The Gimmick #6
(W) Joanne Starer
(A) Gogou
Cover: Erica Henderson
August 30, 2023
$3.99
The furious finish! At the end of his run, fugitive pro wrestler Shane Bryant faces the friends who helped him, the loved ones he hurt, the feds who pursued him, and a wickedly corrupt boss—as well as a surprising set of consequences. Featuring AHOY’s usual backup stories and illustrations.
The Gimmick #6
(W) Joanne Starer
(A) Gogou
Cover: Erica Henderson
August 30, 2023
$3.99
The furious finish! At the end of his run, fugitive pro wrestler Shane Bryant faces the friends who helped him, the loved ones he hurt, the feds who pursued him, and a wickedly corrupt boss—as well as a surprising set of consequences. Featuring AHOY’s usual backup stories and illustrations.
The Gimmick #6
(W) Joanne Starer
(A) Gogou
Cover: Erica Henderson
August 30, 2023
$3.99
The furious finish! At the end of his run, fugitive pro wrestler Shane Bryant faces the friends who helped him, the loved ones he hurt, the feds who pursued him, and a wickedly corrupt boss—as well as a surprising set of consequences. Featuring AHOY’s usual backup stories and illustrations.
The Gimmick #5 (of 6)
(W) Joanne Starer (A) Elena GoGou (CA) Erica Henderson
In Shops: Jul 26, 2023
SRP: $3.99
Final bodyslamming issue of the “darkly comedic wrestling tragedy that doubles as a road trip story, taking aim at racism and corporate greed along the way.” (comicbook.com). Fugitive wrestler Shane is counting on his mask to get him through Fan Slam 5-where everyone angry at him, betrayed by him, looking to use him, and/or seeking to arrest him is also headed. Featuring the usual mix of AHOY backup stories and illustrations!
The Gimmick #4
(W) Joanne Starer
(A) Elena Gogou
(C) Andy Troy
(L) Rob Steen
Editor: Tom Peyer
Cover: Erica Henderson
June 28, 2023
$3.99
Secrets are bared in the pro wrestling drama that Patton Oswalt said has “Back-breaking laughs and shin-cracking action… plus a lot of heart.” As fugitive wrestler Shane is unmasked before a group of fans, his ex-lover Alicia is exposed by a trashy tabloid.
The Gimmick #3 (of 6)
(W) Joanne Starer (A) Elena GoGou (CA) Erica Henderson
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
On the run with the daughter of the man he killed on live TV, a disguised Shane returns to the pro wrestling circuit-but the FBI is closing in. The Gimmick delivers “back-breaking laughs and shin-cracking action, plus a lot of heart,” raves Patton Oswalt!
The Gimmick #3 (of 6)
(W) Joanne Starer (A) Elena GoGou (CA) Erica Henderson
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
On the run with the daughter of the man he killed on live TV, a disguised Shane returns to the pro wrestling circuit-but the FBI is closing in. The Gimmick delivers “back-breaking laughs and shin-cracking action, plus a lot of heart,” raves Patton Oswalt!
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.
Arcade Kings #1 (Skybound/Image Comics) – This throwback to the arcades of old has us excited to revisit the type of place we spent a lot of time in.
Avengers #1 (Marvel) – It’s a new creative team and a new Avengers team and after the massive run and epic before, we’re interested in the fresh and new start.
Batman: Brave and the Bold #1 (DC Comics) – This anthology sounds exciting and lets be honest, the title has a lot of prestige about it.
Cyborg #1 (DC Comics) – It’s a new status quo for the character that sends him home. In such an odd age of technology in the real world, how will this series stand out?
Danny Ketch: Ghost Rider #1 (Marvel) – Danny was the Ghost Rider we grew up with so we want to see what this series has for us in nostalgia factor.
Dark Ride #6 (Skybound/Image Comics) – This has been a great horror series and we’re sucked in more and more into the weirdness.
Dark Spaces: Good Deeds #1 (IDW Publishing) – The first “Dark Spaces” anthology was solid. This new story focuses on a supernatural conspiracy that may expose a town’s historical sins.
Disney Villains: Maleficent #1 (Dynamite) – The Scar villains series has been great so far, so we’re absolutely excited to see more of what Dynamite does with Disney’s characters. So far, so good!
Fear of a Red Planet #4 (AfterShock) – The series has been a solid sci-fi detective series and we’re sucked in and want to know who did it!
