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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNew this week from Vault, it\u2019s West of Sundown! Co-written by horror maestros Tim Seeley and Aaron Campbell and drawn by the wicked Jim Terry, West of Sundown is the newest entry in Vault\u2019s Nightfall horror line and is a trip to the New Mexico desert filled with blood and monsters. Vampire Constance der Abend and her loyal assistant Dooley are forced to flee New York City, and are now on a mission to restore Constance\u2019s undead flesh at the place of her ancestral birth in the town of Sangre de Moro to the west. But the years have not been kind to Sangre de Moro, and now Constance will have to adapt to the changes that have occurred in this rough frontier town if she is not only to revive herself, but also survive in this town now full of monsters and ghouls hiding in the shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vault Comics puts out some of the best in science fiction and horror, but if you aren\u2019t already aware of that, be sure to keep an eye out for me later this week with more about Vault Comics in my latest article feature on small press publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFrom Aftershock, horror fans get another new series to sink their teeth into, with The Ocean Will Take Us #1. \u201cSomething’s lurking in the waters of Almanzar Bay – and when Casey March tries out for the swim team, he learns firsthand that messing with the social order of his new high school can have dangerous – even deadly \u2013 consequences.\u201d I was on the swim team during high school, and I can say that swim kids can be pretty intimidating; God forbid you accidentally step on someone\u2019s towel. In this new series from Bram Stoker-Award nominated Rich Douek (Sea of Sorrows, Road of Bones), the swim kids aren\u2019t the only things Casey March should be scared of. This was a cool #1, with hints of Stephen King\u2019s It, with the real horrors lying just beneath the surface. If you were wondering what I swam in high school by the way, I was a distance swimmer, 200 and 500 freestyle. I won one event during my junior year, and that was all I needed. Shout out to Coach Gary Shank!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s Alice in Wonderland meets Arkham Asylum in Boom! Studios\u2019 Alice Ever After. Written by superstar artist Dan Panosian, little Alice is all grown up, but struggling to come to grips with the grim reality of the real world. In order to escape back to Wonderland, she needs something stronger than mushrooms that change her size and she is now resorting to crime to feed her addiction. But while the lines blur between real and imaginary, her family and childhood trauma are still very real and present. This five-issue miniseries will explore Alice\u2019s mind in the years following her adventure down the rabbit hole as she faces her current demons. This book is a trip for fans of Lewis Carroll\u2019s classic, and is a cool reintroduction to Alice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s no secret John Dudas is a Lego nut (have you seen the Daily Bugle at the counter yet?), and so are a few other friends of the shop, and now finally both worlds merge in this first installment in the partnership between Lego and Skybound Entertainment in Lego Ninjago Garmadon #1. \u201cFar away from Ninjago City, a village is terrorized by a mysterious new threat when they’re saved by a stranger with incredible powers known as… Garmadon, Lord of Destruction?! Has Garmadon turned over a new leaf since his disappearance, or is this just the first step in his master plan of finally defeating Master Wu and the ninja forever?\u201d From rising star writer\/artist Tri Vuong, creator behind this summer\u2019s anticipated Everyday Hero Machine Boy, this book looks perfect for Lego fans new and old. This series also reminds me a lot visually of another Skybound book, Fire Power, which finally returns this week after the jaw dropping finale to issue #18. Get your ninja\/kung-fu fix on this week with Lego Ninjago Garmadon and Fire Power, both new from Image Comics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nBoy, were a lot of you bummed about the delay on this one. Initially due for release last week, there was an issue at the printers with DC, and so now a week later, we finally have issue #1 of Sean Murphy\u2019s Batman Beyond the White Knight. The next installment in Murphy\u2019s White Knight universe, Bruce Wayne is behind bars and Derek Powers has seized control of the Wayne family assets and has transformed the GTO into a paramilitary group that now patrols the streets of Neo-Gotham City. But when a new Batman with a powerful new suit shows himself, they\u2019ll only cause more trouble unless Bruce can do something about it. The White Knight universe books are great and do take some liberties with the Bat-mythos, but in loving and refreshing ways. All bets are off for this series, and I\u2019m excited to see where this next installment takes things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNew this week, DC is reprinting the entire Flashpoint miniseries, Knight of Vengeance, to reintroduce readers to the origins of Thomas Wayne Batman. \u201cWayne Casinos towers over Gotham City, but even the bright lights can’t keep the dark shadows from enveloping the city. When the Joker kidnaps the children of the city’s District Attorney, the Batman takes the case. But the man under the mask may not be the Dark Knight we know!