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Preview: Green Arrow #5 (of 6)

Green Arrow #5 (of 6)

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Sean Izaakse, Phil Hester
In Shops: Oct 24, 2023
SRP: $3.99

PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OLIVER QUEENS COLLIDE! Past, present, and future Oliver Queens fight for who gets to return home! But at what cost?! Arsenal and Black Canary are joined by an unlikely ally in their hunt for Amanda Waller, and they uncover a large piece of the Dawn of DC puzzle!

Green Arrow #5 (of 6)

Creepshow Vol. 2 #1 Sells Out and Will Return To Comic Shops For Halloween

Skybound has announced that Creepshow Vol. 2 #1 has sold out at comic book shops. Based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment, Creepshow Vol. 2 #1 will return with a second printing on October 25, 2023, just in time for Halloween. Season 4 of the series premieres October 13 on AMC and AMC+. 

The debut issue of the second volume features stories by comic legends Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan and Phil HesterEnnis and Cloonan team up for the very first time to deliver a disturbing tale of the unborn. Then, Hester tells the story of a grieving son who bends the laws of nature to see his mother one last time…this can’t end well!  

Creepshow Vol. 2 #1’s second printing will feature an all-new variant cover drawn by illustrator Federico Mele.  

Creepshow Volume 2 #1 (of 5) Second Printing (Lunar Code 0923IM831| SRP $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Tuesday, October 25, 2023.  

Creepshow Volume 2 #1 (of 5) Second Printing

Xino #1 has sold out and heads back to print

The debut issue of the all-new, limited-series event Xino from Oni Press has sold out and will be going back to print for the Xino #1 Second Printing Variant – on sale July 19th, alongside Xino #2!

Xino #1 is the first of three, 40-page intra-ocular lozenges of subversive, psych-surrealist science fiction from Oni’s brightest talents—past, present, and future—as they slowly tune your hopes, dreams, desires, paranoia, alienation, anxiety, and adrenaline to produce the desired results. The first issue included work from rising stars Melissa Flores and Daniel Irizarri, cult phenoms Christopher Condon and Nick Cagnetti, underground radicals Jordan Thomas and Shaky Kane, and master cartoonist and foundational Oni creator Phil Hester.

The Xino #1 Second Printing Variant, featuring the stunning cover artwork by Matt Lesniewski with a new color treatment by Sarah Rockwell, is currently available for order and will FOC alongside Xino #2 this weekend in advance of both issues’ July 19 on sale date.

Xino #1 second printing

Preview: Xino #1

Xino #1

(W) Chris Condon, Melissa Flores, Phil Hester, Jordan Thomas (A) Nick Cagnetti, Phil Hester, Daniel Irizarri, Shaky Kane (CA) Matt Lesniewski
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: $5.99

Because the future is getting weirder everyday, we give you XINO #001-the first of three OVERSIZED, 40-PAGE intra-ocular lozenges of subversive, surrealist science-fiction to cure your awful awareness of it all. Try not to worry-the insertion process will be guided by the megawatt brilliance of Oni’s brightest talents (past, present, and future) as they slowly tune your hopes, dreams, desires, paranoia, alienation, anxiety, and adrenaline to produce the desired results.

In our first exploratory outing: Rising stars Melissa Flores (The Dead Lucky, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) & Daniel Irizarri (Judge Dredd) surgically activate the hidden dimensions of the human senses; cult phenoms Christopher Condon (That Texas Blood) and Nick Cagnetti (Pink Lemonade) debut the world’s first intravenous video game system; Underground radicals Jordan Thomas (Weird Work) and Shaky Kane (Bulletproof Coffin) surveil the suburbs for signs of covert infiltration, and master cartoonist and foundational Oni creator Phil Hester (Gotham City: Year One, The Coffin) returns to the fold to leave his deepest mark yet!

Xino #1

Preview: Xino #1

Xino #1

(W) Chris Condon, Melissa Flores, Phil Hester, Jordan Thomas (A) Nick Cagnetti, Phil Hester, Daniel Irizarri, Shaky Kane (CA) Matt Lesniewski
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: $5.99

Because the future is getting weirder everyday, we give you XINO #001-the first of three OVERSIZED, 40-PAGE intra-ocular lozenges of subversive, surrealist science-fiction to cure your awful awareness of it all. Try not to worry-the insertion process will be guided by the megawatt brilliance of Oni’s brightest talents (past, present, and future) as they slowly tune your hopes, dreams, desires, paranoia, alienation, anxiety, and adrenaline to produce the desired results.

In our first exploratory outing: Rising stars Melissa Flores (The Dead Lucky, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) & Daniel Irizarri (Judge Dredd) surgically activate the hidden dimensions of the human senses; cult phenoms Christopher Condon (That Texas Blood) and Nick Cagnetti (Pink Lemonade) debut the world’s first intravenous video game system; Underground radicals Jordan Thomas (Weird Work) and Shaky Kane (Bulletproof Coffin) surveil the suburbs for signs of covert infiltration, and master cartoonist and foundational Oni creator Phil Hester (Gotham City: Year One, The Coffin) returns to the fold to leave his deepest mark yet!

Xino #1

Skybound’s Creepshow Returns For Vol. 2 This Fall

The smash-hit horror comic is back and creepier than ever! Skybound has announced a second volume of the hugely popular comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment.  

Creepshow Volume 2 #1featuring stories by comic legends Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan, and Phil Hesterwill arrive in comic book shops on September 12, 2023.  

