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Get a first look at the Luchaverse!

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Massive Publishing and Masked Republic Comics have released a first look at Luchaverse #1. Announced in April, the comic series blends wrestling and superheroes.

Originally published by Chido Comics, Luchaverse is written by Ivan Plaza and Marco Lopez with art by Ben Harvey and Diego Simone and a cover by Francesco Tomaselli.

It all starts here with the three-part launch of the epic new shared Luchaverse!  The world’s most famous luchadores battle in the ring by day, and serve humanity as monster hunters and world protectors by night. In this series, Masked Republic Comics and Massive Publishing bring back the glory and tradition of real-life lucha libre stars in comic books, setting the stage for a new era filled with epic cross-genre action in a shared universe.  

The first installment of the Luchaverse series is an action-packed double feature that is a perfect entry point for both long-time fans of luchadores and new readers looking for genre-bending adventure and universe-altering mystery. First, Rey Mysterio, the world’s most recognizable luchador discovers his legacy outside of the ring as the next in line to take on a great evil prophesied to return and plunge the world into darkness…

Next, as heir to his own legacy as lead luchador monster hunter, Tinieblas Jr. takes on the legions of the damned and all manner of creatures that go bump in the night while trying to prevent ancient forces of the monster realm from conquering the universe!

Luchaverse: Catalyst #1 comes to shops on July 17, 2024.

Luchaverse #1

Massive Publishing and Masked Republic tag team for The Luchaverse

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Massive Publishing and Masked Republic team up this July to launch the most exciting luchador stories within the pages of The Luchaverse, a genre-blending thrill ride starring iconic talents like Rey Mysterio and Tiniebelas Jr. These luchadores may battle in the ring by day, but by night those with an ancient secret lineage serve humanity as monster hunters and world protectors! The Luchaverse was previously published by Chido Comics where you can still purchase the collection.

Each Luchaverse: Catalyst event issue will be a double-feature with 48 pages of thrilling action bringing readers straight into the heart of a centuries old mystery that has suddenly rocked the most powerful luchadores to their cores as an unimaginable power is unleashed. Releasing July 17, 2024, the first issue is written by Ivan Plaza and Marco Lopez.

Kicking off the Luchaverse: Catalyst event, Rey Mysterio, the most recognized luchador on the planet, discovers his legacy outside the ring as the next in line to take on a great evil prophesied to return and plunge the world into darkness. It’s all action and adventure as Mysterio, aided by the clandestine military group known as “The Ambassadors,” heads deep into the jungle to an arcane ancient temple with one mission in mind: retrieve the inconceivably powerful MASK OF THE FIRST MYSTERIO. Interior art by Ben Harvey and colorist Bryan Magnaye.

The second part of this double-sized first issue spotlights the reigning Legends of Lucha Libre Champion, Tinieblas Jr., whose father was the first luchador, after El Santo, to have his own comic book series in Mexico in the 1970s. Interior art by Diego Simone.

In the pages of The Luchaverse, Tinieblas Jr. is the supreme monster hunter, heir to a legacy as protector of both the human and monster realms forcing him to take on the legions of the damned and all manner of creatures that go bump in the night. The actions of Rey Mysterio and The Ambassadors have set off a chain of events most in The Luchaverse are still trying to connect, but Tinieblas Jr. and his assistant Ramona are working to remain one step ahead as they race to solve mystery at the heart of where the two worlds meet before both realms are changed forever!

Luchaverse: Catalyst #1 is now available for preorder at your local comic book shop via Previewsworld.com and directly on https://massivepublishing.com/collections/luchaverse . The 3-part event will be released monthly in comic stores from Massive Publishing with a sprawling cast of legendary luchadores in each issue. Luchaverse: Catalyst #1, In Shops: July 17, 2024.

Vejigante #1 is a solid superhero origin story that’s easy to relate to

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A public high school history teacher is pushed beyond his limits, frustration bubbles inside him, and he secretly yearns for equal justice against those who’ve tormented him and his loved ones. Little does he know, a fateful reckoning is about to transform his life forever, proving that the age-old adage “be careful what you wish for” is no mere saying—it’s a bone-chilling reality!

Story: Ivan Plaza
Art: Briane Andan
Color: Brian Magnaye
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual

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.

Chido Comics

Slashers Incorporated #2 has some charm to it but overall is just ok

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Tumba and Lobo, two bounty hunters with a shared past, will embark on a perilous journey that will test their strength and resilience, forever altering their lives. With Centurion Consumer Products at their heels, they’ll have to quickly learn how to control and use their newly acquired abilities. The Necroscum virus is no joke, but when their weapons become an extension of their infected bodies, it’s slashing time!

Story and Plot: Carlos Suarez, Ivan Plaza
Script: Marco Lopez
Art: Puis Calzada
Color: Brian Magnaye
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual
Cover Art: Raymond Gay, Jeremy Clark, Chuck Michael Obach

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.

