Preview: The Author Immortal #5
The Author Immortal #5
Written by Frank J. Barbiere
Art by Morgan Beem
Al confronts the Harlequin Court as Hector and Alethea fly to their aid. Past secrets come to light. Sheila makes a decision.
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Preview: The Author Immortal #3
The Author Immortal #3
(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A) Morgan Beem
Hector finds himself trapped in a dangerous web of ink and magic, forced to confront sins of the past… and future. Al tries to escape some sinister new adversaries. Sheila has tea.
Preview: The Author Immortal #2
The Author Immortal #2
(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A) Morgan Beem
Hector arrives inside the world of his favorite story and comes face to face with an unexpected version of a familiar character.
Preview: The Author Immortal #1
The Author Immortal #1
(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A) Morgan Beem
The Author Immortal follows Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control.
The Author Immortal takes readers on a fantastical new adventure where the perils of every cliffhanger quite literally leap from the page and the magic and mayhem of storytelling comes alive. A series about the stories that shape us—and the power they still hold—this new comic is perfect for fans of Locke & Key, Fables, and Lev Grossman’s The Magicians.
The Author Immortal is about the stories that shape us—and the power they still hold
The publishing industry is abuzz about the highly-anticipated, upcoming Author Immortal series launch from critically acclaimed writer Frank J. Barbiere and rising-star watercolor artist Morgan Beem. This all-new, ongoing portal fantasy will launch in October from Image Comics.
The series will premiere with an extra-length, 40-page debut issue and feature variant covers by Yuko Shimizu and Jorge Corona.
The Author Immortal follows Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control.
The Author Immortal takes readers on a fantastical new adventure where the perils of every cliffhanger quite literally leap from the page and the magic and mayhem of storytelling comes alive. A series about the stories that shape us—and the power they still hold—this new comic is perfect for fans of Locke & Key, Fables, and Lev Grossman’s The Magicians.
The Author Immortal #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 1:
- Cover A by Morgan Beem – Lunar Code 0825IM0274
- Cover B by Yuko Shimizu – Lunar Code 0825IM0275
- Cover C 1:25 copy incentive by Jorge Corona – Lunar Code 0825IM0276
- Cover D 1:50 copy incentive by Shimizu (foil) – Lunar Code 0825IM0277
MegaKat City Has Fallen in the First-Ever Swat Kats Comic
It’s been over three decades since Swat Kats first launched missiles (and hearts) across television screens worldwide. Now, the cult-favorite cartoon is back—and it’s getting its very first comic book series. On the project, co-writer Frank J. Barbiere teams up with Kevin Roditeli, the founder of Roditeli Productions and former co-founder of Massive Publishing. And fresh off his Golden Issue Award-winning run on Transformers, the series also marks the return of acclaimed artist Jorge Corona.
Joining the team is veteran editor Joseph P. Illidge, whose work at DC Comics on Batman and Milestone helped shape modern superhero storytelling. The upcoming comic will debut on Kickstarter this fall with exclusive content and surprises for fans old and new.
Created by Christian and Yvon Tremblay, Swat Kats originally aired in 1993, produced by the legendary Hanna-Barbera. The show has been broadcast in over 76 countries and remains one of the most iconic cartoons of the ’90s, thanks to its slick jet-fueled action, gritty art style, and cult fan following.
Titled MegaKat City Has Fallen, the story picks up with the city in ruins and the Radical Squadron facing their greatest threat yet. It’s the launch point for a bold new era of Swat Kats, with more stories planned across multiple mediums.
More contributors and variant covers will be revealed leading up to the Kickstarter launch, which is expected to feature exclusive editions, collectibles, and fan-first bonuses.
This fall, MegaKat City returns—louder, sharper, and more radical than ever. To learn more, check out the Kickstarter for Swat Kats, launching on Kickstarter in Fall 2025.
Preview: Astonishing Times: The Rise of the Kokin #4
Astonishing Times: The Rise of the Kokin #4
Written by Frank J. Barbiere, Arris Quinones
Art by Ruairi Coleman
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Spinning out of the pages of the smash hit series Astonishing Times from Frank J. Barbiere, Arris Quinones, and Ruairi Coleman, Rise of the Kokin tells the story of Kokin, the mysterious cybernetic samurai.
The Clans have assembled under new leadership and a mysterious new enemy rises against them. Witness the continuing origin of Kokin as fights back against those who have betrayed him!
Frank J. Barbiere, Ricky Mammone, and Victor Santos want you to drink the Elixir
Dark Horse Books and creators Frank J. Barbiere, Ricky Mammone, and Victor Santos introduce you to a brand-new sci-fi/fantasy world. Elixir is a dark fantasy tale where the magic of the past clashes with the technology of the future.
In a fantastic vision of the future, magic has been replaced with technology. Two factions are in conflict within a sprawling metropolis: The Druids hold on to the past, while huge corporations exploit new technologies that threaten to eradicate magic forever. Mara, the daughter of a druid leader, becomes caught up in a dangerous mission to recover the elixir—a mysterious artifact that could restore magic and defeat the corporations once and for all. The only problem? It’s in the hands of her old mentor, a dangerous warrior who has mastered magic and the blade, and who’s driven by a personal vendetta to destroy the elixir at all costs. Caught between her family and a choice that could shape the future forever, how far will Mara go to recover the elixir for herself, and what will she do with it?
Elixir mixes elements of magic and design from Final Fantasy with the artistic grit of Sin City to deliver an original sci-fi/fantasy adventure with explosive action, sleek style, and unforgettable characters.
The Elixir trade paperback will arrive in comic shops and bookstores March 29th, 2023 It is available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and your local comic shop. Elixir will retail for $19.99.
Preview: Martian Manhunter/Marvin the Martian Special #1
Martian Manhunter/Marvin the Martian Special #1
(W) Steve Orlando, Frank J. Barbiere, Jim Fanning (A) Jerome K. Moore, John Loter (A/CA) Aaron Lopresti
RATED T
In Shops: Jun 14, 2017
SRP: $4.99
Martian Manhunter tries to halt Marvin the Martian’s determination for world domination. J’onn is conflicted with his own Martian identity as he attempts to stop the hapless, determined Marvin from blowing Earth to bits in order to gain a clear view of Venus. And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters written by Jim Fanning with art by John Loter!
Crime Romance Violent Love Arrives in Paperback this May
Creators Frank J. Barbiere and Victor Santos will release the first trade paperback collection of their pulpy romance series Violent Love this May.
Oozing with style and action, Violent Love is the tale of Daisy Jane and Rock Bradley, two of the most notorious bank robbers in the American Southwest—who fell in love.
Violent Love TP Vol. 1: Stay Dangerous (ISBN: 978-1-5343-0044-6, Diamond code: MAR170849) hits comic book stores Wednesday, May 24th and bookstores Tuesday, May 30th. The final order cutoff deadline for comics retailers is Monday, April 24th.
