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Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato, Marcelo Costa, and Michael Busuttil dish on Radiant Black’s 2025 Plans Tonight

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The Radiant Black co-creators, writers Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark, artists Eduardo Ferigato and Marcelo Costa, and Massive-Verse editor and designer Michael Busuttil, will be kicking off the 2025 “Rebuild” era by conducting a video conversation this Thursday, January 16, at 6pm PST on YouTube Live to spill the secrets on the critically-acclaimed series’ massive February return. It’s a bold new era for The Massive-Verse and the creative team behind Radiant Black will be taking you inside it all with a live discussion, Q&A, and more.

In the meantime, readers can brush up on their knowledge of Radiant Black, including the events of The Catalyst War, with the free “The Story So Far” recap issue, which is available in comic book stores and digitally on the Image Comics site. Perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike, this issue recaps the thrilling journey of Nathan, Marshall, and the Radiants as they battle cosmic threats, face personal struggles, and navigate the power of being a hero. Packed with stunning art and compelling storytelling, it’s the perfect way to catch up before the next chapter unfolds. Fans can also stay up-to-date with Massive-Verse news with the Black Market Narrative Substack newsletter.

In Radiant Black #31, the “Rebuild” era begins; in the wake of the Catalyst War, Marshall Ward is the one-and-only Radiant Black! But not everyone in Chicago is happy with their new hero—and with old foes returning and new threats rising, will Marshall’s time as Radiant Black be abruptly cut short? A new era of Radiant Black begins in this perfect jumping-on point for new readers!

Radiant Black #31 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 26 (the Final Order Cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers is Monday, February 3):

  • Cover A by Eduardo Ferigato – Lunar Code 1224IM242
  • Cover B (Connecting Variant) by Riccardo Robaldo – Lunar Code 1224IM243
  • Cover  C (1:25 Incentive Foil Variant) by Marcello Costa – Lunar Code 1224IM244

NYCC 2024: The Massive-verse’s Radiant Black #30 and #30.5 head back to print as a special combo issue

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Radiant Black #30 and #30.5, the latest issues in the bestselling Image Comics series by all-star Massive-Verse creators—Eisner Award-nominated writers Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark, and fan-favorite artists Marcelo Costa and Eduardo Ferigato—are being rushed back to print in a special combo issue to showcase the epic ending of the Catalyst War series arc. The second printing combo, featuring a brand new cover, is being fast tracked in order to keep up with escalating demand for the issues. 

The Massive-Verse has been a highlight at this week’s New York Comic Con, with two Thursday panels, one about the overall storytelling initiative and one about Kid Cudi’s Moon Man, revealing exciting news about what’s in store for fans this year. On Friday, celebrated composer Bear McCreary will take over the Main Stage at 2:30 p.m. to discuss his Massive-Verse project The Singularity and more, joined by co-collaborators Higgin and renowned writer Mat Groom. Fans can also catch Higgins at booth #G40 throughout the event. Radiant Black Vol. 5, which kicks off the Catalyst War, is also nominated for Book of the Year at this year’s Harvey Awards, taking place on Friday night of the show.

In Radiant Black #30, the Catalyst War continues and pieces fall into place. Endless possibilities collapse. The end of the world is at hand. Then, in Radiant Black #30.5, the final issue of the story arc, the paradigm is forever changed. In the wake of the unmissable conclusion to the Catalyst War, there can only be one Radiant Black.

The Radiant Black #30 and #30.5 combined second printing (Lunar Code 0924IM881) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 13 (with FOC this Monday, October 21) for a special price of $4.99, featuring a brand-new cover by Ferigato.

Radiant Black #30 and #30.5 second printing

Radiant Black #29/29.5 Forces the Timelines to Converge

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Radiant Black #29

As the Catalyst war rages on across two timelines, Marshall and Nathan make their choices as the respective Radiant Black in their timelines to decide who will solely hold onto the mantle. Yet, as the tide drastically turns against Earth, all hope seems lost. With the eventual convergence of the timeline on the horizon, could the potential salvation of the planet be discovered by one of the duo’s desperate actions to save it? Radiant Black #29/29.5 by Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, and Marcelo Costa forces Marshall and Nathan to reckon with a doomed timeline to attempt to change the future.

