Preview: Krampus #1 by Brian Joines and Dean Kotz

December 10, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Krampus #1 (Image)

A six page preview of Krampus #1 by writer Brian Joines and artist Dean Kotz, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale December 11th, 2013.

KRAMPUS! #1

story BRIAN JOINES
art / cover DEAN KOTZ

DECEMBER 11
32 PAGES / FC / T+
$2.99

Meet the Secret Society of Santa Clauses. For centuries, Father Christmas, Ded Moroz, Hoteiosho, and others have magically distributed Christmas cheer to children around the world. But when the source of their power is stolen, a desperate Society turns to an usual source for help: the dreaded Krampus, child-punishing demon of holiday lore. Free of his cell for the first time in decades, will the Krampus uncover the truth behind the Santas’ depowering or leave his jailers to their ultimate fate? It’s Snake Plissken by way of the Grinch as the darkly comedic adventure begins here.

Preview: Dead Body Road #1 by Jordan, Scalera, and Dinisio

December 10, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Dead Body Road #1 (Image)

Here’s a preview of Dead Body Road #1 by writer Justin Jordan and artists Matteo Scalera & Moreno Dinisio, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale December 11th, 2013.

DEAD BODY ROAD #1 (of 6)

story JUSTIN JORDAN
art / cover MATTEO SCALERA & MORENO DINISIO

DECEMBER 11
32 PAGES / FC / M
$2.99

The men involved in his wife’s death must die. All of them.

Writer JUSTIN JORDAN (LUTHER STRODE) and artist MATTEO SCALERA (BLACK SCIENCE, Indestructible Hulk) craft the bruising story of one man’s revenge and the dark road he travels.

Preview: Velvet #2 by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting

December 3, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Velvet #2 (Image)

Here’s a 6 page preview of Velvet #2 by writer Ed Brubaker and artists Steve Epting & Elizabeth Breitweiser, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale December 4th, 2013.

VELVET #2

story ED BRUBAKER
art STEVE EPTING & ELIZABETH BREITWEISER
cover STEVE EPTING

DECEMBER 4
32 PAGES / FC / M
$2.99

On the run from her own agency, Velvet must find out what really got Agent X-14 killed, and the only way to do that is retrace his steps… and that’s a pathway of dead bodies, ruined lives, and angry mercenary soldiers. And along the way, one of Velvet’s darkest secrets is revealed.

Preview: Carbon Grey Vol. 3 #1 (Image)

December 3, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Carbon Grey Vol. 3 #1

Here’s a 6 page preview of Carbon Grey Vol. 3 #1 by Paul Gardner, Hoang Nguyen, Khari Evans, and Kinsun Loh courtesy of Image Comics – on sale December 4th, 2013.

CARBON GREY, VOL. 3 #1 (of 2)

story PAUL GARDNER, HOANG NGUYEN
art KHARI EVANS, HOANG NGUYEN & KINSUN LOH
cover a HOANG NGUYEN & KINSUN LOH
cover b KHARI EVANS & KINSUN LOH

DECEMBER 4
32 PAGES / FC / T+
$3.99

Preview: Pretty Deadly #2 by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Rios

November 26, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Pretty Deadly #2 (Image) Preview

Here’s a preview of Pretty Deadly #2 by writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Rios, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale November 27th, 2013.

PRETTY DEADLY #2

story KELLY SUE DeCONNICK
art EMMA RÍOS & JORDIE BELLAIRE
cover EMMA RÍOS

NOVEMBER 27
32 PAGES / FC / M
$3.50

The Old West is steeped in violence and strange magic in this macabre tale from the team behind the cult-hit miniseries Osborn, KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (Captain Marvel) and EMMA RÍOS (Dr. Strange). Gunfighters have it out with swords as the whole world burns. There will be blood, blood, blood.

Preview: Black Science #1 by Remender, Scalera, and White

November 26, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Black Science #1 (Image) Preview

Here’s a six page preview of Black Science #1 by Rick Remender, Matteo Scalera, and Dean White, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale November 27th, 2013.

