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Preview: The New Gods #3 (of 12)

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The New Gods #3 (of 12)

(W) Ram V. (A) Riccardo Federici, Evan Cagle
In Shops: Feb 19, 2025
SRP: $3.99

Deep in the cosmos, an intergalactic inquisition descends upon Apokolips and New Genesis, carrying with it a sinister message: convert or be destroyed. Meanwhile on Earth, Mister Miracle and Big Barda, with their baby in tow, seek out the mysterious child spoken of in Metron’s prophecy, desperate to find him before Orion does. Could this child–this new god–be the universe’s savior? Or could he be the reincarnation of the universe’s greatest evil?

The New Gods #3 (of 12)

Preview: The New Gods #3 (of 12)

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The New Gods #3 (of 12)

(W) Ram V. (A) Riccardo Federici, Evan Cagle
In Shops: Feb 19, 2025
SRP: $3.99

Deep in the cosmos, an intergalactic inquisition descends upon Apokolips and New Genesis, carrying with it a sinister message: convert or be destroyed. Meanwhile on Earth, Mister Miracle and Big Barda, with their baby in tow, seek out the mysterious child spoken of in Metron’s prophecy, desperate to find him before Orion does. Could this child–this new god–be the universe’s savior? Or could he be the reincarnation of the universe’s greatest evil?

The New Gods #3 (of 12)

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival Announces More 2025 Artists Including First Time Guests

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Lake Como Comic Art Festival

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival has announced more artists who will be appearing at the 2025 event including first time guests Ivan Bigarella, J. Scott Campbell, Tomm Coker, Yannick Corboz, Werther Dell’Edera, Lee Garbett, Puppeteer Lee, Tanya Lehoux, Rachta Lin, Warren Louw, Jon J. Muth, Joe Quinones, Sylvain Repos, Darick Robertson, Marco Rudy, Zoe Thorogood, and Federico Vicentini along with returning guests Mirka Andolfo, Mahmud Asrar, Simone Bianchi, Pierangelo Boog, Mark Brooks, Elena Casagrande, Carla Cohen, Giorgio Comolo, Jeff Dekal, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Riccardo Federici, Adi Granov, Jock, David Mack, Alex Maleev, Enrico Marini, Lucio Parillo, Mark Raats, Humberto Ramos, Liam Sharp, Martin Simmonds, Pepe Valencia, and Olivier Vatine.

The celebrated art festival offers fans and collectors an intimate opportunity to meet with and purchase original art from world renowned artists at a luxury destination in Italy. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse with and purchase original art from some of the most esteemed comic book artists from around the world. One of the most exceptional experiences is the opportunity to commission stunning exclusive artwork and pick it up in person. As artists prepare for the event they begin taking requests and share them with the Festival.

Previously announced artists include first time attendees Enrique Breccia, Becky Cloonan, Pasqual Ferry, Pepe Larraz, Kevin Nowlan, Mike Perkins, Stan Sakai, Babs Tarr, and Thomas Yeates and returning guests Jordi Bernet, Travis Charest, Frank Cho, Tula Lotay, Dave McKean, and John Romita Jr.

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival begins Friday May 16th, with an opening reception overlooking the magnificent lake and gardens of the historic Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Lake Como Italy. The festival will run for two full days, Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18th. The Lake Como Comic Art Festival offers three ticketing levels: a 2 Day Pass, an All-Access Pass, and for those looking for something extra special there is a VIP Experience level that includes an original sketch by Alex Ross or Bill Sienkiewicz. The exclusive sketch will be randomly selected and will only be available for pickup in person at the show. This level also includes entry to the highly coveted opening reception. Tickets for the 2025 Festival are on sale now.

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5

(W) Tom Taylor, Jay Kristoff (A) Tirso Cons, Riccardo Federici
In Shops: Nov 20, 2024
SRP: $4.99

Slade finds himself wrenched from the icy jaws of death by the only thing worse than a sworn enemy: an old friend who knows all his greatest shames and darkest secrets. Secrets that hold the true origin of the Allwinter, that he’ll have to face down if he ever hopes to set things right. The question that lies before the bloody mercenary is not whether he can…but whether he will.

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

(W) Jay Kristoff, Tom Taylor (A) Tirso Cons, Riccardo Federici
In Shops: Oct 16, 2024
SRP: $4.99

The snow falls heavier and ice zombie hoards grow thicker as Slade and Alec battle their way through the frozen badlands in search of the dark wizard who commands the Allwinter. But even once they manage to secure some semblance of shelter, will the truths of their pasts that emerge bring them together…or tear them apart for good? And in the backup tale by Dark Knights of Steel mastermind Tom Taylor and superstar artist Riccardo Federici, the king of Atlantis will stop at nothing to ensure his legacy, even if it means tearing the surface world apart to find the rightful heir he long thought was dead!

