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Prana Publishers’ January 2027 Solicits include new releases from Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, American Mythology, Cosmic Lion Productions, Dred Productions, Source Point Press, and more

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

PAN-UNIVERSAL GALACTIC WORLDWIDE

SPIDER-MEN (2012) #1 PAN DIMENSIONAL 3D EDITION WITH 3D GLASSES

by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli

At last—the first-ever meeting between PETER PARKER and MILES MORALES, now in stunning 3D! Peter (a.k.a. SPIDER-MAN) crosses realities and confronts his other-universe successor Miles (a.k.a. SPIDER-MAN)! Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and drawn by SARA PICHELLI—who brought Miles into our world—converted to red-and-blue 3D by Anomaly Productions, leaders in 3D comic art enhancement! And hang on—what’s Mysterio got to do with all this, anyway…?

Comic book cover featuring Spider-Man and Miles Morales as Spider-Man, surrounded by a cityscape and webbing.

American Mythology

BRONZE STAR #1

by Mike Baron and Pat Broderick

A BLOOD-SOAKED WEIRD WESTERN FROM COMICS LEGENDS MIKE BARON AND PAT BRODERICK! Wanted gunslinger Harley Brogden is running from his past when he reaches Cobb’s Gap, a dying mining town with a terrifying secret. People who enter the abandoned silver mine never return, and Sheriff Stjepin Dukic carries a curse that turns him into a monster beneath the full moon. When Brogden pins on a deputy’s badge, he’ll discover there are things in the untamed West far deadlier than outlaws. Eisner Award-winning writer Mike Baron (NEXUS, DEADMAN) and legendary artist Pat Broderick (MICRONAUTS, CREATURE COMMANDOS) unleash BRONZE STAR, a blood-and-thunder collision of six-shooters, werewolves, and supernatural horror where The Good, The Bad and The Ugly meets H.P. Lovecraft!

Cover A: Pat Broderick
Cover B: Anthony Gonzales-Clark
Cover C: Pat Broderick — Virgin Art Limited Edition (Limited to 350)
Cover D: Pat Broderick — Century Black & White Limited Edition (Limited to 100)

A tense scene from the comic 'Bronze Star', featuring a cowboy aiming a gun at a man across a table laden with playing cards and objects, set in a rustic interior.

Cover of the comic book titled 'Bronze Star', featuring a character in western attire holding a lantern and a rifle, set against a dark background with trees and bats, suggestive of a mysterious or supernatural theme.

CONTEST OF CREATURES #1

by S.A. Check, James Kuhoric, Emanuele Tommarelli, Doriano Antonio Vanni, and Puis Calzada

It’s a Monster Tag Team Creature Feature! Claws out and ready to slaughter! Unleash the beasts and let the bloodfest begin! Monster Tag Team has presented the very best of creature vs. creature combat and now we’re delivering an all-out fight for supremacy among the monster elite. It’s old guard versus new as the next breed of terror has to step up and prove it has the teeth to keep the new generation screaming! Does your favorite monster make it through to the next round? Or will it bleed out at the feet of one of the O.G.’s of horror? It’s a no-holds barred, monster take-all battle royale for the ages!

Cover A: Roy Allan Martinez
Cover B: Puis Calzada
Cover C: Buz Hasson
Cover D: Mariano Nicieza — Homage Edition
Cover E: Buz Hasson — Racy Edition

Comic book cover for 'Contest of Creatures' featuring a masked character holding a woman in a dramatic pose, surrounded by a web-like background.

Comic book cover for 'Contest of Creatures' featuring various monstrous characters, including a creature in a suit, a clown with green hair, and other grotesque figures, set against a dark background.

TOM HOLLAND’S FRIGHT NIGHT #1 (OF 5) NEIL VOKES EXCLUSIVE VARIANT

by James Kuhoric, Jason Craig, and Neil Vokes

A first printing warehouse find, previously available only as an American Mythology exclusive and now available to the Direct Market for the first time ever! These special exclusive editions were limited to only 300 printed… and fewer than that are still available — it’s extremely rare! Add one to your FRIGHT NIGHT collection today.

Welcome to Fright Night…for REAL! Tom Holland’s classic vampire tale returns with a series that picks up right after the events of the 1985 movie! Based on Holland’s novel which introduces Charlie Brewster, Amy Peterson, Evil Ed, Peter Vincent, and (of course) the undead monster Jerry Dandridge to horror fans! It’s been a year since Jerry Dandridge died (again) and life is still crazy for the impromptu vampire killers. But something ancient and evil has clawed from the ground and found them. And they are going to discover that once you look into the undead abyss…the monsters hiding there look back. They are about to relive the worst night of their lives.

