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Exclusive Preview: Get a First Look at Thor #800!

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This August, the God of Thunder hits a milestone when Thor #800 comes to shelves. The anniversary issue continues the adventure that Al Ewing and Pasqual Ferry have been weaving in Mortal Thor, but also anniversary stories from writer Chris Condon and artist Jesse Lonergan, plus the return of fan-favorite Thor and Journey Into Mystery scribe Kieron Gillen.

At the end of Ewing’s Immortal Thor, the God of Thunder met his fate and died as a sacrifice to power a spell by his sibling Loki. This spell saw Thor forgotten by those who knew him and the rest of the Asgardians seemingly forever severed from the realm of Midgard. But the story continued in Mortal Thor, as a new hero rose on the streets of New York City, a hero with no powers, just a determination to right wrongs—with a hammer. Seeking a normal life but forced to step into the fray, Sigurd Jarlson found himself beset by threats from Thor’s past including the vicious Donald Blake, aka The Serpent, and Mr. Hyde. Sigurd’s encounters with these villains have led him closer to uncovering the mystery tying him to the missing Asgardian God of Thunder, with a pivotal moment set to take place in August’s issue of Mortal Thor.

The Serpent has trapped Sigurd Jarlson in the worst of all possible worlds for his greatest trial. Now, without even a weapon in his hand, he must prove himself worthy to enter the Realms of the Gods. Somewhere in the city, a man without even a hammer begins the ultimate quest…the quest for Thor!

We have an exclusive look at four pages from the main story by Al Ewing and Pasqual Ferry and one page from one of the issue’s anniversary backup stories by Chris Condon and Jesse Lonergan!

Check them out below and don’t miss Thor #800 when it comes to shelves on August 19.

Exclusive Preview: The Fantastic Four: First Foes – Shalla-Bal #1

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The Fantastic Four: First Foes – Shalla-Bal #1

(W) Charles Soule (A) Mark Buckingham
(C) Alex Sinclair (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Phil Noto (VCA) Mark Buckingham, Marvel Studios Variant

THE ORIGINS OF SHALLA-BAL! Years ago, in order to save her planet, astronomer Shalla-Bal gave up her freedom to become the sustenance-seeking Herald of the intergalactic Devourer of Worlds, Galactus ! Now, for the first time, learn the secrets of her transformation, her journey and the horrifying decisions that she had to make!

The Fantastic Four: First Foes – Shalla-Bal #1

Exclusive Preview: Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1

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Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Tokitokoro
(C) Jim Campbell (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Gurihiru (VCA) Rian Gonzales, Gurihiru, Tokitokoro, NetEase Games, McFarlane Toys

JEFF HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED! Mojo is determined to create the latest hit show… and sends the Marvel Universe into an UPROAR when he KIDNAPS beloved pet-slash-friend of heroes, Jeff the Land Shark — and his klepto companion Ken! But Jeff’s not the only star of the show — prepare to meet the all-new, all-wild cast of X-Men, including the likes of DAZZLE STORM, MAGIKHOT, WOLVERINE-MAN, RAMBIT and MORE!

Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1

Exclusive Preview: The Punisher #6

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The Punisher #6

(W) Benjamin Percy (A) Farid Karami
(C) Frank D’Armata (L) Cory Petit
(CA) David Marquez and Guru-eFX (VCA) Clayton Crain, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Josemaria Casanovas, Justin Mason and Edgar Delgado, Cory Smith and Rachelle Rosenberg, Lorenzo Ruggiero and Arthur Hesli, David Marquez

“THE LONG BULLET” Starts Here! AN ALL-NEW ENEMY FINDS FRANK CASTLE! Powered by rage and a mechanical prosthesis keeping him alive, who or what is COLLATERAL DAMAGE?! And what do they want from the Punisher… other than HIS LAST BREATH

The Punisher #6

Exclusive Preview: Gwendolyn Kriste’s Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror Short Story from Monstrous and Evoke Entertainment

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With its cutting-edge blend of horror and humor George A. Romero and Stephen King’s 1982 film Creepshow inspired generations of fans and launched a beloved horror franchise. Prolific special effects artist, director, and producer Greg Nicotero introduced a new generation of fans to Creepshow with the acclaimed 2018 Shudder TV Series. Bram Stoker Award-winning editor and writer James Aquilone’s Monstrous Books has launched Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror, the first-ever short story collection inspired by the acclaimed series.

