Issue #28 - What Fred Van Lente, Takei and Cynation have in common?
They are making the top of my reading list for the year.
So much reading to do, so little time. The past week has been massive. With preparing the giveaway (which is well underway with 1 week more to go) to getting my hands on to some amazing comics.
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Some News
Jim Shooter, Marvel Legend, Passes Away at 73
Jim Shooter, former Marvel Editor-in-Chief and a pivotal figure in the comic industry, died after a battle with esophageal cancer. He began writing for DC Comics at age 14 and later revitalized Marvel in the late 1970s and '80s with bold editorial leadership, introducing major crossover events and graphic novels. Shooter also co-founded Valiant and Defiant Comics. Tributes have poured in from across the industry, recognizing his lasting impact.
The Twilight Zone Returns as Comic Anthology
IDW Publishing, in collaboration with Paramount's new imprint IDW Dark, is launching a black-and-white anthology comic series based on the iconic television series The Twilight Zone. Set to debut on September 24, 2025, the first issue titled "Blanks" is written by Dan Watters and illustrated by Morgan Beem. The series will pay homage to the original 1959 TV show by Rod Serling, featuring unsettling sci-fi, fantasy, and horror stories that explore deeper societal and psychological themes. The initial release includes five standalone issues by different creators including Tom Scioli, James Stokoe, Nate Powell, and Francesco Francavilla.
Highlights
There are so many amazing issues to highlight but I had to pick probably the best few that I got my hands on these past couple of weeks. I think I posted one before but I had the chance to meet the team and get some signatures on the cover so I am posting it again.
Gamemasters: The Comic Book History of Roleplaying Games by Fred Van Lente, Tom Fowler & Bill Crabtree
I had the ultimate pleasure to receive this from Fred Van Lente himself. I spoke about FVL before and along with my love for D&D it’s not surprise that this goes at the top of my best list. It is published by Clover Press and I believe it’s available now on Amazon and other sites so if you are into RP, definitely jump on the wagon.
Murder Kingdom by Fred Van Lente, Chris Panda & Becca Carey
There are tons of horror comics out there but Murder Kingdom, hands down, takes the lead for this year. I enjoyed every panel. It’s gruesome, it has mystery, suspense and you know what?… it’s fun!
If you’ve watched those horror movies that you thought “What the hell are they doing? Why are they not running?” this is it.
ANA by Josh & Aaron Mak, Ana Khristenko, Ben Sullivan, Wilson Go ( they are a band…)
I mean it when I say this is a band and together they have a comic of the same name. They also created a indie publishing studio called Cynation Comics and they publish other cool stuff such as “Gods Among Men”. Now imagine that… touring the world, playing cool music, writing comics… That’s the life.
The above copy is the one I am going to giveaway so … sign up!
It Rhymes with Takei by By George Takei, Steven Scott, Justin Eisinger & Harmony Becker
I’ve never known anything that George Takei made that I didn’t like. Every page of this massive book made me respect Takei even more than I knew I possible could. Loved it and I can’t recommend it enough.
I believe the book is now available on Amazon and other places.
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