Following the dual timeline split in issue 25, all of the build-up across the past issues has led to this issue as the explosive consequences of Marshall’s and Nathan’s decisions come to fruition, specifically with Marshall’s role as Radiant Black, which has led to the worst timeline outcome for him. Over the past couple of issues, we have seen what led Marshall down this path by making a selfish decision in a tough choice. It all feels aligned with his characterization and previous actions, as Higgins and Clark do not paint him as a villain but as someone wholly human and vulnerable who ended up picking the wrong thing. 

I also appreciate how different the timelines are from each other, where releasing two issues does not feel like a cheap gimmick but is an essential part of telling this trial between Marshall and Nathan. Instead of simply copying and pasting events, they are two unique narratives where Nathan and Marshall impact them in distinct ways. And I appreciate how Radiant Black #29/29.5 shifts the story arc from being about them choosing who will be Radiant Black to how they both use the identity to save Earth with Marshall’s present timeline occurring ahead of Nathan’s. As a result, it justifies Marshall’s timeline with existing because it impacts how Nathan, Marshall, and the other Radiants can approach the Catalyst war in his present.

Considering how Costa drew two issues for the July release, I am amazed at how he handled a large monthly comic book workload. His art demonstrates how much of his incredible visuals are a strong selling point for the title as he can switch from the sci-fi action to the more grounded aspects and finally with the weirder cosmic elements. He is impressive, especially in delivering two stories instead of just one issue per month. With colorist Rod Fernandes and letterer Becca Carey, the art team is working as a well-oiled machine to meet the schedules and continue his high artistic standards. 

While Marshall and Nathan’s future may not look bright, they do find a possibility to change it in Radiant Black #29/29.5. As one of the hottest titles currently at Image Comics, Higgins, Clark, and Costa showcase two explosive issues that further the deadly Catalyst war. They are truly two interconnecting stories that you do not want to miss.

Story: Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark Art: Marcelo Costa
Color: Rod Fernandes Letterer: Becca Carey
Story: 8.8 Art: 9.4 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Read

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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C2E2: Will Friedle joins the voice cast for the Radiant Black audiobook

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Radiant Black is going from page to audio and will be the first Image Comics title to be adapted for an audiobook. Radiant Black: The Audiobook, Volume One will feature a full voice cast headlined by Rider Strong and Will Friedle playing leads Nathan Burnett and Marshall Ward, respectively. The audiobook is written, directed, and narrated by Radiant Black co-creator and Massive-Verse architect, Kyle Higgins.

Radiant Black: The Audiobook, Volume One will be the first in a planned series of audiobook adaptations from Black Market Narrative and Image Comics, adding another level of immersion to the critically and commercially acclaimed Massive-Verse. It is the first ever audiobook adaptation of an Image Comics title and is slated to release later this year.

On Saturday, during c2e2 in Chicago, the Massive-verse team took to the stage during their Massive-verse panel to announce the upcoming venture to a packed audience.

This video teaser comes to fans in the midst of a huge multi-timeline publishing event called “The Catalyst War,” which has left the fate of the Radiant Black mantle up to readers to decide—thanks to a shocking surprise vote at the end of last year’s issue #24.

Radiant Black: The Audiobook, Volume One will adapt the first volume of the Eisner award-nominated series created by Kyle Higgins and Marcelo Costa, with subsequent audio volumes planned and more star-studded voice casting yet to be revealed in the coming months.

Radiant Black: The Audiobook, Volume One

“Catalyst War” splits Radiant Black

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Known for pushing the envelope with unique twists, easter eggs, and multimedia tie-ins, the Massive-Verse’s Radiant Black, by Kyle Higgins, Marcelo Costa, Eduardo Ferigato, and Joe Clark, will have fans doing a double-take next month yet again—literally—with the release of two issues: Radiant Black #26 and the Radiant Black #26.5.

One storyline follows Marshall, one storyline puts the spotlight on Nathan, but both issues are a must-buy for readers to get the full experience. There are, after all, two sides to every story.

“Catalyst War” has been two years in the making and an event told across timelines featuring two different art teams telling two different stories each month. Both timelines are integral to the event featuring the choices of Marshall and Nathan and how those choices impact their worlds. By the end, readers will find out who will be Radiant Black going forward.

The “.5” storyline will run through Radiant Black #30 and Radiant Black #30.5 before hitting fans with another jaw-dropping plot twist.