Cover art for Tom Holland's 'Fright Night' comic featuring four characters: a vampire in the center with an aggressive pose, flanked by three characters holding weapons. The scene is dynamic with broken glass and a spooky atmosphere.

CURSEDVERSE RESURRECTION #1 BALTIMORE COMIC CON EXCLUSIVE VARIANT BY MARK SPARACIO

by S.A. Check, James Kuhoric, Mark Sparacio, Emanuele Tommarelli, and Andrea Arcari

The CursedVerse is back with a special issue and the debut of a brand new character! This special issue was created for the Baltimore Comic Con and only 400 total were printed. Get this exclusive edition featuring an amazing painted cover by Mark Sparacio!

This is it! The resurrection of the CursedVerse and the first step into American Mythology’s shared universe! There’s something really wrong with the past and we are about to have a front row seat to see the birth of the horrors set in motion by an eternal monster. Three big stories featuring Bombshell & Tomm Tomm, The Cemetorian fights The Night Terror, and a pulp-tastic debut of Dash Carrington — the man of tomorrow! This issue has everything and is the primer for the future. If you missed out on the ABSOLUTES and THE ULTIMATES — this is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a brand new event. Where were you when the story was revealed how everything fits together?

Comic book cover featuring a blonde woman holding a gun and posing confidently alongside a large red robot. The title 'Cursed Verse' is prominently displayed at the top, with 'Resurrection' written at the bottom.

BIG BUNDLE OF WESTERN HORROR READER PACK

by Mike Wolfer, Puis Calzada, and various creators

Can’t get enough weird westerns? Get EIGHT back issues of cowboys and monsters in this value-priced reader pack! The contents are a mystery assortment of Western-centric comic books published by American Mythology over their 10-year history. Packed at random, without duplicates, every pack includes at least one $10 limited-edition comic as an added bonus!

A detailed black and white illustration of a zombie pirate with long hair and a rugged appearance, wearing a tattered hat adorned with skulls, pointing a pistol directly at the viewer.

Cosmic Lion Productions

HALF OF THE CROWN VOL. 1 MANGA (NEW PRINTING)

by Ro Higashi

When Penny Chiu, a girl haunted by the unseen world, is invited to a new school, she didn’t expect to be sharing a space with the standoffish yet kind Issei Akuzawa, much less her soul; however, their bond might be the deciding factor in an ancient conflict as it finally comes to a head. Part of Cosmic Lion Productions’ new CLManga line.

With nearly 17k readers on Webtoon, Ro Higashi’s HALF OF THE CROWN is well-established, and CLP is proud to bring you the first-ever print edition. As Ro observes, this new version has some enhancements: “As a kid, I wanted to be a writer. I had no idea I was dyslexic, and a 3rd grade teacher told me I was a bad writer. So in a fit of ODD, I decided from then on, I would draw my stories instead, dyslexia be damned. Some of the speech in the book is refined from the webtoon panels. Since I wrote those parts when I wasn’t managing my dyslexia well, the printed comic is more concise and easier to follow, in my opinion, although the story remains the same.”

HALF OF THE CROWN VOL. 2 MANGA

by Ro Higashi

As Penny and Issei get used to swapping bodies, Issei comes clean about what caused the emotional rift within the group. Penny learns more about unseen world of the night. Part of Cosmic Lion Productions’ new CLManga line.

Cover of 'Half of the Crown' Volume 2 featuring a character with green hair and a school uniform, striking a pose against a gradient pink background. The title and author's name are displayed prominently.

Dren Productions

TALES OF THE BIZARRE #14

by Omar Morales, James Mascia, Alex Diotto, and Lynx Studio

The best and strangest sci-fi and horror tales we can create return in Dren Productions’ fan-favorite anthology series. TALES OF THE BIZARRE #14 delivers two strange music-themed sinister tales! First, “Ghost in the Record Store” finds paranormal tidings of dread inside a house of music. Then, in “A Haunting Frequency,” a radio won’t stop broadcasting a young woman’s doom!

Cover A: Andrea Errico
Cover B: Jenna Stark

Comic book cover for 'Tales of the Bizarre', issue 14, featuring a woman with red hair lying on a bed surrounded by floating blades and musical notes.

