Co-writers JG Jones and Phil Bram team up—with Jones on art as well—to bring a unique, historical thriller to life in the forthcoming Dust to Dust. In this standalone graphic novel a serial killer stalks the dust-choked world of Oklahoma at the height of the Great Depression. It hits shelves this Spring from Image Comics.
As apocalyptic storms swallow the Oklahoma panhandle, the broken town of New Hope is gripped by a series of brutal murders. Sheriff Meadows, tormented by his past, joins forces with Sarah, a relentless photojournalist, to hunt a killer who moves like a ghost through the grime, leaving only bodies in his wake.
Dust to Dust trade paperback (ISBN: 9781534333062, Lunar Code 0326IM0427) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, May 27 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, June 23.
If Mayor Hillard is covering up the grisly fate of a local farm family discovered by Sheriff Meadows and Sarah, there’s no time to find out, as the town of New Hope explodes when an odd stranger blows into town. Dust to Dust #3 pulls back the gory details while also keeping readers guessing.
Written by JG Jones and Phil Bram, Dust to Dust #3 is another excellent issue that’s haunting in so many ways. The story is a murder mystery but it’s set in a small town during the rather intriguing time of the Dust Bowl. There’s a level of detail to it that begs readers to linger on pages attempting to parse out every item for clues.
Jones and Bram really focus in on that with this issue as Sheriff Meadows and Sarah search the crime scene in an attempt to figure out what happened. Jones and Bram don’t hold back showing burnt bodies covered in dirt and grime teasing clues as to the crime committed. But, they duo expands the subjects by roping in the Mayor and more, all of whom have moments that leaves one pondering their connection to the murder and murderer.
What’s interesting about the series is not just its use of the Dust Bowl but also history in general. Sheriff Meadows and others are veterans of World War I, and each impacted in different ways. Readers are given great detail into that, all teasing and hinting how that’s connected to our story and the murders.
Jones’ art stands out and does not hold back. Burnt bodies are on full display as if teasing clues as to what happened. The imagery is haunting and will stick with readers exuding a sadness about it all. We witness the remains of individuals whose lives were uprooted and destroyed by nature and the folly of man. They were on their way to a new a better life but someone had other plans for them. Jackie Marzan’s lettering too adds to the overall feel of the comic emphasizing a cool, calm, and collected feel as well as the overall sadness.
Dust to Dust #3 is another fantastic issue of a series that’s a must for fans of murder mysteries. If you also enjoy history, the comic is delivering a style and experience that’s nothing like anything else currently on the shelf. It’s a story that you’ll want to go back and re-read to see what clues you might have missed while guessing who the killer might be.
Story: JG Jones, Phil Bram Art: JG Jones Letterer: Jackie Marzan Story: 8.25 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.4 Recommendation: Buy
Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
In the heart of the Great Depression, photojournalist Sarah and her two young charges are engulfed in a massive dust storm that threatens all of the residents of New Hope, leaving behind death and destruction. Dust to Dust #2 delivers another bleak issue that engulfs you within a dust storm and the danger lurking within.
Written by JG Jones and Phil Bram, Dust to Dust #2 continues an intense series that’s a slow burn like a good thriller. The period piece uses its Dust Bowl setting to its full extent not only delivering an issue full of threat and uncertainty but also a backdrop for destruction and death beyond nature.
At its heart, Dust to Dust #2 is a murder mystery slowly being revealed. There’s the story of a young girl who has gone missing and now some teeth found by an oil well. Mixed in is a photojournalist who’s job it is to raise awareness of what’s happening to the residents of New Hope, But Sarah delivers far more than photos, she’s our introduction to the people of the town painting a solemn picture of the residents and era. She helps create the setting and delivers the details far more than just images could. Through Sarah, we get a better idea of the sadness and desperation that seems to permeate the town of New Hope, all the while a rather ominous glad gathers beyond the dust rising to engulf its citizens.
The comic is near pitch perfect for the mood it presents which is thanks to Jones’ art and the lettering of Jackie Marzan. The comic’s colors and the general fear and small details of the dust create a tone that makes the comic feel like it’s a Sisyphean task of an existence. But, what’s interesting is that Jones’ art makes things rather bleak but at the same time it doesn’t cross into depressing and sad. Instead, there’s a rather hardy aspect to the people who endure against difficult odds.
