pierce Brown’s Red Rising: Sons of Ares #6

writers: Pierce Brown, Rik Hoskin
artist: Eli Powell
covers: Toby Cypress (A), Eli Powell (B)
FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen+

Fitchner’s dramatic rescue attempt and the birth of the Sons of Ares reach their dramatic conclusions, but they are just the seeds of a revolution that will change the Galaxy forever and lead to the events of Pierce Brown’s epic Red Rising saga!

Review: InferNoct #1

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Infernoct-1Sometimes a comic comes across your proverbial desk that you have no sweet clue what it’s about other than who it was published by and the issue number. Such is the case with InferNoct #1, published by Scout Comics and written by Mina Elwell who’s join by artist Eli Powell, colourist Tristan Elwell and letterer Marshall Dillon. At this point you now know more about this issue than I did when I picked it up, and in some ways that’s the best way to go into this comic, so I won’t talk about specific plot points or story aspects in this review.

InferNoct exudes atmospheric mood so thick that you can feel it seeping into your nose and down into your gullet where it swirls around for a bit before you’re able to catch a breath… and the cycle continues once again. This is a very good thing, especially for a comic that hovers somewhere around the horror tinged thriller corner of comics (which also feels like a gross over simplification of the comic).  The story telling is fantastically well paced, and reveals just enough to invest you in the story as you question just what the frag is going on. Believe me when I say this requires multiple reads.

This is an incredibly interesting and entertaining issue that has me more excited for the next issue than a lot of other, uh, generational comics that are also coming out at the moment. In fact, I made the comparison to a friend recently that InferNoct #1 would be the museum full of comic book art and history compared to the blank wall of the other comic. This has a unique freshness about it that pulls me in like no comic has since I read my first Valiant comic some three years ago. I’m all in for this series.

Story: Mina Elwell Art: Eli Powell
Colours: Tristan Elwell Letterer: Marshall Dillon
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5

Scout Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review.

Preview: Pierce Brown’s Red Rising: Sons Of Ares #5

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Pierce Brown’s Red Rising: Sons Of Ares #5

writers: Pierce Brown, Rik Hoskin
artist: Eli Powell
covers: Toby Cypress (A), Eli Powell (B)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

Pierce Brown’s Red Rising continues with Sons of Ares!

Fitchner’s quest to rescue Bryn and Sevro comes close to its dramatic ending, as he is forced to go up against the one person he used to consider a friend in the ultimate game of life and death.

Preview: Pierce Brown’s Red Rising: Sons of Ares #4

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Pierce Brown’s Red Rising: Sons of Ares #4

writer: Pierce Brown, Rik Hoskin
artist: Eli Powell
covers: Toby Cypress (A), Eli Powell (B)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

Pierce Brown’s Red Rising continues with Sons of Ares! The mystery that is Fitchner au Barca continues to unfold when he is forced to take action to protect those he loves. The weight of his mission is revealed and Fitchner’s past unfolds as he faces the consequences of his actions!

Review: InferNoct #1

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Infernoct-1Sometimes a comic comes across your proverbial desk that you have no sweet clue what it’s about other than who it was published by and the issue number. Such is the case with InferNoct #1, published by Scout Comics and written by Mina Elwell who’s join by artist Eli Powell, colourist Tristan Elwell and letterer Marshall Dillon. At this point you now know more about this issue than I did when I picked it up, and in some ways that’s the best way to go into this comic, so I won’t talk about specific plot points or story aspects in this review.

InferNoct exudes atmospheric mood so thick that you can feel it seeping into your nose and down into your gullet where it swirls around for a bit before you’re able to catch a breath… and the cycle continues once again. This is a very good thing, especially for a comic that hovers somewhere around the horror tinged thriller corner of comics (which also feels like a gross over simplification of the comic).  The story telling is fantastically well paced, and reveals just enough to invest you in the story as you question just what the frag is going on. Believe me when I say this requires multiple reads.

This is an incredibly interesting and entertaining issue that has me more excited for the next issue than a lot of other, uh, generational comics that are also coming out at the moment. In fact, I made the comparison to a friend recently that InferNoct #1 would be the museum full of comic book art and history compared to the blank wall of the other comic. This has a unique freshness about it that pulls me in like no comic has since I read my first Valiant comic some three years ago. I’m all in for this series.

Story: Mina Elwell Art: Eli Powell
Colours: Tristan Elwell Letterer: Marshall Dillon
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5

Scout Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review.

Preview: Pierce Brown’s Red Rising: Sons of Ares #3

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Pierce Brown’s Red Rising: Sons of Ares #3

writers: Pierce Brown, Rik Hoskin
artist: Eli Powell
covers: Toby Cypress (a), Eli Powell (b)
Order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

Pierce Brown’s Red Rising continues with Sons of Ares! Amidst the Sons’ daring operation, Fitchner recalls the assignment where he learned about true strength and honor from the Reds his Gold contemporaries looked down upon. Haunted by the things he experienced at The Institute, his life takes a turn as he meets the woman who would forever change his life…and, therefore, society as a whole!

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