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Crowdfunding Corner: Fight Girls — Deluxe Director’s Cut Edition

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The fans have spoken and AWA is delivering! Back by popular demand, comics publisher AWA has launched its first ever Kickstarter campaign to bring fans what they’ve been asking for – more Fight Girls! The independent developer of bold and relevant stories from the world’s most outstanding creators today launched a new edition of the hit series from revered Ringo and Ignatz Award-winning creator, writer, and artist, Frank Cho called Fight Girls – Deluxe Director’s Cut Edition. Colored by Sabine Rich and lettered by Sal Cipriano with a new wrap-around cover from Cho and Rich, the deluxe edition allows Cho to tell the extended Fight Girls story, with new story pages and new backmatter and process images to show how Fight Girls was created.

When the Queen of the Galaxy suddenly disappears in Fight Girls, ten hard-as-nails women face off in an ancient contest to claim her throne. To win the challenge each contestant must survive the hazards of the planet’s harsh landscape, the ferocious predators on and below its surface, and their fellow contestants. There are no limits in this high-stakes contest, especially when we learn one of the competitors is an infiltrator who has her eye on a bigger prize.

In Frank Cho’s extended version of Fight Girls, the writer is expanding scenes and adding more to this already hard-hitting story. Over a dozen new pages allows Cho to give audiences more character building, more story, and more dinosaur fights!

Fight Girls – Deluxe Director’s Cut Edition runs until Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 10 PM EDT.

Preview: The Madness #2

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The Madness #2

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Penciler: ACO
Inker: David Lorenzo
Colorist: Marcelo Maiolo
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover A: ACO
Cover B: Valerio Giangiordano
Cover C: Danielle Otrakji PUNK ROCKHOMAGE
Cover D: Valerio Giangiordano B&W Incentive

The imaginary friend from Sarah’s childhood has returned as a murderous alter ego. The Madness has completely taken over Sarah, and it’s determined to track down and destroy the people who killed her family. They know she survived their attempted hit, but is there anything they can do to stop her?

The Madness #2

Preview: The Madness #2

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The Madness #2

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Penciler: ACO
Inker: David Lorenzo
Colorist: Marcelo Maiolo
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover A: ACO
Cover B: Valerio Giangiordano
Cover C: Danielle Otrakji PUNK ROCKHOMAGE
Cover D: Valerio Giangiordano B&W Incentive

The imaginary friend from Sarah’s childhood has returned as a murderous alter ego. The Madness has completely taken over Sarah, and it’s determined to track down and destroy the people who killed her family. They know she survived their attempted hit, but is there anything they can do to stop her?

The Madness #2

AWA announces Red Light from Sarah Cho and Priscilla Petraites

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Artificial intelligence and sci-fi crime collide in Red Light, the upcoming erotic thriller from comics publisher, AWA. Led by a powerhouse team of strong female creatives, the original story is created and written by comic book newcomer, Sarah Cho, who is known for her swift ascension in both film and TV. With artwork by Priscilla Petraites, the action-packed story is set in a sci-fi universe where A.I. is deeply woven into the fabric of daily life. The 4-issue series launches on November 1, 2023.

In Red Light, Lacy is an A.I. sex worker in a futuristic Red-Light District. Through her perceptiveness and intelligence, Lacy knows what her clients want better than they know themselves. Housed in a high-tech brothel under the watchful eye of the mysterious Mister, Lacy has little in her manufactured life besides work. That is until she befriends Natalie, an orphaned child, who comes into Lacy’s care. When Lacy and Natalie seek to escape, they find themselves flung headlong into the mystery behind Lacy’s creation.

Red Light looks at the intersection of sex and technology in the guise of a futuristic thriller. With A.I. at the forefront of everyone’s mind, Sarah and the creative team explored the age-old question of what makes one human, and what can a man-made creation tell us about ourselves, and the divergent paths technology artificial intelligence can put us on? Vibrant visuals and stunning artwork take readers on a journey to a futuristic world in this on-the-run adventure, where Lacy breaks the boundaries of her confined life to learn exactly what she was made for.

AWA’s Red Light is written and created by writer Sarah Cho with art by Priscilla Petraites. The series is colored by Miroslav Mrva and lettered by Sal Cipriano, with covers by Jeff Dekal and variant covers by Frank Cho.

Red Light

The Madness #1 kicks off an ethical dilemma… and revenge

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The Madness #1

Sarah Ross’ godlike powers made her an awesome thief. She’s able to switch powers as needed but with each comes a weakness as well. Using them to steal, she’s got one last heist before retires and settles down with her boyfriend and his kids. But, she’s stolen from the wrong person and is now marked for death. The Madness #1 is an intriguing start to a series that mixes superpowers, international relations, and moral ambiguity.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, The Madness #1 is a solid start. Straczynski creates solid tension bookended with some action and drama. We don’t know a ton about Sarah. We know she has powers. That she can use only one at a time. That creates vulnerabilities, and she’s pissed off the wrong people. Unfortunately, the people she cares about have been caught in the revenge plot against her.

What’s solid is the moral debate Straczynski puts into the comic. A Middle Eastern leader threatens US leadership to get them to do his dirty work in killing Sarah. Should the US do it? We’re taken through not just that debate but also who should carry it out and their reaction to the proposal.

At its core, The Madness #1 isn’t that new of a story. The basics we’ve seen so many times before. It’s a revenge story where the wrong person is killed. But, there’s that moral aspect about it all that’s sure to come back and something teased at the end. It’s not explained but is sure to make things rather interesting.

