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The Cyberpunk 2077 Omnibus Vol. 1 features more than 300 pages of Blood, Flesh, and Steel!

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Dark Horse Comics and CD Projekt Red present a new paperback omnibus collection of the first three Cyberpunk 2077 comics series based on the hit video game including stories from the writer of Netflix’s hit anime series Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners. Featuring new characters from the world of Cyberpunk 2077 as well as a cover gallery and sketchbook section.

Cyberpunk 2077 Omnibus Volume 1 collects Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team #1–4, Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word #1–4, and Cyberpunk 2077: Blackout #1–4, with contributions from a diverse creative team including writers Bartosz Sztybor and Cullen Bunn, artists Miguel Valderrama, Jesús Hervás, and Roberto Ricci as well as colorists Jason Wordie, Giulia Brusco, Fabiana Mascolo, and letterer Frank Cvetkovic . Including cover art by artist Mattia De Iulis, this omnibus is worthy of any Cyberpunk 2077 collection.

In Trauma Team, the sole surviving member of a Trauma Team squad goes back into the field only to face her living nightmare once again. In You Have My Word, a family is torn apart, forcing a grandmother to return to a life she left behind to seek revenge. And in Blackout, a braindance technician fights his inner demons while planning the perfect heist.

Before it all goes dark, pre-order Cyberpunk 2077 Omnibus Volume 1 at your local comic shop, bookstore, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble for $29.99. Available in bookstores on October 15, 2024 and comic shops October 16, 2024.

Cyberpunk 2077 Omnibus Volume 1

Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis’ The Cull #1 sells out and gets a new printing

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Eisner Award winning writer Kelly Thompson and superstar artist Mattia De Iulis launched their new series The Cull last week to overwhelming demand. The debut issue has been completely wiped out at the distributor level and is already being rushed back to print in order to keep up with escalating reorders.

Something is Killing the Children horror vibes mix with The Goonies-style adventure as five friends set off to shoot a short film on a forbidden rock near their home the summer before they all go their separate ways. But that’s not really why they’re there. One of them has lied… and it’s a lie that will change their lives forever.

You can read our review of the first issue.

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 13:

  • The Cull #1, 2nd printing – Lunar Code 0723IM851
  • The Cull #2 Cover A by De Iulis – Lunar Code 0723IM306
  • The Cull #2 Cover B by Lotay – Lunar Code 0723IM307
  • The Cull #2 Cover C by Seles – Lunar Code 0723IM308
The Cull #1, 2nd printing

The Cull #1 channels The Goonies for adventure

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The Cull #1

Five friends set off to shoot a short film on a forbidden rock near their home the summer before they all go their separate ways. But that’s not really why they’re there. One of them has lied. And that lie will change their lives forever. The Cull #1 kicks off a story whose roots feel very much planted in classics such as The Goonies.

Written by Kelly Thompson, The Cull #1 is an interesting start full of mystery but more importantly, characters we can relate to. Focused on a group of kids, each is struggling in their own way delivering characters who feel grounded and ones we might know growing up. With homelives that each deliver their own challenges, we’re led to believe their journey involves shooting a film but by the end, the dots are connected and it’s one that’s so much more. It’s a debut that delivers wonder, dread, and a lot of feels too.

Thompsons does an excellent job in the setup. We get a very good sense of each character and their struggles. We get a good sense of their homelife. We also get some teases as to the group interaction and the conflicts that might arise due to that. All of it feels like an adventure a certain group did to get treasure but in this case, the treasure is far more important than some rubies.

Mattia De Iulis handles the art with color by Iulis and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. The art is solid with such personality for everyone. Each character looks very unique and their own personality. The various settings we’re taken to all tell a story. And Iulis does an excellent job of framing the panels with interesting focuses and angles for the imagery. This is a great example of the art providing a lot of information and helping to tell the story about the world we’re being introduced to.

The Cull #1 is a really solid start. There’s the quibble that there wasn’t much more pushback about what the individuals do at the end, but where’s the fun in that? It’s a debut that gives us some adventure but also emotional heart as well.

Story: Kelly Thompson Art: Mattia De Iulis
Color: Mattia De Iulis Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – Kindle

Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis The Cull gets a trailer

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The Cull #1 is in stores August 16, and you can pre-order at your Local Comic Shop!

Eisner-winning writer Kelly Thompson and superstar artist Mattia De Iulis team up for their first creator-owned work together!

Something is Killing the Children horror vibes mix with The Goonies-style adventure as five friends set off to shoot a short film on a forbidden rock near their home the summer before they all go their separate ways. But that’s not really why they’re there. One of them has lied. And that lie will change their lives forever.

Five friends set off to shoot a short film on a forbidden rock in The Cull

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Eisner Award winning writer Kelly Thompson and superstar artist Mattia De Iulis team up for their first creator-owned work together in the upcoming horror/coming-of-age story The Cull. This five issue miniseries is set to launch in August from Image Comics.

This exciting launch will also feature variant covers by such top talents as Lorenzo Ceccotti, Michael Walsh, Andrew J. Seles, Chris Shehan, Meredith Mcclaren, Dike Ruan, and Tula Lotay.