Cover of 'Tales of the Bizarre' Issue 14 featuring a ghost wearing headphones, surrounded by vinyl records, a skateboard, and artistic elements.

AXA #2

by Donne Avenell and Romero

Chapter 2: The Beginning – Axa, a spirited woman in the year 2080, can no longer endure the oppressive order of the Domed City, a utopia built to protect the remnants of humanity after the Great Contamination. Driven by a thirst for freedom, she escapes to the wild, uncharted territories beyond. As a nomadic adventurer in the devastated outside world, Axa encounters a diverse array of survivors and challenges, forging a new, exhilarating life far from the confines of civilization. Collects the original comic strips of AXA from their original run in the 1970s and 80s, coming in January from Dren Productions!

Cover A: Romero
Cover B: Romero — Naughty Variant

Cover of the comic 'Axa Classics Issue 2', featuring a muscular man and a woman in a passionate embrace, with a futuristic robot and a colorful, vibrant background.

A comic book cover featuring a muscular warrior holding a spear and striking a triumphant pose, alongside a seated blonde woman in a revealing outfit. The title 'AXA Classics' is prominently displayed, along with a 'NSFW' label and the issue number.

PLAN 79 FROM OUTER SPACE #2 (OF 3)

by Michael Dolce, Dennis Knight, and Andres Barrero

The sequel to the sequel to PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE is here! It’s looking dire for Captain Trent and his remaining crew. After suffering massive casualties from a crash landing on the moon of Europa, Jack, Sarah and Lt. Hahn are in the hands of the deadly Terrans. But with the Invaders infiltrating the crash site and in hot pursuit, can the Terrans and Humans come to an alliance? Or will Trent and the survivors meet their extraterrestrial end? Coming in January from Dren Productions!

Cover A: Andres Barrero
Cover B: Gregbo
Cover C: Daniel Leister
Cover D: Gregbo — Naughty Variant

Comic book cover for 'Plan 79 from Outer Space' featuring a green alien with a camera and three characters in red suits, appearing apprehensive.

Comic book cover featuring a female character in a red, futuristic outfit with chains, posing dramatically against a space backdrop with planets.

FLESH-EATING CHEERLEADERS: SPRING BREAK #2 (OF 4)

by James Mascia and Felipe Obando

The Flesh-Eating Cheerleaders are back with a whole new series. This time, they’re on Spring Break! After the events at Pullman University in FLESH-EATING CHEERLEADERS FROM OUTER SPACE, they thought they had the space worms all bottled up. But two managed to escape, and made their way down to Daytona Beach for Spring Break! They plan to feed as much as they can. But something is wrong, one of the girls is regaining control of her senses. What are the space worms to do if she becomes fully aware of what she’s doing? This new chapter in the FLESH-EATING CHEERLEADERS saga will keep you wanting more, and wondering who the next victim will be. Coming in January from Dren Productions!

Cover A: C.B. Zane
Cover B: C.B. Zane — Naughty Variant
Cover C: Gregbo
Cover D: Gregbo — Naughty Variant
Cover E: Felipe Obando
Cover F: Felipe Obando — Naughty Variant

A comic book cover featuring two cheerleaders in swimwear sitting in a green substance on a spring break-themed pool float, with colorful snacks in the background.

Comic cover featuring two cheerleaders in a pool covered in green goo, with a large 'CENSORED' stamp across the image.

Pesto Comics

SNIP #4 (OF 5)

by Adriano Ariganello, Riccardo Faccini, and JP Jordan

The truth comes out. Finn draws the line and pays the price for doing so. Vida is unleashed! Just when it seems like all is lost, an unexpected ally with a new view of existence and reality, helps Finn back from the brink.

For Retailers: Also available in a value-priced 10-Copy Bundle!

Comic book cover for 'SNIP,' featuring a man with blonde hair in a white shirt and red pants, against a shadowy figure. The title 'SNIP' is prominently displayed at the top.

REKCAH Comics

THE FUTURE IS ****** #21

by Fred Van Lente, David Lapham, and Rico Renzi

DAVID LAPHAM KEEPS DRAWING THE FUTURE IS ******! David Lapham, one of the greatest comic book artists of all time, continues his epic run on THE FUTURE IS ****** with a very special issue! Hey, remember when the 21st issue of a series meant it was SILENT? Well, good times are here again in this special silent issue centered around Martina! Plus, learn to be a hacker with even more Capture The Flag challenges in each and every issue!