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 25:

  • Radiant Black #26 – Lunar Code 0923IM859
  • Radiant Black #26.5 – Lunar Code 0923IM860

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 22:

  • Radiant Black #27 – Lunar Code 0723IM362
  • Radiant Black #27.5 – Lunar Code 0723IM363

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 20:

  • Radiant Black #28 – Lunar Code 0823IM421
  • Radiant Black #28 Cover B The Walking Dead 20th Anniversary Team Up Variant by Stefano Simeone – Lunar Code 0823IM423
  • Radiant Black #28.5 – Lunar Code 0823IM422
  • Radiant Black #28.5 Cover B The Walking Dead 20th Anniversary Team Up Variant by Stefano Simeone – Lunar Code 0823IM424

Preview: Marvel Voices: X-Men #1

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Marvel Voices: X-Men #1

(W) Vita Ayala, Raphael Draccon, Carolina Munhoz, Sarah Kuhn, Al Ewing, Jay Jurden, Greg Pak, Jay Edidin (A) Jethro Morales, Jorge Corona, Gustafo Vargas, Wilton Santos, Daniel Bayliss, Nina Vakueva, Marcelo Costa, Jan Bazaldua (CA) Bernard Chang
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 16, 2023
SRP: $6.99

MARVEL’S VOICES continues with this stunning anthology of all new stories celebrating Marvel’s mightiest mutants! From the exhilarating days of Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters to the current halcyon days of Krakoa, these stories span the gamut of the X-Men’s history – delving into the past of some of your favorite X-Men as well as looking toward their future. With an exciting lineup of fan-favorite creators and fresh new talent, you won’t want to miss out on this issue!

Marvel Voices: X-Men #1

Latin and Latinx heroes share their powers and culture on Marvel Comunidades covers and stories

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From Spider-Man to America Chavez, Latin and Latinx super heroes make the Marvel Universe a richer place each and every month! This October, Marvel honors Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month by spotlighting some its newer and fan-favorite Latin and Latinx characters.

In the same spirit as Marvel’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Month celebration this past May, select issues in October will feature stunning variant covers depicting Latin and Latinx heroes. Within the pages of those very issues, those characters will team up with the titular stars in all-new bonus adventures! This year’s Comunidades Variant Covers will be drawn by acclaimed artist Ernanda Souza, and the stories will be told by a diverse lineup of Latin and Latinx creators, each one bringing their unique background, experience, and voice to Marvel Comics storytelling!

Hailing from all corners of the Marvel mythos, this year’s spotlight characters feature Firebird, Shark-Girl, Power Man (Victor Alvarez), and Eva Quintero of Strange Academy. Not only are these stories perfect for introducing or reintroducing these beloved characters to readers, but they’ll also position them for their own bright futures! Here’s what fans can expect: 

  • Writer Juan Ponce and artist Ig Guara catch up with one of Strange Academy’s most promising pupils! Eva Quintero “borrows” a book from the Scarlet Witch’s private collection and gets more than she bargained for when the book sucks her into a demonic realm! With the help of her Strange Academy teacher, Wanda Maximoff, Eva must find a way to escape before she’s trapped between the pages forever!
  • Former Avenger Firebird brings her fiery passion to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes once more in an adventure by writer Kalinda Vasquez and artist Alba Glez. Alongside Captain Marvel and Captain America, Firebird is called upon by the Avengers to investigate a mystery in the desert. Their quest will lead them straight to an all-new character with secrets to reveal deep within… Roswell, New Mexico!
  • Writer Vita Ayala and artist Alitha Martinez send Victor Alvarez, a.k.a. Power Man on an exciting new journey. But first, he’ll have to survive a battle with the strongest there is! Chasing down a threat, Power Man winds up locked in a brawl with the Incredible Hulk!
  • Fresh off their Marvel debut in Marvel’s Voices: X-Men, writing duo Raphael Draccon and Carolina Munhóz will join artist Marcelo Costa to bring together Shark-Girl and Sunspot! The two mutants team up for the very first time as they return to their home nation of Brazil to investigate mysterious disappearances of local fisherman—but when their investigation leads them to “Ilha da Queimada Grande”, they find themselves in a showdown with King Cobra! Together, Shark-Girl and Sunspot have to act fast to stop King Cobra’s nefarious plans—and try not to fall victim to the local fauna in the process!

Check out the first Comunidades Variant Covers and stay tuned for more to be revealed in the weeks ahead. And celebrate Marvel’s Latin and Latinx heroes and creators this October!