BLACK SCIENCE #1

story RICK REMENDER
art MATTEO SCALERA & DEAN WHITE
cover A MATTEO SCALERA & DEAN WHITE
cover B ANDREW ROBINSON

NOVEMBER 27
32 PAGES / FC / M
$3.50

Grant McKay, former member of The Anarchistic Order of Scientists, has finally done the impossible: He has deciphered Black Science and punched through the barriers of reality. But what lies beyond the veil is not epiphany, but chaos. Now Grant and his team are lost, living ghosts shipwrecked on an infinite ocean of alien worlds, barreling through the long-forgotten, ancient, and unimaginable dark realms. The only way is forward. The only question is how far are they willing to go, and how much can they endure, to get home again?

Preview: A Voice In The Dark #1 by Larime Taylor

July 15, 2016November 18, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of A Voice In The Dark #1 (Image)

Here’s a six page preview of A Voice In The Dark #1 by writer/artist Larime Taylor, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale November 20th, 2013.

A VOICE IN THE DARK #1

story / art / cover LARIME TAYLOR

NOVEMBER 20
48 PAGES / BW / T+
$3.99

“BLOOD MAKES NOISE”

It’s been 72 days since Zoey killed someone. With her recent move to college, Zoey is eager to start a fresh chapter of her life — one where she can control her dark urges the way she has before. But when she becomes the host of a late-night campus radio show, Zoey must consider if she has given a voice to something far more troubled than her anonymous callers.

Preview: Rocket Girl #2 by Brandon Montclare and Amy Reeder

July 15, 2016November 11, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Rocket Girl #2 (Image)

Here’s a 6 page preview of Rocket Girl #2 by writer Brandon Montclare and artist Amy Reeder, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale November 13th, 2013

ROCKET GIRL #2

story BRANDON MONTCLARE
art / cover AMY REEDER

NOVEMBER 13
32 PAGES / FC / T
$3.50

“BODIES IN MOTION TEND TO STAY IN MOTION…”

Teen future-cop DaYoung Johansson hits 1980s NYC like a meteor. People can’t get enough of the Rocket Girl: she’s fighting crime, saving citizens, and causing a sensation. But she’s also trying to right a wrong in a mystery so deep it could change the future forever. There’s a lot more going on here than anyone knows about — and it might be more than the 15-year-old super detective can handle.

Preview: Umbral #1 by Antony Johnston and Christopher Mitten

July 15, 2016November 11, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Umbral #1 (Image)

Here’s a 5 page preview of Umbral #1 by writer Antony Johnston and artist Christopher Mitten, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale November 13th, 2013.

UMBRAL #1

story ANTONY JOHNSTON
art / cover CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

NOVEMBER 13
40 PAGES / FC / M
$2.99

“THE DAY DAWNED TWICE”

A NEW DARK FANTASY FROM THE CREATORS OF WASTELAND! The young thief called Rascal witnesses the horrific murder of the royal family — now the world’s dark legends will be relived, and only Rascal even knows it’s happening!

Master worldbuilder ANTONY JOHNSTON (Dead Space, Daredevil) and his Wasteland co-creator CHRISTOPHER MITTEN (Batman, Criminal Macabre) bring you a new fantasy world rich in mythology, history, and blood! Extra-long first issue for the regular price of $2.99!

Preview: Manifest Destiny #1 by Dingess, Roberts, and Gieni

July 15, 2016November 11, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Manifest Destiny #1 Preview

Here’s a six page preview of Manifest Destiny #1 by writer Chris Dingess and artists Matthew Roberts and Owen Gieni, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale November 13, 2013.

MANIFEST DESTINY #1

story CHRIS DINGESS
art / cover MATTHEW ROBERTS & OWEN GIENI

NOVEMBER 13
32 PAGES / FC / T+
$2.99

In 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark set out on an expedition to explore the uncharted American frontier. This is the story of what they discovered lurking in the wilds…

Skybound’s newest original series unveils the monsters of the western frontier in the adventure of a lifetime by writer CHRIS DINGESS (Being Human) and up-and-coming artist MATTHEW ROBERTS.