Cover A: Patrick Piazzalunga
Cover B: David Lapham

For Retailers: Also available in two (2) value-priced 10-Copy Bundles, corresponding to Cover A and Cover B. The Cover B includes a rare Black-and-White chase cover.

Comic book cover featuring a female character in a dynamic pose facing a large, aggressive gorilla. The title reads 'THE FUTURE IS *****', and it includes names of contributors and issue details at the bottom.

Comic book cover featuring a chaotic scene with female characters in athletic gear battling a large, menacing gorilla. The text 'THE FUTURE IS *****' is prominently displayed, along with the names of the creators at the top.

Red 23

DEAD STOP #4 (OF 4)

by Evan Michael, Zak Johnson, and Damien Worm

“Hector appears, feel the fear!” The final issue is here! And Hector is taking his victory lap around Adamsville! The only people left to defend the town are Tyler and his friends… all despite the gruesome murders that have flooded the town. Tyler refuses to back down, and will save his town and friends! Secrets revealed! Bodies dropped! Road signs ignored! Will Tyler and friends survive the night? Or will their lives come to a DEAD STOP?

An eerie scene at night featuring a full moon illuminating a dark roadside. A car is parked nearby, and a figure with long black hair protrudes from green, toxic-looking sludge. Traffic cones are positioned around the area, and a warning sign reads 'TOXIC CHEMICALS'.

Source Point Press

THE 8-BIT SLASHER GRAPHIC NOVEL

by Mike Sprung and Dennis Tirona

Slasher Films meets Video Games meets Meta Comedy! Eddie Mayhem — slasher movie icon, video game character, and pop culture phenomenon — is mysteriously brought to life on a college campus. When Eddie starts killing students, they must find a way to survive not only an unstoppable slasher, but also the rules of the video game which have followed him into the real world! Includes a 10-page bonus story, a complete cover gallery, concept art, and more!

“The 8-Bit Slasher is a nostalgia-filled roller coaster through my 1980’s childhood. A side-scrolling video game in comic book form, this book cracks just as many jokes as the villain cracks skulls. It is a must-read for fans of classic slasher films and video games!”– Russell Brettholtz, Writer/Co-Creator of SIDE-KICKED

A comic book cover titled 'The 8-Bit Slasher' featuring a person holding a game controller in front of a TV displaying a character in a hood and mask wielding an axe. The scene is decorated with scattered snack items on the floor.

THE MAINSTREAM GRAPHIC NOVEL

by Michael Dolce, Talent Caldwell, and Tony Moy

Multiple realities exist, but there should be only one. There are people trespassing in our world that do not belong. It is up to a Chicago detective with extraordinary powers and a covert inter-dimensional police force to send them back. Send them all back. Back to where they belong.

Cover of 'The Mainstream Volume 1', featuring a diverse group of characters against a vibrant, abstract background. Prominent figures include a young woman with short blonde hair, a middle-aged man with glasses, and a muscular man in tactical gear. The design incorporates puzzle piece motifs and elements of a futuristic cityscape.

ARN ANDERSON: MY LIFE AS THE ENFORCER GRAPHIC NOVEL

by Arn Anderson, Dirk Manning, Colm Griffin, and Shawn Daley

FACT: Your favorite professional wrestler’s favorite professional wrestler is most likely Arn Anderson. Now, for the first time ever, he’s sharing his true story with the world in this stunning graphic novel. Find out how this legendary performer went from being raised by his grandparents in rural Georgia to founding “The Four Horsemen” and beyond in this graphic novel in which he shares details about his career never discussed before. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll feel the impact of the first ever spinebuster as you’re taken through Arn’s journey that forever changed the worlds of wrestling and pop culture alike!

Cover illustration for 'Arn Anderson: My Life as the Enforcer,' featuring two characters, one in a blue shirt representing a wrestling persona and the other in a championship belt, set against a vibrant background with lights.

RSVP: E.S.P. GRAPHIC NOVEL

by Josh Malerman, Dirk Manning, and Joshua Ross

In RSVP: E.S.P., a scientist whose pursuit to prove that psychic powers really exist has cost him his reputation, his friends, and even his marriage. Now, in one last desperate attempt to prove his theories correct, he has invited two adolescent children to his home… unaware that they are both omega-level psychics. One desperately wants to prove that his powers are real, while the other wants to eliminate any dwindling hope of such a discovery no matter what the cost… and so begins a battle not only for the unsuspecting doctor’s mind, but also his whole reality. This previously unreleased story was chosen by Josh Malerman to be adapted into a graphic novel by Dirk Manning with illustrations by Joshua Ross (LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT, LEFT TURNS).

