Hell on Earth will rise if the final ghost cannot be quieted, which is rather a lot for the Pilots to be managing as a band that struggles with three-chord songs. And yet they persevere in Home Sick Pilots #13, written by Dan Watters, drawn by Caspar Wijngaard, lettered by Aditya Bidikar and designed by…
While you sleep, nightmare warrior Stetson works to kill the things that torment you in your dreams. But she’s got a thing or two bothering her in Slumber #1, written by Tyler Burton Smith, illustrated by Vanessa Cardinali, colored by Simon Robins, lettered by Steve Wands and published by Image. A couple of prime ministers…
In The Silver Coin #10, a sequel 300 years in the making. Audrey is a high schooler with an unusual ability who’s drawn to the occult. When she encounters the coin, she conducts a ritual meant to break its curse but instead summons something darker still. The coin’s mystery deepens in Part Two of “Covenant,”…
The meek shall inherit the earth. And by meek, we apparently mean kiddie vampires in Little Monsters #1, written by Jeff Lemire, drawn by Dustin Nguyen, lettered by Steve Wands and published by Image. Netflix needed something to adapt, so we’ve got King of Spies #1, written by Mark Millar at Netflix, drawn by Matteo…
A delivery boy bears a most important package, and will let nothing stop him from bringing it to his destination. The only thing standing in his way? A large troll, and a bridge on which no living soul may set foot. Monkey Meat #3 is a Juni Ba creation (with special authorization from the Monkey…
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 201: Z is for Syzygy with Chris Ryall Chris Ryall joins the podcast to talk about his new publishing imprint, Syzygy; adapting Joe Hill’s “Rain”; making comics with Ashley Wood; ROM Spaceknight and more. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible and at…
If it’s not mobsters dropping dead, it’s the cops. Whatever it is, it’s more trouble for Easton Newburn in Newburn #3 and #4, written by Chip “Big Daddy” Zdarsky, drawn by Jacob Phillips and published by Image. When the Sun goes down in the Crescent City, a new one rises in Rogue Sun #1, written…
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 200: Scott Snyder Helps Us Celebrate Writer Scott Snyder returns to help us mark a big, round number of an episode by talking about his ComiXology Originals series, his Substack classes, his Image books and more. Plus: Dan and Matt answer listener questions, and an anniversary greeting from the World’s…
My god, Bobby, didn’t you know those pants are for a woman? Deadbox #2 is written by Mark Russell, drawn by Benjamin Tiesma, colored by Vladimir Popov, lettered by AndWorld Design and published by Vault. A magical sketchbook and an artist with his head squarely up his ass doesn’t sound like a good combination, does…
Alana, Hazel and the gang meet a crew of friendly pirates, but things aren’t what they seem. Plus, we get an inside look at another of the universe’s factions in Saga #56, drawn by Fiona Staples, written by Brian K. Vaughan and lettered/designed by Fonografiks. Matt Lazorwitz: If Saga does anything well, it’s bend and…
A girl wakes in the hand of a giant wrapped in black armor. They have nothing but each other — and a place to go. Step by Bloody Step #1 is written by Si Spurrier, drawn by Matías Bergara, colored by Matheus Lopes and designed by Emma Price for Image. I have three memories of…
The history of the ghosts is laid bare as Rip and Buzz’s hunt for the final missing ghost of the Old James House takes them deep into the past sins of America in Home Sick Pilots #12, written by Dan Watters, drawn by Caspar Wijngaard, lettered by Aditya Bidikar and designed by Tom Muller for…
Hard drinking Satya is getting closer to figuring out who killed her former boss, but she’s got to survive an invisible murderer first. Bylines in Blood #2 is written by Erica Schultz and Van Jensen, drawn by Aneke, lettered by Cardinal Rae and published by AfterShock. How hard is it to find a good hitman…
The South Bronx is on fire, and a crooked cop can clear his debts if he helps it burn. But with each dirty deed, the Silver Coin gets hotter to handle. The Silver Coin #9 is written by Vita Ayala, with art, colors and lettering by Michael Walsh and color assists by Toni Marie Griffin….
Young Haricot has been done a terrible injustice by a citizen of Monkey Meat Island! In fact, one could say Haricot has been done injustice all his life. A chance meeting with a Dark God bestows Haricot with power unimaginable — and now all those who stand in their way must pay a steep price!…