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AHOY Comics reveals its Next Wave of Titles Including Absolutely The Wrong Earth by Tom Peyer and Jamal Igle, Kindergarten Gulag by Mark Russell and Mauricet, and Corduroy Road by Eric Palicki and Chris Peterson

AHOY Comics has announced its next wave of titles for 2027: Absolutely The Wrong Earth, the latest installment of writer Tom Peyer and award-winning artist Jamal Igle’s acclaimed multiverse-hopping superhero satire; Kindergarten Gulag, a disturbing meditation on the innocent things that can hurt us most from the creative team behind Thanksgiving, writer Mark Russell and artist Mauricet; and Corduroy Road, a brutal mix of mystery and paranormal action in the tradition of Hack/Slash and Something Is Killing the Children from writer Eric Palicki and artist Chris Peterson. Also hitting stores in 2027 will be Dragonproof, a graphic novel written by Palicki and illustrated by acclaimed artist Giulia Lalli about a directionless twentysomething who unexpectedly finds herself the champion of an endangered population of dragons—funding soon via Kickstarter.

Comic book cover for 'Corduroy Road' featuring a man sitting in a chair with a sword, looking concerned, while a woman stands behind him, facing away, in a dramatic pose. Blood is seen on the floor and a bizarre creature is visible in the background.

Indie comics publisher AHOY Comics’s first-ever title—The Wrong Earth by writer Tom Peyer and award-winning artist Jamal Igle—blew the multiverse concept wide open with two parallel heroes inhabiting different worlds: Earth-Alpha’s bright and campy Dragonflyman and Earth-Omega’s dark and gritty Dragonfly. The fan-favorite satire kicked off a series of acclaimed titles featuring Dragonfly, Dragonflyman, and their kid sidekick(s) Stinger, including Dragonfly vs. Dragonflyman, The Wrong Earth: Night & Day, The Wrong Earth one-shots, The Wrong Earth: We Could be Heroes, and The Wrong Earth: Dead Ringers. Now prepare to meet the final version of your favorite superhero on the wrongest earth in Peyer and Igle’s latest can’t-miss collaboration: Absolutely The Wrong Earth, a hilarious and action-packed oversized 40-page one-shot which rappels into stores near you on April 7.

Comic book cover featuring a superhero in a dark suit with a lightning bolt emblem, set against a city skyline. The character stands confidently with a weapon, surrounded by swirling leaves.

This January, writer Mark Russell and artist Mauricet – the team behind indie publisher AHOY Comics’ innovative one-shot Thanksgiving – will reunite for a brand-new chilling tale in Kindergarten Gulag, a disturbing meditation on the innocent things that can hurt us most. The darkly funny one-shot follows Igby, a man who wakes up to find himself the sole inmate in a prison run by five very young, very creepy children arguing about whether or not to kill him. Kindergarten Gulag will land in stores on January 27, 2027.

Cover art of the comic book 'Kindergarten Gulag', featuring a group of four young children in orange jumpsuits standing behind bars, with an adult figure in chains in the foreground.

Something strange is happening in Chicago, starting with the gruesome murders of the Suydam family. Enter Paul Corduroy, a P.I. and monster killer who handles cases the police can’t—and who’s about to learn a few shocking things about himself, too. Writer Eric Palicki, creator of Atlantis Wasn’t Built for Tourists and Black’s Myth, and artist Chris Peterson presents a brutal mix of mystery and paranormal action in the tradition of Hack/Slash and Something Is Killing the Children. Dragonproof is funding soon on Kickstarter.

Somewhere in the Pacific Northwest on an ill-fate camping trip, Ashleigh Cole stumbles upon a dying dragon in the woods, its hide peppered with bullet wounds and tattooed with U.S. military markings. Ash returns to her mundane life, convinced her experience in the woods was all just a hallucination—until she begins to display some oddly dragonlike characteristics herself. Compelled by voices in her mind, Ash undertakes a mission to rescue other captive dragons and help the mythical creatures escape—but the shadowy government organization determined to turn them into weapons of mass destruction has other plans. Funny, heartfelt, and action-packed, Dragonproof will appeal to adult readers who grew up on Buffy and Gargoyles and capture the imagination of post-YA readers of The Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and more.

Comic book cover for 'Dragonproof' featuring a blue-skinned female character in a dynamic pose near a fierce dragon's head surrounded by flames.

Summit Comics Announces its First Talent Search Winners. Artist Talent Search Opens.

Summit characters

Right in time for the holidays, Summit Comics has crowned the winners for the first part of its first-ever talent search. Writers Scott Alan Gregory and Jimmy Gaspero won their respective categories, coming up with origin stories to introduce characters designed by Summit partner Peter Collins.