For Retailers: Following the overwhelming response from comic book retailers to the limited Local Comic Shop Day edition, Source Point Press is making RSVP: E.V.P. available to comic shops as a special value-priced retailer bundle! With FIVE copies priced at $50.00 wholesale — just $10.00 per graphic novel — that’s a 60% discount that makes it affordable to introduce your horror lovers to the graphic novel debut of Josh Malerman, the #1 New York Times bestselling horror author of BIRD BOX and INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE (inspiration for the horror film OTHER MOMMY)!

A comic book cover titled 'RSVP: E.S.P.' featuring two young boys with intense expressions facing each other, while a man in the background holds up a card displaying wavy lines. The colors are vibrant and the artwork is stylized.

Third Contact Comics

IMMORTAL COIL #3 (OF 5)

by Frank Martin, Gerald von Stoddard, and Dave Fowler

The Faceless God and Loki’s daughter, Hel, continue their quest for the ancient artifacts that will awaken the Elder Gods and bring an end to all of existence as we know it. Humanity’s only hope rests in the hands of the newly awakened Norse Gods. The grandchildren of Odin are reunited and stand at the brink of cosmic oblivion but after having spent a millenia apart, can they come together to fulfill their true purpose or will it be too little too late to stop what’s coming!

For Retailers: A special Gerald von Stoddard Wraparound Cover B is available as a 10-Copy Retailer Incentive (1:10).

Cover art for 'Immortal Coil' comic issue 03 featuring a dramatic depiction of a figure with wild hair and intense expression against a vibrant, fiery background with rays of light.

Artistic illustration of a woman with flowing hair and an ornate heart, featuring vibrant green and orange colors, with abstract patterns in the background. The title 'IMMORTAL' is prominently displayed.

Frantic Re-animates Long Dead Horror Content

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Source Point Press has announced the debut of the first in a series of books: Frantic: Creature Feature Vault 1. This publication is part of a restoration endeavor by author and artist Joshua “Frantic” Werner, under the umbrella of his popular “Classic Pulp” series.

Frantic: Creature Feature Vault 1 is a collection of articles, essays, short stories, and comics from the exciting worlds of horror and science fiction that were previously lost to time. The specially curated collection was carefully restored and remastered by Werner himself, a “horror-storian” and self proclaimed monster movie fanatic.

The articles and stories in the book hail from a golden age of horror and science fiction, all newly edited and redesigned with new typography and even some new illustrations by Werner himself. Photos and illustrations brought out of the past have undergone a seven-step process, undoing decades of damage done to the scarce remaining copies of the original publications that monster movie fans experienced once upon a time. Amongst the contents of Vault 1 are a story of the rise of Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone, a comprehensive look at the career of Boris Karloff, a close-up look at The Day of the Triffids and This Island Earth, behind-the-scenes concept art for Planet of the Apes, a deep dive into the remarkable transformation of Lon Chaney into The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as well as short horror stories, comics, and more.

Frantic: Creature Feature Vault 1 was released May 29th on Amazon as well as other online book retailers and will also be made available to order at SourcePointPress.com on June 4th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to become a part of this horror-verse and solve these thrilling murder mysteries.

Around the Tubes

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

The weekend is almost here! What geeky things are you all doing? Sound off in the comments below. While you think about that, here’s some comic news from around the web to start the day.

First Comic News – SOURCE POINT PRESS: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going, What to Expect Next – Good to see their transparency.

ICv2 – Orders for ‘Space Ghost’ #1 Cross 67,000 – Awesome news!

TCJ – Ed Piskor, 1982-2024 – A well written obituary.

Around the Tubes

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

BRZRKR: Poetry of Madness #1 (BOOM! Studios) – B is back in this one-shot special that brings the character into Lovercraftian horror.

Count Dante #2 (Scout Comics) – Based on a true story, reality might be too unbelievable for comics. All about martial arts in Chicago.

Creed: The Next Round #2 (BOOM! Studios) – The first issue expanded the world of Creed as this new chapter acts as a new sequel taking place 10 years after the third film.

Disney Villains: Scar #4 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The final issue, it does a solid job of expanding upon the beloved animated film.

