Tiger’s Tongue #2
(W) Olivia Stephens (A) Diansakhu Banton-Perry (CA) Odera Igbokwe
In Shops: Aug 10, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Twin princesses Kelindi and Aridani must compete in three trials to fulfill an ancient prophecy and decide who will inherit the Claw’s throne. The first trial, the Trial of Mind, forces Kelindi and Aridani to navigate a treacherous forest that reveals uncomfortable truths of The Tiger’s People’s rise to power.
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.
Absolution #1 (AWA Studios) – A hired killer has a month to prove she can change before the bomb implanted in her head explodes.
The Ballad of Gordon Barleycorn #1 (Black Caravan/Scout Comics) – Gordon and his manager Giuseppe are hunted down by a religious debt collector who’s come to make him pay for his past. Yeah, this sounds like the weird we enjoy.
Batman #125 (DC Comics) – The new creative team of Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez begin their run here!
Behemoth #1 (Black Caravan/Scout Comics) – Theresa wakes up have turned into a monster, then thrown into a detention camp where the government wants to turn her into a weapon.
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #2 (Marvel) – The two Captain America series are interesting in how they’re similar and differ. This one focuses on Steve and Bucky as they begin their missions.
The Closet #2 (Image Comics) – The series follows a family as they move across the country and a creature from the closet follows them along the way.
DC vs. Vampires #7 (DC Comics) – The second half of the miniseries begins here as the world has been taken over by superpowered vampires. Will anyone be able to stop them?
Mega Centurions #1 (Scout Comics) – Former heroes lives are turned upside down when a face from the past comes crashing back into their lives.
Metal Society #3 (Image Comics) – A really intriguing sci-fi series that sees humans fighting for their rights through combat to overthrow their robot overlords.
Mind MGMT: Bootleg #1 (Dark Horse) – Matt Kindt’s mindbending superspy series returns with Farel Dalrymple on art!
Prodigy: Icarus Society #1 (Image Comics) – A new series from Mark Millar is always on the radar.
Promethee 1313 #1 (Ablaze) – What if you knew the world was about to end? What would you be willing to do to save the people you love?
Starhenge: Dragon & Boar #1 (Image Comics) – Liam Sharp launches a creator owned series! A future Merlin travels to 5th-century Britain to prevent monstrous time-traveling killer robots from robbing the universe of magic.
There’s Something Wrong with Patrick Todd #1 (AfterShock) – A fifteen year old is on the run and using his telepathic abilities to force people to rob backs then turn themselves in.
Tiger’s Tongue #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – Twin princesses hold the future of their people in their hands as they face the brink of war.
Mad Cave Studios has announced their 2022 titles! From the traditional catalog all the way to the latest additions to the YA Maverick line, fans are invited to lurk around the cave once more and see what’s coming in 2022.
Speed Republic
(W) Ryan K Lindsay (A) Emanuele Parascandolo (C) Michele Monte (L) Joamette Gil
February 2022
In the future, Europe has come united under one man, The Autocrat. He rules the apocalyptic landscape from corporate monopolies with a vision of unity that is gospel to some, but hollow to others. To distract the 99% from their poor and empty lives, the Grand Race is created. A marathon street race through Europe where only one driver can make it to the end and win a life of luxury. Sebastian Valencia enters with the hope that winning a future can make up for his wasted past, but along the way he starts to question what kind of future he is actually buying into.
Obsidian Tomb
(W) Anthony Cleveland (A) Daniel Jimeno (C) Allison Hu (L) Justin Birch
April 2022
After a violent incident at a global supermax prison (Obsidian), Daniel Bracken, a governmental “cleaner” in hiding, is forced into becoming an inmate. Once inside, the prison hierarchy learns they made a mistake by bringing Bracken there– He no longer has any connection to the outside world and is now only focused on tearing the prison apart from the inside.
Potions Inc.
(W) Erik Burnham (A) Stelladia (CA) Natasha Alterici (L) Micah Myers
June 2022
In order to save their parents and home world of Primaterra from the dangerous curse of the Fordstone, three siblings travel to Earth…Seattle circa 1992 to be exact. With the help of FBI Special Agent Genevieve Garcia, the young Primaterrans; Ran, Asteria, and Astreus Jones track down the evil Kanavin Goras and attempt to save the world…both of them.
Tiger’s Tongue
(W) Olivia Stephens (A) Diansakhu Banton-Perry (CA) Odera Igbokwe (C) Bex Glendining (L) Joamette Gil
August 2022
HEED THE TIGER’S TONGUE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE LED ASTRAY. Under the militant rule of The Tiger’s People, empowered by their animal familiars, the Claw is on the brink of war. As twin Princesses Kelindi and Aridani come of age, their father King Oleandra reveals a secret prophecy foretold by the first Grand Tiger: should twins ever be born to the royal line, they would battle in a series of three trials to determine the fate of the crown. But as The River’s People, those who were subjugated “to bring order,” grow bolder, Kelindi realizes her dream of uniting the kingdom and her love for Aridani couldn’t be further apart.
Nottingham: A King’s Ransom #1
(W) David Hazan (A) Shane Connery Volk (C) Luca Romano (L) Joamette Gil
November 2022
When Richard the Lionheart is kidnapped and ransomed by Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI, Everard Blackthorne, the Sheriff of Nottingham is strongarmed into delivering the ransom and bringing the King home, on pain of death. The treacherous Prince John and his ally, King Phillip of France will stop at nothing to ensure Richard remains in captivity, so the Sheriff finds the unlikeliest of allies in none other than Robin Hood and the Merry Men. With Robin and the Sheriff away, Marian hatches her own devious plan to take back Nottingham.
Announced last fall, Maverick, Mad Cave Studios’ young adult imprint, offers engaging and authentic stories for those who think differently, are not afraid to be independent, and fight for who they truly are. With titles that range from slice-of-life stories to urban fantasy and horror, each Maverick graphic novel will be an authentic and inspiring universal story of personal struggle where anyone can find themselves within the pages.
World Class
(W) Jay Sandlin (A) Patrick Mulholland (C) Rebecca Nalty (L) Justin Birch
February 2022
Colombian teen, Adrian Molina, steps into the world of international football as he joins the prestigious English preparatory school, Regents United. Along the way he has to deal with bullies, hormones, and his own anxiety.
Good Game, Well Played
(W) Rachael Smith (A) Katherine Lobo (L) Justin Birch
May 2022
A group of misfit high-schoolers must save the failing video game shop they work at from being torn down by a greedy landlord.
In the Shadow of the Throne
(W) Kate Sheridan (A) Gaia Cardinali (L) Micah Myers
July 2022
When his younger siblings and parents become too much to bear while on vacation, Jordan tries to get some space. But instead of wandering around the local museum, Jason finds himself dropped into a fantasy world where he can finally have fun! Except in this Elven Kingdom, there’s a sinister secret kept hidden by the queen that’ll thrust Jordan, the rebellious Prince Astel, and the brave knight Sir Griffith in the middle of a magical battle they never could have anticipated.
Confetti Realms
(W) Nadia Shammas (A) Karnessa (C) Hackto (L) Micah Myers
September 2022
Follow the story of four New Jersey teens who, after breaking into a cemetery on Halloween, get transported to a strange and fantastical world by a mysterious automaton named Tom. When Tom sends them on a quest to gain him entry to a party at the end of the world, our unlikely (and mostly unwilling) heroes will have to navigate murderous frogs, an insect orchestra, and the cracks in their own friendships.
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