The Gimmick #3 (AHOY Comics) – The series is an interesting mix of wrestling and super powers that has us sucked in.
Guardians of the Galaxy #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was a hell of a new direction and we want to explore more of it. What the hell is Grootfall!?
Hulk Annual #1 (Marvel) – Found footage horror mixed with the Hulk? How has this idea not been done before!?
Jinx: Cursed Life (Archie Comics/Archie Horror) – Archie has done a hell of a job with their horror line, so any new entry has us excited to see what they’re up to.
Mighty Barbarians #2 (Ablaze) – The first issue was solid mixing classic fantasy with a bit of a more modern comic style.
Titans #1 (DC Comics) – With the Justice League sidelined, we want to see how this team stands up in their absence.
The Vigil #1 (DC Comics) – We don’t know a ton about this series and its characters but we’re always intrigued by new characters.
The Gimmick #2
(W) Joanne Starer
(A) Elena Gogou
Cover A: Erica Henderson
Cover B: Lane Lloyd
April 12, 2023
$3.99
Continuing the hot new series that Patton Oswalt calls “back-breaking laughs and shin-cracking action, plus a lot of heart”! Shane’s televised killing of his wrestling opponent upends the lives of people connected to him—including little Thomas, his super-strong toddler son. Joanne Starer (Sirens of the City) and Elena Gogou deliver the smackdown!
Featuring cover A by Erica Henderson (Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) and incentive cover B by Lane Lloyd (God-Puncher). Any retailer who orders at least 3 copies of cover A (Erica Henderson) will be eligible to order unlimited copies of cover B (Lane Lloyd).
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.
007: For King or Country #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – We loved the last miniseries and we’re expecting more fun with this one. Bond fans won’t want to miss out on this.
All the Devils Are Here #1 (Scout Comics) – It says it reinvents the exorcism story, and we’re interested in seeing how it does and if it pulls it off.
Ambassadors #2 (Image Comics) – The first issue was an interesting mix of Willy Wonka and superheroes and how it ties in Millarworld’s bigger picture has us intrigued.
Captain America: Cold War Alpha #1 (Marvel) – An event is coming and this kicks things off!
Dark Ride #5 (Image Comics) – We’re loving this horror series and excited to see where the next arc goes. Who’s corrupted? What are these demons? We want to know more!
Giant Kokju #1 (Image Comics) – A twist(ed) take on the giant monster genre.
The Gimmick #2 (AHOY Comics) – This superpowers meets wrestling series had a very interesting debut and we want to see where it goes from there.
Great British Bump off #1 (Dark Horse) – Described as an Agatha Christie-styled murder mystery set in a competitive baking competition, that has us completely sold on this.
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 (Marvel) – The first issue is entertaining and has us wanting to find out what more happened. Read our early review.
Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 6 (VIZ Media) – The series has been great so far changing up the kaiju concept and then it did it again after well into the series. We want to see what happens next! Great action. Great images. Lots of fun.
Maniac of New York: Don’t Call it a Comeback #2 (AfterShock) – You thought Harry was killed? Guess what, that’s not the case. We’re loving this horror franchise.
Missing You (IDW Publishing) – Siblings who recently lost their mother bring an injured deer home to rescue it. We’re already holding back tears.
Phantom Road #2 (Image Comics) – The first issue was really interesting with a pair of individuals transported to a strange world. We’re not quite sure what’s going on and want to find out more.
Red Zone #2 (AWA Studios) – The series about an American Professor of Russian of Slavic studies being called in by the US government for a secret mission to Russia is interesting considering the state of the world.
Seasons Have Teeth #1 (BOOM! Studios) – In a drab, colorless world, the seasons bring change… and also destruction. The seasons arrive to a retired conflict photographer as personified, god-like creatures. Sounds original!
Space Job #3 (Dark Horse) – Each issue has had us cracking up in this workplace comedy meets Star Trek.
Star Wars: Ewoks #1 (Marvel) – Ewoks. Nuff said.
TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo: Wherewhen #1 (IDW Publishing) – It’s TMNT meets Usagi Yojimbo. We don’t need any more reason to be excited for this.
Traveling to Mars #5 (Ablaze) – The series has been an amazing mix of satire, comedy, and drama, all with a ton of heart. One of our favorites this year.
WildC.A.T.s #6 (DC Comics) – The series has delivered great action, solid moments with the characters and finally cracked the code in bringing the Wildstorm world into the DCU!
