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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

Kid Cudi’s Moon Man #1 is getting a third printing!

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Grammy Award winning artist Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, Eisner Award nominated co-writer and Massive-Verse architect Kyle Higgins, rising star artist Marco Locati, coloring powerhouse Igor Monti, Eisner Award winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and editor high-flier Michael Busuttil’s Moon Man #1 issue is a machine that can’t be beat. This wildly popular debut issue has been wiped out completely—yet again—at the distributor level and will be rushed back to print this week by Image Comics in order to keep up with demand.

Moon Man follows Ramon Townsend, a man ready for a quiet life after gaining unexpected celebrity status for steering his ship and crew safely home from a near-disastrous moon mission. Whatever went wrong on that failed moon mission, whatever happened in the missing minutes the cameras didn’t capture, all Ramon really wants is to settle down back home in Cleveland. But those missing minutes hold an Earth-shattering secret—and, with all eyes turned to him, Ramon will soon find himself becoming something the world has never seen before.

Moon Man #1, third printing (Lunar Code 0324IM875) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 22.

Moon Man #1, third printing

Kid Cudi’s Moon Man #1 sells out and gets a new printing

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The highly anticipated Kid Cudi sci-fi launch has gone intergalactic and sold out instantly at the distributor level, yesterday on the morning of its release. Fans eager to pick up the extremely collectable, in-demand Moon Man #1—by Grammy Award winning artist Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, Eisner Award-nominated co-writer and Massive-Verse architect Kyle Higgins, breakout artist Marco Locati, coloring mastermind Igor Monti, Eisner Award-winning lettering dynamo Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and editor extraordinaire Michael Busuttil—should make a run on their local comic shop post haste before the copies disappear from shelves. Image Comics will fast-track a reprint in order to keep up with escalating demand.

Moon Man follows Ramon Townsend, a man ready for a quiet life after gaining unexpected celebrity status for steering his ship and crew safely home from a near-disastrous moon mission. Whatever went wrong on that failed moon mission, whatever happened in the missing minutes the cameras didn’t capture, all Ramon really wants is to settle down back home in Cleveland. But those missing minutes hold an Earth-shattering secret—and, with all eyes turned to him, Ramon will soon find himself becoming something the world has never seen before. 

Moon Man #1, second printing (Lunar Code 1123IM909) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 28. 

Moon Man #1, second printing

NYCC 2023: Kid Cudi teams with Kyle Higgins for Moon Man

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Grammy Award winning musician Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi will make his comics debut alongside Eisner Award-nominated co-writer and Massive-Verse architect Kyle Higgins, breakout artists Marco Locati and Igor Monti, Eisner Award-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and editor Michael Busuttil in the forthcoming Moon Man. This all-new, ongoing series will launch in January 2024 from Image Comics, Black Market Narrative, and Mad Solar, kicking off the new year with an extra-length first issue and an accompanying mixtape from the Grammy Award-winning recording artist.

Moon Man follows Ramon Townsend, a man ready for a quiet life after gaining unexpected celebrity status for steering his ship and crew safely home from a near-disastrous moon mission. Whatever went wrong on that failed moon mission, whatever happened in the missing minutes the cameras didn’t capture, all Ramon really wants is to settle down back home in Cleveland. But those missing minutes hold an Earth-shattering secret—and, with all eyes turned to him, Ramon will soon find himself becoming something the world has never seen before.

Moon Man touches down with a truly out-of-this-world variant cover lineup, including superstars such as Rod Reis and Matt Taylor; Eisner Award winners Sanford Greene and Christian Ward; along with industry legends Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz.

Moon Man #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 31.

Moon Man #1 

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 is What Superheroes Can Be for a New Generation

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Bestselling writer Kyle Higgins and superstar artist Marcelo Costa team up for Radiant Black. This all new, ongoing superhero series is set to launch from Image Comics in February 2021. 

In the announcement, Higgins said:

This is the comic book I’ve been waiting my whole life to make—being able to build this with Marcelo Costa, Becca Carey, and Michael Busuttil is a dream come true. Radiant Black is both a love letter to the superhero stories I love as well as a statement on what I think superheroes can be for a whole new generation.

Radiant Black #1 introduces Nathan Burnett who has just turned thirty. Things aren’t great: He’s working (and failing) at two jobs, his credit card debt is piling up, and his only move… is moving back home with his parents.

But when Nathan discovers and unlocks the ethereal, cosmic RADIANT, he’s given the power to radically change his fortunes!

There’s just one problem: The powers don’t belong to him. And the COSMIC BEINGS who created them want them back… by any means necessary.

Radiant Black #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 10:

  • Cover A by Michael Cho – DEC200009
  • Cover B by Eduardo Ferigato & Costa – DEC200010
  • Cover C Blank cover – DEC200011
  • Cover D (1:10 incentive) by Costa – DEC200012
  • Cover E (1:25 incentive) by David Finch, Jimmy Reyes & Costa – DEC200013
Radiant Black #1

Preview: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Lost Chronicles Vol. 2 SC

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Lost Chronicles Vol. 2 SC

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer(s): Kyle Higgins, Caleb Goellner, Anthony Burch, Adam Cesare, Becca Barnes & Alwyn Dale, Sina Grace, Jessica Quinones, Magdalene Visaggio, Mat Groom & Michael Busuttil, and Trey Moore
Artist(s): Marcus To, Patrick Mulholland, Dylan Burnett, Hyeonjin Kim, Simone di Meo, Joe Quinones, Sina Grace, French Carlomagno, Lucas Werneck, Dajung Lee, and Daniel Bayliss
Cover Artist: Goñi Montes
Price: $16.99

Celebrating 25 years of Power Rangers, renowned comic book creators from around the world pay homage to the franchise near and dear to their hearts with stories from across the morphin grid, including fan-favorite teams like Ninja Steel, RPM, SPD, In Space,and more! And don’t miss the tie-in to the epic event SHATTERED GRID!

Collects Mighty Morphin 2018 Annual and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Anniversary Special.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Lost Chronicles Vol. 2 SC

Preview: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Anniversary Special #1

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Anniversary Special #1

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Joe Quinones, Jessica Quinones, Sina Grace, Trey Moore, Matthew Groom, Michael Busuttil, Magdalene Visaggio
Artists: Joe Quinones, Sina Grace, Lucas Werneck, French Carlomagno, Da Jung Lee.
Cover Artist:
Main Cover: Steve Morris
Incentive Cover: Rahzzah
Incentive Cover: Joe Quinones
Colorists: Eleonora Bruni, Marcelo Costa
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Price: $7.99

To celebrate 25 years of Saban’s Power Rangers, superstar creators Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim), Joe Quinones (America), Sina Grace (Iceman), and more pay homage to the world-wide phenomenon with original standalone stories set throughout the Power Rangers universe.