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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Wednesdays (and 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.

Baloney & Friends: Dream Big! (First Second) – The series is goofy fun that kids will love and parents can enjoy.

Batman: Knight #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was interesting but not exciting. This though has us interested in seeing what’s next. Bruce has moved on from Gotham hanging out in Paris where he meets a burglar who shows him a thing or two.

Chronophage (Humanoids) – A single mother’s past is being rewritten and the mysterious man she met isn’t who he says he is.

Fictionauts #1 (Red 5 Comics) – A team must preserve the balance between reality and imagination which feels like that’s just open to a lot of potential fun.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #1 (IDW Publishing) – We have fond memories of watching G.I. Joe growing up and we’ll admit nostalgia has us excited to check out this series that picks up on the original cartoon.

Iron Fist #1 (Marvel) – New Iron Fist? We’re listening…

Lion & Eagle #1 (AfterShock) – Garth Ennis and P.J. Holden doing a war comic. Nuff said.

Maniac of New York: The Bronx is Burning #3 (AfterShock) – The series has been an amazing take on the slasher film genre grounding it in what it’d be like if it happened in our reality.

Mother Russia Winter Special (Comics Experience) – We remember this series from WAY back when and we’re always excited to see something new that takes war comics and delivers a zombie mix. Add in this is a silent issue and we’re excited to check it out.

The Princess Who Saved Her Friends (BOOM! Studios) – This graphic novel for kids is fantastic. As backers of the Kickstarter, we’ve had it for a while and that means a lot of repeat reads.

Putin’s Russia: The Rise of a Dictator (Drawn & Quarterly) – This one should be interesting to read to see how even handed it is and considering current news.

Quad #1 (Behemoth) – A solar storm has destroyed all technology and four generations later a mechnaic takes a job that’s a bit odd. It’s never really simple.

Shadowman #6 (Valiant) – The series has been consistently solid and the “Deadside War” feels like it’s going to be a major storyline for the Valiant Universe.

Until My Knuckles Bleed #1 (Behemoth) – We’re fans of Victor Santos and a series about a retired hero now a bouncer is an intriguing debut.

Red 5 Comics’ March 2022 Releases

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

See what Red 5 Comics has to offer in the latest previews with their releases coming in March 2022 and Free Comic Book Day taking place in May!

LEAD CITY #1

(W) Eric Borden (A) Kyle Brummond
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available March 30, 2022
JAN221614

It’s 1873 when a blizzard strands Homesteader Colman Cooper and his family in a small town. He soon learns the town plays host to an annual contest that attracts thieves and killers from far and wide. With no way out Colman finds himself pitted against seven deadly fighters in the anything goes, tooth-and-nail battle for survival known as Lead City. Before Deadwood. Before Tombstone. Before Durango. There was Lead City.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: CARRIERS / BEORN / DRAGON WHISPERER

(W) Ben Ferrari, Jay Huwer, Alex Deluca, Ben Bender (A/CA) Elias Martins, Glen Fernandez, Ben Bender
Rating: All Ages
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available April 13, 2022
JAN220035

Look up in the sky! Together the Carriers protect the world from hidden threats and prove they are more than just ordinary pigeons. Dragon Whisperer 2 features the origin of the dragon Obsidian, from hatchling to mighty beast and leader of amazing creatures! Finally Beorn features an adventure about a little Viking and his quest to become a legend!
Exclusive Original Material

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: CARRIERS / BEORN / DRAGON WHISPERER

FICTIONAUTS #2

(W) Mauro Mantella (A) Leandro Rizzo (CA) Alvaro Papagiani
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available March 16, 2022
JAN221615

Recently, a rash of unexplained disturbances across the fictional universe has started to tear it apart, and the heroes of Hypercity face the ultimate challenge when the mysterious Agent X threatens to bring down the barriers between our world and the world of stories! Dive headlong into the madcap, mind-bending world of the Fictionauts!

DOWNLOAD #4

(W) Scott Chitwood (A) Danny Luckert
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available March 9, 2022
JAN221613

In the grand finale of the series, Eric and his friends finally discover the origin and purpose of the Download. However, it may be too late for the kids as they must face off against the original threat the devices were designed to do battle against.

CARRIERS #5 – Cover A

(W) Johnny Arnold (A) Jason Kemble (CA) Federico Guillen
FC · 32 page · $3.95
Available March 2, 2022
JAN221611

The Giant Sized finale! An alien race enters New York City ready to assimilate with Earth’s technology. Only the Carriers have the ability to discover the truth behind these technological marvels and stop them before it’s too late.

