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The first ever Brawlhalla graphic novel arrives in June 2025

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Dark Horse Comics and Ubisoft present the first ever Brawlhalla graphic novel, Brawlhalla Tales: Nix. With a community of more than 100 million players, a selection of more than 60 playable characters battling in the halls of Valhalla and the possibility to engage in casual or competitive matches, Brawlhalla has made a name for itself among free-to-play fighting games. Brawhalla Tales: Nix features writing and narrative guidance from Brawlhalla co-creator Matt Woomer, art by game Illustrator R.J. Jost, with colorist Roshan Kurichiyanil, and letterer Lucas Gattoni; this is a legendary story you won’t want to miss!

Nix, a freelance angel of death and the finest reaper of the Underworld, misses her mark at the hands of a rogue Valkyrie – and she never misses! She travels across the nine realms to Valhalla to reclaim her bounty, but the afterworld is not as she expected. Nix discovers strange enemies, stranger friends, and tougher fights than she ever imagined. Now begrudgingly teamed up with an unlikely partner, Nix will need to win Odin’s tournament of heroes if she wants to keep her job and, more importantly, her soul.

Brawlhalla Tales: Nix is an action-packed graphic novel that will delight both longtime fans and newcomers alike, immersing them in the vibrant world of Brawlhalla, uniquely brought to life in a comic book format for the first time by the creators of the game.

Join the fight-filled action adventure in Brawlhalla Tales: Nix. The 112-page (6.635” x 10.1875”) paperback will be available at bookstores and comic shops on June 17, 2025, for $19.99. Pre-order now directly from TFAW, Amazon, Barnes and Noble or your local bookstore, or visit Comic Shop Locator for more details and stores near you.

Brawlhalla Tales: Nix

Dark Horse presents Skull and Bones: Savage Storm #1

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Dark Horse Comics is teaming up with Ubisoft for an all new adventure! Skull and Bones: Savage Storm #1 brings you into the gritty and immersive world of Ubisoft’s upcoming pirate game. The series features a daring tale of shipwrecks, survival and a battle for supremacy! Skull and Bones: Savage Storm  is co-written by John Jackson Miller and James Mishler with art by Christian Rosada and color by Roshan Kurichiyanil. Cover art for issue one is done by Pius Bak.

A merchant vessel on the high seas is besieged by a vicious crew of pirates, but the fighting is interrupted by a devastating typhoon. When the storm crashes in, it leaves predator and prey stranded on an island somewhere in the Indian Ocean. Discover the mysteries and danger that will betide them all. A gritty story set in the merciless world of Ubisoft’s upcoming pirate game.

Skull and Bones: Savage Storm #1 drops anchor November 21, 2022 and is available for pre-order at your local comic shop.

Skull and Bones: Savage Storm #1

Review: James Bond #2

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James Bond #2

While the theft and forgery of a valuable piece of art might not seem like a logical mission for James Bond, things become clearer in the second issue. James Bond #2 slowly rolls out why 007 has been dispatched and we learn it’s something much bigger.

Writers Vita Ayala and Danny Lore have made it clear what their vision of a good Bond story is. This isn’t the over the top action of Moore, Dalton, or Brosnan. This is a story that’s more of a slower build like the Bond of Connery and Craig. It’s also a Bond that’s a bit gruffer like Craig’s depiction. He’s not all that likable, so far. Ayala and Lore deliver some teases of the smooth character that can win you over. But, this is a Bond of little words and constantly thinking.

What’s interesting about James Bond #2 is the history of Brandy that’s unexpected. She has history with M, something that’s hinted and teased but not laid out yet. She’s not a former agent but there’s something that’s key to her current business and also something that keeps her on the side of angels. It adds something to the series and takes the slow build and plot and adds enough mystery to have you wanting to continue.

The art by Eric Gapstur is good. With color by Roshan Kurichiyanil and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, the issue isn’t one of excitement. The art team has the difficult task of making talking interesting. While some panels could be tighter in their focus, the art pacing is good. The latter half of the comic particularly brings with it some tension as Bond focuses on his mission. That tension is helped by the art. The earlier panels in the comic featuring wider open scenes work in a different way in the latter part of the comic. Instead, the wide-open rooms and halls, with little detail and items, make you wonder how Bond will sneak around as he has so little to hide behind and use.

This new volume of James Bond is an interesting one. It’s a slow build that’s intriguing in a noir/crime sort of way. This isn’t over the top action and fancy gadgets. The first two issues are good but the pacing might mean waiting for the trade or binge-reading will enhance the enjoyment a bit. It’s a slow burn that’s more reminiscent of a crime/spy prose story than anything else. Fans of Bond that’s not about crazy sets and implausible will enjoy this one.

Story: Vita Ayala, Danny Lore Art: Eric Gapstur
Color: Roshan Kurichiyanil Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

James Bond Returns in New Series by Vita Ayala and Danny Lore!

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James Bond

Dynamite has formally announced a new ongoing series and new missions for 007 himself, in James Bond, starting this December!

Writing partners Vita Ayala and Danny Lore assemble their squad to craft an initial arc dealing with the high stakes world of art forgery. Fan-favorite Eric Gapstur returns on art following contributions to Greg Pak’s James Bond 007 series. Colorist Roshan Kurichiyanil and letterer Ariana Maher round out the enlisted agents, returning from their service with previous Bond books as well for visual continuity. When a priceless, iconic piece of art is deemed a fake, an entire Pandora’s Box of international crime and corruption unfolds. But is Bond out of his element or right at home in this world? Art forgery is glamor and splashiness, yet it’s also subtlety and sleight of hand. All arenas that James has some expertise in, except for the knowledge…

To match a straightforward title of simply James Bond, the series will feature just one cover per issue and the star of the show is the legendary Jim Cheung! Furthermore, he’s contributing three connecting covers! Note #2 and #3 pencils may not reflect final line art.