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Preview: The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

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The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Kelsey Ramsay

From Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) and Kelsey Ramsay (Moon Dogs, Godzilla: Heist) comes the next installment in the dark series that dared to possess a nation. First, it was America… now, England.

It’s 5:00 a.m. at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister gets a call that bolts him upright out of bed: The royal family has been lost at sea. Parliament and Buckingham Palace explode with action in the aftermath. Some suspect the prince and his wife, the princess, were attacked. Others whisper their tragedy was the result of a long-standing family curse…

Either way, playboy and recovering addict Theo Belmont is next in line to the throne. Can he step up to the role? Or will he be consumed by his demons?

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

Preview: A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

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A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

(W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester, Ryan Kelly

The world ended in a hush.

The creatures came for the cities first. But in Pearl, Iowa — a tiny island town on the Mississippi — the mayor and townsfolk believe that’s someone else’s problem. Cut off from the chaos of the coasts, they think they can ride out the storm. But fire chief Lonnie Fry knows better. The creatures that hunt by sound are coming west, and unless the people of Pearl take drastic action, silence won’t save them — it’ll bury them.

From legendary creators Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Swamp Thing) and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer, Local) comes the first-ever A Quiet Place comic series — an untold chapter of fear, family, and sacrifice set in the terrifying world of the blockbuster films.

A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

Mini Reviews: Touched by a Demon #2, Sonic Racing: Crossworlds #1, Exploit #1

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Exploit #1

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Touched by a Demon #2 (Dark Horse) – Touched by a Demon continues to be a charming, darkly humorous series from cartoon Kristen Gudsnuk. This book excels at both the macro and micro levels of storytelling. I live for the background gags and the distinction in character designs between demons and humans, but Gudsnuk also does a good job of letting Bifrons and Zuzu struggle and fail yet somehow find growth in an organic way. This is a comic that’s very silly and yet also deals with serious subjects like abuse in an empathetic way. It also has numerous smart things to say about theology and free will in an even handed way. Overall: 9.0 Verdict: Buy

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds #1 (IDW Publishing) – Sonic Racing Crossworlds #1 is a tie-in comic to a new Sonic racing game of the same title. (That’s a fun development.) However, it feels a lot like when you were younger, and an older friend or sibling would unplug your controller so that you won’t really playing. Crossworlds #1 has bright colors, anarchic action, and even some snappy one-liners from Iasmin Omar Ata. (I love how they write the Shadow/Jet rivalry.) However, with so many characters, plot threads, and utter randomness, the book ends up having no flow on a big picture level. Overall: 5.8 Verdict: Pass

Exploit #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – Co-written by former Wired, Verge, and Comics Alliance journalist Laura Hudson, Exploit #1 is a high adrenaline valentine to the fourth estate, especially the tech side. Hudson, Tim Leong, and Emiliana Pinna craft an intriguing and relatable lead in Kirby, who is 34 years and interning at one of the last tech magazines that isn’t under the thrall of billionaires and AI. I love her enthusiasm and thirst for truth and making a difference even if she isn’t in the typical intern age bracket. She’s not naive and idealist ; she just has nothing left to lose. Before introducing the thriller elements, Hudson, Leong, and Pinna go full day in the life of an up and coming journalist with snappy dialogue, bright colors from Rebecca Good, and zippy panel-to-panel transitions. Exploit #1 is a comic about a conflict that is near and dear to my heart while also being a compelling and entertaining read. Overall: 9.4 Verdict: Buy

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #6 wraps things up with a very unexpected ending

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The series finale of the critically acclaimed cozy-horror smash hit! Samantha Strong has made her choice…and Woodbrook will never be the same. The events of the previous issue are so incredibly wild that we actually can’t type anything else here without it being a major spoiler. But you won’t want to miss the conclusion.

Story: Patrick Horvath
Art: Patrick Horvath
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
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The Twilight Zone #5 Delivers Some B-Movie Monster Movie Fun

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The Twilight Zone #5

Imagine, if you will, a world where the urgency of science meets the obstinance of humanity. Submitted for your approval, the tale of a brilliant scientist who finds herself on the brink of a monumental discovery. A meteor emitting cryptic audio waves has crashed into the ocean and plummeted into its depths. Only she has the skill to decode its signals. But in the Twilight Zone, even the most crucial warnings can be drowned out by the cacophony of ignorance. The Twilight Zone #5 is a fun entry in the series and feels like the fun B-level horror of my childhood.