CARRIERS #5 – Cover B

(W) Johnny Arnold (A) Jason Kemble (CA) Shelby Robertson
FC · 32 page · $3.95
Available March 2, 2022
JAN221612

MEGA VOL. 1

(W) Salvador Sanz (A/CA) Salvador Sanz
FC · 108 page · $19.95
Available March 23, 2022
JAN221616

A gigantic creature has been awaken from its eternal sleep in Antarctica. The destructive monster, only known as “The Salamander”, has started a journey of chaos and destruction. The only thing that could stop this menace is another sleeping giant; a creature from under the ocean known as “Mega”.

RAISE UP THE DEAD: A ZOMBIE COMICS ANTHOLOGY

(W) Agustin Alessio, Eduardo Risso, Luciano Saracino (A) Diego Agrimbau, Max Fiumara (CA) Agustin Alessio, Eduardo Risso
FC · 108 page · $17.95
Available March 30, 2022
JAN221617

In the world of the living dead you have two options… become food or become a zombie!? A group of talented comic authors come together in this volume to tell the scariest stories of the impending Apocalypse. We hope it will be useful as a guide for what is to come…

RAISE UP THE DEAD: A ZOMBIE COMICS ANTHOLOGY

Red 5 Comics in February 2022

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

FICTIONAUTS #1

(W) Mauro Mantella (A) Leandro Rizzo (CA) Alvaro Papagiani
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
Available February 16, 2022
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They’ve battled Moby Dick, matched wits with Dickens, and befriended a kingdom of evolved sea monkeys! They’re the genre hopping heroes of Hypercity: the Fictionauts! Fantasy is a serious business for this team, as they scour fictional worlds to right dangerous anomalies and preserve the balance between reality and imagination!

DOWNLOAD #3

(W) Scott Chitwood (A) Danny Luckert
FC · 32 pages · $3.95
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Available February 9, 2022

It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt! Eric and his friends realize the devices from the Download are more dangerous than they thought. But can they trust the Serizawa Corporation with their secrets or are they the bigger threat?

CARRIERS #4

(W) Johnny Arnold (A/CA) Jason Kemble (CA) Elias Martins, Jorge Cortes
FC · 32 page · $3.95
Available February 9, 2022
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A rogue group of owls called The Parliament are determined to show The Carriers that death is the only way to stop criminals from coming back. Can The Carriers stop this team of vigilantes without stooping to their level of extreme violence?

MERLIN & HECTOR VOL. 1

(W) Rodolfo Santullo (A/CA) Jok
FC · 108 page · $12.95
Available February 23, 2022
DEC211801

All legends have an origin, all heroes an awakening. By fate’s design, a young swineherd named Merlin meets an intrepid thief named Hector. And it is at that moment, in that fortuitous encounter, when the legends are born: that of the greatest sorcerer known to men and that of King Arthur’s adoptive father. Together, Merlin and Hector will not only face the fearsome Skinshifters, but also discover what fate has in store for them. If they manage to survive…

When fiction breaks, they fix it. Meet the Fictionauts!

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

What do Moby Dick, Charles Dickens, the Invisible Man and the works of Shakespeare have in common? Nothing, unless you are the Fictionauts. Then they are your playground, dipping in and out of the world’s greatest stories and protecting them against metatextual villainy in the new series from Red 5 Comics.

That job is put to the ultimate test when something … someone … begins attacking the greatest stories, looking to tear them down and build something new there. And they intend to keep it that way when they turn their attacks on the Fictionauts themselves.

“These are the kinds of stories I love, digging into classic fiction, finding out what makes them tick and creating something new out of it,” co-publisher Joshua Starnes said. “I was a great fan of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Shakespeare Must Die; Fictionauts is another great addition to that group.”

Fictionauts is a three issue series beginning February 2022. Fictionauts is written by Mauro Mantella with art by Leandro Rizzo and cover by Alvaro Papagiani.

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Preview – Fictionauts

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Brett

Fictionauts

Written by Mauro Mantella
Illustrated by Leandro Rizzo
Price: $12.99 Diamond Code: APR121223
Release Date 07/25/12

They’ve battled, Moby Dick, matched wits with Dickens, and befriended a kingdom of evolved sea monkeys! They’re the genre hopping heroes of Hypercity – the FICTIONAUTS!

Fantasy is a serious business for this team, as they scour fictional worlds to right dangerous anomalies and preserve the balance between reality and imagination. But recently, a rash of unexplained disturbances across the fictional universe has started to tear it apart, and they face the ultimate challenge when the mysterious Agent X threatens to bring down the barriers between our world and the world of stories. Dive headlong into the madcap, mind-bending world of the FICTIONAUTS!