This terrifying volume, licensed by Evoke Entertainment, brings together award-winning horror and speculative fiction authors to deliver an unforgettable reading experience that brings the series’ chilling tales to life in prose for the very first time.

Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror features original stories by James Aquilone, David Avallone, Simon Bestwick, Nancy A. Collins, Dennis Crosby, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Gwendolyn Kriste, Jonathan Maberry, Lisa Morton, Steve Niles, Nick Roberts,Thomas E. Sniegoski, and Tim Waggoner. Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror is a macabre celebration of the series’ legacy — twisting morality tales of terror, justice, and cosmic retribution, told through the Creep’s ghoulish grin.

Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror features a cover from Russ Braun, and each story is accompanied by a full-page piece of art featuring The Creep from EV Cantada.

We have an exclusive preview of Gwendolyn Kriste’s short story, the terrifying tale “Five is the Best Number.”

Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror is available as an ebook, paperback, and hardcover, wherever books are sold, including Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and local independent retailers. The Creep invites you to turn the page… if you dare.

Exclusive: Collectible Thief Coin for Thief: Pulse of Promise Revealed!

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Bit Bot is expanding the universe of the legendary Thief video game franchise with Thief: Pulse of Promise. Hot on the heels of the recent announcement of Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal, and Atari – the brand-new officially licensed graphic novel and accompanying collectibles line will deliver an all-new self-contained story set between the events of Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II: The Metal Age. Fans can sign up now via the BackerKit pre-launch page to be notified when the campaign goes live.

Written by Joshua Viola and Sean Eads, with interior art by Emanuele Ercolani and Gianluca Papi, and letters by Jeremiah Lambert, Thief: Pulse of Promise follows master thief Garrett as a seemingly straightforward heist draws him into forgotten Keeper secrets, strange powers hidden beneath the City, and a mysterious young boy whose fate may shape the future. Featuring appearances by fan-favorites such as Artemus and Father Karras, this all-new adventure bridges a pivotal chapter in Garrett’s life leading to the Age of Metal.

Originally released in 1998 by Looking Glass Studios, Thief: The Dark Project helped define the stealth genre through its groundbreaking blend of first-person infiltration, emergent gameplay, and immersive worldbuilding. The recently announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal and Atari marks a modern revival of the classic title, rebuilt using Nightdive Studios’ KEX Engine and scheduled for release this Winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.

The Thief: Pulse of Promise graphic novel and collectibles BackerKit campaign will offer three editions of the graphic novel. The Standard Hardcover Edition features the complete 147-page story in full color with a cover by interior artist Emanuele Ercolani. The Limited Hardcover Edition includes an exclusive cover by Claudio Mastronardi. The Deluxe Hardcover Edition features a cover by Tyler Kirkham, a collectible slipcase, and bonus content including concept artwork and other behind-the-scenes materials.

Expanding the experience beyond the page, the campaign will also feature a brand-new original soundtrack composed by Celldweller, including all-new voice-over performances from legendary Garrett voice actor Stephen Russell. The campaign’s premium collectibles lineup includes a limited-edition Garrett statue, a Garrett plush, exclusive art prints, t-shirts, and a Limited-edition Garrett mechanical eye collector’s set, featuring an eye replica, display base, engraved wooden box, and Order of the Hammer scroll and wax seal.

Fans who reserve on the BackerKit pre-launch page prior to the campaign launch will receive a limited-edition, custom-minted Thief coin, an exclusive collectible available only to BackerKit supporters. We have the exclusive reveal of that coin!

Check it out below and then make sure you don’t miss Thief: Pulse of Promise!

Exclusive: Check out “Pink Ban” by Mark Russell, Noah Dao, and Lucas Gattoni from Civil Disobedience: Stories of Resistance

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A Wave Blue World has launched their latest crowdfunding campaign, this time for the anthology Civil Disobedience: Stories of Resistance. The 150+ page anthology not only collects 16 inspiring stories or resistance, but provides useful resources and practical guides for getting involved, staying safe, and making a difference!

The stories themselves range from historical accounts of protest movements, to tales from the current political climate, to allegories set in the near and distant future. And all along the way, “guide” characters like Mayne and Henry the Antifascist Honey Badger are there to demonstrate the practical applications to the lessons found in each story.