Something is Killing the Children horror vibes mix with The Goonies-style adventure as five friends set off to shoot a short film on a forbidden rock near their home the summer before they all go their separate ways. But that’s not really why they’re there. One of them has lied… and it’s a lie that will change their lives forever.

The Cull #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 16:

  • Cover A by Mattia De Iulis – Diamond Code JUN230033
  • Cover B by Lorenzo Ceccotti – Diamond Code JUN230034
  • Cover C by Michael Walsh – Diamond Code JUN230035
  • Cover D by Andrew J. Seles – Diamond Code JUN230036
  • Cover E by Chris Shehan – Diamond Code JUN230037
  • Cover F (1:10) by Meredith Mcclaren – Diamond Code JUN230038
  • Cover G (1:25) by Dike Ruan – Diamond Code JUN230039
  • Cover H (1:50) by Tula Lotay – Diamond Code JUN230040

Explore the night city with the Cyberpunk 2077 Library Edition Volume 1

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Dark Horse Books teams up with CD Projekt Red once again to present the Cyberpunk 2077 Library Edition Volume 1. This is an oversized collection of three legendary Cyberpunk 2077 stories told in comic form. The comics are written by CD Projekt Red writer and narrative manager Bartosz Sztybor and Cullen Bunn, with art by Miguel Valderrama, Jesús Hervás, and Roberto Ricci. Colors by Jason Wordie, Giulia Brusco, and Fabiana Mascolo, with lettering by Frank Cvetkovic. Cover art by Mattia De Iulis.

This is a deluxe hardcover collection of three intense action-packed stories exploring the underbelly of Night City. First, an EMT assistant is tasked with rescuing the man responsible for her former team’s deaths. Next, a grandmother returns to a life she left behind after a murder tears her family apart. Finally, a braindance technician discovers an opportunity in the depths of despair. 

This oversized hardcover collects Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team #1-4, Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word #1-4, and Cyberpunk 2077: Blackout #1-4, and features a cover gallery, expanded sketchbook section, and more! 

The Cyberpunk 2077 Library Edition Volume 1 will be in bookstores October 17, 2023 and comic shops October 18, 2023. It is available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore and will retail for $49.99.

Cyberpunk 2077 Library Edition Volume 1

More Predator Variant Covers Revealed

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In anticipation of all-new Predator stories coming to Marvel Comics in July, the extraterrestrial hunter will also steal the spotlight on a series of chilling variant covers. Across twenty breathtaking pieces by the industry’s top talents, fans will get to witness their favorite Marvel Super Heroes in epic showdowns with the iconic and terrifying Predator.

Since making its debut in the landmark 1987 film, the remorseless alien killer has invaded pop culture in film, comic books, video games, and more. Now, the Predator begins a new conquest in a comic series launching this summer. Capturing the horrifying, unforgiving nature of Predator with classic Marvel Comics storytelling, these outstanding covers are sure to capture the imagination of both Marvel and Predator fans as they prepare for the launch of Predator #1!

Check them all out now. See yesterday’s reveals here and the latest batch below, and don’t miss your chance to enjoy this unparalleled mashup by collecting each Predator variant cover starting this July.

  • CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by IBAN COELLO – 75960620168600231
  • JANE FOSTER & THE MIGHTY THOR #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by JUNGGEUN YOON – 75960620372700231
  • SAVAGE AVENGERS #3 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by MIRKA ANDOLFO – 75960620290400331
  • WOLVERINE #23 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by KYLE HOTZ – 75960609661902321
  • AVENGERS #58 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by E.M. GIST – 75960608857705821
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #40 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by MATTIA DE IULIS – 75960609123204021
  • IRON CAT #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by MIKE MAYHEW – 75960620377200221
  • X-MEN #13 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by JAMES STOKOE – 75960609999301311
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #7 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by CORY SMITH – 75960620200300721
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #8 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO – 75960620200300821
  • AVENGERS FOREVER #8 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by JUAN JOSE RYP – 75960620192100821
  • CAPTAIN MARVEL #40 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by CARY NORD – 75960609268004021
  • DAREDEVIL #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by BILL SIENKIEWICZ – 75960620389500241
  • DEFENDERS: BEYOND #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by RON LIM – 75960620335200221
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #46 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by SUPERLOG – 75960609036504621
  • GENIS-VELL: CAPTAIN MARVEL #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by CHRIS SPROUSE – 75960620337600221
  • HULK #9 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by DALE KEOWN – 75960620003000921
  • IRON MAN #22 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by BJORN BARENDS – 75960609866802221
  • MS. MARVEL & WOLVERINE #1 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by HUMBERTO RAMOS – 75960620479300141
  • THOR #27 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by RAHZZAH – 75960609539102731

The Predator Hunts the Marvel Universe this July and August in Variant Covers

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In anticipation of all-new Predator stories coming to Marvel Comics in July, the extraterrestrial hunter will also steal the spotlight on a series of chilling variant covers. Across twenty breathtaking pieces by the industry’s top talents, fans will get to witness their favorite Marvel Super Heroes in epic showdowns with the iconic and terrifying Predator.

