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LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin reveals the secret history of Garmadon!

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As war erupts in Ninjago, young champion Garmadon sets off on a quest to discover the truth behind the legend of The Forbidden Five — and a secret power that could turn the tide of the Serpentine War!

Story: Tri Vuong
Art: Tri Vuong
Inks: Riccardo Robaldo, Ainsworth Lin
Color: K.J. Diaz, Rex Lokus
Letterer: Pat Brosseau

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P.I. Perry Cutter is on the case in Los Monstruos, a hardboiled monster mystery from James Robinson and Jesús Merino

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Dark Horse Comics presents Los Monstruos, a new four-issue detective mystery/monster mash-up miniseries set in the 1950s written by James Robinson, illustrated by Jesús Merino, colored by K.J. Diaz, and lettered by Jim Campbell. Issue #1 will be available in May 2025 and will feature main cover art by Merino as well as four variant covers by Tony Harris, Marcos Martín, Ramon Perez, and Dan Panosian.  

Los Monstruos, located on the West Coast of America, is a city populated solely by monsters of all the kinds you’d find in classic folklore and black-and-white horror movies. They’re all just getting on with their lives, working, doing jobs, nothing bad, nothing evil. Well, apart from the crooks and gangsters in Los Monstruos’ underworld, but every city has those, right? All cities have private detectives, too, and werewolf P.I. Perry Cutter has a simple case that’s quickly turning into a king-size headache. Initially hired to find an old man’s lost love from among the city’s vampire community, Perry quickly finds things spiraling out of control as both vampire and Egyptian mummy criminal gangs begin to get involved too. So, as Perry looks for answers, he runs a gauntlet of danger while also uncovering dark secrets about his own past as a cop in the Los Monstruos Police Department. Can Perry solve the case, put his history to rest, stay alive, and still make that date he has with that cute vampire waitress he’s crazy about? It’s sure going to take all his skills as a detective and his abilities as a werewolf to do it.

Los Monstruos #1 (of 4) will be available in comic shops on May 7, 2025. It is now available to pre-order for $4.99 at your local comic shop.

Skybound and Image Unveil First Look at LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #2

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Skybound, Image Comics, and AMEET have revealed an exciting first look at LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #2, the new series from critically acclaimed writer/artist Tri Vuong. The latest installment of the worldwide phenomenon arrives in comic book stores October 9, 2024. 

Enter a new and terrifying realm—The Wyldness! Garmadon comes face-to-face with a new foe: The Lycan King! But as the truth behind the Wolf Clan and the power of Shatterspin are revealed, Garmadon faces his most terrifying challenge: training new students! 

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #2

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • LEGO® NINJAGO:  SHATTERSPIN #2 Cover A by Tri Vuong (Lunar Code 0324IM175) 
  • LEGO NINJAGO:  SHATTERSPIN #2 Cover B (Connecting) by Riccardo Robaldo & K.J. Diaz (Lunar Code 0324IM176) 
  • LEGO NINJAGO:  SHATTERSPIN #2 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Kelly McMahon (Lunar Code 0324IM177) 

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 begins an interesting adventure

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LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1

As war erupts in Ninjago, young champion Garmadon sets off on a quest to discover the truth behind the legend of The Forbidden Five—and a secret power that could turn the tide of the Serpentine War! Can Garmadon resist wielding this forbidden technique—or is corruption the only path toward saving his beloved Ninjago? LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 kicks off Garmadon’s quest for new power that may turn the tide of battle.

Tri Vuong returns to the world of LEGO Ninjago as both writer and artist, continuing the focus on Garmadon. I don’t know the world of LEGO Ninjago at all, though love LEGOs as a whole. Ninjago was a property that came after I regularly stopped collecting, though I’ve started up again (wee!). So, as a relatively new reader, does LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 interest me enough to come back and have enough information so I understand what’s going on? The answer to both is yes.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 is a solid introduction that any reader can dive into and enjoy. No knowledge of the world is need and it’s easy to understand what’s going on. There’s an evil force and Garmadon wants to find a new power to stop them. It’s not much more complicated than that and it’s that simplicity that works so well. While there’s a wider world and history, readers need to know absolutely nothing about any of that. Vuong has crafted a story that’s for new readers and longtime fans to appreciate it.

The art by Vuong keeps things as we’d expect. With ink by Riccardo Robaldo, color by K.J. Diaz, and lettering by Pat Brosseau, LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 has the style of a LEGO comic working well within the constraints of the characters and world. And it works surprisingly well. Though some monsters and the surroundings don’t have too much of a LEGO feel, the characters sport the classic look down to their hands and the accessories they wield. It’s all fun and fun readers can create with their own collections.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 is another solid start for those who are Ninjago fans, enjoy action, or martial arts excitement. Vuong keeps things focused and simple in a good way, delivering a martial arts adventure that’ll suck readers in.

Story: Tri Vuong Art: Tri Vuong
Ink: Riccardo Robaldo Color: K.J. Diaz Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

Skybound provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Kindle

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 begins an interesting adventure

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LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1

As war erupts in Ninjago, young champion Garmadon sets off on a quest to discover the truth behind the legend of The Forbidden Five—and a secret power that could turn the tide of the Serpentine War! Can Garmadon resist wielding this forbidden technique—or is corruption the only path toward saving his beloved Ninjago? LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 kicks off Garmadon’s quest for new power that may turn the tide of battle.