As a part of the contest, each writer was to type a brief origin synopsis for their character of choice and then introduce them with a two-page comic script. In total, 145 writers took part in the search, with six Summit partners serving as the committee reading through each entry and voting for their favorites.

The first-ever Summit Talent Search continues with Part Two, focusing on artists looking for their next gig. There are two separate pathways for Part Two–one for pencilers/inkers and another for colorists. Summit is now accepting submissions from artists through December 24th, with the winners being announced on New Year’s Eve.

The first full-length Summit Comics story—Summit: Pinacle #1—is set for launch on Kickstarter in January. As we prepare to put the final touches on the book for the masses, we’ve unlocked our prelaunch so that readers can follow and be the first to know latest news and updates, plus access exclusive rewards! Follow the prelaunch page here.

If you’d like a sneak “peak” at Pinnacle #1, the Summit Comics Sneak Peek 2025 is available now for purchase exclusively at: readsumm.it/store.

Summit’s launch roster of creatives includes Travis Gibb (Upheaval, Cthulhu Invades), CJ Hudson (Granite, Interstellar Dust), Devin Arscott (Noir, Magni the Mighty), Adam Barnhardt (SH*TSHOW, Moonspawn), Marcus Jimenez (Techoknights, Knight From Hell), Eric Palicki (Guardians of Infinity, Black’s Myth), Brayden Viloria (Haven), J. Michael Miller (Kid Cretaceous, The Healer’s Blade), Nate Schachter (The CloakRoom), Cam Kerkau (Gilgamesh), Daniel Kalban (American Dreams, Knightwrath), Brian Wolf (Upheaval), Benjamin Morse (We Are Scarlet Twilight), and letterer extraordinaire Jerome Gagnon.

Exclusive: A Wave Blue World launches Crisis on Our Only Earth for World Environmental Health Day

On September 26th, the world comes together to observe World Environmental Health Day. The environment is at even greater risk today as the most basic guardrails are being stripped away. Executive orders as well as elevated individuals are assaulting the little gains that have been made over the years and attacking communities negatively impacted by pollution and thus attacking their health and well-being. Editors Joe Corallo and Molly Jackson have partnered with A Wave Blue World to bring a new vision of our future in a benefit anthology for environmental causes, Crisis on Our Only Earth.  

World Environmental Health Day takes place on September 26 and declared by the International Federation of Environmental Health. This year’s theme is “Clean Air, Healthy People.” The goal is to help promote awareness and action on the impact of clean air on public health, and addressing air pollution, climate change, and respiratory diseases. The first yearly event was held in 2011 to raise awareness about the connection between environmental quality and human health.

Crisis on Our Only Earth is a graphic novel anthology that features a mix of rising stars and seasoned pros in the comic book industry telling stories about important environmentalists, the origins of Earth Day, small steps we can take to make our world a better place, as well as genre stories incorporating themes of activism.

A Wave Blue World has pledged to make a donation to the Natural Resources Defense Council matching the net proceeds of the sales of the anthology. NRDC is an international organization promoting environmental advocacy through science, litigation, and green business practices.

Contributors include Danny Lore, Rio Burton, Bernardo Brice, Sabs Cooper, Ashlynn Barker, Adam McGovern, Chase Bluestone, Edwin Lopez, Lane Lloyd, Martha Thomases, Kate Zimmerman, David Pepose, Chris Shehan, Taylor Esposito, Trina Robbins, Fabian Lelay, Gab Contreras, Peter Carlsson, Mindy Newell, John K Snyder III, Bernardo Brice, Beth Rimmels, Michiums, Devin Grayson, Magda Price, Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman, Barbara Randall Kesel, Diana Leto, Catrina Brighton, Regine Sawyer, Rodney Sanon, Molly Jackson, Christie Shinn, Annie Nocenti, Ameziane, Sina Grace, Rus Wooton, Alexander Lu, Sweeney Boo, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Juan Ponce, Haley Boros, Keith Frady, Claudia Aguire, Catherine Ducket, Stuart Moore, Mark Wheatley, Carol Wheatley, Joe Corallo, Eric Palicki, Emily Pearson, and Matthew Kaplowitz.

Publishers Tyler and Wendy Chin-Tanner of A Wave Blue World know how important this mission is, and with their history of publishing critically-acclaimed anthologies, including Young Men in Love and Becoming Who We Are, make them the perfect home and advocates for Crisis on Our Only Earth.

The anthology will be released first digitally on September 26th as a pdf download which can be purchased on AWBW.com. Additionally, it can be purchased or read through subscription service on A Wave Blue World’s digital partners including Amazon Kindle, GlobalComix, and ComicsPlus on LibraryPass.

