First Look at The Punisher #1 by Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads

January 8, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Frank Castle Returns – Your First Look at THE PUNISHER #1!

Here’s your first look at the return of Frank Castle in The Punisher #1, by the fantastic creative team that brought you The Activity from Image Comics – writer Nathan Edmondson and artist Mitch Gerads.

The Punisher #1 is on sale from Marvel Comics on February 5th, 2014.

Press Release

This February, Frank Castle’s one-man-war on crime continues in an all-new THE PUNISHER #1 – from the explosive creative team of Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads! For years, the Punisher has called New York City his home – keeping a watchful eye on the city through the sight of a gun. But when a lead on a major source of drugs, weapons, and more leads Frank out west – he sets his sights on Los Angeles. And the City of Angels isn’t ready for a devil like the Punisher!

Preview: Eternal Warrior #5 by Greg Pak and Robert Gill

January 7, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

First Look: The Coming of 4001 A.D. –
Only in ETERNAL WARRIOR #5!

Here’s a preview of Eternal Warrior #5, by Greg Pak and Robert Gill, courtesy of Valiant Comics – on sale January 22nd, 2014.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Eternal Warrior #5 – the FIRST ISSUE of ETERNAL EMPEROR, an all-new story arc from New York Times best-selling writer Greg Pak and rising star Robert Gill! Start reading here with a perfect jumping-on point on January 22nd as Valiant’s immortal champion, Gilad Anni-Padda, builds a bridge from the modern day…to the far-flung future of 4001 A.D.!

Preview of An Aurora Grimeon Story: Will O’ the Wisp

January 7, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of An Aurora Grimeon Story:
Will O’ the Wisp (BOOM!)

Here’s an 8 page preview of An Aurora Grimeon Story: Will O’ the Wisp by writer Tom Hammock and artist Megan Hutchison, courtesy of BOOM! Studios – on sale January 8th, 2014.

An Aurora Grimeon Story: Will O’ the Wisp

Writer: Tom Hammock
Artist: Megan Hutchison

After her parents’ accidental death by mushroom poisoning, young Aurora Grimeon is sent to live with her estranged grandfather on Ossuary Isle, deep in the southern swamps. Joined by her grandfather’s pet raccoon Missy, Aurora explores the fog-covered island of graves. Along the way she meets its sinister residents who care for the tombstones and mausoleums, living out their lives by the strange rules of Hoodoo magic. When ghostly things start happening out in the swamp and island residents start disappearing, Aurora thrusts herself into the middle of the mystery, uncovering secrets that might be better left buried.

Preview of Adventure Time: The Flip Side #1

January 6, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of
Adventure Time: The Flip Side #1

Here’s a preview of Adventure Time: The Flip Side #1 by writers Colleen Coover and Paul Tobin and artist Wook Jin Clark, courtesy of BOOM! Studios – on sale January 8th, 2014.

Adventure Time: The Flip Side #1

Writer(s): Colleen Coover, Paul Tobin
Artist(s): Wook Jin Clark

Diamond Code: NOV130903

WHY WE LOVE IT: Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover, the team behind the Eisner Award-winning BANDETTE, writing ADVENTURE TIME?! It’s a match made in comic book heaven!

Preview of Robocop: Last Stand #6 (BOOM!)

January 6, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Robocop: Last Stand #6

Here’s a preview of Robocop: Last Stand #6 by writers Frank Miller and Steven Grant and artist Korkut Öztekin, courtesy of BOOM! Studios – on sale January 8th, 2014.

RoboCop: Last Stand #6

Writers: Frank Miller, Steven Grant
Artist: Korkut Öztekin

Diamond Code: NOV130871

OCP has won. Our heroes are dead. There is no hope for Detroit in this final battle. The city is for the taking…or so they believe. Marie has one last move to make that will change everything. OCP may have won the battle, but the war is far from over. RoboCop will rise.

Preview: Quantum and Woody #7 by James Asmus and Ming Doyle

January 2, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

QUANTUM AND WOODY #7 Is Coming to Take Our Guns Away!

Here’s a five page preview of Quantum and Woody #7 by writer James Asmus and artist Ming Doyle, courtesy of Valiant Comics – on sale January 8th, 2014.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Quantum and Woody #7 by acclaimed creators James Asmus and Ming Doyle! Business in the front, party in the back… The world’s worst superheroes have blundered into a suicide mission and they don’t even know it yet!

Quantum finally has finally landed his dream job – on-staff superhero for billion dollar defense contractor Magnum Securities! But when the Midwestern militia compound he’s been assigned to infiltrate discovers the true nature of his visit, Eric’s very first field mission may just become his last. Can he convince the anti-government secessionists of the Stronghold that he isn’t just a socialist commie-pinko government stooge sent to suppress their Second Amendment right to a flamethrower? And can he do it before Woody swoops in for the “rescue” and accidentally sets off a civil uprising?