More Spawn Variants Revealed!

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Image Comics has revealed the final six Spawn team-up variants—as part of the Spawn takeover campaign—which will grace the covers of the upcoming issues of The Dead Lucky, The Walking Dead Deluxe, Antioch, Radiant Black, Time Before Time, and The Old Dog. The total number of Spawn team-up variants clocks in at 50 jaw-dropping covers.

Todd McFarlane’s iconic, history-making, record-breaking Spawn will be everywhere next month and will appear on over nearly 50 different Image Comics series’ covers in addition to popping up on many DC variants as part of the Batman/Spawn crossover launch.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Image Comics—and of Spawn’s launch—and December’s Spawn team-up covers provide fans with the perfect way to celebrate the beloved character’s lasting impact and influence on the medium. Everywhere customers look, there Spawn will be.

Spawn will make an appearance on the covers of:

  • 3Keys #3 Cover C by David Messina – Diamond Code SEP228055
  • 20th Century Men #5 Cover C by S. Morian – Diamond Code SEP228056
  • All Against All #1 Cover E by Caspar Wijngaard – Diamond Code SEP228057
  • Antioch #3 – Diamond Code SEP228465
  • Art Brut #1 Cover B by Martín Morazzo – Diamond Code SEP228253
  • Blood Stained Teeth #7 Cover C by Christian Ward – Diamond Code SEP228058
  • The Bone Orchard Mythos: Ten Thousand Black Feathers #4 Cover C by Andrea Sorrentino – Diamond Code SEP228059
  • Creepshow #4 Cover C by Javi Fernandez – Diamond Code SEP228060
  • Dark Ride #3 Cover E by Andrei Bressan & Adriano Lucas – Diamond Code SEP228061
  • The Dead Lucky #5 Cover C by French Carlomagno – Diamond Code SEP228062
  • The Deadliest Bouquet #5 Cover B by Chris Campana & Tom Chu – Diamond Code SEP228063
  • The Department of Truth: The Wild Fictions Special Cover B by Martin Simmonds – Diamond Code SEP228117
  • Do A Powerbomb #7 Cover C by Daniel Warren Johnson – Diamond Code SEP228064
  • Eight Billion Genies #7 Cover C by Ryan Browne – Diamond Code SEP228065
  • Flawed #4 Cover B – Diamond Code SEP228066
  • Golden Rage #5 by Lauren Knight – Diamond Code SEP228110
  • Gospel #2 Cover B by Will Morris – Diamond Code SEP228067
  • Hell To Pay #2 Cover C by Will Sliney – Diamond Code SEP228111
  • Hexware #1 Cover D by Tim Seeley & Valentina Cuomo – Diamond Code SEP228113
  • Hitomi #3 Cover D by wraparound cover by Ashley Wood – Diamond Code SEP228069
  • I Hate Fairyland #2 Cover G by Skottie Young – Diamond Code SEP228070
  • Ice Cream Man #33 Cover C by Martin Morazzo – Diamond Code SEP228071
  • Image! #9 Cover B by John McCrea – Diamond Code SEP228072
  • Junkyard Joe #3 Cover E by Gary Frank – Diamond Code SEP228073
  • Kaya #3 Cover C by Wes Craig – Diamond Code SEP228074
  • Killadelphia #26 Cover D – Diamond Code SEP228114
  • Kroma #2 Cover E by Lorenzo De Felici – Diamond Code SEP228075
  • Little Monsters #8 Cover C by Dustin Nguyen – Diamond Code SEP228076
  • Love Everlasting #5 Cover C by Elsa Charterrier – Diamond Code SEP228077
  • Lovesick #3 Cover E by Luana Vecchio – Diamond Code SEP228078
  • Manifest Destiny #48 Cover B by Matthew Roberts & Owen Gieni – Diamond Code SEP228079
  • Night Club #1 Cover D – Diamond Code SEP228112
  • Nita Hawes’ Nightmare Blog #11 Cover C – Diamond Code SEP228115
  • Nocterra: Val Special Cover H by Tony S. Daniel – Diamond Code SEP228080
  • Old Dog #3 Cover D by Declan Shalvey – Diamond Code SEP228466
  • Plush #2 Cover D by Daniel Hillyard – Diamond Code SEP228081
  • Radiant Black #20 Cover D by Jonathan Glapion – Diamond Code SEP228082
  • Radiant Black #20 Cover E by Marcelo Costa – Diamond Code SEP228255
  • Radiant Pink #1 Cover D by Emma Kubert – Diamond Code SEP228083
  • Rogue Sun #9 Cover C by Marco Renna – Diamond Code SEP228084
  • Starhenge #6 Cover F by Liam Sharp – Diamond Code SEP228086
  • That Texas Blood #20 Cover C by Jacob Phillips – Diamond Code SEP228087
  • Time Before Time #19 Cover C by Joe Palmer – Diamond Code SEP228467
  • Undiscovered Country #22 Cover C by Giuseppe Camuncoli – Diamond Code SEP228088
  • Unnatural #5 Cover C by Ennio Bufi & Andrea Meloni – Diamond Code SEP228254
  • Vanish #4 Cover K by Ryan Stegman – Diamond Code SEP228089
  • Voyagis #2 Cover C by Sumeyye Kesgin – Diamond Code SEP228090
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #52 Cover D by David Finch & Dave McCaig – Diamond Code SEP228091
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #53 Cover F by David Finch & Dave McCaig – Diamond Code SEP228092
  • What’s The Furthest Place From Here? #9 Cover D by Tyler Boss – Diamond Code SEP228093

