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Preview: Gatchaman: Red Impulse #1

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Gatchaman: Red Impulse #1

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Riccardo Robaldo

Captain Kentaro Washio takes Ken the Eagle on a blistering training run, but then gets a tip that Galactor is building a weaponized “attack city” designed to lure Gatchaman in and kill them all. With Doctor Nambu unaware and no time for backup, Kentaro goes in alone…and crashes straight into Berg Katse’s trap, where even the “citizens” are killer machines. Outnumbered, grounded, and fighting with nothing but grit and a sidearm, the Captain must demolish an entire city to keep his team safe…especially the son who doesn’t know their bond.

Gatchaman: Red Impulse #1

Gatchaman: Red Impulse is coming in April from Steve Orlando, Riccardo Robaldo, Rebecca Nalty, and Frank Cvetkovic

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When missions turn sour and silence is the only option, Red Impulse is cleared for takeoff! This spring, Eisner Award-winning writer Steve Orlando returns to Gatchaman with Gatchaman: Red Impulse, a new limited series from Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Tatsunoko Production that centers on the Red Impulse Squadron—the pilots trusted when missions are too dangerous for anyone else!

Illustrated by Riccardo Robaldo, with colors by Rebecca Nalty, and letters by Frank Cvetkovic—Gatchaman: Red Impulse brings the franchise’s unsung heroes into focus. Issue #1 features Cover A by Robaldo and a variant cover by Ringo Award-nominated artist Colm Griffin.

Captain Kentaro Washio takes Ken the Eagle on a blistering training run, but then gets a tip that Galactor is building a weaponized “attack city” designed to lure Gatchaman in and kill them all. With Doctor Nambu unaware and no time for backup, Kentaro goes in alone…and crashes straight into Berg Katse’s trap, where even the “citizens” are killer machines. Outnumbered, grounded, and fighting with nothing but grit and a sidearm, the Captain must demolish an entire city to keep his team safe…especially the son who doesn’t know their bond. 

Gatchaman: Red Impulse #1 drops in comic shops on April 29, 2026. Final order cut-off is April 6.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin reveals the secret history of Garmadon!

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As war erupts in Ninjago, young champion Garmadon sets off on a quest to discover the truth behind the legend of The Forbidden Five — and a secret power that could turn the tide of the Serpentine War!

Story: Tri Vuong
Art: Tri Vuong
Inks: Riccardo Robaldo, Ainsworth Lin
Color: K.J. Diaz, Rex Lokus
Letterer: Pat Brosseau

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Preview: Gatchaman: The Solo Adventures Vol. 1

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Gatchaman: The Solo Adventures Vol. 1

(W) Tommy Lee Edwards, Steve Orlando
(A) Mindy Lee, Nuno Plati, Riccardo Robaldo
(C) Giada Marchisio, Rebecca Nalty
(L) Frank Cvetkovic, John Workman, Buddy Beaudoin

Ken goes undercover to infiltrate an underground gambling ring where martial artists from around the globe fight to the death. There, the winners are captured and brought to a secret Galactor recruiting base. If they refuse to join, the captives are dropped in the jungle and hunted as prey for Galactor’s training program. Can anyone make it out alive?

Meanwhile, an elite squad of motorcycle-riding death bikers have successfully hijacked an armored train transporting experimental International Science Organization tech. These thieves are fast and ruthless–they carry out their orders with razor-sharp efficiency. The only thing in their way is Jun the Swan and her G-3 Sonic Car mecha.

Lastly, Ryu finds himself on a high-seas oceanic adventure to defend his harbor and its citizens from an attacking group of scavenging pirates

Gatchaman: The Solo Adventures Vol. 1

Suit Up: The Gatchaman Universe Expands in Explosive Solo Missions!

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Building on the momentum of Gatchaman, Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production present Gatchaman: The Solo Adventures Vol. 1, collecting the high-stakes and shockingly emotional tales of The Eagle, The Swan, and The Owl as originally seen in the Gatchaman comic book one-shots, Ken: Deathmatch, Jun: Apex Heart, and Ryu: Scavengers.