Written by L. Marlow Francavilla and Francesco Francavilla, The Twilight Zone #5 is an exploration of a mystery. A team is put together by the military to examine a strange object, one that’s giving off a strange noise. The story does a good job of building the mystery, leaving you wondering when the twist will happen and what exactly it’ll be.

The Francavilla’s also deliver a subtle message. Often, The Twilight Zone has a message and lesson to learn. Here, it’s not quite as obvious in what the story’s trying to convey, but it’s there.

Francesco’s art is interesting in the comic. It’s his familiar style and look but there’s something that’s a little retro about it as well. It feels like a throwback to old monster movies full of rubber costumes and cheap scares. But, it works, and works really well. The comic’s art embraces is retro sci-fi style from the sub that’s taken to the suits worn in the water. The reveal at the end too feels like that cheap costume that made classic monster movies so good. The comic embraces its classic roots and runs with it.

The Twilight Zone #5 is a fun read. It’s a bit more subtle in its lesson and point than previous issues, but it comes together with a solid tale that evokes classic sci-fi.

Story: L. Marlow Francavilla, Francesco Francavilla Art: Francesco Francavilla
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds #1

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Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds #1

(W) Iasmin Omar Ata (A) Ryan Jampole, Min Ho Kim, Aaron Hammerstrom, Mauro Fonseca, Thomas Rothlisberger

Drift into the many worlds of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in this crossover with SEGA’s newest game! When the eccentric noble Dodon Pa needs help testing out his travel rings, Sonic and his friends are the first to try their luck racing across dimensions! With a bang, the competitors are off in the scramble for first place… but when unknown glitches get into this high-speed race, Tails and Tangle get separated in an all-new world! Now the pair are forced to drive their way out, while their friends must overcome the competition to help them!

Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds #1

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones #5

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones #5

(W) Alex Paknadel (A) Amancay Nahuelpan, Enid Balám

Casey is ambushed by the Purple Dragons, before he and Ludovic have their final battle, he will have to deal with the Dragons and his past connection with them. Ludovic’s becoming more beastly by the second… when he and Casey do face off… Casey is in for a rude and ferocious awakening outside of the Lodge!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones #5

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #4

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #4

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Fero Peniche

Time to meet the mashups.

After using the mysterious Kaijutagen, Bebop and Rocksteady have been granted the powers and size of Gigan and Destoroyah, becoming… Gigbop and Rockstroyah!

What can four little ninja turtles do against foes of this magnitude? Nothing. Thus, the Turtles will have no choice but to get big in Japan! Using the same Kaijutagen as their enemies, Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo will grow into powerful new forms! Meet Leonardo’s Godzilla form, Raphael’s Rodan form, and Mikey’s King Ghidorah form!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #4

Preview: Godzilla #8

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Godzilla #8

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Hendry Prasetya

Godzilla is living inside of a teenage boy, and a legion of kaiju are beginning a stampede across America…

Godzilla has returned! No physical body. All kai-sei energy… all rage… all currently stuck inside of Jacen (or possibly, Jacen is stuck inside of it?). As Jacen and G-Force attempt to stop this more powerful and more mysterious version of Godzilla, a strange girl named May uses the opportunity to start a kaiju stampede.

That’s right: coming in hot from all corners of the country with no king to keep them in check and a strange desire to head towards a farm in the midwest, this legion of kaiju is posed to crush every last bit of the United States on their way.

Godzilla #8

Preview: The Twilight Zone #5

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The Twilight Zone #5

(W) L. Marlow Francavilla, Francesco Francavilla (A) Francesco Francavilla

This all-new Twilight Zone anthology series comes to a close with its final standalone issue! Our fresh tale resonates with the iconic original television show that’s captivated audiences for over 60 years. And like the show, this story will be revealed in terrifying black and white!

Imagine, if you will, a world where the urgency of science meets the obstinance of humanity. Submitted for your approval, the tale of a brilliant scientist who finds herself on the brink of a monumental discovery.

A meteor emitting cryptic audio waves has crashed into the ocean and plummeted into its depths. Only she has the skill to decode its signals. But in the Twilight Zone, even the most crucial warnings can be drowned out by the cacophony of ignorance.

The Twilight Zone #5
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