Dust to Dust #2 is another fantastic issue. The art and story combine for a hell of a mood and setting delivering a familiar story in a way that feels fresh. The fact it can present such a harsh existence without the comic feeling like a chore itself is impressive. It’s a mix of great art and great storytelling.
Story: JG Jones, Phil Bram Art: JG Jones Letterer: Jackie Marzan Story: 8.45 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.6 Recommendation: Buy
Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
The all-new thriller out of the Giant Generator line at Image Comics—Dust to Dust—by fan-favorite creators JG Jones and Phil Bram has sold out completely at the distributor level and is being rushed back to print this week in order to keep up with increasing demand.
In the darkest days of the Great Depression, death stalks the Dust Bowl. As towering dust storms blast the parched Oklahoma panhandle, farmers try to flee the failing town of New Hope, but no one gets far. Battling his own demons, Sheriff Meadows teams up with Sarah, a traveling photo-journalist, in a desperate fight to stop the Death that rides the Dusters.
Dust to Dust #1, second printing (Lunar Code 1024IM935) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 5.
Join the Baltimore Comic-Con for the 25th anniversary of the convention at the Inner Harbor’s Baltimore Convention Center on September 20-22, 2024! Baltimore Comic-Con has announced comics guests Arthur Adams, Kaare Andrews, Dave Johnson, JG Jones, Joshua Middleton, and Amy Reeder to the 25th Anniversary event! The website has more information on ticketing, other announced guests, cosplay events, and more!
Arthur Adams is an award-winning artist who became an immediate fan favorite as the penciler on the critically-acclaimed 1985 Longshot mini-series. His decades-spanning career has included cover and interior work on such titles as Batman, Superman, The Hulk, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men, New Mutants, Godzilla, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Excalibur, Ultimate X, Guardians of the Galaxy, and The Walking Dead. He’s the creator, writer and artist on Monkeyman and O’Brien.
Outside of comics, Arthur has done movie, toy, and game designs, book illustrations, and provided the artwork for an X-Men-themed Spaghetti-O’s can.
Kaare Andrews is a comic writer and artist known for his work at Marvel Comics and his distinctive art and storytelling on characters like Spider-Man, Hulk, and Iron Fist. Kaare is also the creator of the acclaimed series Renato Jones: The One Percent for Image Comics. In addition to his comic work, he’s an accomplished filmmaker, bringing his unique style to both the page and screen. His latest book is Spider-Man: REIGN 2.
An officially ordained Methodist Deacon, “Reverend” Dave Johnson may be best known for his minimalist covers on the noir Vertigo series, 100 Bullets. He has done all 100 covers.
He has also done a number of covers for DC Comics, primarily Batman and Detective Comics. Dave also worked with Erik Larsen on the mini-series Superpatriot: Liberty & Justice.
He is also known for his work with Marvel on Deadpool. Dave is the principal founder of “Drink and Draw”, a get-together of professional artists that spawned an art book by the same name.
Mr. Johnson earned the 2002 Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist. He was also nominated for an Eisner in 2004 for his work on the critically-acclaimed DC Elseworlds miniseries Superman: Red Son, which is now a perennial bestseller in graphic novel form.
J.G. Jones is a cover artist, painter, penciller, inker, and writer. He has been nominated for 3 Eisner Awards, as well being credited for his work as co-producer for Universal Pictures film version of the graphic novel Wanted along with Mark Millar. He has contributed both covers and interior art for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Wildstorm, Dark Horse, Dynamite, BOOM! Studios, Top Cow, Valiant, Defiant, Broadway, and Crusade Comics.
J.G. and writer Devin Grayson introduced the Yelena Belova character in Marvel Knights Black Widow limited series, followed by creating and drawing Marvel Boy with Grant Morrison, before working on Greg Rucka’s Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia.
J.G. has always been a prolific cover artist, painting covers for Brian K. Vaughan’s Y: The Last Man, as well as Wonder Woman. His cover work included many titles, but he may be best remembered for providing all 52 covers for DC Comics’ groundbreaking weekly title, 52.
He then co-created Top Cow Comics’ breakout sensation Wanted with writer Mark Millar before heading to DC to work with Grant Morrison on the epic Final Crisis, and on Brian Azzarello’s Before Watchmen:The Comedian.
Jones teamed up with Mark Waid to write Strange Fruit for BOOM! Studios, for which he provided the lushly painted art.
And did I mention covers? Lots and lots of covers.
