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Exclusive: Check out “Pink Ban” by Mark Russell, Noah Dao, and Lucas Gattoni from Civil Disobedience: Stories of Resistance

A Wave Blue World has launched their latest crowdfunding campaign, this time for the anthology Civil Disobedience: Stories of Resistance. The 150+ page anthology not only collects 16 inspiring stories or resistance, but provides useful resources and practical guides for getting involved, staying safe, and making a difference!

The stories themselves range from historical accounts of protest movements, to tales from the current political climate, to allegories set in the near and distant future. And all along the way, “guide” characters like Mayne and Henry the Antifascist Honey Badger are there to demonstrate the practical applications to the lessons found in each story.

The campaign runs to July 4. Rewards include the anthology in both digital and and print, a Kickstarter Exclusive digital “Inside Look,” as well as button, pins, and a signed book plate.

Civil Disobedience is edited by Vita Ayala, Jarred Luján & Tyler Chin-Tanner. The cover art is by Chris Shehan, with a logo by Tim Daniel. The full list of creators include:
DB Andry, Vita Ayala, Henry Barajas, Angel Baron, Corinna Bechko, Chase Bluestone, Mark Bouchard, Jordan Clark, Terence F. & Jayne Ellen Clark, Tim Daniel, Noah Dao, Lucas Gattoni, Matt Harding, Jonathan Hedrick, Miguel Hernandez, Maya Houston, Jamie Jones, Liana Kangas, John Konrad, Danny Lore, Jarred Luján, Ryan Oakley, Leonie O’Moore, Micah Myers, Greg Pak, Chas! Pangburn, David Precht, Mark Russell, Seth Smith, Valentine M. Smith, Morgan Tellie, Leah Williams, Stephanie Williams, and Hana Yaacob.

We have an exclusive look at 6 pages from Mark Russell and Noah Dao‘s story. Lettered by Lucas Gattoni. The story is about the “Pink Ban” in Australia, where Macquarie University tried to evict a student from housing because he was gay, and the local building users shut down all construction on campus until he was reinstated.

Exclusive: EC’s Catacomb of Torment #14’s Covers Revealed!

Feel the rank air of the humid summer swelter? The year is crumbling away like a desiccated corpse but, never fear, you would have wasted it anyway . . . Do something with a purpose: Become a blank canvas for the Tormentor’s palette of pain inside the Catacomb of Torment! 

Catacomb of Torment #14 features three brash and brutal tales of danger and depravity splashed onto the page in the immortal EC Comics manner, courtesy of writers David M. Booher, Jordan Clark, Jude Ellison S. Doyle, and art by N. Steven Harris, Lukas Ketner, and Oliver Dominguez! This one is a macabre masterpiece in the making—and we’re dying to share it with you, one page and pinprick at a time! 

We have an exclusive covers reveal! Check out the covers by Oliver Dominguez (Cover A), Danny Luckert (Cover B), Shawn McManus (EC Homage Variant 1:10), Danny Luckert (B&W Artist Edition Variant 1:20), and Patricia Martín (Archive Edition 1:50).

Catacomb of Torment #14 comes so shelves August 26.

Preview: Ancestral Recall TP

Ancestral Recall TP

(W) Jordan Clark
(A) Atagun İlhan
Cover: Khary Randolph
April 15, 2026
$17.99 / $24.99 CAN

Black History: for painter Melvin Waring, it’s an actual super power! When Melvin’s wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to save her from the futuristic Modern Living Corporation. A culturally rich, stunningly drawn graphic novel from two members of DC Entertainment’s Milestone Initiative: writer Jordan Clark (Aquaman, Star Wars Adventures) and artist Atagun Ilhan (Poison Ivy, The Shadow Cabinet). “Right out of the gate, I loved ANCESTRAL RECALL! …It’s SINNERS meets QUANTUM LEAP.” -Steve Orlando

Ancestral Recall TP

Preview: Ancestral Recall #3

Ancestral Recall #3

(W) Jordan Clark
(A) Atagun İlhan
Cover A: Atagun İlhan – $4.99
Cover B: Jamal Igle – $4.99 1:3 unlock
October 8, 2025
Diamond/Lunar FOC: September 8, 2025

Besieged by robot dogs, Melvin Warring must use his still-new powers to call on Bill Pickett, turn-of-the-century Black rodeo hero, for help! Meanwhile, in the future, his wife June comes face to face with her captors at last. “It’s SINNERS meets QUANTUM LEAP,” raves writer Steve Orlando, and we think you’ll agree.

