Image Comic has announced that a live discussion and Q&A will be held on YouTube Live today, January 16th at 3pm PT. Radiant Black co-creators Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark, artists Eduardo Ferrigato and Marcelo Costa, and Massive-Verse editor and designer Michael Busuttil will be in attendance.
“We’re officially entering a new era for Radiant Black and The Massive-Verse, and I can’t wait for readers to see where we take this world next. We pride ourselves on making all of our books as accessible as possible, and with next month’s Radiant Black #31, we’re officially entering the “Reinvention” era. we are back. Be on time and do your best. We continue to push the boundaries of superhero comics and the universe. Tonight, we’re taking you through what we hope will be Massive-Verse’s most exciting chapter yet. ”
Radiant Black #31 begins an era of “reconstruction.” After the Catalyst War, Marshall Ward is the one and only Radiant Black. But not everyone in Chicago is happy with their new hero. And with old enemies returning and new threats on the rise, will Marshall’s time as Radiant Black suddenly be cut short? A new era of Radiant Black begins, the perfect jumping-off point for new readers.
For more information on this news, please read the press release below.
PORTLAND, OR, January 16, 2025 — Radiant Black co-creators, writers Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark, artists Eduardo Ferrigato and Marcelo Costa, and editor and designer of Massive Birth ‘s Michael Busuttil begins a 2025 “rebuild.” We’ll reveal the secret in a video conversation on YouTube Live this Thursday, January 16th at 3pm PT. The critically acclaimed series returns in a big way in February. This is a bold new era for The Massive-Verse, and Radiant Black’s creative team will be sharing it all with you in live discussions, Q&A, and more.
In the meantime, readers can brush up on their knowledge of Radiant Black, including the events of Catalyst War, with a free Story So Far compilation. This issue is available digitally at comic book stores and on the Image Comics site. Perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike, this issue encapsulates the thrilling journey of Nathan, Marshall, and Radiant as they battle cosmic threats, face personal conflicts, and overcome their powers to become heroes. Masu. Packed with stunning art and compelling storytelling, it’s the perfect way to catch up before the next chapter unfolds. Fans can also keep up with the latest Massive-Verse news with the Black Market Narrative Substack newsletter.
“We’re officially entering a new era for Radiant Black and The Massive-Verse, and we can’t wait for readers to see where we take this world next. We pride ourselves on making all of our books as accessible as possible, and with next month’s Radiant Black #31, we’re officially entering the “Reinvention” era. we are back. Be on time and do your best. We continue to push the boundaries of superhero comics and the universe. Tonight, we’re taking you through what we hope will be Massive-Verse’s most exciting chapter yet. ”
Radiant Black #31 begins an era of “reconstruction.” After the Catalyst War, Marshall Ward is the one and only Radiant Black. But not everyone in Chicago is happy with their new hero. And with old enemies returning and new threats on the rise, will Marshall’s time as Radiant Black suddenly be cut short? A new era of Radiant Black begins from this perfect jumping-off point for new readers.
Radiant Black #31 will be available in Comic Book Shops on Wednesday, February 26th (last order deadline for Comic Shop retailers is Monday, February 3rd).
Cover A by Eduardo Ferigato – Lunar code 1224IM242Cover B (Connecting variant) by Riccardo Robaldo – Lunar code 1224IM243Cover C (1:25 incentive foil variant) by Marcello Costa – Lunar code 1224IM244
Radiant Black #31 will also be available for purchase on many digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
The latest collected edition of the Radiant Black series, Radiant Black Vol. 5: Catalyst War, Part 1 (ISBN: 9781534397255, Lunar Code 1223IM241), features a cover by Eduardo Ferigato and is available at local comic book stores, independent bookstores, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones. Radiant Black Volume 6: The Catalyst War, Part 2 (ISBN: 978-1534397248, Lunar Code 1224IM280), which also features a cover by Feligato, will also be released on Tuesday, January 21st.
In addition to Radiant Black, the Massive-Verse catalog also includes Rogue Sun, which returns with a new story arc this March, as well as Radiant Red, Inferno Girl Red, Shift, Radiant Pink, Dead Lucky, NO/ONE, and the blockbuster crossover manga. Higgins’ creator-owned series “COWL” is also part of the ongoing mythology, with his latest miniseries “COWL 1964,” co-written by Alex Siegel and drawn by Rod Reis, set to conclude this February. .
The Moon Man series, written by Higgins and superstar musician Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi with artist Marco Locati, also begins a new story arc with Moon Man #6, available now in comic book shops That’s all. Collecting the first five issues of Moon Man Vol. 1 (ISBN: 9781534376243, Lunar Code 0924IM311) is available now at your local comic book store.
From Blacklight issues to audiobooks, in-universe short films, ARGs, and even the upcoming feature film adaptation of NO/ONE, now’s the perfect time to dive into a new universe that’s pushing the boundaries of storytelling. It’s time.