Joshua Middleton began his career as a comic book artist in 1999, providing illustrations for every major publisher and eventually branching out into animation and film design. In 2005, he began his long-running relationship with DC Comics, illustrating Superman/Shazam: First Thunder before rising to prominence as a premier cover artist on a wide variety of DC titles, including his recent notable runs on Aquaman and Batgirl. His exceptional skill and uncommon range as an artist have earned him his place amongst the very best cover artists in the industry.
Whether it’s creating new characters or reinventing older ones, Amy Reeder is here to remind us that great characters are what keep us hooked on comics. Her cover work spans many of the DC and Marvel characters we all love, but she’s especially known for her interior work on titles like Madame Xanadu, Batwoman, Amethyst, and Wonder Woman. Amy co-created Rocket Girl through Image Comics, as well as Moon Girl from Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur–who now stars in her own cartoon on Disney! These days, Amy tends to write what she draws, which includes her recent work on DC’s Amethyst. Currently, she’s working on an unannounced romance graphic novel, while balancing cover gigs for the Big Two.
This year’s confirmed guests for the show include: Arthur Adams (Longshot), Kaare Andrews (Spider-Man: REIGN 2), Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia), Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Marty Baumann (Saturday only, Pixar artist), John Beatty (Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars), Rose Besch (Miles Morales: Spider-Man), Russ Braun (The Boys), Brett Breeding (Superman), Tom Brevoort (coursey of Hero Initiative, FCBD 2023: Avengers/X-Men), Mark Brooks (Immoral X-Men), Mark Buckingham (Fables), Jim Calafiore (NED, Lord of the Pit), Chris Campana (Amazing Spider-Man), Richard Case (Doom Patrol), John Cassaday (X-Force), Castillo Studios, Keith Champagne (Stranger Things), Howard Chaykin (Time Squared), Sean Chen (Genesis), Cliff Chiang (Paper Girls), Frank Cho (Harley Quinn), Michael Cho (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories–Qui-Gon Jinn), Amy Chu (KISS: The End), Matthew Clark (Adventures of Superman, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Steve Conley (The Middle Age), Katie Cook (Nothing Special), Joe Corallo (King Arthur and the Knights of Justice, courtesy of Mad Cave Studios), Vito Delsante (Stray), Todd Dezago (The Perhapanauts), Rich Douek (A Phone Call Away, courtesy of Mad Cave Studios), Scott Dunbier (Jim Lee’s X-Men Artist’s Edition, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Danny Earls (The Incredible Hulk), Ben Edlund (The Tick), Chris Eliopoulos (Ordinary People Change the World), Steve Epting (New Avengers), David Finch (Moon Knight), Trish Forstner (Feral), Franco (Teen Titans Go to the Library), Sam Freeman (Hound, courtesy of Mad Cave Studios), Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (DC Nation), Ron Garney (BZRKR), Mitch Gerads (Mister Miracle), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root), Gene Ha (Mae), Bob Hall (West Coast Avengers), Cully Hamner (Blue Beetle), Bo Hampton (Batman: Castle of the Bat), Scott Hanna (Amazing Spider-Man), Tony Harris (The Whistling Skull), Dean Haspiel (The Red Hook), Glenn Hauman (They Keep Killing Glenn), Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool), Marc Hempel (Sandman), Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black), Derek Hunter (Walking Dead: Small Bites), Nikkol Jelenic (Midnight Rose), J.G. Jones (Wanted), Dan Jurgens (Action Comics), Jamal Igle (Superman), Klaus Janson (courtesy of Hero Initiative, Daredevil), Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), Chris Kemple (Artist Alley Comics), Karl Kesel (Impossible Jones), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man), Scott Kolins (The Flash), Dan Krall (House of Night), Emma Kubert (Inkblot), Greg Land (Symbiote Spider-Man), Jim Lee (Superman, Friday only), Greg Land (Symbiote Spider-Man), Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween), Sam Maggs (Marvel Action: Captain Marvel), Anthony Marques (The Green Hornet), Shawn Martinbrough (Red Hood: The Hill), Ron Marz (Silver Surfer), Whitney Matheson (Pandemix: Quarantine Comics in the Age of ‘Rona), Jeff McClelland (The