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Image Comics has announced that Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans will be reuniting with Die: Loaded. The new volume is chosen a year after the original comic (which originally ran from 2018 to 2021) and returns from the world he created as a teenager, and the protagonist tries to live a normal life again. “They’ve finished the game,” the summary says. “But the game doesn’t end with them.” Like many Gillen comics, the series received a three-page teaser, but is warned, but ruins the original series. “Die was created by us to talk about fantasy and reality. As long as…
Acclaimed French author Sylvain Lamberg (Watchdog, Warship: Jolly Roger) works with Harvey Award-winning artist Mirca Andolfo (Sweet Paprika, Unnatural) for York Under Under York. Arrived this winter from the image comic, the graphic novel shows the first US printing of one of Anderfo’s previous works. The story unfolds in two worlds: the vibrant daily streets of New York City and the secret magical twins below York. The center features Alison Walker, a talented young Manhattan painter who hides dangerous truths. She is a witch. Allison is from York. This was ruled for centuries by five powerful cotts that were as…
A Special Programming Note: Beginning with this week’s edition, Chris Coplan is returning to Judging by the Cover full-time. We’d like to thank Colin Moon for all of his hard work, and for joyously stewarding JBTC and maintaining this column’s geeky vibes and unwavering commitment to all great comics. Now, on the with show! Most comic book fans have a solid idea about what they’re going to buy every week as they descend upon their local comic shop. With that said, there’s still a lot of fun to be had just glancing at the week’s new releases and taking a…
Cute but not cute Story and Art: Senmu Sakishita Publisher: tokyopop (print & digital)Imprint: LoveloveTranslation: Dylan JekyllRetouching and Lettering: A Vibrant Publishing StudioPublication date: July 15, 2025Rating: Mature 18+ (Uncensored)Genre: Manga, Boy Love, Mature Romance Hozumi has got everything his heart wants for his life. He was born with great looks, great charm and even greater success. But the truth is, he is incredibly codependent, a bit of a baby, completely lacking the ability to be self-sufficient. Without his college friend (and current personal assistant), Ibuki, Hozumi’s life would be in ruins. Ibuki may be the only person who found…
Tom King’s Helen of Windawn, Bilkis Evely, Mateus Lopez and Clayton Cowles were one of the most nominated books at this year’s Eisner Awards. It is a kind of fictional biography of a daughter to the type of Robert E. Howard that he didn’t have, and this book is a fantasy masterpiece, a very complicated way of not dealing with emotional trauma. Until it actually hits you in the face. Of that team, Evely won the Variant Cover Artist, with Best Penciller/Inker, Cowles for Best Latering and the first issue, Tula Lotay, to be Best Cover Artist. The book itself…
Needless to say, the launch of the Energon Universe from Skybound is an incredible success for Skybound. No one ignores younger readers, but Skybound is the recently released Transformers: The Worst Bot: Meet Ball Point. This is the first series of graphic novels in a new series by authors Brian “Smitty” Smith and Artist Marz Jr., under the Skybound Comet imprint. Beat introduced the opportunity to chat with creatives to discuss how this new graphic novel appeals to Transformers fans of all ages, and to become a breakout character in the Transformers franchise. Taimur Dar: As I’ve learned, the majority…
Few TV series have left a deeper cultural mark than the Twilight Zone. Debuting in 1959, Rodselling’s groundbreaking anthology blends science fiction, fantasy and horror to tell stories that made them think in a way that makes them feel unsettled. IDW’s The Twilight Zone #1 (outside September 24th) embraces creative choices that feel integral to its legacy. With a pre-copy in hand, I dare to review comics that aim to make readers both shadows and substances, objects and ideas. The first issue Dan Watters wrote with art for Morgan Beam is entitled “Blank.” It aims to lead the same unforgettable…
Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans are known as the bestselling creative team behind Vehind We, and will return to a dark RPG-inspired world with Die: Loaded this November. The new story arc brings fans back to the three-time Hugo Award-nominated Image Comics series, which won the British Fantasy Award for another round of fantasy, horror and heartbreak. The comic will be launched with the Die RPG QuickStart game guide by Gillen and Hans. This standalone, budget-friendly release packs all the packs you need to play Origin’s award-winning Die RPG, including rules, pre-generated characters, and multi-session scenarios. “Die was created by…
Oni Press celebrates one of the comic’s most inspiring illustrators with an epic new art book. Announced today, Carbon-Based: Luis LaRosa’s Art is the first-ever career retrospective, a gorgeous, oversized, hardcover, showing off more than 250 pages of raw, unfiltered, painstakingly detailed linework that spans his decades-long career. Known for its signature blend of hyperrealism, stylized grit and film storytelling, LaRosa is collected in one impressive volume, including bloody reincarnation, divinity, Punisher, Shadowman, Savage, Transformers and more. The books coming out soon on Kickstarter include: Rarely seen covers, character designs, concept art New commentary from Larosa and former Valiant Eck…
Welcome to another creepy edition of X-Men on Monday at X-Fans, AIPT! And now for something a little different! After being allowed to press pass to Fan Expo Boston 2025, I began to think about what to do with this column. Can you go up and down the artist’s alleys and talk to the tables of all the creators who touched the X-Men? Certainly – but I did that too. Not only at Fan Expo Boston, but also at Trerificon and New York Comic Con! Are there any creators left to talk about? ! ? And what if I just…