Story: Dave Franchini, David Wohl Writer: David Wohl Art: Hakan Aydin, Allessio Mariani, Allan Otero, Dario Tallarico, Alessandro Uezu Color: Leonardo Paciarotti, Maxflan Araujo Letterer: Taylor Esposito Editor: David Wohl Cover A: Igor Vitorino / Ivan Nunes Cover B: Guillermo Fajardo Cover C: Mike Krome / Ula Mos
Peace has returned to Wonderland at last. The madness that the Jabberwocky wished to unleash has been halted, but all is not right in the realm of the newly appointed Flower Queen of Wonderland, Evelyn. As madness continues to seep through the cracks of this world, seeking to consume all that is good, it has found a new foothold in someone close to the throne. And chaos may soon reign again in Wonderland.
Story: Dave Franchini Art: Rodrigo Xavier Color: Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Maxflan Araujopgs Letterer: Dezi Sienty Cover A: Igor Vitorino / Ivan Nunes Cover B: Mike Krome / Ula Mos Cover C: Meguro
Now with the key to the gates of Tartarus in her hands, Belle searches for the entrance to the Underworld prison that holds her mother. But, she has gotten the attention of a very powerful enemy from her past who wants nothing more than to stop her!
writer: Sarah Hoyt artist: Madibek Musabekov covers: Lucio Parrillo (A), Derrick Chew (B), Carla Cohen (C), Celina (D), Rachel Hollon Cosplay Variant (E), Lucio Parillo (RI-F/BW), Mike Krome (RI-G), Carla Cohen (RI-H/BW), Derrick Chew (RI-I/BW) FC | 32 pages | SciFi/ Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+
Having come face-to-shocking face with the identity of her would-be assassin, Barbarella’s quest has turned from merely combatting tyranny to one of survival! How handy that the two quests amount to one and the same. Barbarella and Vix follow the trail to Automata, a factory world populated solely by worker drones, which begs the question: do androids dream of electric freedom?
writer: Sarah Hoyt artist: Madibek Musabekov covers: Lucio Parrillo (A), Derrick Chew (B), Carla Cohen (C), Celina (D), Rachel Hollon Cosplay Variant (E), Lucio Parillo (RI-F/BW), Mike Krome (RI-G), Carla Cohen (RI-H/BW), Derrick Chew (RI-I/BW) FC | 32 pages | SciFi/ Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+
Fresh off the chaotic conclusion to the riddle of Camelot, Barbarella finds herself out an ally but with no time to lick her wounds. A mysterious signal from space leads Barbarella to the water world of Encantdao, where the remnants of a once-thriving situation lay hidden, as do much genetic shenanigans. And lest you think that’s all the Siren of Space must deal with, the armed forces of they deadly power behind the enslavement of Camelot is still hot on her trail—good luck outrunning lasers!
writer: Sarah Hoyt artist: Madibek Musabekov covers: Lucio Parrillo (A), Derrick Chew (B), Carla Cohen (C), Mike Krome (D), Rachel Hollon Cosplay Variant (E), Derrick Chew (RI-F/BW), Madibek Musabekov (RI-G), Lucio Parrillo (RI-H/BW), Derrick Chew (RI-I/BW Virgin), Carla Cohen (RI-J/Line Art), Carla Cohen (RI-K/BW) FC | 32 pages | SciFi/ Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+
Mystery abounds on the planet Camelot, and it’s up to Barbarella to unravel it all in order to save a secretly enslaved populace in what’s supposed to be a literal paradise. Answers will be forthcoming, but getting there will be half the fun—at least for you, gentle reader! And those answers may just bring down paradise…and lead to an even greater galactic evil! Love, lasers and liberty—this one’s got it all, courtesy of acclaimed novelist
SARAH HOYT and visionary artist MADIBEK MUSABEKOV!
Ablaze has announced a deal with fantasy author JP Roth to publish her line of Rothic graphic novels, beginning with Ancient Dreams, coming August 2021. Ancient Dreams is a modern fantasy intertwined with classic tales of the ancient gods.
Cara Wynter is a literature student living with her twin sister, Lily, in Fairhaven Washington. A daughter of witches, touch brings Cara only pain, and dark visions of pasts and futures she can rarely change. Already fighting to exist in her strange reality, she begins to crumble when the reoccurring dreams of her own death begin. In a desperate attempt to unlock the secrets in the violent images, she finds herself lost in a contest between love, and the will of the ancient gods. With only forgotten memories and the pages of a book to guide her, she struggles to understand her past and break a deadly curse. Cara must face her worst fears, to save the soul of a god she has treasured for centuries, and a love she cannot live without.