Tick), Charlie McElvy (Spider-Squirrel), Mike McKone (Red Goblin), Bob McLeod (New Mutants), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Adriana Melo (Action Comics), Joshua Middleton (Aquaman), Al Milgrom (Spectacular Spider-Man), Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), Mark Morales (Thor), Drew Moss (Thundercats), Ian Chase Nichols (The Tick), Fabian Nicieza (courtesy of Hero Initiative, Deadpool), Tom Nguyen (The Switch), Jerome Opena (Uncanny X-Force), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Chas! Pangburn (Double Booking, courtesy of Mad Cave Studios), Dan Parent (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Andrew Pepoy (Simone & Ajax), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Uncanny X-Men), Khoi Pham (Star Wars: Darth Vader), Nick Pitarra (Ax-Wielder Jon), Stephen Platt (Moon Knight), Andy Price (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Tim Probert (Lightfall), Joe Pruett(Black-Eyed Kids), Ron Randall (Trekker), Tom Raney (Green Lantern), Mark Redfield (Vampire Hunters Incorporated), Amy Reeder (Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur), Rod Reis (C.O.W.L.), Afua Richardson (Omni), Sam Romesburg (Hound, courtesy of Mad Cave Studios), Don Rosa (Uncle $crooge), Peter Rostovsky (Damnation Diaries), Jennifer Rouse (Frankenstein Mobster), Craig Rousseau (The Perhapanauts), Ethan Sacks (A Haunted Girl), Alex Saviuk (Web of Spider-Man), Alex Segura (Secret Identity, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Liam Sharp (X-O Manowar Unconquered), Geoff Shaw (God Country), Kim Shearer (Double Booking, courtesy of Mad Cave Studios), Don Simpson (Megaton Man), Louise Simonson (The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special), Walter Simonson (Thor), Matt Slay (Equilibrium), Matt Slay (Equalibrium), John K. Snyder III (Suicide Squad), Mark Sparacio (Omega Paradox), Jim Starlin (Dreadstar), Joe Staton (Dick Tracy), Ryan Stegman (X-23), Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther), Paul D. Storrie (Storm Kids: Stanley’s Ghost), Joshua “Swayart” Swaby (Star Wars), Babs Tarr (Batgirl of Burnside), Martha Thomases (Second-Hand Rose), Peter Tomasi (Batman and Robin), David Trustman (Gregor!), Gus Vazquez (Sunfire and Big Hero Six), Robert Venditti (Tankers), Wade von Grawbadger (Justice League), Lee Weeks (Batman/Catwoman Special), Mark Wheatley (Skultar), Jeremy Whitley (Navigating With You, courtesy of Mad Cave Studios), Matt Wieringo (Stargate Atlantis: Gateways), Keith Williams (Thor the Worthy), Stephanie Williams (Nubia: Queen of the Amazons), G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel), Rich Woodall (Electric Black), John Workman (Wild Things), David Yardin (Daredevil: Woman Without Fear), Kelly Yates (Doctor Who), Leinil Francis Yu (Wolverine), Thom Zahler (Love and Capes).
The bestselling creative duo behind fan-favorite series Death or Glory—Rick Remender and Bengal—reteam for an all-new dystopian epic in, Napalm Lullaby. This ongoing series is set to launch in March 2024 from the Giant Generator line at Image Comics.
Issue #1 will feature variant covers by superstar artists JG Jones, Yanick Paquette, Eric Powell, Jeff Dekal, Andrew Robinson, Davi Go, James Harren, and Daniel Warren Johnson.
What if a child with unimaginable power was discovered and raised to believe he was God by a cult built upon hatred and populated by zealots utterly confident in the purity and absolute moral authority of their religion? Enter a world ruled by The Magnificent Leader, where just such a cult imposed their will on an entire world to create the ultimate theocracy. Join up and buy in—or be cast out to suffer in the toxic slums with the masses of humanity.
The story of Napalm Lullaby begins 50 years after the cult’s subjugation of Earth, when two of the messiah’s bastard children—each with powers that are strange and difficult to control—set out to escape the slums of their birth. Determined to infiltrate the Magnificent Leader’s domed fortress of adulation, they’ll stop at nothing to kill the man responsible for the nightmare they were raised in.
Fan-favorite co-writers JG Jones and Phil Bram team up—with Jones on art at well—to bring a unique, historical thriller to life in the forthcomingDust to Dust. This 10-issue limited series will launch in May 2024 from the Giant Generator line at Image Comics.
