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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Hama Files Edition #24 has interesting history why it was chosen

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THE FIRST APPEARANCES OF FIREFLY, ZARTAN AND WILD WEASEL! STORM SHADOW leads a desperate mission to find COBRA COMMANDER. Discover the debut of some of your favorite Joes and Cobras in a new printing of the unforgettable issue that changed the worlds of G.I. JOE and COBRA forever. Every HAMA FILES EDITION will feature a special letter from LARRY HAMA, offering new behind the scenes information and special insights into the most iconic issues of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO printed on deluxe newsprint.

Story: Larry Hama
Art: Russ Heath
Color: George Roussos
Letterer: Rick Parker

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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The Last Starfighter returns to Comics Collecting the Movie Adaptation

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Long cherished by science-fiction fans for its heart, ambition, and outsider heroism, The Last Starfighter returns in a format that honors its legacy while making it newly accessible to today’s readers. Mad Cave Studios presents The Last Starfighter Movie Adaptation, a newly collected paperback edition of the original three-issue comic adaptation of the cult-classic film. 

In 1984, The Last Starfighter thrilled movie-goers all over, and for comic book readers hungry for more science fiction, it was a revelation. Now the three-part comic adaptation of the beloved film gets new life in an exclusive collection! 

The project, led by the original screenwriter Jonathan Betuel and producer Paul Davidson, is an exclusive 80-page edition, featuring an all-star cast of creators with a story by Bill Mantlo, art by Bret Blevins and Tony Salmons, colors by Christie Scheele, and lettering by Rick Parker, with original covers by the late Jackson Guice. Together, this creative team delivers a faithful and heartfelt adaptation that captures what made The Last Starfighter endure: a sense of wonder, its unlikely hero, and its belief that courage can come from anywhere!

The Last Starfighter Movie Adaptation soars into comic shops and select bookstores on June 23, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827062 | $17.99) format. Final order cut-off is June 1. 

The Last Starfighter Movie Adaptation

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 Hama Files revisits a classic issue with some extras

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THE SECRET ORIGIN OF SNAKE-EYES!
One of the most in-demand G.I. JOE issues of all time is back in a special new printing featuring two of the most popular characters ever—SNAKE-EYES and STORM SHADOW.

Re-discover one of the most shocking moments in G.I. Joe history as the true story of Snake-Eyes is revealed for the first time ever.

Every Hama Files Edition will feature a special letter from Larry Hama, offering new behind the scenes information and special insights into the most iconic issues of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO.

Story: Larry Hama
Breakdowns: Larry Hama
Finishes: Steve Leialoha
Color: George Roussos
Letterer: Rick Parker

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Zeus Comics
Kindle

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Drafted is one of the best graphic novels of 2024 with amazing detail about army life

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Drafted is a powerful graphic novel memoir by Rick Parker, a shy, inexperienced, and overly protected teenager who gets drafted into the United States Army at the height of the Vietnam War.

In telling this story, he shows how Vietnam was the last war in the United States that instituted the draft; how the draft affected those who served; and how we as Americans think of war and our soldiers once they return from service. Parker also shows how being an artist helped him to survive his time in the army.

Story: Rick Parker
Art: Rick Parker

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Bookshop
Amazon
Kindle

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Drafted is one of the best graphic novels of the year with amazing detail about army life

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Drafted is a powerful graphic novel memoir by Rick Parker, a shy, inexperienced, and overly protected teenager who gets drafted into the United States Army at the height of the Vietnam War.

In telling this story, he shows how Vietnam was the last war in the United States that instituted the draft; how the draft affected those who served; and how we as Americans think of war and our soldiers once they return from service. Parker also shows how being an artist helped him to survive his time in the army.

Story: Rick Parker
Art: Rick Parker

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Bookshop
Amazon
Kindle

Abrams Comicarts provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
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The Illustrated Al: The Songs of “Weird Al” Yankovic is a celebration of Weird Al

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Five-time Grammy Award-winner and legendary musical satirist “Weird Al” Yankovic has written ALL of the greatest songs of both the 20th and 21st centuries. Z2 has gathered some of the top cartoonists to express Al’s “Yankovisions” visually within this book’s pages. The great Al-merican songbook features 20+ classic songs interpreted by a group of amazing artists.