In the spirit of all iterations of Creepshow in pop culture, every issue of the Creepshow comic series comes packed with two spine-chilling stories. Each issue of the five-part anthology will feature different creative teams from the worlds of comics, books, film, television, and beyond. Every uniquely horrifying standalone story is guaranteed to SCARE YOU TO DEATH. 

In the debut issue of the second volume, master of the macabre Garth Ennis and superstar creator Becky Cloonan team up for the very first time to deliver a disturbing tale of the unborn. Then, freaky Phil Hester tells the story of a grieving son who bends the laws of nature to see his mother one last time…this can’t end well!  

In addition to the main cover by Guillem MarchCreepshow Vol. 2 #1 comes with an impressive lineup of variant covers, including a cover by Becky Cloonan and the launch of a set of 1:10 incentive connecting covers by iconic horror artist Skinner

Creepshow Volume 2’s superstar creative roster also includes Michael Walsh , Dan Watters, Abigail Larson, Zoe Thorogood, Joel Farrelly, Nick Dragotta, Alisa Kwitney, Saladin Ahmed, Joe Quinones, Tim Daniel & DB Andry, Matthew Roberts, Goran Sudžuka, and many others to be announced.  

Creepshow Volume 2 #1 (of 5) (SRP $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  

The Future is Only a Matter of Time in the XINO #1 trailer

Oni Press has released a trailer for the first issue of a highly anticipated debut: an all-new limited-series event, only perceptible in three dimensions as XINO #1 – the first of three, 40-page intra-ocular lozenges of subversive, psych-surrealist science fiction to cure your awful awareness of our meager reality. 

Try not to worry — the implantation process will be guided by the megawatt brilliance of Oni’s brightest talents—past, present, and future—as they slowly tune your hopes, dreams, desires, paranoia, alienation, anxiety, and adrenaline to produce the desired results.

In our first exploratory outing: 

  • Rising stars Melissa Flores & Daniel Irizarri surgically activate the hidden dimensions of the human senses
  • Cult phenoms Christopher Condon and Nick Cagnetti (debut the world’s first intravenous video game system
  • Underground radicals Jordan Thomas & Shaky Kane surveil the suburbs for signs of covert infiltration
  • Master cartoonist and foundational Oni creator Phil Hester returns to the fold to leave his deepest mark yet

Side effects of XINO #1 (on sale June 14, 2023) may include: A debilitating quantity of Jungian hyper-symbolism packaged into palatable doses as “covers” by an astonishing array of artistic talents, including Matt Lesniewski, André Lima Araújo, Malachi Ward & Matt Sheean, and, of course, the infamous Shaky Kane.

The Future is Only a Matter of Time in XINO #1

Oni Press has released a trailer for the first issue of a highly anticipated debut: an all-new limited-series event, only perceptible in three dimensions as XINO #1 – the first of three, 40-page intra-ocular lozenges of subversive, psych-surrealist science fiction to cure your awful awareness of our meager reality. 

Try not to worry — the implantation process will be guided by the megawatt brilliance of Oni’s brightest talents—past, present, and future—as they slowly tune your hopes, dreams, desires, paranoia, alienation, anxiety, and adrenaline to produce the desired results.

In our first exploratory outing: 

  • Rising stars Melissa Flores & Daniel Irizarri surgically activate the hidden dimensions of the human senses
  • Cult phenoms Christopher Condon and Nick Cagnetti debut the world’s first intravenous video game system
  • Underground radicals Jordan Thomas & Shaky Kane surveil the suburbs for signs of covert infiltration
  • Master cartoonist and foundational Oni creator Phil Hester returns to the fold to leave his deepest mark yet

Side effects of XINO #1 (on sale June 14, 2023) may include: A debilitating quantity of Jungian hyper-symbolism packaged into palatable doses as “covers” by an astonishing array of artistic talents, including Matt Lesniewski, André Lima Araújo, Malachi Ward & Matt Sheean , and, of course, the infamous Shaky Kane.

Oni Press has unveiled a Qualifying Returnability Program on All Original Single Issues Through 2023

Oni Press has announced a new comic shop-specific returnability initiative focused on deepening and strengthening its commitment to Direct Market retailers.

Through the end of 2023, Oni will be making EVERY ISSUE of its original, creator-owned series fully returnable for retailers who order a minimum of five, non-incentive shelf covers (in any combination) via either of the publisher’s distribution partners at Diamond Comic Distributors or Lunar Distribution.

Oni’s new returnability program takes effect with original titles shipping in May 2023, beginning with Lamentation #1 – THE FIRST OF THREE, 48-PAGE ISSUES spanning May, June, and July from horror master Cullen Bunn and rising star Arjuna Susini and featuring covers by Ringo Award nominee Maan House, Eisner Award nominee Yanick Paquette, and acclaimed artist Kyle Hotz.

In June, the program continues with both Lamentation #2 and XINO #1 – YOUR FIRST SUPER -SIZED, 40-PAGE DOSE of subversive, psych-surrealist science fiction to break the borders of reality itself from creators Nick CagnettiChris CondonMelissa FloresPhil HesterDaniel IrizarriShaky KaneJordan Thomas and more of Oni’s brightest talents – past, present, and future – with covers by Matt LesniewskiAndré Lima AraújoMalachi Ward & Matt Sheean, and Shaky Kane.

Preview: Gotham City: Year One #6 (of 6)

Gotham City: Year One #6 (of 6)

(W) Tom King (A) Phil Hester
In Shops: Mar 28, 2023
SRP: $4.99

The brutal, bloody conclusion to the year’s most acclaimed title is here. Slam Bradley has never feared walking the hard path alone, but even his courage will be tested by the shocking turn of events that will take Gotham City down a dark, violent path.

Gotham City: Year One #6 (of 6)
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