In the darkest days of the Great Depression, death stalks the Dust Bowl. As towering dust storms blast the parched Oklahoma panhandle, farmers try to flee the failing town of New Hope, but no one gets far. Battling his own demons, Sheriff Meadows teams up with Sarah, a traveling photo-journalist, in a desperate fight to stop the Death that rides the Dusters.
Dust to Dust #1 will be available at comic book shops in May 2024.
During New York Comic Con 2023, Image Comics and Giant Generator Studios announced that a massive lineup of talent that have signed exclusive deals for upcoming projects with Rick Remender’s Giant Generator line. This will all lead to a huge rollout of exciting creator-owned launches for the line.
Daniel Acuña (Uncanny Avengers, Captain America)
André Lima Araújo (A RIGHTEOUS THIRST FOR VENGEANCE, Spider-Verse)
Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST, Punisher)
Bengal (Spider-Gwen, DEATH OR GLORY)
Roland Boschi (THE SCUMBAG, Winter Soldier)
Max Fiumara (THE SACRIFICERS, Amazing Spider-Man)
Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool, Batman)
JG Jones (WANTED, Marvel Boy)
Francesco Mobili (Secret Wars, SPAWN)
Brett Parson (Tank Girl)
Yanick Paquette (Wonder Woman, Batman Incorporated)
Greg Tocchini (LOW, Uncanny X-Force)
Remender will collaborate with many of these artists on new projects, while some will be writing their own material, and others will be joined by writers yet-to-be-announced. All creators will retain full rights on books owned 100% by the creative teams.
The first launches out of this new wave of Giant Generator talent were unveiled during the Giant Generator New York Comic Con panel and include: Grommets by Rick Remender, Brian Posehn, and Brett Parson, Napalm Lullaby by Rick Remender and Bengal, and Dust to Dust by JG Jones and Phil Bram.
Written by NIKOLAI FOMICH Illustrated by ANTONELLO COSENTINO Cover A JG JONES Cover B ANTONELLO COSENTINO
UPCs Cover A: 79394597451100111 Cover B: 79394597451100121 When sickly young Henry Brixton befriends a ghost named Edwin, he discovers the world his father shielded him from – Victorian London! But as their friendship grows, Henry learns that his newfound freedom comes at a price, in this gorgeous one-shot comic, featuring a stunning watercolor cover by legendary artist JG Jones!
Created by SCOTT REED Retail Price: $8.99 On Sale 12/28
In 1984, the unlikeliest heroes emerge at the world’s end: a memory-powered loser named Super-Sleuth and the often-held-hostage heroine, Psionica. Reality itself is now threatened, thanks to original series creator Burt Colt, who has broken into this Bronze Age lost classic. He’s desperate to whistle-blow the terrible truth behind his erased comics career, even if it dooms his comic book creations…and the universe itself!
56 pages and four amazing covers! Prestige Format!
Written by KARIM AHMAD Illustrated & Cover by DAVID N. GORDILO Retailer Price: $6.99 On Sale 12/28
Divide continues with cover-to-cover prison break action in this double-sized chapter, presented in perfect bound, prestige format! The true danger of the demonic President’s vitriol is revealed! Salim and Jaffer, must unite their fellow inmates in revolt if they stand any chance of escaping this detention center with their souls intact and finding a way home from the empty maw of uncharted space.
Written by NIKOLAI FOMICH Cover A by JG JONES Illustrated & Cover B by ANTONELLO COSENTINO Retail Price: $4.99 On Sale 12/28
When sickly young Henry Brixton befriends a ghost named Edwin, he discovers the world his father shielded him from – Victorian London! But as their friendship grows, Henry learns that his newfound freedom comes at a price, in this gorgeous one-shot comic, featuring a stunning watercolor cover by legendary artist JG Jones!
Written by KOJI SAKAI, CW COOKE Illustrated by CESAR DIAZ LEGASPE, ANDY POOLE Retail Price: $19.95 On Sale 12/28
Just a meal and a place to sleep in the barn… When Jessa, the miller’s daughter, offers simple comforts to Willow and Gideon in return for a bit of work, the runaway princess and her fox spirit companion are more than willing to take Jessa up on it. After all, being on the road has its dangers, and the respite while they search for answers to Gideon’s cursed collar is more than welcome. But when the discovery of a murdered royal and a forsaken ghost comes to light, the two travelers realize they’ve stumbled into something far more sinister…
