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The Pedestrian delivers a weirdly charming hero we want more of

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Behold, The Pedestrian! A strange visitor speedwalks into Summer City and silently changes the lives of its residents. But not all is quiet in this sleepy, small town-an ancient conflict linked to the secret history of street signs is brewing! DON’T WALK… RUN! In The Pedestrian, justice always has the right of way!

Story: Joey Esposito
Art: Sean Von Gorman
Color: Josh Jensen
Letters: Shawn Lee
Additional Art: David Bowie Rendon-Gorman, Micah Williams

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NYCC 2025: Celebrate and Meet The Creative Team Behind The New Kool Keith Original Graphic Novel At New York’s Most Creative Dispensary: NYC Bud

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Krossover Into The Flower Kosmic

To celebrate Z2’s newest graphic novel, they have teamed up with NYC Bud’s Manhattan location – designed as a scaled-down replica of Grand Central Station for a series of signings, events, and discounts for all attendees of the nearby 2025 New York Comic Con. Hip-hop legend Kool Keith and longtime collaborator Esoteric of Czarface will be joined by Sean Von Gorman of Comics to sign their brand new graphic novel Krossover Into The Flower Kosmic on Thursday, October 9th at exactly 4:20PM.

He is the hip-hop legend with a million monikers. Now Kool Keith rallies his myriad personas together for the first time in “The Krossover of the Flower Kosmic,” an original graphic novel. Written by Seamus “Esoteric” Ryan of CZARFACE and illustrated by Sean Von Gorman, this book includes Dr. Octagon, Dr. Dooom, Black Elvis and many more Keiths in an adventure that brings the surreal and eccentric nature of Kool Keith to psychedelic life on every page!

The 100 page oversized 12”x12” book comes in a slipcased Deluxe Edition as well as a limited and signed Platinum Edition, which comes with art prints, a collector card, and an exclusive colorway of Kool Keith and Esoteric’s STRESS EATER vinyl. Deluxe and platinum editions are available exclusively at Z2’s website, while a standard 9”x9” edition is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, as well as other independent retailers and fine comic shops worldwide.

NYC Bud’s Manhattan dispensary is located at 405 W 39th Street, New York, NY and near all public transportation and mass transit. The second NYC Bud location, the dispensary is an experience just to visit. Featuring a mini-Grand Central featuring vintage subway signage, a replica of the central ticket booth, and a recreation of the terminal’s iconic celestial ceiling, complete with zodiac constellations and gold accents, NYC Bud is the most creative cannabis dispensary in the city.

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers regain their confidence in Zord Quest

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BOOM! Studios and Hasbro bring a new one-shot written by Joey Esposito and illustrated by Gavin Smith in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest #1 out this holiday season!

What defines a hero? The Power Rangers discover that for themselves in this special one-shot!

After a devastating encounter with the villainous Madame Axe-A-Lot, the Mighty Morphin team is left questioning whether they truly have what it takes.

To regain their confidence, they’ll each have to go on a spiritual quest of discovery to the breathtaking landmarks that the Zords call home!

Will they be able to see for themselves the qualities that make them heroes at heart?

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest #1 will be available in comic shops December 31, 2025. It features a main cover by artist Gavin Smith, with variants by Casey W. Coller, and Sean Von Gorman.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest #1

Kool Keith and Z2 takes us on a cosmic trip with The Krossover of the Flower Kosmic

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He is the hip-hop legend with a million monikers. Now Kool Keith rallies his myriad personas together for the first time in The Krossover of the Flower Kosmic, an original graphic novel. Strap in for a universe-hopping journey as Keith uses the Flower Kosmic to unite the legendary alternate incarnations of himself to defeat the sole incarnation that threatens the very fabric of reality, GERBIK!  Written by Seamus “Esoteric” Ryan of CZARFACE and illustrated by Sean Von Gorman of ​comics, this book includes Dr. Octagon, Dr. Dooom, Black Elvis and many more Keiths in an adventure that brings the surreal and eccentric nature of Kool Keith to psychedelic life on every page! “This book ain’t just stories” shares KOOL KEITH​ “it’s bars in motion. Flipped like a verse… sharks, gators, chaos — all facts.” 

The 100 page oversized 12”x12” book comes in a slipcased Deluxe Edition as well as a limited and signed Platinum Edition, which comes with art prints, a collector card, and an exclusive colorway of Kool Keith and Esoteric’s STRESS EATER vinyl. Deluxe and platinum editions are available exclusively at Z2’s website HERE, while a standard 9”x9” edition is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, as well as other independent retailers and fine comic shops worldwide.

Preview: The Pedestrian #3

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The Pedestrian #3

Written by Joey Esposito; Art and Cover A by Sean Von Gorman; Colors by Josh Jensen; Cover B by Tony Gregori

THE KLUTCH ARE EVERYWHERE! Their malignant influence tightens its grip on the hearts and minds of Summer City citizens… but where is the Pedestrian?! Why is the silent sentinel missing in action when he’s needed most? Also, get 20% off your next PIZZA SUN order with discount code UNCLEJOE20!

The Pedestrian #3

Preview: The Pedestrian #2

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The Pedestrian #2

(W) Joey Esposito (A/CA) Sean Von Gorman
In Shops: Sep 11, 2024
SRP: $3.99

THE SIGNS ARE EVERYWHERE! Detective Sherwood, curious as to who Summer City’s silent samaritan is, investigates all possible leads but the Pedestrian is always one step ahead! As the city continues to be positively impacted by the Pedestrian, a dark force begins to infiltrate the minds of otherwise normal citizens. Who, or what, is the Klutch? All this… and the LAZER TITANS too!

