Preview: Wayward Volume One: String Theory by Zub & Cummings

February 27, 2015 by The Comic Book Critic

Magic And Myth Unleashed On The Streets Of Modern Japan In WAYWARD

First volume of hit series in stores in March

“Wayward by the great Jim Zub is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”
–Gail Simone

Here’s a seven page preview of Wayward Volume One: String Theory, a trade paperback collecting the first five issues of the series by writer Jim Zub and artist Steven Cummings, on sale March 25th, 2015 from Image Comics.

Press Release

Writer Jim Zub (SKULLKICKERS, Samurai Jack) and artist Steven Cummings (Legends of the Dark Knight, Deadshot) spin enchantment and mystery together in a fantasy story about one girl’s battle against the mythological creatures everyday mortals fail to see. Set in Japan, WAYWARD’s depiction of the busy city streets of Tokyo and its rich occult history make it as much a living, breathing character as teen protagonist Rori.

Preview: Bang!Tango TPB by Joe Kelly & Adrian Sibar (Image)

January 15, 2015 by The Comic Book Critic

SEX, VIOLENCE, AND BALLROOM DANCING IN BANG!TANGO

Crime noir graphic novel by Kelly and Sibar takes the stage in February

Here’s an unlettered, six page preview of the Bang!Tango TPB, collecting the six issue miniseries by writer Joe Kelly and artist Adrian Sibar, on sale February 11th, 2015 from Image Comics.

Press Release

The horrors of Vinnie’s years in the New York mob are a distant memory. Now he has a new life as the best tango dancer San Francisco has ever seen… until Autumn blows into town. Autumn: the one who broke Vinnie’s heart. In BANG!TANGO, coming from Image Comics in February, Autumn pulls Vinnie into one last job — robbing The Jock, the mob boss who wants Vinnie dead, so that Autumn can pay for gender reassignment surgery that will make her the woman Vinnie always wanted.

Preview: Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta Volume 1 (Image)

December 13, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

DEMONIC POSSESSION TAKES HOLD IN OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA

Collection of new series written by THE WALKING DEAD creator
out in January

Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta Volume 1 collects the first six issues of the Robert Kirkman & Paul Azaceta supernatural suspense thriller into one full color paperback for the first time. Outcast is currently being filmed by Cinemax with Kirkman writing the pilot script as well as picking up duties as Executive Producer.

Here’s a six page preview of Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta Volume 1 by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta, on sale January 28th, 2015 from Image Comics.

Preview of Hit: 1955 TPB by Carlson & Del Rey

December 8, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Hit: 1955 TPB Preview (BOOM!)

Here’s a ten page preview of Hit: 1955, the TPB collecting all four issues of the crime noir miniseries by writer Bryce Carlson and artist Vanesa R. Del Rey, on sale December 10th, 2014 from BOOM! Studios.

Hit: 1955 TP

Author: Bryce Carlson
Artist: Vanesa R. Del Rey

Preview: The Mighty TPB (Dark Horse)

November 28, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

The Mighty TPB Preview (Dark Horse)

Here’s a ten page preview of The Mighty, a trade paperback collecting all 12 issues of the series, by writers Peter Tomasi & Keith Champagne and artists Chris Samnee & Peter Snejbjerg, on sale December 3rd, 2014 from Dark Horse.

THE MIGHTY TPB

Writer: Peter Tomasi, Keith Champagne
Artist: Chris Samnee, Peter Snejbjerg
Colorist: John Kalisz
Cover Artist: Ryan Sook

The world’s only superhero returns!

Preview of Protocol: Orphans TPB by Nelson & Navarro

November 18, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Protocol: Orphans TPB Preview (BOOM!)

Here’s a 10 page preview of Protocol: Orphans, a trade paperback collecting the four issue limited series, by writer Michael Alan Nelson and artist Mariano Navarro, on sale November 19th, 2014 from BOOM! Studios.

Protocol: Orphans TP

Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Mariano Navarro

WHY WE LOVE IT: We love the premise: Protocol: Orphans is an action-packed espionage series with a compelling cast of young characters struggling with their transition into adulthood. It’s like James Bond meets Runaways.

Preview: Amelia Cole and the Unknown World TPB (IDW)

August 13, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Amelia Cole and the Unknown World Preview

Here’s a preview of Amelia Cole and the Unknown World TPB, collecting all 6 issues of the series, by Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride, & Nick Brokenshire, on sale August 14th, 2013 from IDW Publishing.