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Fantagraphics recently published its latest graphic novel from Argentine-born cartoonist Sole Otero, who is welcomed by publishers every week as “the rising star of International Comics” in 2024. Otero’s magic, told in a nonlinear narrative structure, is a fascinating story of the witch sisters from the 1700s onwards. According to a press release from Fantagraphics, Witchcraft will be released on October 7th, 2025. Photo Credit: Only Otero/Fantagraphics Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and currently resides in France, Otero is a talented comic artist, child illustrator and textile designer. She has also created several graphic novels, including Poncho Fu, Intensa, her…

Welcome to another creepy edition of X-Men on Monday at X-Fans, AIPT!Charles Xavier is free! Lilandra Neramani, a former Magicist of the Shiar Empire, is alive again! Cyclops and Rogue’s X-Men Team – with better words! Obviously, a lot has happened beyond the seven parts of the “X-Manhunt” crossover (so if you missed it, it’s better to catch up right away). But now it’s in the backview, so there’s no good time to unpack some of the most important moments in the final chapter with X-Manhunt Omega co-writers Gail Simone and Murewa Ayodele. Let’s see what they have to say.Provided…

Every week there’s a real horny that hits the stands of new comics. Readers often know exactly what they are most interested in (they have their pull lists sitting in the reliable hands of comic shops), but they are sometimes told about opposing that old trim and judging the book by its cover.Some truly amazing cover art hits every week. These were the ones that caught Colin’s eye for the week of April 2, 2025.All New Poison #5Incentive Variants by Dike RuanThis time we’re going to be another great costume colour/negative space bleed cover from Dike Ruan. The bold logo…

“Show them our football.”Fantagraphics is a publisher with thousands of emotional and influential stories over decades across the industry. The latest in this is an English translation of the season of French illustrator Chloè Wary. This book is an artistic wonder, and the careful ones are not tools for most industry, but rather focus on certain types of nostalgia that have chosen coloring with markers. She hopes readers feel like they are reminiscent of their teen years, and the art with lots of markers brilliantly emphasizes this.fantagraphicsThe aesthetic in this book is loaned to the main story following Barb, a…

We’ve returned to another summary of this week in comic books, but we’ll review the best books for a great week of comic books. Additionally, Thomas Jane (actor, comic book writer, editor) is digging deep into creating the new Comixology original series, Lycan. The series, co-written with David James Kelly, features award-winning Mike Carrey script and stunning artwork from Diego Yapoor, with an iconic cover of Tim Bradstreet. It’s an enlightening chat that you won’t miss!You can find it on streaming the AIPT comic podcasts below or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or where you can get the podcasts.AIPT…

The world of Morgana and Oz is a world where magic is unpredictable, alliances are vulnerable, and romance blooms in the most unlikely places. Created by author artist Miiuri, this fantasy romance webtoon captured readers’ hearts with its engaging characters, Gothic aesthetics, and a compelling blend of humor and high stakes.Morgana and Oz: Volume 2 is printed so the story reaches a turning point. Morgana Winterberry, a young witch with a long line of magical users, needs to navigate the fallout of broken peace negotiations between her contract and the Red Vampire clan. Meanwhile, Oz, her passive vampire counterpart, finds…

Thanks to Dark Horse Comics, AIPT can share the news that the standard retail variant of Sister Imperator #1 sold out quickly at the distributor level. In response, Dark Horse ordered a continuation printing. If you missed it, don’t be afraid. The new supply will arrive at the comic shop on April 9th, ahead of the second issue, which will be issued on April 16th.Written by Corinna Bechko. He recently interviewed her about her upcoming ONI Press series. This series is related to the metal band Ghost Mastermind Tobias Forge. Puste’s art, Thiago Rocha’s colours, and letters by Jimmy Betancourt…

Previously, in Beat’s comic crowdfunding roundup column, he announced Stacked Deck Press’ latest project, Come and Play: The Queer Sports Project. Come Out and Play is a 200-page full-color comic anthology about LGBTQ+ people and track and field experiences, and is a well-known queer comic creator such as Josh Trujillo, Sophie Labelle, and Ajuan Mance, as well as well as well-known sports figures such as NFL veteran RK Russell and Hockey Hall of Angela Jamer. Beat caught up with sports comic creators Megan Plaz and Meghan Kemp Zee. Meghan Kemp Zee is a co-editor of Come Out and plays the…

Welcome to this week’s Beat Comic Crowdfunding Roundup article! Check out the game mom, Ghibli love letter, Warrior vs. Moon, and two projects you love! Gamer Mom: Mom playing games Creators: Abby Denton (Written/Lettering), Javier Martin Cava (Artist)Target: $5,300End date: April 19thGoods: Get a digital copy for $5, a physical copy for $10, and a store owner bundle for $24 Like Mom’s making, the 32 pages of gorgeous, entertaining, and erudite comic book is great. Gamer Mom: Game is a 32-page comic about Agatha Dimon, a former game champion who suffers from suburban life and the sloppy da of her…

Confession Manga artist: Page HenderPublisher: Silver SprocketPublication date: March 2025 Even if you consume all the vampire stories that can sink your teeth, a confession by Paige Hender makes you feel like the first. With its excellent setting, expressive characters and incredible layout, this is an outstanding pughet turner that will haunt you for a few days after reading. Confession The Confession was set in New Orleans in 1922, and the opening page brings essential historical context to the story. Two years after the ban, three years after the Western murders, and five years after Storyville, the city’s red light…