A limited print edition is expected sometime in 2026.  You can support NRDC and their mission directly by visiting their website at nrdc.org.

Crisis on Our Only Earth

Preview: Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #5

Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #5

(W) Eric Palicki
(A) Wendell Cavalcanti
Cover: Liana Kangas
October 25, 2023
$3.99

The final issue of the ONLY werewolf P.I. book you need! Will Claire embrace her inner demon, or will Strummer get to her in time? Can Beatrice give Strummer the answers she’s looking for? And will Carly ever get her Get Out of Jail Free card? Plus AHOY extra features, including a new chapter of the 5th anniversary prose serial.

Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart #5

Preview: Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #4

Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #4

(W) Eric Palicki
(A) Wendell Cavalcanti
Cover: Liana Kangas
September 20, 2023
$3.99

Everybody’s making bad decisions! After Carly accidentally shoots her husband, werewolf detective Strummer faces a grilling from L.A.’s finest. Meanwhile, in her quest to help Strummer, Claire makes some bad choices that could turn her entire life upside down. Don’t miss the penultimate issue! Featuring bonus stories and illustrations, including a new chapter of AHOY’S fifth anniversary prose-story serial.

Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart #4

Exclusive Preview: Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #4

Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #4

(W) Eric Palicki
(A) Wendell Cavalcanti
Cover: Liana Kangas
September 20, 2023
$3.99

Everybody’s making bad decisions! After Carly accidentally shoots her husband, werewolf detective Strummer faces a grilling from L.A.’s finest. Meanwhile, in her quest to help Strummer, Claire makes some bad choices that could turn her entire life upside down. Don’t miss the penultimate issue! Featuring bonus stories and illustrations, including a new chapter of AHOY’S fifth anniversary prose-story serial.

Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart #4

Preview: Black’s Myth: Key to His Heart #3 (of 6)

Black’s Myth: Key to His Heart #3 (of 6)

(W) Eric Palicki (A) Wendell Cavalcanti (CA) Liana Kangas
In Shops: Aug 23, 2023
SRP: $3.99

After a devastating attack on a loved one, Strummer-L.A.’s only werewolf detective-must bury a body, face a tough talk with an old enemy, and find out who the intended victim really was. All AHOY titles feature bonus prose stories and illustrations.

Black's Myth: Key to His Heart #3 (of 6)

Preview: Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #2

Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #2

(W) Eric Palicki
(A) Wendell Cavalcanti
Cover A: Liana Kangas
Cover B: Shannon Wheeler
July 19, 2023
$3.99

Continuing the moody, stylish saga of Janie “Strummer” Mercado, werewolf detective! When Strummer receives a mysterious package, the trail leads back to her nemesis, Rainsford Black—but if Black sent the package, why is he hiring her to find out who did? All AHOY titles feature bonus prose stories and illustrations.

Featuring cover A by Liana Kangas and incentive cover B by Shannon Wheeler.

Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart #2

Preview: Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #1 (of 5)

Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart #1 (of 5)

(W) Eric Palicki (A) Wendell Cavalcanti (CA) Liana Kangas
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: $3.99

It’s back, the “moody tale that smartly blends familiar supernatural elements with the trappings of classic pulpy crime stories” (Comics Beat). In this new case, werewolf private eye Janie “Strummer” Mercado tries to prevent a young girl from becoming a monster, with the aid of her suave djinn assistant Ben Si’lat. But will Strummer gain an intern instead? And why is an old enemy sending mysterious packages to her house? Featuring a cover by Liana Kangas and an incentive cover by Tim Seeley.

Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart #1

Black’s Myth’s punk rock horror returns with Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart

The acclaimed punk rock horror series Black’s Myth by writer Eric Palicki, artist Wendell Cavalcanti, and superstar cover artist Liana Kangas is returning this summer with an all-new mini-series from AHOY Comics. The critically acclaimed comic features werewolf PI Janie Jones “Strummer” Mercado and her charming djinn assistant Ben Si’lat solving crimes in the “supernatural underground” thriving in Los Angeles. Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart debuts in June, with an incentive cover by Tim Seeley.

In her latest case, werewolf private eye Janie Jones “Strummer” Mercado tries to prevent a young girl from becoming a monster with the aid of her suave djinn assistant, Ben Si’lat. But will Strummer gain an intern instead? And why is an old enemy sending mysterious packages to her house? 

Black’s Myth: The Key to His Heart will be published monthly by AHOY Comics, with the first issue hitting stores on June 21, 2023, for $3.99. Like all AHOY titles, it will feature extra prose stories and illustrations.

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