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Fu Jitsu enters his final showdown with Robert Wadlow, the World's Tallest Man. Using his Quantum Kung Fu, can he defeat the wielder of the Atomic Katana? Is it a good read?

AfterShock is a relatively new comic book publisher with some seriously impressive names for its string of creator-owned mini-series, including Animosity and Babyteeth. At the ComicsPRO retailer advocacy event held in Portland last week, they discussed a number of new retailer-focused initiatives, including care packages being sent to stores to show off the AfterShock range, and for[...]

A kind correspondent suggested that idea to me, and it's a good idea. In any case, let's get to the comics. Rough Riders: Ride or Die #1 cover by Patrick Olliffe Rough Riders: Ride or Die #1 The third volume of Rough Riders kicks off courtesy of AfterShock This one takes place during the presidency of Teddy Roosevelt, and he's called[...]

Brilliant Trash #4 finds Kennedy and Jim finally arriving at Lifespan's headquarters. Things are complicated by another group of corporate mercenaries try to take Kennedy. Is it a good read?

The Alters find themselves in crisis, as Sharise has disappeared through a portal. Her son, Latavius, is manifesting out of control powers. It's up to Chalice to save them both. Is it a good read?

Babyteeth #8 gives us the apocryphal origins of the cult that Sadie and Heather's mother serves. Plus, their father confronts Dancy in the hopes of saving his daughter and grandson. Is it a good read?

Animosity: Evolution #4 gives us a more direct look at Wintermute and the inner workings of his city. Does it make for a good read?

Here are the things to snag when you go to your shop tomorrow like the good comic collector you are. Alters #10 cover by Leila Leiz Alters #10 As is often the case, AfterShock has a direct link to my heart, and Alters by Paul Jenkins and Leila Leiz is another high-quality offering from the rising publisher[...]

Garth Ennis' new series, A Walk Through Hell takes off, Pestilence: A Story of Satan is unleashed, and a collection of Jim Starlin's artwork is put up for sale, all from AfterShock's May 2018 solicits Moe details below. BABYTEETH #11 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 05.23.18 writer: Donny Cates artist: Garry Brown color: Mark Englert letterer: Taylor Esposito cover: Garry Brown The story of the[...]

Check this series out. Cold War #1 cover by Hayden Sherman Cold War #1 While I had mixed feelings about the first outing of Chris Sebela and Hayden Sherman's new AfterShock series, it was still interesting enough and has plenty of promise This future-set sci-fi war tale delivers a lot of grit, violence, and mystery surrounding its universe and is certainly worth[...]

The siege is over. Leonardo da Vinci moves into the city with the Medici army, but Isabelle is still being held at knife-point by the person she was intended to extract. The Monstro Mechanica is left to wander through the city. Is it a good read?

Animosity #12 shows the farmers losing their gas reserve, as Jesse, Kyle, Mittens, and the queen bee escape to the hive. An accident causes them to split up. Does it make for a good read?

The Dark Ark is visited by an angelic host, and it's up to Shrae to put up a facade to save himself and the creatures in his ark. Does it make for a good read?

Anna is given a tour through the Backways courtesy of Coyote Bones. The world is mysterious, lively, but still full of danger. Is it an exciting read?

AfterShock, winner Diamond's Publisher of the Year Award (Under 3%), is releasing two new series this April: Brothers Dracul by Cullen Bunn and Mirko Colak and Her Infernal Descent by Lonnie Nadler, Zac Thompson, and Kyle Charles More details below. ANIMOSITY #14 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 04.25.18 writer: Marguerite Bennett artist: Rafael De Latorre color: Rob Schwager letters: Marshall Dillon cover: Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo Betrayal![...]

Jimmy's Bastards #6 finds Jimmy in a mental hospital, rendered catatonic by the revelation received by Junior in last issue. It's up to Agent McEwan to bring him back into action. Does this make for a good read?

Cold War #1 tells the story of a group of people waking up from cryogenic rest to a war unlike one they've ever seen before. Can they survive this chaos. Is it a good read?

The Fiat Luz make their final stand against the eaters in Pestilence #6. The numbers are overwhelming, and there is only one way out alive. Is it a good read?

Chalice grapples with what has happened to Morph and her coming out about her transitioning to her friend Darren. Plus, the Alters help get Sharise's son back. Is it a good read?

Animosity Evolution #3 has Adam North and Octavia investigating the people behind Mya, who tried to feed Octavia's sisters to a snake. Is it a good read?

Babyteeth #7 has Carl standing before the Silhouette while the Captain stands against the Way. Heather takes on the cult too. Is it a good read?

Isabella and the Monstro Mechanica have infiltrated Rome whilst da Vinci and Machiavelli ready to lay siege to the city. Is it a good read?

The art is great, and the overall book is among Aftershock's best offerings Pick this one up I highly recommend it. [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] After finishing their ride with the humpback whale, Jesse, Bethesda, Sandor, and the rest continue their trek to California to find Jesse's brother. Shortly after, they begin to hear rumors of a[...]

Aftershock has found a direct line to my heart, and this is thanks to books like Jimmy's Bastards, the aforementioned Animosity, and, here, Unholy Grail #5 by Cullen Bunn and Mirko Colak. Unholy Grail tells an alternate version of the Arthurian Legends, where Merlin is a demon, the Lady of the Lake is a Lovecraftian goddess, and Arthur Pendragon is an unwitting pawn of these[...]

So, VICE said they couldn't find 10 comics to put on their list for 2017. I get that 2017 has been a bit of a crap PR year for comics, especially the Big

Fu Jitsu continues his battle with the World's Tallest Man, Robert Wadlow. Fu now has a mecha to duel against Wadlow's Atomic Katana. Is it a good read?

Gus tries to get his ex-wife and daughter away from the Black-Eyed Kids and their zealous followers. There seems to be no way out for anyone. Is it a good read?

Unholy Grail #5 brings this version of the Arthurian Legend to a close in blood, destruction, and betrayal. Is it a good read?

Nex's siege of the Dark Ark continues while Shrae tries to hold his vampiric forces off. Thankfully, Kruul the Manticore is here to help. Is it a good read?

This all comes to you courtesy of Aftershock's March 2018 solicits More details are available below. ANIMOSITY #13 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 03.21.18 writer: Marguerite Bennett artist: Rafael De Latorre color: Rob Schwager letters: Marshall Dillon cover: Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo The sins of the past bite at Sandor's heels, as the rage of the[...]