The art by ACO is solid. With ink by David Lorenzo, color by Marcelo Maiolo, and lettering by Sal Cipriano, the comic looks great. The action is quick and entertaining and the moral debates and emotional moments pack a punch. There’s a tension in the visuals that really build and the comic just nails that so well. Visually, this is top notch work.

The Madness #1 is John Wick but replace a dog with a fiancé and kids and a criminal syndicate with the US government, superheroes, and a Middle Eastern leader. It’s not complicated, yet, it’s somewhat predictable, but it’s really well done. A solid start that adds just enough detail to make it stand out.

Story: J. Michael Straczynski Art: ACO
Inker: David Lorenzo Colorist: Marcelo Maiolo Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

AWA Studios provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: The Madness #1

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The Madness #1

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Penciler: ACO
Inker: David Lorenzo
Colorist: Marcelo Maiolo
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover Artist: ACO

In THE MADNESS, Sarah Ross has been using her power as a thief, stealing from the rich and…well, keeping it. Until the day she stole from the wrong person, a highly placed official who pressures the government to assassinate her. The plot, aided by so-called “good” superheroes sponsored by the government, misses her but wipes out her family. Driven mad by grief, and laser-focused on revenge for the murder of her family, Sarah and a hidden side of her personality – an imaginary friend who may be more real than she believes – goes after these superpowered operatives determined to take her revenge, at any cost.

The Madness #1

Preview: The Madness #1

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The Madness #1

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Penciler: ACO
Inker: David Lorenzo
Colorist: Marcelo Maiolo
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover Artist: ACO

In THE MADNESS, Sarah Ross has been using her power as a thief, stealing from the rich and…well, keeping it. Until the day she stole from the wrong person, a highly placed official who pressures the government to assassinate her. The plot, aided by so-called “good” superheroes sponsored by the government, misses her but wipes out her family. Driven mad by grief, and laser-focused on revenge for the murder of her family, Sarah and a hidden side of her personality – an imaginary friend who may be more real than she believes – goes after these superpowered operatives determined to take her revenge, at any cost.

The Madness #1

AWA Studios announces a new thriller from J. Michael Stracynski, The Madness

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What happens when a young woman gifted with great powers breaks bad after her family is wiped out on orders from the government because she has become too “inconvenient?” Artists, Writers, and Artisans (AWA) answers that question with The Madness, an original, complex, psychological revenge thriller, launching on Wednesday, August 9. Teaming up with superstar artist, ACO, legendary comics creator and writer, J. Michael Straczynski returns to AWA with this original, 6-issue series that brings readers an emotionally-charged story featuring intense action and mind-bending visuals.

To amplify each issue, popular comic artist, Chris Ferguson collaborated with other AWA creators and artists to design special punk rock variant covers that pay homage to iconic punk bands that inspired the artistic design of The Madness. With a shared attitude between the series’ protagonist and the anti-establishment music genre, a special punk rock variant will be available with each issue.

In The Madness, Sarah Ross has been using her power as a thief, stealing from the rich and…well, keeping it.  Until the day she stole from the wrong person, a highly placed official who pressures the government to assassinate her.  The plot, aided by so-called “good” superheroes sponsored by the government, misses her but wipes out her family.  Driven mad by grief, and laser-focused on revenge for the murder of her family, Sarah and a hidden side of her personality – an imaginary friend who may be more real than she believes – goes after these superpowered operatives determined to take her revenge, at any cost.

The Madness is created and written by J. Michael Straczynski, illustrated by ACO, inked by David Lorenzo, colored by Marcelo Maiolo, and lettered by Sal Cipriano, with covers by ACO, Brandon Peterson, Marcelo Maiolo, and Dalibor Talajić, and variant covers by Chris Ferguson, Dalibor Talajić, Danielle Otrakji, and Axel Alonso. Issue #1 will be available Wednesday, August 9.

Preview: Trojan #4

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Trojan #4

Writer: Daniel Kraus
Artist: Laci
Colorist: Marco Lesko
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover Artist: Jeff Dekal

Once upon a time, we lived alongside Legends. Creatures of myth. Centaurs, fauns, gorgons, kelpies, gnomes, and more. They were spectacular. Majestic. Powerful. Peaceful. Pure. In comparison, we were ugly. Weak. Warmongering. Rotten. Is it any wonder we could not live alongside them any longer? After driving these Legends to the fringes of society, an uglier form of mythos takes shape in the form of rumors of live snuff shows for dark web high rollers. When a mysterious young woman, Nessa, enlists the help of a hacker to take a tour of the grisliest corners of the Dark Web, she sets in motion a war between those who peddle to mankind’s darkest fantasies and a world that transcends imagination. Trojan is a fantasy thriller full of wonder and horror in equal measure. In this concluding issue, Nessa goes live in what might be the final appearance of her life.

Trojan #4

Preview: E-Ratic: Recharged TPB

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E-Ratic: Recharged TPB

Writer: Kaare Andrews
Artist: Kaare Andrews
Colorist: Brian Reber
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Cover: Kaare Andrews

Recharge complete! The teenage hero with superpowers that only work for ten minutes a day is back to save the world again as he navigates even more pressing perils: young love, bullies, a broken family, and the gauntlet that is high school. This time, young Oliver Leif is teamed with a barbarian princess who claims to be from another dimension. Spinning from the pages of The Resistance, E-Ratic combines electric action, teen drama, and pure comics fun.

E-Ratic: Recharged TPB
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