Stories are written by Tommy Lee Edwards and Steve Orlando, with artwork by Mindy Lee, Nuno Plati, and Riccardo Robaldo—marking Robaldo’s debut as a comic book illustrator.

Three exciting, self-contained stories that further explore these classic heroes and expand upon the continuity of Mad Cave’s ongoing Gatchaman series!

Ken goes undercover to infiltrate an underground gambling ring where martial artists from around the globe fight to the death. There, the winners are captured and brought to a secret Galactor recruiting base. If they refuse to join, the captives are dropped in the jungle and hunted as prey for Galactor’s training program. Can anyone make it out alive?

Meanwhile, an elite squad of motorcycle-riding death bikers has successfully hijacked an armored train transporting experimental International Science Organization tech. These thieves are fast and ruthless–they carry out their orders with razor-sharp efficiency. The only thing in their way is Jun the Swan and her G-3 hover-cycle mecha.

Lastly, Ryu finds himself on a high-seas oceanic adventure to defend his harbor and its citizens from an attacking group of scavenging pirates!

Gatchaman: The Solo Adventures Vol. 1 hits shelves June 3, 2025 and is now available for preorder from Bookshop, Amazon, comic shops, and more!

Gatchaman The Solo Adventures Vol. 1

Preview: Gatchaman Ryu: Scavengers

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Gatchaman Ryu: Scavengers

(W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Riccardo Robaldo (C) Rebecca Nalty (L) Frank Cvetkovic (CB) Nuno Plati

When modernized scavenger pirates—the ruthless Sea Vultures—launch a surprise attack on his harbor, Ryu, the steadfast pilot of the Science Ninja Team, steps out of the cockpit and into the spotlight! Determined to protect his community and prove he’s more than just a pilot, Ryu embarks on a high-stakes oceanic adventure, piloting his amphibious tank to outwit the pirates and uncover the mystery behind their deadly ship. The tides turn in this explosive solo mission of courage, ingenuity, and redemption on the high seas!

Gatchaman Ryu: Scavengers

Gatchaman Ryu rises to defend his harbor!

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Courage, ingenuity, and redemption on the high seas! Building on Gatchaman—Ken: Deathmatch and Gatchaman—Jun: Apex Heart, Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production present the continuation of the exciting one-shot series with, Gatchaman Ryu: Scavengers!

Join Eisner Award-winning writer Steve Orlando who delivers another exciting sci-fi action-packed adventure, with vivid illustrations and Cover A artwork by Riccardo Robaldo and letters by Frank Cvetkovic, plus a wild cover variant by Nuno Plati.

When modernized scavenger pirates—the ruthless Sea Vultures—launch a surprise attack on his harbor, Ryu, the steadfast pilot of the Science Ninja Team, steps out of the cockpit and into the spotlight! Determined to protect his community and prove he’s more than just a pilot, Ryu embarks on a high-stakes oceanic adventure, piloting his amphibious tank to outwit the pirates and uncover the mystery behind their deadly ship. The tides turn in this explosive solo mission of courage, ingenuity, and redemption on the high seas!

Gatchaman Ryu: Scavengers soars into shops on April 23rd and is now available for preorder.

Gatchaman Ryu: Scavengers
Gatchaman Ryu: Scavengers

Skybound and Image Unveil First Look at LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #2

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Skybound, Image Comics, and AMEET have revealed an exciting first look at LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #2, the new series from critically acclaimed writer/artist Tri Vuong. The latest installment of the worldwide phenomenon arrives in comic book stores October 9, 2024. 

Enter a new and terrifying realm—The Wyldness! Garmadon comes face-to-face with a new foe: The Lycan King! But as the truth behind the Wolf Clan and the power of Shatterspin are revealed, Garmadon faces his most terrifying challenge: training new students! 