Preview: Revelations #1 by Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos

December 30, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Revelations #1 (BOOM!)

Here’s a five page preview of Revelations #1 by writer Paul Jenkins & artist Humberto Ramos, courtesy of BOOM! Studios – on sale December 31st, 2013.

Revelations #1

Writer: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Humberto Ramos

Diamond Code: NOV130862

WHY WE LOVE IT: The creators of FAIRY QUEST, Paul Jenkins (DEATHMATCH, WOLVERINE: ORIGIN) and Humberto Ramos (SPIDER-MAN: BIG TIME, WOLVERINE: CIVIL WAR) have created a compelling mystery thriller that is truly one-of-a kind.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT: The beautiful work of Humberto Ramos unfolds a story of religion, atheism, murder, and mystery, as told by Paul Jenkins. Fans of BBC’s Sherlock and Luther will not want to miss this tale of corruption through the eyes of an outsider.

First Look at Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps: H.A.R.D. Corps #0

December 27, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

First Look: Gage and Dysart Enlist BLOODSHOT AND H.A.R.D. CORPS: H.A.R.D. CORPS #0

Here’s a five page first look preview of Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps: H.A.R.D. Corps #0 by writers Christos Gage & Joshua Dysart and artists Valentine De Landro, ChrisCross, and Joseph Cooper, courtesy of Valiant Comics – on sale February 26th, 2014.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps: H.A.R.D. Corps #0 – an all-new, standalone introduction to Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps, living weapons of the 80s, 90s and today!

Start reading here on February 26th as acclaimed writers Christos Gage (Superior Spider-Man) and Joshua Dysart (Harbinger Wars) partner up with an all-star cast of artistic talents to reveal the never-before-told origins of Bloodshot’s brothers-in-arms…and declassify three decades worth of the H.A.R.D. Corps’ unsanctioned super-powered incursions into war zones across the globe. But, in the era of analog, Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps’ cutting-edge enhancements are far from perfect and bugs are bound to pop up in the wetware with…disastrous results…

Preview: Shadowman #14 by Peter Milligan and Roberto De La Torre

December 26, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

“Fear, Blood, and Shadows” Grip SHADOWMAN #14!

Here’s a preview of Shadowman #14 by writer Peter Milligan and artist Roberto De La Torre, courtesy of Valiant Comics – on sale January 8th, 2014.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Shadowman #14! Peter Milligan and Roberto de la Torre‘s savage exploration of the Shadowman mythos continues here on January 8th in the next chapter of the brand new story arc, “Fear, Blood, and Shadows”!

As the Shadowman loa begins to exert its influence in even more unexpected ways, Jack Boniface is quickly coming to terms with the darkness inside him and finding out firsthand just how brutal unchecked power can be. With word of Shadowman’s increased unpredictability spreading across New Orleans, Jack’s former allies in the Abettors grow even more suspicious of their latest trainee…and begin to consider drastic measures…

Preview: Fairy Quest Vol. 1 TPB by Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos

December 23, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Fairy Quest Vol. 1 TPB (BOOM!)

Here’s a preview of Fairy Quest Vol. 1 TPB by writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos, courtesy of BOOM! Studios – on sale December 25th, 2013.

Fairy Quest Vol. 1 TP

Writer: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Humberto Ramos

WHY WE LOVE IT: The combination of Paul Jenkins (DEATHMATCH, Inhumans) and Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man) delivered a smart, but sweet fairy tale we’re smitten with.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Jenkins and Ramos took fairy tales and created a rich, unique world that is at once familiar and wholly original. Adventure, beautiful art, and a girl and her wolf. What’s not to love?

Frank Castle Returns – Your First Look at THE PUNISHER #1!

First Look: The Coming of 4001 A.D. – Only in ETERNAL WARRIOR #5!

Preview of An Aurora Grimeon Story: Will O’ the Wisp (BOOM!)

An Aurora Grimeon Story: Will O’ the Wisp

Preview of Adventure Time: The Flip Side #1

Adventure Time: The Flip Side #1

Preview of Robocop: Last Stand #6

RoboCop: Last Stand #6

QUANTUM AND WOODY #7 Is Coming to Take Our Guns Away!

Preview of Revelations #1 (BOOM!)

Revelations #1

First Look: Gage and Dysart Enlist BLOODSHOT AND H.A.R.D. CORPS: H.A.R.D. CORPS #0

“Fear, Blood, and Shadows” Grip SHADOWMAN #14!

Preview of Fairy Quest Vol. 1 TPB (BOOM!)

Fairy Quest Vol. 1 TP

First Look: The Coming of 4001 A.D. –
Only in ETERNAL WARRIOR #5!

Preview of An Aurora Grimeon Story:
Will O’ the Wisp (BOOM!)

Preview of
Adventure Time: The Flip Side #1