Ancestral Recall #3

Exclusive Reveal: Jamal Igle’s cover for Ancestral Recall #3

Ancestral Recall #3 arrives October 8 from writer Jordan Clark, artist Atagun Ilhan, and AHOY Comics. We have an exclusive reveal of Jamal Igle‘s cover for the issue.

Besieged by robot dogs, Melvin Warring must use his still-new powers to call on Bill Pickett, turn-of-the-century Black rodeo hero, for help! Meanwhile, in the future, his wife June comes face to face with her captors at last. “It’s SINNERS meets QUANTUM LEAP,” raves writer Steve Orlando, and we think you’ll agree.

Check out Igle’s cover below and don’t miss the issue when it arrives in comic shops on October 8.

Ancestral Recall #3 Jamal Igle cover

Preview: Ancestral Recall #2

Ancestral Recall #2

(W) Jordan Clark
(A) Atagun İlhan
Cover A: Atagun İlhan – $4.99
Cover B: Jay Hero – $4.99 1:3 unlock

Painter Melvin Waring sets out to find his missing wife June—armed with the literal power of Black history, and aided by a smart but awkward teenage friend. But the futuristic Modern Living Corporation has other plans for June. By Jordan Clark (Aquaman) and Atagun İlhan (Poison Ivy).

Ancestral Recall #2

Ancestral Recall #1 kicks off a trippy mystery

Ancestral Recall #1

Black History: For painter Melvin Waring, it’s an actual super power! When Melvin’s wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to help him in his search. Ancestral Recall #1 is a hell of a start mixing a trippy mystery with a dash of sci-fi and social commentary.

Written by Jordan Clark, Ancestral Recall #1 is a solid first issue. We’re introduced to Melvin, an artist struggling with his latest piece of art. Then, there’s his wife June, who is recovering from recent surgery and seems to be the grounded aspect in Melvin’s life. Melvin seems to float through time seeing the past, present, and future, as ideas float through him.

After a night’s sleep, Melvin awakens to find his wife is no longer next to him. Where did she go? Clark delivers a hectic frenzy as Melvin attempts to find his wife, a rush of emotion, fear, confusion, readers can feel it drip off the page.

Clark delivers a lot of mystery to it all in a neighbor of Melvin who has noticed neighbors going missing and new individuals moving in. Ancestral Recall #1 teases a take on gentrification and feels like what sci-fi and horror does really well, explore our world.

The art by Atagun Ilhan is solid and really nails down the chaotic aspect of the comic. There’s a visual feel to the comic that matches Melvin’s life really well, reflecting what’s teased he’s going through. Pippa Bowland‘s color and Rob Steen‘s lettering adds to the experience of it all. The style reminds me a bit of Sam Kieth’s The Maxx a bit (a good thing).

As it’s an AHOY comic, it features two extra stories by Bryon Ackerman and Dave Giarrusso with art by Ed Catto and Chris Giarrusso. Both are bonuses to an already solid comic that stands on its own.

Ancestral Recall #1 is a solid start to the series that leaves us wanting more. It feels like it does what sci-fi does really well, tell an intriguing story while also delivering something more underneath. It’s a great debut and we’re excited to see what the second issue brings.

Story: Jordan Clark, Bryon Ackerman, Dave Giarrusso Art: Atagun Ilhan, Ed Catto, Chris Giarrusso
Color: Pippa Bowland Letterer: Rob Steen
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

AHOY Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review


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Preview: Ancestral Recall #1

Ancestral Recall #1

(W) Jordan Clark
(A) Atagun İlhan
Cover A: Atagun İlhan
Cover B: Khary Randolph
August 6, 2025
Cover A: $4.99
Cover B: $4.99 1:3 unlock

Black History: For painter Melvin Waring, it’s an actual super power! When Melvin’s wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to help him in his search. A gripping new saga from two Milestone Initiative members: writer Jordan Clark (Aquaman, Star Wars Adventures) and artist Atagun İlhan (Poison Ivy, Milestone Universe: The Shadow Cabinet).

Ancestral Recall #1
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