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #2

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • LEGO® NINJAGO:  SHATTERSPIN #2 Cover A by Tri Vuong (Lunar Code 0324IM175) 
  • LEGO NINJAGO:  SHATTERSPIN #2 Cover B (Connecting) by Riccardo Robaldo & K.J. Diaz (Lunar Code 0324IM176) 
  • LEGO NINJAGO:  SHATTERSPIN #2 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Kelly McMahon (Lunar Code 0324IM177) 

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 begins an interesting adventure

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LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1

As war erupts in Ninjago, young champion Garmadon sets off on a quest to discover the truth behind the legend of The Forbidden Five—and a secret power that could turn the tide of the Serpentine War! Can Garmadon resist wielding this forbidden technique—or is corruption the only path toward saving his beloved Ninjago? LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 kicks off Garmadon’s quest for new power that may turn the tide of battle.

Tri Vuong returns to the world of LEGO Ninjago as both writer and artist, continuing the focus on Garmadon. I don’t know the world of LEGO Ninjago at all, though love LEGOs as a whole. Ninjago was a property that came after I regularly stopped collecting, though I’ve started up again (wee!). So, as a relatively new reader, does LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 interest me enough to come back and have enough information so I understand what’s going on? The answer to both is yes.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 is a solid introduction that any reader can dive into and enjoy. No knowledge of the world is need and it’s easy to understand what’s going on. There’s an evil force and Garmadon wants to find a new power to stop them. It’s not much more complicated than that and it’s that simplicity that works so well. While there’s a wider world and history, readers need to know absolutely nothing about any of that. Vuong has crafted a story that’s for new readers and longtime fans to appreciate it.

The art by Vuong keeps things as we’d expect. With ink by Riccardo Robaldo, color by K.J. Diaz, and lettering by Pat Brosseau, LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 has the style of a LEGO comic working well within the constraints of the characters and world. And it works surprisingly well. Though some monsters and the surroundings don’t have too much of a LEGO feel, the characters sport the classic look down to their hands and the accessories they wield. It’s all fun and fun readers can create with their own collections.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 is another solid start for those who are Ninjago fans, enjoy action, or martial arts excitement. Vuong keeps things focused and simple in a good way, delivering a martial arts adventure that’ll suck readers in.

Story: Tri Vuong Art: Tri Vuong
Ink: Riccardo Robaldo Color: K.J. Diaz Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

Skybound provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Kindle

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 begins an interesting adventure

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LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1

As war erupts in Ninjago, young champion Garmadon sets off on a quest to discover the truth behind the legend of The Forbidden Five—and a secret power that could turn the tide of the Serpentine War! Can Garmadon resist wielding this forbidden technique—or is corruption the only path toward saving his beloved Ninjago? LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 kicks off Garmadon’s quest for new power that may turn the tide of battle.

Tri Vuong returns to the world of LEGO Ninjago as both writer and artist, continuing the focus on Garmadon. I don’t know the world of LEGO Ninjago at all, though love LEGOs as a whole. Ninjago was a property that came after I regularly stopped collecting, though I’ve started up again (wee!). So, as a relatively new reader, does LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 interest me enough to come back and have enough information so I understand what’s going on? The answer to both is yes.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 is a solid introduction that any reader can dive into and enjoy. No knowledge of the world is need and it’s easy to understand what’s going on. There’s an evil force and Garmadon wants to find a new power to stop them. It’s not much more complicated than that and it’s that simplicity that works so well. While there’s a wider world and history, readers need to know absolutely nothing about any of that. Vuong has crafted a story that’s for new readers and longtime fans to appreciate it.

The art by Vuong keeps things as we’d expect. With ink by Riccardo Robaldo, color by K.J. Diaz, and lettering by Pat Brosseau, LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 has the style of a LEGO comic working well within the constraints of the characters and world. And it works surprisingly well. Though some monsters and the surroundings don’t have too much of a LEGO feel, the characters sport the classic look down to their hands and the accessories they wield. It’s all fun and fun readers can create with their own collections.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #1 is another solid start for those who are Ninjago fans, enjoy action, or martial arts excitement. Vuong keeps things focused and simple in a good way, delivering a martial arts adventure that’ll suck readers in.

Story: Tri Vuong Art: Tri Vuong
Ink: Riccardo Robaldo Color: K.J. Diaz Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

Skybound provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Kindle

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