Fictionauts & The Spark Available For Pre-Order!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Brett

STUDIO 407 DOES IT AGAIN & MAKES IT EASY FOR FANS TO PRE-ORDER FICTIONAUTS & THE SPARK FROM LOCAL COMIC SHOPS

April 24, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Studio 407 is doing it again. Making it easy for fans of comics to pre-order two fantastic trades from their local comic shops through the FICTIONAUTS and THE SPARK Pre-Order Sites!

http://www.studio-407.com/pre-orders/FictionautsPreOrderForm.php

http://www.studio-407.com/pre-orders/TheSparkPreOrderForm.php
If you’re new to the Studio 407 Pre-Order sites this is how they work:

Click on either of the two links above to pre-order our comics from a number of participating retailer across America! Just choose the retailer nearest you, complete the information form and we’ll send an email to your chosen retailer to make sure you get your Studio 407 comic on the day of release. Its free, easy and takes only seconds!

Can’t find the comic shop nearest you? No problem! Just shoot us their email, we’ll contact them and get them on the list. Check back constantly to see if your favorite comic shop has been added!

And there’s no way we can forget our international fans! We’ve paired up with Things From Another World to be able to deliver FICTIONAUTS and THE SPARK directly to your home wherever you may live, visit the pre-order sites to find out how.

So if you haven’t told your local comic shop you want FICTIONAUTS and THE SPARK from Studio 407 now’s your chance. Don’t delay, pre-order today!

CHECK OUT THE FANTASTIC WORLD OF THE FICTIONAUTS
IN THIS 5-PAGE PREVIEW!

FICTIONAUTS is a softcover OGN written by Mauro Mantella with full-color illustrations by Leandro Rizzo (WARCRAFT: LEGENDS). This book ships from Studio-407 in June at a price point of $12.99 with a Diamond code of APR121223.

FOLLOW A RELUCTANT HERO’S FATE
IN THIS 5-PAGE PREVIEW OF THE SPARK!

THE SPARK is written by Martin Renard with sensational art by Nahuel Sagarnaga Cozman. This title will be released in softcover from Studio-407 in June with a price point of $12.99 and a Diamond code of APR121224.

About Studio 407
Since 2006 Studio 407 (www.studio-407.com) has been a dynamic, creator driven publishing house producing some of the most imaginative and unique properties in the comics space today. By tapping into both Eastern and Western influences, stories created by Studio 407 exist with the ability to appeal to audiences across several platforms of popular media including video games, animation and feature films. With nearly six years of experience developing intellectual properties, Studio 407 believes that the greatest stories can transcend any platform to reach the widest audience possible. From capes to kung fu. From our world to yours. Welcome to the 407 Age of Comics!

Fictionauts Continues The 407 Age Of Comics! Coming June 2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Brett

ONE TEAM FIGHTS FICTION TO DEFEND OUR REALITY THEY ARE THE FICTIONAUTS!

COMING JUNE 2012

March 30, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – They’ve battled, Moby Dick, matched wits with Dickens, and befriended a kingdom of evolved sea monkeys! They’re the genre hopping heroes of Hypercity – the FICTIONAUTS! Now, for the first time, Studio-407 showcases the team’s exciting exploits in a new graphic novel trade hitting stores June 2012!

“I’m ecstatic to finally share FICTIONAUTS with the world!” says Studio-407 PR & Marketing Manager Ivan Salazar, “Mauro Mantella and Leandro Rizzo have crafted a story that combines over-the-top pulp action, humor, and high-concept science-fiction with some of the most famous literary characters of all time. It’s the lovechild of Grant Morrison and Herman Melville that comic fans never knew they wanted, but won’t be able to live without!”

CHECK OUT THE FANTASTIC WORLD OF THE FICTIONAUTS IN THIS 5-PAGE PREVIEW!

Fantasy is a serious business for the Fictionauts as they scour fictional worlds to right dangerous anomalies and preserve the balance between reality and imagination. Our heroes face their ultimate challenge when the mysterious Agent X threatens to bring down the barriers between our world and the world of stories. Dive headlong into the madcap, mind-bending world of the FICTIONAUTS!

“We’re incredibly proud of our resident FICTIONAUTS, Mauro Mantella and Leandro Rizzo!” says Studio-407 Managing Director Alex Leung, “I think mature fans of literary superhero teams like Moore’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen will be able to pick up this trade and feel right at home. They’ll get sucked into the story just like the FICTIONAUTS!”