Since making its debut in the landmark 1987 film, the remorseless alien killer has invaded pop culture in film, comic books, video games, and more. Now, the Predator begins a new conquest in a comic series launching this summer. Capturing the horrifying, unforgiving nature of Predator with classic Marvel Comics storytelling, these outstanding covers are sure to capture the imagination of both Marvel and Predator fans as they prepare for the launch of Predator #1!

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this unparalleled mashup by collecting each Predator variant cover starting this July.

  • CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by IBAN COELLO – 75960620168600231
  • JANE FOSTER & THE MIGHTY THOR #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by JUNGGEUN YOON – 75960620372700231
  • SAVAGE AVENGERS #3 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by MIRKA ANDOLFO – 75960620290400331
  • WOLVERINE #23 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by KYLE HOTZ – 75960609661902321
  • AVENGERS #58 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by E.M. GIST – 75960608857705821
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #40 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by MATTIA DE IULIS – 75960609123204021
  • IRON CAT #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by MIKE MAYHEW – 75960620377200221
  • X-MEN #13 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by JAMES STOKOE – 75960609999301311
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #7 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by CORY SMITH – 75960620200300721
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #8 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO – 75960620200300821
  • AVENGERS FOREVER #8 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by JUAN JOSE RYP – 75960620192100821
  • CAPTAIN MARVEL #40 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by CARY NORD – 75960609268004021
  • DAREDEVIL #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by BILL SIENKIEWICZ – 75960620389500241
  • DEFENDERS: BEYOND #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by RON LIM – 75960620335200221
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #46 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by SUPERLOG – 75960609036504621
  • GENIS-VELL: CAPTAIN MARVEL #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by CHRIS SPROUSE – 75960620337600221
  • HULK #9 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by DALE KEOWN – 75960620003000921
  • IRON MAN #22 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by BJORN BARENDS – 75960609866802221
  • MS. MARVEL & WOLVERINE #1 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by HUMBERTO RAMOS – 75960620479300141
  • THOR #27 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by RAHZZAH – 75960609539102731

Preview: Captain America #0

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Captain America #0

(W) Tochi Onyebuchi, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Mattia De Iulis (CA) Alex Ross
RATED T+
In Shops: Apr 20, 2022
SRP: $4.99

When Arnim Zola launches a catastrophic attack on New York City, he meets his match – in Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers! In the explosive battle that follows, two Captain Americas prove better than one, and Sam and Steve decide they might just keep a good thing going…
Tochi Onyebuchi (BLACK PANTHER LEGENDS), Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly (KANG THE CONQUEROR) and Mattia De Iulis (THE MIGHTY VALKYRIES, INVISIBLE WOMAN) kick off an incredible new CAPTAIN AMERICA saga, and you won’t want to miss whatv comes next!

Review: Captain America #0

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Captain America #0

A new era for Captain America is coming! Soon, two series will launch, one featuring Steve Rogers and the other Sam Wilson. Each have the mantle of Captain America and how each series will differ should be interesting. Captain America #0 kicks things off with the duo taking on Armin Zola in a rather odd plot to turn everyone into dinosaurs using a rocket and the sun… yeah…

Written by Tochi Onyebuchi, Jackson Lanzing, and Collin Kelly (the trio will be handling the new series when they launch), the comic has a pop sense about it. The plot by Zola is so over the top. The rants and raves so silly, the story feels like a bit of a throwback to old serials. And with that there’s something really fun about it all. This feels like an adventure that would play in black and white before the longer film. There’s something rather classic about it’s story and presentation.

The only real gripe about the comic is Zola himself. His plan sounds like something Sauron might do, not a character that was a Nazi. While the “evolution” aspect makes a lot of sense, the turning people into dinosaurs is just… odd. Still, there’s some great lines from Zola about how he went through his plot and got away with it. It’s a villain whose goal and steps to get there that you’re not supposed to take seriously in a story that’s a fun one-shot adventure.

The art by Mattia De Iulis is fantastic. With lettering by Joe Caramagna, the style reminds me of Alex Ross at times with some great dynamic panels and pages that capture the excitement. This is a comic to read a physical copy of to soak in everything going on and to appreciate the page layouts. Iulis capture the battle, showing the struggle in Sam and Steve’s faces as they attempt to win the day. It feels like they’re exerting energy to pull off what they want to, but like those old pop serials, you know they’ll succeed as well. Caramagna’s lettering is great adding so much personality to Zola as he rants and raves to our heroes.

Captain America #0 is a fun one-shot that sets up whatever is to come. Yes, there’s teases of each series spinning out of it but the comic itself doesn’t feel like a pitch whose goal is to only set them up. It’s a single issue you can pick up and just enjoy with an over the top story and fantastic art.

Story: Tochi Onyebuchi, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly Art: Mattia De Iulis Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology/Kindle – Zeus Comics – TFAW

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