Image’s Massive-Verse is throwing a party ahead of C2E2

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Join the Massive-verse team for a comic book event like no other! On Thursday, August 4 at 7 PM at the Embers Tap House in Lockport, Illinois, fans will have an exciting opportunity to meet up with the Massive-verse creators, including: Kyle Higgins, Melissa Flores, Marcelo Costa, Eduardo Ferigato, Ryan Parrott, Igor Monti, Mat Groom, Joe Clark, Alec Siegel, Laurence Holmes, and Michael Busuttil, and the Circle Guy News crew—for a Massive kick off to c2e2!

Fans who attend will enter Existence with unique narrative experiences that shine new light on the Radiants, visit the real world—reel world?—locations portrayed in the pages of Radiant Black (including Embers and the Roxy theatre in downtown Lockport), and partake in unique photo opportunities and surprise giveaway items.

Then, on Friday, August 5 at 1 PM at the McCormick Place Convention Center, c2e2 attendees are invited to head over to room S401 for the Across the Massive-verse panel. The Image Comics Massive-Verse is only getting started—and this panel is the only place to find out what’s next! Join Higgins, Ferigato, Parrott, Flores, Chen, Groom, and Busuttil for an exclusive Q&A guaranteed to spill the secrets of the Massive-Verse!

Higgins and Costa’s breakout hit Radiant Black took superhero storytelling to new heights when it launched—but Radiant Black isn’t the only character inhabiting the Massive-verse. There’s a whole universe for readers to explore! Characters like Rogue Sun, Inferno Girl Red, The Dead Lucky’s Bibiana—and more yet to be revealed—all occupy the Massive-verse. Each of them has a different story to tell, different adversaries to face… and they each occupy a very different corner of this shared universe.

Massive-verse C2E2 Party

Radiant Black gets animated with a new short featuring Will Friedle!

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The MASSIVE-VERSE now includes its own original animated short, courtesy of Tiger Animation and Black Market Narrative. Last week, discerning fans were treated to an exclusive animation of their beloved Radiant Black characters created by Kyle Higgins and Marcelo Costa.

Tucked within the pages of the recent Radiant Black #15 release was a QR code that sent readers to an exciting, animated Radiant Black video featuring the voice of Will Friedle.

Higgins and Costa’s breakout hit Radiant Black took superhero storytelling to new heights when it launched—but Radiant Black isn’t the only character inhabiting the MASSIVE-VERSE. There’s a whole universe for readers to explore! Characters like Rogue Sun, Inferno Girl Red, The Dead Lucky’s Bibiana—and more yet to be revealed—all occupy the MASSIVE-VERSE. Each of them has a different story to tell, different adversaries to face… and they each occupy a very different corner of this shared universe. 

Radiant Black #15 is on sale now at comic book shops and available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of what the MASSIVE-VERSE has in store with Ryan Parrott and Abel’s Rogue Sun, Cherish Chen, David Lafuente, and Miquel Muerto’s Radiant Red, and Melissa Flores & French Carlomagno’s upcoming The Dead Lucky on sale Wednesday, August 3.

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