\u201d Uhh, spoilers I guess, it\u2019s Thomas Wayne. The new Flashpoint Beyond starts next week and stars Thomas Wayne Batman, so if you missed this miniseries the first time around, you definitely don\u2019t want to miss out on it this time. Plus, the Flashpoint Joker\u2019s identity is the real shocker from this miniseries anyways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOne of DC\u2019s best current ongoing series, Robin, finally is collected in trade paperback with the Lazarus Tournament storyline of Volume 1. \u201cAre you ready to rumble? After learning of the deadly League of Lazarus tournament, Damian Wayne has a new mission: to win the tournament and prove he is the greatest fighter in the DCU\u2014but first he must find the secret island where it takes place! Presenting a brand-new solo Robin series for the son of Batman that forces him to find his own path away from both sides of his family! Who is the mysterious Flatline? Why does Mother Soul take such a keen interest in the son of Batman? Did Robin just literally get his heart ripped out of his chest in the first 30 pages?\u201d Yes, he does; it\u2019s Damian Wayne in Mortal Kombat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marvel Comics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SPIDER-PUNK-666x1024.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAll of the characters of the Spider-Verse have been getting some attention lately, and now finally Spider-Punk gets the spotlight in his very own miniseries. \u201cHobie Brown is the anarchic Spider-Punk \u2013 set to protect Earth-138 with his ax in hand and his chaotic band of punk rockin\u2019 heroes backing him! Norman Osborn is dead, but will the chaos he\u2019s created be too much for Spider-Punk and gang to handle? Feel the vibes as Cody Ziglar (Amazing Spider-Man, What If Miles Morales) and Justin Mason bring you the jams when \u2018BANNED IN DC\u2019 begins here!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nBoy, were a lot of you bummed about the delay on this one. Initially due for release last week, there was an issue at the printers with DC, and so now a week later, we finally have issue #1 of Sean Murphy\u2019s Batman Beyond the White Knight. The next installment in Murphy\u2019s White Knight universe, Bruce Wayne is behind bars and Derek Powers has seized control of the Wayne family assets and has transformed the GTO into a paramilitary group that now patrols the streets of Neo-Gotham City. But when a new Batman with a powerful new suit shows himself, they\u2019ll only cause more trouble unless Bruce can do something about it. The White Knight universe books are great and do take some liberties with the Bat-mythos, but in loving and refreshing ways. All bets are off for this series, and I\u2019m excited to see where this next installment takes things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNew this week, DC is reprinting the entire Flashpoint miniseries, Knight of Vengeance, to reintroduce readers to the origins of Thomas Wayne Batman. \u201cWayne Casinos towers over Gotham City, but even the bright lights can’t keep the dark shadows from enveloping the city. When the Joker kidnaps the children of the city’s District Attorney, the Batman takes the case. But the man under the mask may not be the Dark Knight we know!\u201d Uhh, spoilers I guess, it\u2019s Thomas Wayne. The new Flashpoint Beyond starts next week and stars Thomas Wayne Batman, so if you missed this miniseries the first time around, you definitely don\u2019t want to miss out on it this time. Plus, the Flashpoint Joker\u2019s identity is the real shocker from this miniseries anyways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOne of DC\u2019s best current ongoing series, Robin, finally is collected in trade paperback with the Lazarus Tournament storyline of Volume 1. \u201cAre you ready to rumble? After learning of the deadly League of Lazarus tournament, Damian Wayne has a new mission: to win the tournament and prove he is the greatest fighter in the DCU\u2014but first he must find the secret island where it takes place! Presenting a brand-new solo Robin series for the son of Batman that forces him to find his own path away from both sides of his family! Who is the mysterious Flatline? Why does Mother Soul take such a keen interest in the son of Batman? Did Robin just literally get his heart ripped out of his chest in the first 30 pages?\u201d Yes, he does; it\u2019s Damian Wayne in Mortal Kombat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marvel Comics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAll of the characters of the Spider-Verse have been getting some attention lately, and now finally Spider-Punk gets the spotlight in his very own miniseries. \u201cHobie Brown is the anarchic Spider-Punk \u2013 set to protect Earth-138 with his ax in hand and his chaotic band of punk rockin\u2019 heroes backing him! Norman Osborn is dead, but will the chaos he\u2019s created be too much for Spider-Punk and gang to handle? Feel the vibes as Cody Ziglar (Amazing Spider-Man, What If Miles Morales) and Justin Mason bring you the jams when \u2018BANNED IN DC\u2019 begins here!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAll of the characters of the Spider-Verse have been getting some attention lately, and now finally Spider-Punk gets the spotlight in his very own miniseries. \u201cHobie Brown is the anarchic Spider-Punk \u2013 set to protect Earth-138 with his ax in hand and his chaotic band of punk rockin\u2019 heroes backing him! Norman Osborn is dead, but will the chaos he\u2019s created be too much for Spider-Punk and gang to handle? Feel the vibes as Cody Ziglar (Amazing Spider-Man, What If Miles Morales) and Justin Mason bring you the jams when \u2018BANNED IN DC\u2019 begins here!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n