Sneak Peek: Aric returns to Earth in stand alone X-O MANOWAR #14 in April

First Look: X-O MANOWAR #14 – Matt Kindt & Ariel Olivetti Bring Valiant’s Sci-Fi Saga Back to Earth on April 25th!

Valiant is proud to present your first lettered look inside X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – A STAGGERING STANDALONE MILESTONE and ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINTfrom New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (DIVINITY, Mind MGMT) and blockbuster artist Ariel Olivetti (The Incredible Hulk)! On April 25th, the soldier-turned-emperor at the heart of Valiant’s best-selling sci-fi juggernaut ends his galaxy-spanning crusade across the cosmos with a star-studded return to Earth…and sets the stage for the cataclysmic onset of HARBINGER WARS 2, the must-read comics event of 2018!

After a brutal year spent waging war on the far side of the galaxy, Aric of Dacia must now face the one thing he yearned to leave behind: planet Earth. But as the man called X-O Manowar prepares for a world-shaking homecoming, he must come to terms with a savage awakening inside himself…and the obligations that still await him on our world. Just as the forces of HARBINGER WARS 2 – Valiant’s seismic 2018 crossover event – begin to vie for Aric’s loyalties, a long-awaited reunion might just shatter everything we’ve come to believe about the fallen warrior-king in control of the universe’s most powerful weapon…


The comics odyssey of a lifetime comes full circle on April 25th, as visionary storytellers Matt Kindt and Ariel Olivetti begin the countdown to HARBINGER WARS 2 with an inescapable turning point for the Valiant Universe’s unrelenting man of war, only in X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – featuring covers by Kaare Andrews(Astonishing X-Men), Raúl Allén (SECRET WEAPONS), Keron Grant (Fantastic Four), and Felipe Massafera(Shaper)!

X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14

Written by MATT KINDT
Art by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Cover A by KAARE ANDREWS (FEB181890)
Cover B by RAÚL ALLÉN (FEB181891)
Variant Cover by KERON GRANT (FEB181892)
X-O Manowar Icon Variant by FELIPE MASSAFERA (FEB181893)
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale APRIL 25th (FOC – 4/2/18)

X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – Cover A by Kaare Andrews


X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – Cover B by Raúl Allén

X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – Interior Art by Ariel Olivetti


X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – Interior Art by Ariel Olivetti


X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – Interior Art by Ariel Olivetti


X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – Interior Art by Ariel Olivetti


X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – Interior Art by Ariel Olivetti


X-O MANOWAR (2017) #14 – X-O Manowar Icon Variant by Felipe Massafera

 

New Comic Wednesday Review: QUANTUM AND WOODY #2

QUANTUM & WOODY #2 (Valiant Entertainment, January 31, 2018 release date) Writer: Daniel Kibblesmith.  Art & Colors: Kano.  Letters: Dave Sharpe.

 

   There were enough things to like about QUANTUM & WOODY #1 to bring me back for another round.  This time the focus is on the differences between step-brothers Eric & Woody Henderson, and it’s a good read.  This issue doesn’t try so hard to be funny on every page and it works better.  The humor is not so on-the-nose, and it’s more entertaining as a result. 

 

    Also, it’s the character interaction, the situations, conflicts, and the impending resolutions that keep me interested in the book.  Kibblesmith is developing a good storyline, and Kano’s art is very appealing and engaging.

 

    At the end of Issue #1, they dissolved the team and separated over their differences.  Well, as much separated as two people can be who have to “klang” their quantum bands together once every twenty-four hours or cease to exist.  Eric took a job as security guard at the secretive government Wherehouse for confiscated high-tech weapons. (A good job for a man who can create force fields at will).  Woody was swayed by Negative One, a comely female clone to work for her secret employer in exchange for being free of the quantum bands forever.  (A good job for a man who shoots energy blasts).

 

     Issue #2 begins with a flashback revealing that the more serious Eric was the geek in the family who immersed himself in role-playing games while Woody, often the reluctant participant, would rather watch cartoons.   

 

     In the present, Woody is upset with Eric, who knew that Woody’s real dad was alive and withheld that information. They have a confrontation about it. Eric explains that Woody’s father was a wanted man and had to go into hiding. Woody doesn’t accept that reason and believes that Eric was so lonely he didn’t want to break up the family they shared with Derek Henderson as father.

 

     Woody’s new employers enlist him to smuggle some hardware from the Warehouse as well as kidnap Eric so they can travel to Australia in search of Woody’s father.

 

     There’s more panel time this issue with The Hedge, an interesting new character that is an animated garden hedge that takes a huge man-shape.

 

    Oddly enough, the mustache that Eric (Quantum) sprouted in Issue #1 seems to have disappeared.  Did Kano just forget about the change and fail to draw it?  A mystery develops.

 

 RATING SYSTEM

 

 STORY:  A fun read.  Not hah hah funny, just entertaining.  I’d rather have it this way.  2 POINTS. 

 

ART:  The art really comes to life when Kano inks and colors his own pencils.  Dynamic.  2.5 POINTS

 

COVER: Fun, especially the pre-order variant. 1 POINT.

 

READ AGAIN? Yes.  You miss some of the dialogue and reveals without a second go-through.  1 POINT.

 

RECOMMEND?  I’m enjoying this, but not ready to give it a full recommendation just yet. If you like previous Quantum & Woody titles, you probably will like this.  0.5 POINTS.

 

TOTAL RATING: 7 POINTS. On the border, and moving towards a higher score.

New titles for horror comics fans coming in April

EDITOR’S NOTE: As a fan of horror comics, I offer these two new titles for those looking for something new and scary to read. You’ll probably need to pre-order these books. I don’t expect to see them getting any shelf space in comic shops (but I’m not blaming them, it’s just comic shop economics).  Both these titles look promising, and El Torres has written some excellent stories that I’ve read. Go to http://www.amigocomics.com   for more details and information . . . . . .

HIDDEN BLOOD Story and Art: Massacre Phil is a Nazi hunter. Clarice is a professional MMA fighter and nightclub dancer. They don’t work together because Phil’s work requires him to fight deranged Nazis, mad scientists, and big robots… and Clarice has to fight her way to escape from a vampire master and his evil cohort! The creator of Sydney Hammer, Massacre, brings us another over-the-top, white-knuckle, grindhouse tale! UPC Code: 713482801866-00111 FEB181094 – STL076259 Magazine, Black and White with color covers, 44 pages. MATURE READERS

Offered again: ROMAN RITUAL Writer: El Torres Artist: Jaime Martínez Color: Sandra Molina From the master of Horror El Torres and art by Jaime Martínez! