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Opus Comics announces a digital partnership with GlobalComix and Frank Frazetta’s Mothman!

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Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer

As they enter their second year of print publication, Opus Comics is expanding their efforts into the digital comics space with the GlobalComix digital comics platform. The comics debuted in honor of what would have been Frank Frazetta’s 82nd birthday on February 9th.

The first two titles to make their GlobalComix debut are Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer and Frank Frazetta’s Dawn Attack, which are the flagship of Opus Comics’ wider FrazettaVerse. Readers are able to enjoy issue #1 of both titles for free, as a way of welcoming them to the platform, then purchase Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer issues #2, 3 and 4 for $3.99 each.

Subsequent issues of each title will be released every two weeks until they catch up with the current print run, then follow alongside the print schedule thereafter. Other Opus Comics titles such as Bill & Ted and Eternal Descent will join the platform over the coming weeks.

FrazettaVerse #0

Written by acclaimed animation writer Mitch Iverson and rendered by renowned artist Stefano Martino, with colorist Luis Antonio Delgado and letterer Jacob Bascle, Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer takes readers on an epic adventure through the worlds of Frazetta, introducing them to extraordinary characters and places envisioned by the “Godfather of fantasy art.”

Meanwhile, the FrazettaVerse continues to grow in print as well, with FrazettaVerse #0 arriving in stores for Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 6. This exciting new comic features a brand new Death Dealer story, along with a preview of the upcoming Frank Frazetta’s Mothman series, which is solicited in the March 2023 edition of Diamond PREVIEWS for May release.

From 1966 to 1967 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, several witnesses reported seeing a man-sized, winged creature with glowing red eyes. Circa 1980, Frank Frazetta painted his iconic work, Mothman. Now you will learn the truth—and it’s weird. Emmy nominee Tim Hedrick and artist Andrea Mutti bring you the next expansion of the FrazettaVerse! Issue #1 comes with two main covers – a new version by series artist Andrea Mutti, alongside the classic Mothman painting by Frank Frazetta.

The Epic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Years Comic Book Saga Expands with Lost Day Special

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Day Special

IDW Publishing has announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Years. The upcoming five-issue prequel to the New York Times best-selling The Last Ronin, will further expand its epic tale with a tie-in one-shot by writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz, illustrator Ben Bishop, and colorist Luis Antonio Delgado. The 40-page special issue, available in May, is called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Day Special and will straddle both the past and the future of the Last Ronin universe, setting the stage for thrilling new tales to come.

In Lost Day, longtime resistance leader April O’Neil finds herself and her loved ones—including the four young mutant turtles she and her daughter, Casey Marie Jones, are raising and training together—once again caught up in the battle for the soul of New York City. When April takes the turtles with her on a supply run into the city, they get lost and risk becoming collateral damage in the newest power struggle overtaking the streets. Old memories mix with new realities as April and her four small charges race to get back home before it’s too late.

With the highly anticipated debut of TMNT: The Last Ronin—Lost Years slated for January 25th, IDW has also announced an expanded Director’s Cut edition of the miniseries’ first issue, which will be available in April. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Years #1 Director’s Cut will feature never-before-seen supplemental materials from legendary TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, as well as series artists Ben Bishop and SL Gallant.

For fans hungry for more insight into the creative process behind Last Ronin’s runaway success, Lost Years, Director’s Cut offers an exclusive look at the concept’s evolution from a speculative draft composed by Eastman and Laird in the nascent days of TMNT’s indie comics era to a New York Times best-selling, internationally beloved phenomenon, as well as the new, expansive universe that has emerged as a result.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Years #1 Director’s Cut

Springing from a lost 1987 storyline by TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, The Last Ronin tells the heartrending revenge story of a sole, shrouded Turtle in a dark, possible future, undertaking a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. The kinetic layouts from Eastman, atmospheric illustrations from Isaac & Esau Escorza and Ben Bishop, thrilling script full of surprises from longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz, and bold hues from colorist Luis Antonio Delgado instantly resonated with fans and critics alike. Debuting in October 2020 as a quarterly periodical in a prestige oversized format, The Last Ronin took the comic world by storm, eventually leading to over 840,000 units of the individual comic books in print and New York Times best seller status for its hardcover collection with more than 125,000 copies sold.

Review: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300 is a comic that should be a celebration. It’s the final issue of the long running series being published by IDW Publishing with a future that’s still unknown. It’s also an amazing accomplishment for writer Larry Hama who has been the architect from the early days. The finale to a long running storyline, the issue should be fireworks and excitement to wrap things up. Unfortunately, like the C-130 within the pages, the result is a crash.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300 is an oddity of an issue. Pure action and over the top moments, it encapsulates so much of what makes G.I. Joe fun. The concepts are out there mixing military action and sci-fi weirdness, mixing in a dash of laughs and humor. It’s classic Joe. But, the comic ends on a cliffhanger, an unfinished story that feels both fitting and frustrating. Like a good “to be continued”, the issue leaves you hanging right at a big moment of action waiting for the next episode (issue in this case). But, that may never come leaving it all a bit of a letdown. It’s not so much a celebration as an oddity of a “finale” that doesn’t quite satisy.

Featuring the art of S.L. Gallant with ink by Aria Keane, and color of J. Brown, the art is good. I’m not the biggest fan of Gallant’s style but there’s something for how much is packed into the issue. The action scenes are entertaining and there’s a lot to keep track of and change up. The team handles that well with all of the characters looking solid and each scene hitting its beat visually.

The comic features a PSA from writer Erik Burnham, art by Billy Penn, and color by Luis Antonio Delgado. Like the rest of the comic, it captures the feel of classic G.I. Joe PSAs but like the overall issue, something is slightly off. It’s a nice fun send off but again, doesn’t really feel like that special finale.

And that’s probably what bothers me most about G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300. It doesn’t feel like a send off. It feels like an unfinished piece by a maestro who deserved a better ending. Still, there’s something interesting and gutsy about leaving things the way it is. This is an issue that’ll be debated for quite a while by Joe fans.

Story: Larry Hama, Erik Burnham Art: S.L. Gallant, Billy Penn
Ink: Aria Keane Color: J. Brown, Luis Antonio Delgado Letterer: Neil Uyetake
Story: 6.5 Art: 6.5 Overall: 6.5 Recommendation: Pass

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle

Spend the holidays with Bill & Ted and Death Dealer spotlights Opus Comics’ Final Order Cut Off

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On FOC Monday, November 21, for December 21 on sale, Opus Comics has a new BILL & TED special and the latest installment of our flagship title DEATH DEALER. Plus, a COVER GALLERY featuring the amazing covers we’ve had for the first five issues.

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Holiday Special

Roll over Beethoven, the Wyld Stallyns have their own ode to joy to share with the world! John Barber (Back to the Future) and Butch Mapa (Marvel Action: Avengers) bring you this most triumphant message of peace, love, and misunderstanding. Plus, another bonus story featuring Rufus by Barber and Juan Samu!

$6.99 • 40 pages
OCT221846 Cover A – Butch Mapa
OCT221847 Cover B (1:5) – Beethoven Action Figure
OCT221847 Cover C (1:10) – Wayne Nichols

Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer #8

Critically acclaimed animation writer Mitch Iverson (Dota: Dragon’s Blood) and world-renowned artists Esau & Isaac Escorza and Luis Antonio Delgado (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin) chronicle the next chapter in our hero’s twisted life, where in order to atone for a terrible deed, he must literally go through Hell—both of them!

$4.99 • 32 pages
OCT221852 Cover A – Clara Tessier
OCT221853 Cover B – Frank Frazetta
OCT221854 Cover C (1:5) – Tyler Walpole
OCT221855 Cover D (1:10) – Dave Dorman
OCT221856 Cover E  (1:20) – Dave Dorman unbranded

Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer Cover Gallery #1

Collected in one volume are the awe-inspiring and epic covers to the Death Dealer series. Artists include Simone Bianchi, Frank Cho, Gabrielle Dell’Otto, David Finch, Joseph Michael Linsner, Dan Panosian, Paul Renaud, Bill Sienkiewicz, and many more!

$4.99 • 40 pages
OCT221857 Cover A – Liam Sharp

Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer Cover Gallery #1

The King of the Monsters Rises Again in Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors—All Hail The King!

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IDW Publishing, under license by Toho International, Inc., has announced the triumphant return of the one-and-only King of the Monsters in the upcoming five-issue miniseries Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors–All Hail the King!, premiering in October.

The follow-up to the popular middle grade comic book series Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors (collected in December 2021 in the graphic novel Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors–Rise Up!) features the returning creative team of writer Erik Burnham, illustrator Dan Schoening, and colorist Luis Antonio Delgado.

It’s been a year, and to Cedric’s dismay, there have been no more Godzilla sightings. Sure, that means no destruction, but it was also his vlog’s most popular series of videos. He needs new content! His views are dropping, and he’s running out of ideas. He’s being called out for lying by cyberbullies Dragon, who are trying to see if Cedric really has the Godzilla chops, and Karen Higa, who has her own agenda. There’s more going on beneath the surface, but will Cedric find out what before something deadlier than Godzilla rears its head?

While All Hail the King! maintains the previous series’ focus on the looming threat of environmental catastrophe (with Godzilla, Cedric, and his friends serving as its only prospective foil) the new miniseries also represents a fresh opportunity for Burnham, Schoening, and Delgado to share their love of Godzilla and its legacy with a new generation, and to delve more deeply into its lore and mythos.

Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors—All Hail The King! #1 will be available with multiple cover variants for retailers and fans to enjoy, including Cover A by series illustrator Dan Schoening, Cover B by Andrea Bell, and a retailer incentive edition by John Yurcaba.

Review: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #4

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #4

Growing up in the 80s, there were two cartoons that I’d set my schedule around, Transformers and G.I. Joe. I remember I’d have to run off the bus to get inside in time to watch and usually would miss a few minutes. In the age of VCRs, this was common. IDW Publishing in recent years has spun out various comics based on those two properties but none have completely captured the fun of the cartoons. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #4 wraps up the miniseries that has captured the look and feel of that classic show in every way.

Written by Erik Burnham, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #4 wraps up the rather silly storyline as the Joes and Cobra must battle it out as per the instructions of a Genie. Yes, a real magical genie. The story takes the more fantastical elements of the animated series and has spun it for goofs, laughs, and solid action. Most importantly it feels like an episode we’d have seen 40 years ago.

The story itself takes the goofy feel of the cartoon. The scheme by Cobra has been over the top and of course doom to failure. In other words, the creative team nailed the classic arc of a storyline.

Burnham nails down the dialogue which feels like it’s straight out of the cartoon. You can hear the voices repeat the lines like no time has passed and it’s all playing out on television. There’s that mix of seriousness and cheese the show balanced so perfectly and is on display here. There’s even a lesson at the end!

Dan Schoening‘s art feels like it’s ripped from the animation cells. With color by Luis Antonio and lettering by Neil Uyetake, there’s a level of detail that’s beyond fantastic. Not only do the characters look like they’re straight from the animation you even get moments like a head turn that’s not all that realistic but would regularly show up on the small screen. Uyetake’s lettering too adds to the fun with Cobra Commander’s drawn out “s”, a detail that adds to the experience.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #4 takes me back almost 40 years and made me feel like a kid again. It perfectly captures the classic experience continuing it on with brand-new over the top adventures. It’s been a long time coming and I’m glad this series is here. If anything it left me wanting more and bummed we had to wait so long for this take. This is a must get for fans of the classic cartoon.

Story: Erik Burnham Art: Dan Schoening
Color: Luis Antonio Delgado Letterer: Neil Uyetake
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology/Kindle – Zeus Comics

Exclusive: Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer #1 Gets a Second Printing after it sells out of almost 50,000 copies

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After an overwhelming response to their debut issue, Opus Comics has announced they’re going back to press for Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer #1. The issue will feature a rarely seen Death Dealer illustration by the man himself. The initial first printing received almost 50,000 copies.

The launch title for Opus Comics enjoyed strong initial orders and a variety of retailer exclusive covers, but it still wasn’t enough to meet the demand for this new series and the publisher is keen to ensure everyone can get a copy.

Death Dealer #1 also was the launch pad for a wider Frazetta-verse which will unfold in upcoming Opus Comics’ issues, and across Incendium’s wider product lines including its FIGBIZ action figures.

Written by Mitch Iverson and rendered by artist Stefano Martino, with colorist Luis Antonio Delgado and letterer Jacob Bascle, the first issue embarks on an epic adventure through the worlds of Frazetta, introducing readers to extraordinary characters and places envisioned by the “Godfather of fantasy art.”

Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer #1 second print is being rushed through production to arrive in stores alongside Bill & Ted: Roll The Dice #1 on June 8 (one week after Death Dealer #2). Final orders for both titles will need to be placed by May 23.

Check out the exclusive first look at the second printing cover below as well as a preview of the first issue!

Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5

After a rather extended wait, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5 is finally here wrapping up the anticipated miniseries. The issue delivers a lot of action, wrapping things nicely, though in a rather predictable fashion. Will Michelangelo get revenge for the death of his family? Will the rebellion succeed?

The previous issue left us with a major blow against the fascist government and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5 kicks things off with the next steps and the anarchy that has spread due to the lack of power and lack of law enforcement. It’s not quite the rally the people feel I was expecting which has the comic delivering at least one surprise. It also helps add to the rather chaotic story that shows how unprepared the resistance was to deal with their oppressors.

The comic really bounces between three plots. There’s April who attempts to save her home from flooding due to the lack of power. There’s her daughter who bounces around not quite knowing what to do. Finally, there’s the Last Ronin seeking his revenge.

The first two plots feel like filler in some way. It gives each of these characters something to do and explains why they don’t help Mikey in his battle. That final battle is satisfying at times with some interesting twists though a few that feel familiar and been there in other stories. The conclusion too is a little predictable where things end. Overall, it’s a final piece of the story that wraps things up in a somewhat ok fashion.

That ok fashion extends to the art which lacks some of the flair and excitement from the previous issues. There’s a lot of action but much feels like odd poses and none of which is memorable. It feel rather anticlimactic in some ways. None of it is bad but there’s an excitement that just lacks at times. Cool moments don’t really come off as such instead just delivering beats and never really taking advantage to build up to anything. The exhaustion and difficulty of the battle is told more than shown leaving things disconnected between the visuals and dialogue.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5 isn’t a bad finale but it also doesn’t quite have the punch that’s expected. For a series that has been so good, it’s a little bit of a letdown. It does deliver a rather touching final moment but beyond that, this went from a series that was one of the best TMNT stories to just another miniseries that doesn’t stick the landing.

Story: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz Script: Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz
Layouts: Kevin Eastman Pencils/Inks: Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, Kevin Eastman
Color Assistance: Samuel Plata Color: Luis Antonio Delgado, Ronda Pattison Letterer: Shawn Lee
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.0 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology/Kindle – Zeus Comics

Review: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #1

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G.I. Joe: Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures

When I was a kid, I used to look forward to Saturdays. It wasn’t like how it is now, where as a working adult, I am living for the weekend. It was Saturday mornings that I woke up early for every weekend. I had my staples that I watched very week, and G.I. Joe was one of them.

The cartoon gave me my first impression of good and evil.  It provided me with heroes like Lady Jaye and Hawk. It also gave villains like Cobra Commander and Destro.  In the debut issue of G.I. Joe: Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures, we find these factions at odds like I used to see every weekend.

We are taken to Cobra temple, where Cobra Commander has gotten his hands on Aladdin’s knowing that every wish is his command, an advantage that he looks to use for his own evil  intent, by using his first wish by creating giant android troopers. We are also taken to The Pit, which is  Gi Joe’s Base of Operations,  where Cobra Commander has deployed one of these robots, to attack GI Joe, but defeat would come swift, as it would prove no match for Joe’s battleground tactics. Of course this doesn’t deter Cobra Commander, as it pushes him to modify the ones he did not deploy and try a different plan. By issue’s end, Cobra puts the world on notice and Joe has invented a plan to stop them.

Overall, G.I. Joe: Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #1 is a definite throwback to the Saturday morning cartoon I grew up loving. The story by Burnham is pure fun. The art by creative team is beautiful. Altogether, a story that proves to be more than your typical trip to nostalgia.

Story: Erik Burnham Art: Dan Schoening
Color: Luis Antonio Delgado Letterer: Neil Uyetake
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology/Kindle – Zeus Comics

Review: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #1

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #1

Growing up in the 80s, there were two cartoons that I’d set my schedule around, Transformers and G.I. Joe. I remember I’d have to run off the bus to get inside in time to watch and usually would miss a few minutes. In the age of VCRs, this was common. IDW Publishing in recent years has spun out various comics based on those two properties but none have completely captured the fun of the cartoons. Until now. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #1 nails the feel and look of the original comic in every way.

Written by Erik Burnham, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #1 continues the animated series. The comic impressively feels like an episode in every war from the plot to the dialogue to the art. It’s absolutely fantastic and nails it down.

The story itself takes the goofy feel of the cartoon and delivers a new over the top scheme by Cobra. Cobra Commander has captured a genie and is using his wishes in an attempt to extort money from the world’s governments. It feels like the rather extreme and fantastical plots that were some of the fun of the comic series and the demand for $1 billion by Cobra Commander feels almost quaint at this point when the wealthiest person in the world is valued at over $200 billion. How is Cobra going to pay their bills with that little cash!?

Burnham nails down the dialogue which feels like it’s straight out of the cartoon. You can hear the voices repeat the lines like no time has passed and it’s all playing out on television. There’s that mix of seriousness and cheese the show balanced so perfectly and is on display here. There’s even a lesson at the end with classic computer!

Dan Schoening‘s art feels like it’s ripped from the animation cells. With color by Luis Antonio and lettering by Neil Uyetake, there’s a level of detail that’s beyond fantastic. Not only do the characters look like they’re straight from the animation you even get moments like a head turn that’s not all that realistic but would regularly show up on the small screen. Uyetake’s lettering too adds to the fun with Cobra Commander’s drawn out “s”, a detail that adds to the experience.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Saturday Morning Adventures #1 takes me back the 35ish years and made me feel like a kid again. It perfectly captures the classic experience continuing it on with brand-new over the top adventures. It’s been a long time coming and I’m glad it’s finally here. This is a must get for fans of the classic cartoon.

Story: Erik Burnham Art: Dan Schoening
Color: Luis Antonio Delgado Letterer: Neil Uyetake
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology/Kindle – Zeus Comics

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