When Celine and Tucker wake up to find that their parents are missing they must use all their DIY know-how to find them in this strange new world, ravaged by a ecological disaster. I had a chat with Howtoons: (Re)Ignition writer Fred Van Lente about this miniseries including how he got involved and how DIY science projects will be incorporated into this all-ages narrative.
This week sees the début of Dark Engine, a dark fantasy series by writer Ryan Burton and artist John Bivens. Set a world full of horrible Lovecraftian style monsters, Dark Engine isn’t your traditional fantasy series. Expect plenty of dark imagery, gore and twisted magic. Take a look at a preview inside.
With new team members – including Deathstroke, Black Manta and The Joker’s Daughter – along with a government focus, Suicide Squad has been relaunched with a new series. Find out more and take a look at a preview of the debut issue.
I review Death Sentence TPB, which follows those infected by a virus that gives you super powers but will also kill you in six months. With this concept, Montynero and Mike Dowling shows the path of three infected individuals and how they deal with this through sex, drugs and violence.
HOLY MANGA, BATMAN! The 1960’s Batman manga by Jiro Kuwata has finally been translated into English and will be released digitally by DC Comics. Take a look at a preview.
Written and illustrated by the wonderful Skottie Young, Rocket Raccoon #1 looks like it will be a fun series that will be full of action and humour. For anyone excited for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie this will be a great introduction to the character. Take a look at the covers, as well as a 4-page preview inside.
I review Unfabulous Five by Jerry Frissen and Bill, which is a big fun French comic about Mexican wrestlers who fight all kinds of odd gangs in East Los Angeles. Full of wild ideas Unfabulous Five is an entertaining read, that still manages to have some quieter moments that add to it’s emotional core.
This week The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman launches Outcast, a new horror series all about demon possession and exorcism. Set to unsettle readers, Take a look at a preview of this debut issue inside.
Superman #32 introduces a new era of Superman with the introduction of superstar creative team Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr. Under the guidance of this team, expect to see a good mixture of “old school” and new elements, including new characters and mysteries. Take a look at the preview inside.
The Wicked + The Divine, the new series by creative team Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie, tells of gods incarnated as pop stars. Take a peek at the preview for the début issue of this highly anticipated series.