The Incredible Hulk #2 (Marvel) – The Hulk gets a dose of horror in this new series.

Les Miserables Omnibus Vol. 3 (Seven Seas Entertainment) – This manga adaptation of the beloved story has been fantastic so far with amazing visuals.

Murder by Mail #1 (Source Point Press) – The “fully interactive role-playing experience” is what has us intrigued about this debut.

Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #1 (DC Comics) – Lex is dying and he wants the Man of Steel to help him find the cure.

Traveling to Mars #7 (Ablaze) – Roy prepares to land on Mars and prepares is final good-byes to the people of Earth.

Ultimate Invasion #2 (Marvel) – The Maker’s plan becomes clearer as we learn about the new “Ultimate” universe.

X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 (Marvel) – Marvel’s holding back the review copy so expect some fireworks in this one.

Murder By Mail is an Immersive RPG Experience

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Source Point Press has announced the debut of its latest ongoing comic book series, Murder by Mail, set in the Curse of Cleaver County universe and created by Joshua Werner. This groundbreaking new series offers readers a unique and immersive storytelling experience that challenges the reader to solve murder cases within this newly launched horror-verse.

Readers are placed in the shoes of a private investigator working for Illicit Investigations, tasked with solving a series of brutal murders. Using evidence and clues provided throughout, readers must conduct their own interviews with witnesses and suspects to piece together the truth.

As the reader uncovers clues and solves puzzles, the cases they solve will have real effects on the ongoing story of the Curse of Cleaver County universe. With each issue, the stakes will grow higher as the reader gets more immersed in the dangers of Cleaver County, and must work harder to bring killers to justice.

Murder by Mail issue one will be available in comic book stores everywhere on June 21st, 2023. Don’t miss your chance to become a part of this horror-verse and solve these thrilling murder mysteries.

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Crazy Food Truck Vol. 3 (VIZ Media) – Every volume has been amazing with great action and an intriguing apocalyptic world.

Dead Romans #1 (Image Comics) – Arminius, a Germanic prince raised in Rome, has sworn vengeance against the Empire that butchers his people. We’re excited for this brutal tale of love and war during the birth of the Roman Empire.

Doctor Strange #1 (Marvel) – Stephen Strange is back making this a perfect jumping off point.

Ephemera (Fantagraphics) – Ephemera is a poetic and dreamlike take on a graphic memoir set in a garden, a forest, and a greenhouse. Yeah, we’re in.

Etheres (Source Point Press) – Where do souls go when they don’t belong anywhere else? Journey into Etheres searching for the answer.

GCPD: The Blue Wall #6 (DC Comics) – The series has been a punch in the gut exploring the corruption within the Gotham Police Department.

Mother 47 (CEX Publishing) – In 1940s Germany, a disguised stranger breaks into a remote Nazi megastructure, armed with explosives, and on a mission to destroy a gruesome research project, free its lab animals, and confront the warring sides of his own nature! Sounds awesome to us!

Neighbors #1 (BOOM! Studios) – Family moves to a new town and find out their neighbors are anything but what they seem.

Order and Outrage #1 (Dark Horse) – Jim Starlin and Rags Morales with a new science fiction series!

Plush #5 (Image Comics) – Each issue has been jaw-dropping in a holy shit sort of way and we’re expecting much more as far as that.

Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements (First Second) – This series of graphic novels have been educational and entertaining for people of all ages.

Sereno #1 (CEX Publishing) – Meet Sereno, the Mystic Master of Light and guardian of New Teia, a city where magic and science intertwine by night! Sounds pretty cool to us.

Solo Leveling Vol. 6 (Yen Press/Ize Press) – The series has been great and this is a volume that really shifts things around.

X-O Manowar Unconquered #1 (Valiant) – A new era and new direction for X-O Manowar!

Mini Reviews: Strange Things, Static Returns, Miracleman, and more!

