Comic Book Wins and Losses returns after a week hiatus, and not a moment too soon! There is a lot to dissect from the past week. Which were wins? Which were losses? You'll have to read here.
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Dark Ark reveals the lead up to the Flood from the perspective of both Noah and Shrae. In the present, creatures scouting Noah's ark discover another deal being made by the man. Does it make for a good read?
Claire are launching a new series at AfterShock this Summer about a boy obsessed with conspiracy theories who learns that they're all true, sending him on a treasure hunt for an ancient secret The comic is called Beyonders, and it la–
What? Alright, sure Doctor Doom Whatevs As we were saying, the series launches in August,[...]
Babyteeth concludes Carl's attack on the Way's facility in this issue, and we learn how Sadie made her way to Palestine. Is it a good read?
The Rough Riders split up to take their various paths to solve the problem of the rising undead army while Harry Houdini enters the realm of the dead to investigate. Is it a good read?
It's time for another (late) round of Comic Book Wins and Losses. What succeeded and failed in the week of Action Comics #1000 and Superman's 80th birthday? You have to read to find out.
Her Infernal Descent begins with our protagonist, Lynn, following William Blake into the bowels of Hell to see her family again. Is it a good read?
A few weeks after leaving her job as assistant editor on the X-books at Marvel Comics, Christina Harrington has taken the new role of Managing Editor at AfterShock comics After the news was revealed on the Hollywood Reporter, Harrington took to Twitter to accept congratulations from comics professionals.
A few people asked what I've been up[...]
AfterShock is launching two new comic titles this July The first is a fantasy series called Clankillers by Sean Lewis and Antonio Fuso The second is a sci-fi series called Relay created by Zac Thompson, Donny Cates, and Eric Bromberg That one is written by Zac Thompson and has art from Andy Clarke[...]
Animosity: Evolution introduces the crime lords behind the vice trades in Wintermute while the Grassland Sisters begin looking for their missing family. Does it make for a good read?
Cold War continues to complicate as we see the the histories behind John and LQ while Vinh tries to lead the brigade to safety. Is it a good read?
The Brothers Dracul are hauled off by the Ottoman Empire after their father surrenders Transylvania to the invading force. The brothers, Vlad and Radu, struggle under the reins of the sultan and his family. Does it make for a good read?
By that, I mean more than just Domino and Exiles, though you can bet they will definitely be included.
Brothers Dracul #1 cover by Mirko Colak
Brothers Dracul #1
Unholy Grail Creators Cullen Bunn and Mirko Colak reunite under AfterShock, this time bringing us the tale of Vlad the Impaler's teenage years in the enslavement of the Ottoman Empire[...]
This one is rising to be one of AfterShock's best, and I'm hooked.
Loss: No Valiant Issues this Week
This isn't technically a failure, but I wasn't able to give Valiant Entertainment their weekly praise for having a tight yet consistenly good stable of books, so I'm going to complain about it.
I am now done complaining about[...]
A man named Jake Bruenner arrives to investigate Anna and Coyote Bones's escapades in the Backways. He gives Anna a history of the Backways while deciding what to do with she and Coyote. Is it a good read?
The betrothed find themselves on another world where two factions want them to kill one another. A mysterious man sends them home, but they are still being haunted. Is it a good read?
However, it works to give Jones some closure of her own, and it was easily one of the most enjoyable comics of the week.
Animosity #13 cover by Rafael de la Torre and Marcelo Maiolo
Win: Animosity #13 Makes High-Concept Action Heartbreaking
Marguerite Bennett and Rafael de la Torre's Animosity continues to be one of AfterShock's most consistently strong books, and this[...]
Jimmy finally awakens from his catatonia and readies for a siege against Junior. Meanwhile, Nancy already begins her attack Junior and the bastards. Is it a good read?
Animosity #13 brings about the climactic battle between Willem's farmers and the bee colony as Jesse makes last ditch efforts to keep the peace. Is it a good read?
Roosevelt and Houdini meet up with Lovecraft, and the rest of the Rough Riders find themselves under attack from supernatural forces. Is it a good read?
It's time for the Comics for Your Pull Box! We actually have a pretty packed lineup this week, so let's go ahead and get started.
Animosity #13 cover by Rafael de la Torre and Rob Schwager
Animosity #13
Marguerite Bennett and Rafael de Latorre's Animosity has been on of AfterShock's best series since it started[...]
Thor! Iron Fist, Justice League, Quantum and Woody, Harrow County! Some were wins! Some were losses! Which were which? You have to read this list comic book wins and losses list to find out!
AfterShock launches a new series this June with The Lost City Explorers by writer Zack Kaplan and artist Alvaro Sarraseca Plus, Animosity, Pestilence, Her Infernal Descent, Cold War, Brothers Dracul, A Walk Through Hell,and Dark Ark continue their runs Details below.
BABYTEETH Vol 2 Trade Paperback / $14.99 / 128 pages / color / on sale 06.13.18
writer: Donny Cates
artist: Garry Brown
color: Mark Englert
letters: Taylor Esposito
cover: Garry[...]
Thor, Batman, Ninja-K, Mata Hari! What do all of these characters have in common? They all have issues coming out this week. Are they worthy of your pull box? Let's find out.
New from AfterShock Comics in June by Port of Earth's Zack Kaplan comes Lost City Explorers.
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LOST CITY EXPLORERS #1 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 06.20.18
Writers: Zack Kaplan
Artist: Alvaro Sarraseca
Colorist: Chris Blythe
Letterer: A[...]
Leonardo da Vinci and Isabelle must chase down and stop the Monstro Mechanica from tearing apart the city and everyone in it in this installment. Is it a good read?
We will be talking about Marvel's Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #300, Mera: Queen of Atlantis #1 and Terrifics #1 from DC, Rough Riders: Ride or Die #1 from AfterShock, and Abbott #2 from Boom! Studios.
Eliot doesn't currently have access to the Big Two titles, so he's only been able to look at preview pages[...]
Terrifics Unite! The Trial of Batwoman! Doctor Strange continues to be damned! There were many wins and losses this week for the comic world, and we're going to list them off here.
A large demonic wolf enters the Backways, and it's looking for Anna and Coyote Bones. It soon finds them, and they must find a way to survive this creature. Is it a good read?
This is comic is the beginning of the third volume of the Rough Riders series form AfterShock Despite that, there is almost no barrier to entry in understanding what is going on The comic establishes the relationships and plot fast, and you can just enjoy the ride — no pun intended The only reference that[...]