The campaign runs to July 4. Rewards include the anthology in both digital and and print, a Kickstarter Exclusive digital “Inside Look,” as well as button, pins, and a signed book plate.

Civil Disobedience is edited by Vita Ayala, Jarred Luján & Tyler Chin-Tanner. The cover art is by Chris Shehan, with a logo by Tim Daniel. The full list of creators include:
DB Andry, Vita Ayala, Henry Barajas, Angel Baron, Corinna Bechko, Chase Bluestone, Mark Bouchard, Jordan Clark, Terence F. & Jayne Ellen Clark, Tim Daniel, Noah Dao, Lucas Gattoni, Matt Harding, Jonathan Hedrick, Miguel Hernandez, Maya Houston, Jamie Jones, Liana Kangas, John Konrad, Danny Lore, Jarred Luján, Ryan Oakley, Leonie O’Moore, Micah Myers, Greg Pak, Chas! Pangburn, David Precht, Mark Russell, Seth Smith, Valentine M. Smith, Morgan Tellie, Leah Williams, Stephanie Williams, and Hana Yaacob.

We have an exclusive look at 6 pages from Mark Russell and Noah Dao‘s story. Lettered by Lucas Gattoni. The story is about the “Pink Ban” in Australia, where Macquarie University tried to evict a student from housing because he was gay, and the local building users shut down all construction on campus until he was reinstated.

Exclusive Preview: Open Caskets, an anthology built around a support group for people who don’t fit anywhere

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Open Caskets is a darkly comic horror anthology, published by Half A World Away Press, set inside a support group for people who don’t fit anywhere else. A counselor gathers a room of misfits and walks them through their own strange, often devastating histories — part group therapy, part confessional, complete with absurd self-help puppet videos. Each member’s story stands alone, but they interlock into one larger portrait of life on the margins. The humor is bleak, the feeling underneath it is real, and the artwork is heavy, hand-built black-and-white ink. Readers who go for Jeff Lemire or Roman Dirge will know the territory.

Out June 30, Open Caskets is written by Shaun Simon, co-written and illustrated by Neil Sabatino, with additional contributions from Jack Simon. You can get it on Kindle, softcover and hardcover on Amazon, and free to read on GlobalComix.

Open Caskets started as a one story collaboration, 8 pages about a lonely window washer called Half A World Away. Shaun and I had started talking about artwork and comics in the last 5 years just as he was wrapping up on Paranoid Gardens for Dark Horse and had asked if I would be interested in drawing a pin up. After the initial story was finished Shaun had a couple more ideas for short stories and so did I. By the end we had 8 stories and one day Shaun asked if I’d like to do a comic strip about an absurd puppet TV show. We soon after decided what if we connected all the stories into one book where our characters attend a support group for their flaws and we use the puppet TV show as a teachable lesson for them. It sort of all blossomed piece by piece very organically”

– Neil Sabatino (Artist for Open Caskets)

We have an exclusive preview of Open Caskets. Check it out and get it on Amazon or read it now on GlobalComix!