Chido Comics

Slashers Incorporated #1 delivers B-movie action fun

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Centurion Consumer Products, a corporate conglomerate with insidious intentions, has delved into the dark realm of the supernatural, harnessing a malevolent force for its sinister agenda. In a city teetering on the brink of chaos, TUMBA and LOBO, two bounty hunters with a shared past, will embark on a perilous journey that will test their strength and resilience, forever altering their lives.

Story: Ivan Plaza, Marco Lopez
Art: Puis Calzada
Color: Brian Magnaye
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual
Cover Art: Raymond Gay, Jeremy Clark, Chuck Michael Obach

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.

Chido Comics

Coquí #4 keeps up the fun with solid action and leaves us wanting more!

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Coquí #4 continues the fun teasing mysteries, introducing new characters, and leaving us wanting even more!

After falling down a cliff in the mystical mountains of El Yunque, a young man is reborn, walking away with more than just his life. An extraordinary gift was bestowed upon him to protect his island in it’s darkest hour. The series is inspired by superhero films mixed with a throwback to classic superhero action-adventure stories.

Story: Ivan Plaza
Art: Matteo Illuminati
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual

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Chido Comics

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Coquí #3 takes what has worked so well for the first two issues and throws in a mix of TMNT

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Coquí #3 takes what’s worked so well in the first two issues and adds in a little TMNT vibe. Can’t wait to read more!

After falling down a cliff in the mystical mountains of El Yunque, a young man is reborn, walking away with more than just his life. An extraordinary gift was bestowed upon him to protect his island in it’s darkest hour. The series is inspired by superhero films mixed with a throwback to classic superhero action-adventure stories.

Story: Ivan Plaza
Art: Matteo Illuminati
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual

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Chido Comics

Chido Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Coquí #2 continues the fun with a blend of an origin superhero adventure and B-movie sci-fi/horror

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Coquí #2 is a comic we’ve been anticipating since we read the first issue. Published by Chido Comics, Coquí is a brand-new superhero world you don’t want to miss!

After falling down a cliff in the mystical mountains of El Yunque, a young man is reborn, walking away with more than just his life. An extraordinary gift was bestowed upon him to protect his island in it’s darkest hour. The series is inspired by superhero films mixed with a throwback to classic superhero action-adventure stories.

Did it live up to expectations? Find out!

Story: Ivan Plaza
Art: Matteo Illuminati
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual

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Chido Comics

Chido Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Exclusive Preview: From Carlos “Spiff TV” Suarez, Ivan Plaza, Marco Lopez, and Puis Calzada, Slashers Inc. #1! A Hellish tale of corporate greed and criminal world!

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Slashers Inc. #1 is part one of “Cheating Death.” Centurion Consumer Products, a corporate conglomerate with insidious intentions, has delved into the dark realm of the supernatural, harnessing a malevolent force for its sinister agenda. In a city teetering on the brink of chaos, TUMBA and LOBO, two bounty hunters with a shared past, will embark on a perilous journey that will test their strength and resilience, forever altering their lives.

From the mind of Multiplatinum Grammy Nominated Producer/Director Carlos “Spiff TV” Suarez and written by Ivan Plaza and Marco Lopez, Slashers Inc. #1 features art by Puis Calzada, color by Brian Magnaye, and lettering by Carlos M. Mangual. It features two covers. Cover A by Raymond Gray, Jeremy Clark, and Chuck Michael Obach and Cover B by Puis Calzada and Brian Mangaye.

Latin American music mogul and film director Carlos “Spiff TV” Suarez made music history by fusing the hip-hop and Hispanic markets and creating a new, groundbreaking sound. After being introduced to DJ Khaled following the release of Spiff’s first film, “Reggaeton Invasion,” the NY-born Puerto Rican-Dominican became a “one-stop-shop” for major hip hop artists including Rick Ross, Diddy, and French Montana. After proving himself a multi-faceted maven, Ross named Spiff head of A&R for his chart-topping record label Maybach Music, and later, the two co-founded Maybach Production. Spiff has worked with the biggest names in Hip-Hop and Latin music, including Li Wayne, Future, Wale, Meek Mills, DJ Khaled, Yandel, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Anuel AA, Nicky Jam, SwizzBeatz and Bad Bunny. Spiff’s passions for music and film have given birth to multiple ventures, including the horror movie “Ain’t No Grave.”

Available for pre-order, gets yours from Chido Comics with a release date of October 31, 2023.

Slashers Inc. #1

Review: All-Star Champions #1

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Take Lucha Libre and mix it in with a look that’s straight out of Marvel vs. Capcom and you have an awesome debut comic!

Story: Ivan Plaza
Art: Pablo Verdugo Muñoz
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual

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.

Chido Comics

Chido Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
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