Tri Vuong returns to the world of LEGO Ninjago as both writer and artist, continuing the focus on Garmadon. I don’t know the world of LEGO Ninjago at all, though love LEGOs as a whole. Ninjago was a property that came after I regularly stopped collecting, though I’ve started up again (wee!). So, as a relatively new reader, does LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 interest me enough to come back and have enough information so I understand what’s going on? The answer to both is yes.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 is a solid introduction that any reader can dive into and enjoy. No knowledge of the world is need and it’s easy to understand what’s going on. There’s an evil force and Garmadon wants to find a new power to stop them. It’s not much more complicated than that and it’s that simplicity that works so well. While there’s a wider world and history, readers need to know absolutely nothing about any of that. Vuong has crafted a story that’s for new readers and longtime fans to appreciate it.

The art by Vuong keeps things as we’d expect. With ink by Riccardo Robaldo, color by K.J. Diaz, and lettering by Pat Brosseau, LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 has the style of a LEGO comic working well within the constraints of the characters and world. And it works surprisingly well. Though some monsters and the surroundings don’t have too much of a LEGO feel, the characters sport the classic look down to their hands and the accessories they wield. It’s all fun and fun readers can create with their own collections.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 is another solid start for those who are Ninjago fans, enjoy action, or martial arts excitement. Vuong keeps things focused and simple in a good way, delivering a martial arts adventure that’ll suck readers in.

Story: Tri Vuong Art: Tri Vuong
Ink: Riccardo Robaldo Color: K.J. Diaz Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

Skybound provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Kindle

Preview: LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1

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LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1

(W) Tri Vuong (A) Tri Vuong, Riccardo Robaldo (A/CA) K.J. Diaz
In Shops: Jul 24, 2024
SRP: $3.99

MINISERIES PREMIERE

THE SECRET HISTORY OF LEGO NINJAGO STARTS HERE!

As war erupts in Ninjago, young champion Garmadon sets off on a quest to discover the truth behind the legend of The Forbidden Five-and a secret power that could turn the tide of the Serpentine War!

Can Garmadon resist wielding this forbidden technique-or is corruption the only path toward saving his beloved Ninjago?

Critically acclaimed writer/artist TRI VUONG (LEGO NINJAGO: GARMADON) returns to reveal the secret history of the fan-favorite villain, filled with familiar face and shocking first appearances, in this new collaboration between the LEGO Group and Skybound, perfect for new readers and longtime LEGO Ninjago fans alike.

The Bugs Head South in Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski’s Operation Sunshine: Already Dead

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Did you think that four issues were enough for our ragtag team of bugs to turn themselves human and live happily ever after? Not even close! Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski’s Operation Sunshine continues with Operation Sunshine: Already Dead. Written by Parks and Zebrowski, illustrated by David Rubín, colored by K.J. Diaz, and lettered by Ferran Delgado, Operation Sunshine: Already Dead #1 will also feature variant covers by Martin Simmonds and Tyler Jenkins, with a final variant cover to be revealed at a later date.

In Operation Sunshine: Already Dead, the group of young, alienated vampires heads down to the swamps of Florida to disrupt a nasty ancient vampire party and to put into motion “Operation Sunshine”–their plot to steal a magical object that can turn themselves back to human and put an end to the elder vampires once and for all.

Operation Sunshine: Already Dead #1 (of 4) travels to comic shops on April 24, 2024. It is now available to pre-order at your local comic shop for $3.99. 

SDCC 2023: Henry Zebrowski and Marcus Parks’ Operation Sunshine arrives this October

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Dark Horse Comics presents Operation Sunshine, an all-new humorous horror series from the New York Times bestsellers and hosts of The Last Podcast on the Left, Henry Zebrowski and Marcus Parks. David Rubín joins as artist, along with K.J. Diaz as colorist, and Ferran Delgado as letterer. Operation Sunshine #1 will also feature variant covers by David Aja and Malachi Ward.

A group of young, alienated vampires known as “bugs” plot to steal a magical object from ancient monstrous vampires to turn themselves back to human. Along the way they uncover a sprawling monster underground, a top-secret plot run by the elder creatures, elite militant vampire slayers, and madness beyond imagining blocking their path to humanity.

Operation Sunshine #1 (of 4) comes to life on October 11, 2023, just in time for Halloween. It is now available to pre-order for $3.99 at your local comic shop.

Jinxworld adds The Ones to its lineup

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From the New York Times bestselling, Peabody, and multi-Eisner award-winning writer that brought you Marvel’s Illuminati, New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Avengers, Avengers Assemble, Avengers vs X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, All-New X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men vs Guardians of the Galaxy, Young Justice, Justice League, Legion of Superheroes, and Justice League vs Legion of Superheroes comes the next, best awesome super team to end all super teams… The Ones!

Brian Michael Bendis, along with artist Jacob Edgar, and colorist K.J. Diaz brings explosive comics splendor to this big new world in The Ones! Every single person in every mythology who were told they were THE ONE are brought together for the first time to defeat… THE ONE. The actual one. The real actual one. Think Good Omens meets Ghostbusters meets The Adam Project meets The Goonies meets Everything Everywhere All at Once meets, um, anything else you’ve ever liked!

The Ones #1 (of four) will be in comic shops November 2, 2022. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. The Ones #1 features a variant cover by Dan Hipp, and a 1:25 variant by Yanick Paquette with a 1:50 foil version of that same variant cover.