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Logan Dalton

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

Logan

Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins #1 (Dark Horse) – The first issue of this new anthology style Stranger Things miniseries from Jody Houser, Caio Filipe, and Dan Jackson focuses on the stories of the regular citizens of Hawkins, Indiana while all kinds of dimension spanning, monster fighting shenanigans are going on in the main plot of the Netflix show. Tales from Hawkins #1 is about two hunters in the woods who end up becoming the hunted and shows how hapless the town would be without the help of a telekinetic preteen, some resourceful kids/teens, and an undaunted sheriff. I love how Jackson varies his color palette from autumn Midwest to utter hopelessness and Filipe’s layouts show off the speed and danger of the Demogorgon. However, the two leads of the story are pretty unremarkable and don’t get much characterization so their dark ends ring hollow even with a surprise cameo at the end. Overall: 6.4 Verdict: Pass

Know Your Station #3 (BOOM! Studios) – Other than the social commentary (Rich people are Karens, especially in space), in Sarah Gailey’s script and the gorgeous and gruesome art and colors from Liana Kangas and Rebecca Nalty, I enjoy Know Your Station because it isn’t afraid to take a beat and zero in on its key characters while the billionaire bodies pile up in the spaceship. Protagonist Elise confides with definite red herring Marin about the communication issues onboard and the graphic, artistic manner of the rich board member’s deaths. But more importantly, she opens up about her imposter syndrome and addiction revealing that she had no formal investigative training and was just going to be a dish washer on board the ship. Gailey and Kangas create a real bond between Marin and Elise as they get know each other on a deeper level until shit hit the fans in a final day-glo page. If you like procedurals/mysteries, but aren’t into cops, Know Your Station is definitely worth a reading. Overall: 8.3 Verdict: Buy

Static: Shadows of Dakota #1 (DC Comics/Milestone) – Vita Ayala and Nikolas Draper-Ivey are back with another high energy Static mini that features glorious action sequences, a look into how Virgil Hawkins helps his community out of costume, and introduces a truly unsettling villain. Draper-Ivey continues to be one of the most interesting artists in superhero comics with his manga influences shining through in emotional scenes like when Static talks to a Bang Baby who’s being chased by Feds and accidentally blows up a city street. And speaking of explosions, Nikolas Draper-Ivey brings a kind of freeze frame effect to the more epic moments of each fight or when Ebon is reaching into a Bang Baby hunter’s brain. Finally, I like that Ayala and Draper-Ivey intersperse quiet scenes between the high octane fights on city streets like when Virgil feeds an unhoused lady and tells off some cops who are rude to her, or when he reflects on the damage his battles do while watching his mom and sister do their EMT work. Overall: 8.8 Verdict: Buy

Miracleman: The Silver Age #4 (Marvel) – In keeping with the Miracleman tradition, Miracleman: The Silver Age #4 features a 16 page lead story plus a reprint of a Young Miracleman story from the Mick Anglo that ties into what’s going on in the lead story from Neil Gaiman, Mark Buckingham, Jordie Bellaire, and Todd Klein, whose letters do a fantastic job conveying the tone of the dialogue. Plus he gets to riff on family Bibles in the opening scene which shows worshipers at the Church of Miracleman. (It’s sparsely attended.) In keeping with the themes of the series, Gaiman and Buckingham go psychological instead of physical, especially in conversation between Tom Caxton (Formerly Mister Master) and Young Miracleman talking about how what he’s going to do with his life after being the top superhero after Miracleman. Buckingham’s double page spreads combined with small grid panels make the comic seem both epic and intimate. There are worlds between Young Miracleman’s journey to find himself in the Himalayas and the maneuverings on Olympus and especially the Kirby-esque Black Warpsmiths. Reprint pages aside, Miracleman: The Silver Age #4 is an inviting blend of a coming of age story featuring Young Miracleman and a bigger picture plot about a utopia starting to show its cracks. The Warpsmiths are right ; something is definitely off on Earth. Overall: 8.1 Verdict: Buy

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Static: Shadows of Dakota #1 (DC Comics/Milestone) – A fantastic start to the second volume of the series that picks up right after the first ended. With new threats looming the issue acts as both a solid way to catch up on what has happened and also lead into what’s to come. The art is top notch with pages that’ll leave you lingering. This is a hell of a start to the series that shouldn’t be missed. Overall: 9.0 Verdict: Buy

Plush #3 (Image Comics) – The series continues its twisted ways as we learn more about the cannibal furries. That alone should really tell you everything you need to know. The art is great. The writer is wtf funny. It’s such an oddity and it’s fantastic. Overall: 8.5 Verdict: Buy

Zombicide: Day One #1 (Source Point Press) – While I know of the board game, I’ve never played it so I’m sure I’m missing some details in the comic. But, from what I know of it, it captures a lot of what people seem to enjoy about it, especially its characters that are full of personality. There’s something fun wit the debut that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Overall: 7.75 Verdict: Read

Well, there you have it, folks. The reviews we didn’t quite get a chance to write. See you next week!

