Issue #16 - Bananas, Futility, Love
This week is for appreciation!
Hey awesome reader,
Welcome to issue #16, Bananas, Futility, Love. This is a special one, my friends. Please also consider reaching the bottom (preferably reading the whole thing) and vote on this week’s “love it/hate it” poll.
Thanks, bub
Tom King's 'Love Everlasting' Adaptation in Development
Comic book writer Tom King's series "Love Everlasting," co-created with artist Elsa Charretier, is being adapted into a live-action feature by Sony Pictures. The adaptation will be directed by Lenny Abrahamson and written by Jane Goldman. The story follows protagonist Joan Peterson as she navigates tragic cycles of love across different settings and genres.
James Gunn's Dog Inspires Krypto in Upcoming 'Superman' Film
At CinemaCon 2025, director James Gunn revealed that his rescue dog Ozu inspired the depiction of Krypto, Superman's pet, in the upcoming "Superman" reboot. Gunn shared anecdotes about Ozu's mischievous behavior influencing the character's portrayal. The film, featuring David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, is set to release on July 11, 2025.
Faber/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize 2025 Announced
The Faber/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize 2025 has been launched, offering a £1,000 award and publication in The Observer New Review for the winner. A special event on April 9 at the Bindery in Hatton Garden, London, features a panel discussion with past judges and winners. Esteemed judges Aimée de Jongh and Jonathan Coe will evaluate the entries.
Chris Claremont’s Rare X-Men Story Gets a Reprint
A rare prelude to the iconic Days of Future Past storyline by legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont is being republished. Originally exclusive to the 2020 “Marvel Made Paragon Collection,” X-Men by Chris Claremont: Prelude to a Future Past #1 will hit comic shops on July 2, 2025, illustrated by Salvador Larroca. This release makes a previously limited story accessible at a much lower cost than its original $200 hardcover.
Feature Crowdfunding Campaigns
Banana Blitz! by Bears Brian
Banana Blitz! is a vibrant, fast-paced indie comic that blends sci-fi, mystery, and comedy with a lot of heart. With a quirky cast, a chaotic store heist, and dreamy cosmic ambitions, it delivers both laughs and intrigue. The art is warm, expressive, and clearly inspired by giants like Oda and Skottie Young—perfectly matching the story’s wild energy. A stellar debut that's full of promise and personality.
Banana Blitz! comic review here.
Author: Bears Brian
Artist: Bears Brian
Details: BANANA BLITZ! is a wacky action adventure following Evelyn Atlas and her friends as they hunt a plethora of both dangerous and zany supernatural entities for cold hard cash and a dream to make it to the stars!
Support Banana Blitz on Kickstarter
Futility Shapes by Edward Kane
If you love sci-fi or horror or even better both of them in a vivid one-shot about a man who becomes part man part machine after a freakish accident and hears what could possibly be the end of times approaching then you might just be in luck.
Check out my preview of Futility Shapes here.
Author: Edward Kane
Artist: Dave Fowler
Letterer: Rob Jones
Summary: Terminator, The Machinist, and Mass Effect collide in this dark as midnight comic about becoming a machine.
Get Futility Shapes on Kickstarter
Letters from the Creator
Hey awesome Reader
I’m all for celebrating the little wins, but this one feels big to me. This is issue #16, which means I’ve been publishing weekly for about 16 weeks now. That said, I’ve been putting my thoughts into writing for most of my life. Back in the early 2000s, I bought my first domain, and ever since then, I’ve been writing about comics, manga, tech, and marketing.
Over the years, I’ve supported various companies, whether through SEO, growth consulting, or sometimes even pro bono work. I still do that today. Helping startups is something I genuinely enjoy, and it also happens to be my “day job.” Most of my career has been spent working with multi-million dollar startups, and some of those even reached the billion-dollar mark.
But I’ve honestly never felt as fulfilled as I have over the past few weeks. Reading the messages from people who appreciated my reviews or enjoyed seeing indie creators featured in this newsletter has meant a lot to me. Quietly, I’ve started putting together a collage of those messages. My hope is to keep growing this, because if it grows, it means I’ve helped people—and that’s what really matters to me.
So here’s to another 16 issues! (and hopefully 1000 more after that)
Interesting Finds
I believe this post from Scott Snyder has been truly informative for me. I think that (especially) indie creators who are just starting out should go through this.
I randomly discovered this creator/creators(?) and I am just blown away by their work. First of all, they have a good website. This is not something you easily find in the indie space. Then they basically record voice for their comics and they even have a video for their first chapter. I am currently going through Locked Below for which I will eventually write a review but in the meantime … you must check it out!
Thanks for reading this issue!
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