The Pedestrian #2

The Pedestrian #2 continues the quirky and charming fun

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The Pedestrian #2

Detective Sherwood, curious as to who Summer City’s silent samaritan is, investigates all possible leads but the Pedestrian is always one step ahead! As the city continues to be positively impacted by the Pedestrian, a dark force begins to infiltrate the minds of otherwise normal citizens. Who, or what, is the Klutch? All this… and the LAZER TITANS too! The Pedestrian #2 continues the introduction of what might be the strangest new hero in quite some time.

Written by Joey Esposito, The Pedestrian #2 is another intriguing issue. The series begins to bring together the various threads from the debut issue and teases answers to so many questions. But, Esposito doesn’t give any clear answers and instead leaves readers guessing. Who is the Pedestrian and what’s going on with what’s likely his nemesis?

There’s something rather charming about the series. It takes place in a small town and relatively, the crime is pretty low level for a superhero comic. The hero doesn’t say much of anything, speed walking into the situation to save the day for unknown reasons only to speed walk away after, of course following the posted signs about crossing streets.

Sean Von Gorman‘s art adds to the charm of it all with characters that feel like they’re average people just dealing with life. There art nails down the monotony of their lives and reinforces the low stakes of it all. Von Gorman is helped with color by Josh Jensen and additional art from David Bowie Rendon-Gorman and Micah Williams, and lettering by Shawn Lee. The art and story just mesh together so well and create a world that’s strange but also familiar. The character designs emphasize these are just average people. The hero has a way about him that makes the end result feel rather quaint.

The Pedestrian #2 is a comic that feels like it’s long overdue. It’s a story, so far, about someone who’s just doing the right thing. They’re not flashy. They don’t want praise. They just act the hero and move on. There’s something rather nice about that. It’s nice to read a superhero comic where the world’s fate isn’t at stake. It’s nice to read a comic where it’s just average people dealing with shitty situations and a good samaritan helping them out. Where this all goes will be interesting, but The Pedestrian #2 continues a charming debut.

Story: Joe Esposito Art: Sean Von Gorman
Color: Josh Jensen Additional Art: David Bowie Rendon-Gorman, Micah Williams Letterer: Shawn Lee
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

Magma Comix provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics

The Pedestrian #1 introduces the strangest hero of the year

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The Pedestrian #1

Behold, The Pedestrian! A strange visitor speedwalks into Summer City and silently changes the lives of its residents. But not all is quiet in this sleepy, small town—an ancient conflict linked to the secret history of street signs is brewing! DON’T WALK… RUN! In The Pedestrian, justice always has the right of way! The Pedestrian #1 is one of the quirkiest comic debuts of the year.

I’m seriously not sure what to say about The Pedestrian #1. It’s one of the oddest comics I’ve read in a while… and that’s not a bad thing. Written by Joey Esposito, the story takes place in a small town and is broken up into a series of shorts, each connected to each other in some way.

At the center of it all is The Pedestrian, a mysterious character who speed walks in to save the day or deliver some sort of justice. Nothing is said, and little sound is made by the character other than a “fwoosh” as he speed walks away. The concept, and execution, feels like something you’d have seen on MTV’s Liquid Television or maybe as a short on Adult Swim or SNL. It’s weird. It’s odd. It’s… really charming.

Esposito delivers few hints about the character other than he lives in an apartment and he seems to follow all the rules, as if he’s programmed in a way. It’s a mystery that leaves you wanting to find out more.

The art by Sean Von Gorman is solid. With color by Josh Jensen and lettering by Shawn Lee, the art is dark but also not. Like the main character of the Pedestrian, there’s an unease about the visuals. I can’t quite put my finger on what that is though. The comic isn’t dark or brooding in anyway, it almost has an innocence much like it’s hero. The art is a great match for its quirky concept, almost like entering a town that seems benign but also has something underneath. You don’t know what that is, but know it’s there.

The Pedestrian #1 is strange but a strange that has me wanting to come back to find out more. It also features a hero who feels like he’s exactly that and nothing more. A blank slate running on rules to do good and not deviate. It’s a weirdly positive experience that sucks you in.

Story: Joey Esposito Art: Sean Von Gorman
Color: Josh Jensen Letterer: Shawn Lee
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

Magma Comix provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics

Preview: The Pedestrian #1

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The Pedestrian #1

Written by Joey Esposito; Art and Cover A by Sean Von Gorman; Colors by Josh Jensen; Cover B by Dean Haspiel

Behold, The Pedestrian! A strange visitor speedwalks into Summer City and silently changes the lives of its residents. But not all is quiet in this sleepy, small town-an ancient conflict linked to the secret history of street signs is brewing! DON’T WALK… RUN! In The Pedestrian, justice always has the right of way!

Writer Joey Esposito (Batman: Urban Legends) reunites with Pawn Shop collaborator, artist Sean Von Gorman (Batman Beyond), for an offbeat tale that will stick with you!

The Pedestrian #1

Joey Esposito, Sean Von Gorman, and Magma Comix drops an original, offbeat tale that will stick with you… The Pedestrian

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Walk, don’t run! This is a series you won’t wanna miss. This summer, writer Joey Esposito reunites with Pawn Shop collaborator, artist Sean Von Gorman, for the latest quirky Magma Comix title, The Pedestrian!

Behold, The Pedestrian! A strange visitor speedwalks into Summer City and silently changes the lives of its residents. But not all is quiet in this sleepy, small town—an ancient conflict linked to the secret history of street signs is brewing! DON’T WALK… RUN! In The Pedestrian, justice always has the right of way!

The Pedestrian #1 features a variant cover by Dean Haspiel and an additional retailer incentive cover by Mike Allred. Interior colors are by famed IDW, Dark Horse, and DC pro Josh Jensen. The Pedestrian #1 drops in comic shops August 7th.

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