Creators:

Hilary Barta, Jim Wiz, Wes Wong, Rick Parker
Mark Fredericksom
Bob Fingerman
Peter Bagge
Jay Jay Jackson
Bill Plympton
Wes Hargis
Craig Rousseau
Aaron Augenblick
Brent Engstrom

Steve Chanks, Claudia Chanks
Tim Leong
Chris Visions, Nathan Kempf
PJ McQuade
Ruben Volling
Gideon Kendall
Ryan Dunlavey, Adam Guzowski
Brian McFadden
Johnny Sampson
Gary Pullin

Kelly Phillips
Fred Harper, Nathan Kempf
Jeff McClelland, Jeff McComsey, Mark Welser
Jan Meininghaus
Sean Pryor
R. Sikoryak
Mike Kupperman
Felipe Sobreiro, Nathan Kempf
Drew Friedman, Mike Allred, Laura Allred, Jesse Philips, Danny Hellman

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Z2 Comics
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Review: Batman: Ego and Other Tales

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Darwyn Cooke was an amazing writer and artist and Batman: Ego and Other Tales collects some of his best work. It’s also one of the inspirations for The Batman!

Batman: Ego and Other Tales collects:

  • Batman: Ego
  • Catwoman: Selina’s Big Score
  • stories from Batman: Black and White and Solo

Story: Darwyn Cooke, Paul Grist
Art: Darwyn Cooke, Bill Wray, Tim Sale
Color: Matt Hollingsworth, Dave Stewart
Letterer: Jonathan Babcock, Rick Parker, Richard Starkings

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Amazon
Kindle
Bookshop

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Review: Marvel Tales Featuring: Venom

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Marvel’s celebrating 80 years and they’ve relaunched Marvel Tales celebrating their classic characters. Each Marvel Tales packs in three previously released comics.

Marvel Tales Featuring: Venom includes Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #119, Amazing Spider-Man #316, and Amazing Spider-Man #361 by Peter David, Rich Buckler, Bob McLeod, D. Martin, Rick Parker, Jim Owsley, David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane, Bob Sharen, Jim Salicrup, Mark Bagley, Randy Emberlin, Joe Rosen, and Danny Fingeroth featuring a cover by Jen Bartel.

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Papercutz Releases Harry Potty and Announces a Video Tie-In Contest!

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Official Press Release

HARRY POTTY From Papercutz!

Magical Parody Announces Tie-In Video Contest For Young Readers:

“Harry Potty Stupid Magic Tricks”!

Rick Parker and Stefan Petrucha, the team behind the hit TALES FROM THE CRYPT #8, get together again, this time taking on a very recognizable young wizard! Following the killing of their mentor Dumb-As-A-Door by the seemingly traitorous Barista Frappe; Harry Potty, Don Measley, and Whiney Stranger must find a way to defeat the nose-less dark lord Value-Mart and his followers the Odor Eaters in order to avenge the death of Harry Potty’s parents and bring balance to the world of magic.

To celebrate this release, Papercutz is excited to announce a contest open to all would be wizards eager to show off their most unusual or ridiculous magic tricks.

To enter you must make a video in which you display your wizardry skills by performing a magic trick.

  • The videos may be up to two minutes long and posted online using YouTube.
  • The contest is open to kids from the United States and Canada. You must be between the ages of 8 and 15.
  • The videos must be in English. You must mention Harry Potty and The Deathly Boring in your video
  • Entries will be accepted from November 22 through December 19, 2010
  • Top prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges, who will consider performance, script, creativity, and other factors
  • Posting the YouTube video on another site qualifies the entrant for the grand prize.
  • All entries should be emailed to NBMPubPR@gmail.com and include your name, address, phone number, age and URL to the video either on YouTube or on another site.

We are looking for slide shows, animation, live-action, a combination of all of these or maybe you can come up with something totally new and incredible.

Grand Prize is a hardcover copy of the book, Harry Potty and the Deathly Boring autographed by creators Rick Parker and Stefan Petrucha and a $100.00 shopping spree on the PAPERCUTZ website!

Four runner-up winners will receive hardcover copies of Harry Potty and the Deathly Boring autographed by creators Rick Parker and Stefan Petrucha

All submissions will be available to Papercutz for submission to YouTube and other online opportunities and promotion.

Visit the Official Papercutz Site and on Facebook.