Please note that with some of the above comics, Graphic Policy was provided FREE copies for review. Where we purchased the comics, you’ll see an asterisk (*). If you don’t see that, you can infer the comic was a review copy. In cases where we were provided a review copy and we also purchased the comic you’ll see two asterisks (**).

Anas Abdulhak and Dennis Menheere explore the Afterlife in a new one-shot Etheres

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Source Point Press has announced Etheres (March 22nd, 2023), a brand new one-shot from up and coming Syrian writer Anas Abdulhak with artist Dennis Menheere and letterer DC Hopkins. Etheres tells the poetic tale of a woman’s journey through an unknown and perilous realm of the afterlife. It’s coming to comic shops on March 22, 2023.

Following her passing, Valerie finds herself navigating a mysterious world known as Etheres– a realm where souls go when they don’t belong anywhere else. Valerie is accompanied by The Creature, a foreboding and taunting figure who guides her through this unknown realm. Valerie’s journey unfolds through poetic narration as she experiences her surroundings, recalling her past life, her trauma, and why she believes she deserves to be there.

Etheres features a cover by interior artist Dennis Menheere, with letters by Ringo Nominated DC Hopkins and is edited by the creator of the Color of Always anthology Michele Abounader.

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Source Point Press announces Maggid Comics, a new Jewish imprint

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Source Point Press has announced a new imprint called Maggid Comics, which highlights Jewish writers and stories from a Jewish perspective. The first title from Maggid is an archaeological adventure series with a mystery twist: Ben Mortara and the Thieves of the Golden Table. It’s hitting comic retailers’ shelves March 22nd, 2023.

The history of American comic books is filled with Jewish creators who built the foundation of American comics. From Harvey Kurtzman with Mad Magazine, to Martin Goodman and Timely Comics, or Harry Donenfeld at DC Comics, to Joe Simon and Jack Kirby creating Captain America. Jewish creators are a huge part of the comic book history, but Source Point Press felt there’s been a huge lack of Jewish characters, or representations of Jewish culture, traditions, faith, etc. That is how Maggid Comics was born.

It feels like a disservice to the numerous Jewish creators working in comics today to not get to tell stories from a Jewish perspective, and a disservice to the history of the industry.

Written by screenwriter and filmmaker Arnon Z. Shorr, with art by Kat Baumann, Ben Mortara and the Thieves of the Golden Table is packed with action and mystery as Professor Ben Mortara embarks on yet another globe-trotting archaeological adventure! In the first issue, soliciting to stores currently via Diamond Comic Distributors and Lunar Distribution, Ben is presented with a career-defining opportunity to solve the mystery of the Map of Solomon – a magical map that reveals the location of a powerful treasure. Ben is accompanied by Salman, his mysterious benefactor’s trusty and resourceful assistant. Together, they explore ancient places and secret chambers in search of the map, staying one step ahead of the many forces that seek the treasure (and its power) for themselves.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Action Comics #1051 (DC Comics) – The comic kicks off the new direction for the series focused on the entire Superman family and we’re excited what it brings and where it goes.

Archie vs. the World (Archie Comics) – A new spin on Archie is a bit Mad Max and a little Fist of the North Star. We’re all intrigued.

Bulls of Beacon Hill #1 (AfterShock) – A gay son wants to run for city council but must deal with his mobster father.

Darkwing Duck #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The classic character is back and we’re beyond excited. Let’s get dangerous!

Gargoyles #2 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The first issue was amazing showing depth beyond a comic based on a cartoon for kids. We’re hoping the series keeps it going.

Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #3 (BOOM! Studios) – One of many post apocalyptic tales but it’s focus on its two characters and the art delivering so much depth and detail to the world keeps the story focused and stands out.

Plush #3 (Image Comics) – The series has been utterly bizarre and beyond funny with its twisted cannibal furries. No idea where it’s going but if it can keep up the laughs, we’re good with it.

Sins of Sinister #1 (Marvel) – The event kicks off as we see Sinister’s plans play out and maybe get a bit out of hand.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #1 (IDW Publishing) – The Last Ronin was entertaining and we’re interested in seeing where it goes with some new releases set in that storyline.

Zombicide: Day One #1 (Source Point Press) – The popular board game comes to comics and we want to see if it can stand out from all of the zombie comics and how it incorporates the game experience into the story.

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