Cover of 'Open Caskets' by Shaun Simon and Neil Sabatino, featuring the subtitle 'Please Enjoy This Excerpt: Book Two' on a pink background.
A black and white comic-style illustration featuring a large black cat with prominent eyes, the text 'BOOK TWO' above it, and a person with glasses displaying a tired expression in the foreground. A fly is depicted hovering near the person.
A comic strip scene featuring characters discussing a book titled 'So Long Rupert Dreary' by Dean Reed on 'The Larry Clark Show'. The characters express uncertainty and ideas about a writing process, while one panel features an exaggerated laughter prompt 'LAUGH NOW'.
A comic-style illustration featuring a crowd of people laughing, with three characters speaking in the foreground. One character is addressing the audience, while two other characters listen attentively. A depiction of a cartoon bee with the text 'BZZ' surrounding it.
A comic-style illustration showing a man in a robe, frustrated by buzzing insects in his home. He is holding a fly swatter, expressing his irritation with a loud exclamation. The background features a messy living room and kitchen with scattered objects.
A comic strip featuring a frustrated man at a messy desk with a computer, expressing anxiety about deadlines and creative blocks, holding a cigarette and talking on the phone.
A comic strip depicting a man discovering a can of insect repellent labeled 'Bug Off' while searching in a cupboard. He looks determined and triumphant at first but quickly transitions to panic as he struggles to breathe and appears to be choked by a cloud of spray. The scene captures his expressions of fear and desperation as he gasps for air while crawling on the floor.
A comic strip featuring a character experiencing an intense moment of realization, depicted in a black and white, high-contrast art style. The character, wearing glasses and a robe, shows signs of frustration and contemplation in various panels, leading to a moment of inspiration where they exclaim an idea.
A black and white comic-style illustration featuring a woman with glasses and a man with a worried expression. The man is gesturing towards a black cat that appears to be on a windowsill. The woman and man are depicted in separate panels having a conversation about an idea that the man seems frustrated about, with speech bubbles expressing their thoughts.
A black cat with an expressive face is seen next to a person frantically reaching toward an open window, demanding the return of an idea. The person appears distressed, with a dialogue indicating urgency and frustration. In the background, a scream is depicted as sound effects enhance the tension of the scene.
A comic-style image featuring panels with dark, sketchy artwork. The scenes include a car with blood splatters, a black cat, and a character on the ground with blood, suggesting a tense and dramatic narrative.
A comic panel featuring a scientist with a bandaged hand discussing ideas while holding a cat.
A comic strip showing a character getting knocked over by a playful dog while a cat watches.

Exclusive Reveal: Limited Slipcase Edition of Prince of Persia Creator’s new graphic novel: LIBERTY

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Oni Press and Magnetic Press have announced the Kickstarter campaign for Liberty, a sweeping historical graphic novel written by renowned writer and video game designer Jordan Mechner, the creator of the groundbreaking Prince of Persia franchise, with art by Étienne Le Roux and Loïc Chevallier. This lushly illustrated and meticulously researched epic dramatizes the true story of the secret arms smugglers who helped win the American Revolution. Sign up so you don’t miss out when Liberty launches on Kickstarter. 

Set in 1776, Liberty follows the daring exploits of Silas Deane, a Connecticut merchant, and Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a flamboyant French playwright. While Beaumarchais is most famous for writing The Barber of Seville, his most important work was done in secret.  While an outnumbered American rebel army struggles to defend New York against British forces, Beaumarchais orchestrates a clandestine mission from Europe to funnel weapons and support to the colonists. His efforts — fraught with political intrigue, betrayal, and high-stakes diplomacy — reveal a hidden chapter of history where art, ambition, and revolution collide. 

While Jordan Mechner is best known as the creator of the pioneering Prince of Persia video games as well as beloved games like Karateka and The Last Express, he has spent recent years writing breathtaking graphic novels including Monte Cristo, a thrilling modernization of Alexandre Dumas’s classic novel drawn by Mario Alberti and the graphic memoir Replay which was awarded the 2023 Chateau de Cheverny graphic novel prize. With Liberty, the renowned creator is joining forces with one of France’s most dynamic art duos Étienne Le Roux and Loïc Chevallier, whose intricately detailed and profoundly expressive artwork has earned them legions of fans around the world. 

In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of Liberty, Magnetic Press is also producing a Limited Collectors 250th Anniversary edition, which will feature a foil-stamped slipcase with Fleur‑de‑Lis & Liberty Iconography, a ribbon bookmark, foil-gilded pages, and a bookplate signed and numbered by Jordan Mechner.

We have an exclusive reveal of that slipcase along with a preview of the graphic novel! Check it out below and don’t miss out when it launches on Kickstarter!

Exclusive Preview: Ultimate Impact: Reborn #2

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Ultimate Impact: Reborn #2

(W) Chris Condon (A) Stefano Caselli
(C) Marte Gracia, David Curiel (L) Joe Sabino
(CA) Leinil Francis Yu and Dean White (VCA) Federico Vicentini and Edgar Delgado, Taurin Clarke, Mateus Manhanini, Justyna Dura

WONDER MAN (RE)BORN! With the ORIGIN BOXES scattered, new heroes (and villains) rise across the Marvel Universe. Miles Morales races to undo the damage — but is it too late?! And a new threat from the Ultimate U is at large… and aiming the Ultimate Nega-Bands right in the Punisher’s face!

Ultimate Impact: Reborn #2
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