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

(W) Jay Kristoff, Tom Taylor (A) Tirso Cons, Riccardo Federici
In Shops: Oct 16, 2024
SRP: $4.99

The snow falls heavier and ice zombie hoards grow thicker as Slade and Alec battle their way through the frozen badlands in search of the dark wizard who commands the Allwinter. But even once they manage to secure some semblance of shelter, will the truths of their pasts that emerge bring them together…or tear them apart for good? And in the backup tale by Dark Knights of Steel mastermind Tom Taylor and superstar artist Riccardo Federici, the king of Atlantis will stop at nothing to ensure his legacy, even if it means tearing the surface world apart to find the rightful heir he long thought was dead!

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

Preview: Harley Quinn #43

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Harley Quinn #43

(W) Tini Howard, Alexis Quasarano (A) Sweeney Boo, Riccardo Federici
In Shops: Sep 25, 2024
SRP: $4.99

CAN HARLEY ICE OUT MR. FREEZE? OR WILL GOTHAM BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD? Brrr! My buns are freezin’ off! With the threat of Gotham City being buried under five hundred metric tons of ice, your ol’ pal Harley Quinn (me!) has no choice but to face down against both the icecube lickingest bad dood to ever live, Mr. Freeze, and the devious Bat-family-hating Officer Pulaski! Can’t a Clown Queen of Crime catch a break?! Alls I want to do is set things right before the citizens of Gotham are turned into icy-cles. Plus, I got one last dream to share with ya before these jabronis start pumping my brain with coffee 24/7 and it’s A JUICY ONE! That’s right, back by popular demand, MORE BEEFCAKE BARBARIAN QUEEN HARLEY by Alexis Quasarano and this time she’s joined by da Fellspyre Chronicles’ own Riccardo Federici!

Harley Quinn #43

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #3 (of 6)

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #3 (of 6)

(W) Tom Taylor, Jay Kristoff (A) Tirso Cons, Riccardo Federici
In Shops: Sep 18, 2024
SRP: $4.99

A FAMILIAR FACE REVEALED! BUT IS PRINCE BRUCE FRIEND OR FOE? The harsh winter journey takes a surprising turn when a familiar face from the Kingdom of El crashes into Slade and his young yet powerful charge, Alec Holland…but will Prince Bruce reveal himself to be friend or foe in their pursuit to end the Allwinter? And in the backup feature written by Tom Taylor, mastermind behind Dark Knights of Steel, and drawn by Riccardo Federici–the king of Atlantis will stop at nothing to ensure his legacy, even if it means tearing the surface world apart to find the child who escaped his clutches!

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #3 (of 6)

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Jay Kristoff
In Shops: Aug 21, 2024
SRP: $4.99

Deathstroke’s past and present collide when he discovers the source of Vandar Savage’s ire is being protected by Adeline, Deathstroke’s wife. But what she has in her possession might be the only thing capable of stopping this endless winter for good. Crossing Vandar is dangerous enough, but their quest will barely have begun before tragedy strikes… Superstar writer Tom Taylor returns to the world of Dark Knights of Steel with artist Riccardo Federici to tell the story of an orphaned child…heir to the throne of Atlantis, Atlantis, whose arrival will signal prosperity…or terror!

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2 splashes color for a magical read

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

Deathstroke’s past and present collide when he discovers the source of Vandar Savage’s ire is being protected by Adeline, Deathstroke’s wife. But what she has in her possession might be the only thing capable of stopping this endless winter for good. Crossing Vandar is dangerous enough, but their quest will barely have begun before tragedy strikes… Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2 expands on the fantasy take on familiar DC heroes and villains with a main story whose art is jaw dropping.

The main story “Allwinter,” written by Jay Kristoff continues its focus on Slade as he has learned his intended target is his ex-wife and a young boy who may hold the key to the future. Kristoff nails a sadness revolving around Slade, a soldier who believes his work is a job but one he can also feel regret for. Kristoff’s story is rather predictable at times but it exudes emotions and delivers a magical feel to it all.

That magical feel is partially due to the art of Tirso whose use of color is amazing. “Allwinter” is a world of black and white whose color and life has been sucked from it. The Slade’s target, Alec, can bring that color back ending the “allwinter” for a short period of time. The sparse use of color really makes the comic work and adds a beauty to the already impressive visuals. The comic is near perfection when it comes to that nailing down the surprises and making each moment of color feel magical.

The issue features a back-up story written by Tom Taylor with art by Riccardo Federici. It’s the story of an orphaned child…heir to the throne of Atlantis, Atlantis, whose arrival will signal prosperity…or terror! Taylor and Federici give us a spin on the Superman myth with two characters whose name might seem familiar coming upon a small child who isn’t from another planet, but still another world. It’s an interesting story, and if it weren’t for the title of “Heir to the Sea,” the story would feel like it’s full of more surprises. Like the original Dark Knights of Steel, Taylor does an excellent job of taking the familiar and twisting it just enough to surprise.

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2 is a hell of a second issue. It’s main story is wonderful and one of the strongest stories DC is putting out right now. The second half too continues the series’ ability to take familiar characters and still surprise in how it uses them. It’s the best Elseworlds series on the shelf right now and the best comic DC is currently releasing.

Story: Jay Kristoff, Tom Taylor Art: Tirso, Riccardo Federici Letterer: Wes Abbott
Story: 8.75 Art: 9.0 Overall: 8.9 Recommendation: Buy

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