JP Roth’s Ancient Dreams graphic novel includes nine chapters of full-color stories, including three never collected before, in a complete 160-page $19.99 TP collection featuring art from Eric Basaldua, Mike Krome, Dawn McTeigue, and Sabine Rich.
After the release of Ancient Dreams, Ablaze also plans to publish other Rothic graphic novels, including REM 8, Theory of Magic, and Southern Nightgown.
When it comes to epic fantasies, it feels like most stories center on some medieval band of friends or acquaintances somewhere in Europe or some version of it. I remember when I read Lord Of The Rings for the first time. I was entranced by the characters, the world and the journey that these characters would go. It transported the reader to places that would only be in the deep recesses of JRR Tolkien’s brilliant mind, shaped by his experience as a soldier during World War I. Like most children of color, I was left wondering if there was somebody that looked like me in this magical world?
This question would be answered in the movies. I watched the films conflicted. I enjoyed the interpretation by Peter Jackson but was also disgusted that even the movies had no one that looked like me. Fast Forward to today and these issues is being addressed and challenged with major book companies signing more writers of color. In the first issue of Zindan, we catch up with Timur and Zain as they battle evil spreading across India.
As the Mughals overrun India, we are introduced to Wayl al-Ahtab , also known as the Immortal and the leader of the escaped prisoners, as he no mere mortal as he cannot be killed by swords . Soon they lay waste to what is left of the royal army as he seeks revenge against those who have imprisoned him, the Ansaars. We also catch with Timur and Zain as they bury their father figure and mentor, Khalid, as they grieve over him, they also must come to terms with what has happened to India. By issue’s end, Timur and Zain find where Wayl al -Ahtab was held while he is headed towards Bamyan for his own reckoning.
Overall, it’s an exciting chapter in this comic series which shows that these stories is not part of a tradition but the genesis of this well-traveled tradition. The story by the creative team is thrilling and well-paced. The art by the creative team is alluring. Altogether, it’s an installment which drops you in the middle of the action and leaves the reader breathless.
Story: Omar Mirza and Khurram Mehtabdin Art: Adelso Corona, Jessica Jimerson, Mike Krome, Sabine Rich, Alonso Espinoza, and Sajad Shah Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy
Angelica Blackstone is a half-Greek god, half-vampire, and she’s pissed! When she is brought back from the dead and given a new lease on life by monster hunter Liesel Van Helsing, Angelica joins a gang of Viking vampire junkies living in the underbelly of New York City. But she has a hell of an ax to grind with her absentee father, Hades, who she blames for her death. All hell is about to break loose!
The creative team for this new series features Pat Shand writing and interior artist Vincenzo Riccardi —with covers from: Edgar Salazar, Harvey Tolibao, Mike Krome, and Jason Metcalf.
Your local comic shop is ordering copies of Hellchild now, reserve your copy using the following Diamond Order codes: JAN161843, JAN161844, JAN161845, or JAN161846.
In an alternate Steam Punk reality, Robyn Hood, Alice Liddle, Cinderella, Van Helsing, Nathan Cross, and many other of the most popular Grimm Universe characters live in a stunning but dangerous world unlike any you’ve seen before in Grimm Fairy Tales Steampunk.
When a group of outlaws led by the infamous Robyn Locksley pulls off a major heist, her and her crew are hunted down by Shang, the local Sheriff, a mysterious assassin, and an extremely dangerous gangster who runs the town named Snow White.
Writer Pat Shand is joined by artist Annapaolo Martello and colorist Robert Bevard on interiors to bring this amazing new reality to life; with cover appearances by Sean Chen, Richard Ortiz, Mike Krome, and Renato Rei.
Local comic shops are ordering Steampunk until January 4, 2016, so those interested in reserving a copy should contact their local retailer with the following Diamond Order codes: NOV151806, NOV151807, NOV151808, or NOV151809.
Kim Hutchison; Kari Castor – Story / Mike Krome – Art / Nei Ruffino – Colors
The epic first volume reaches its thrilling conclusion!
The Sirens have returned for revenge against the captor, Janus, and unfortunately for Shahrazad and her crew—they’re all caught in the middle! Don’t miss the thrilling end to this first chapter in this tale of adventure and danger!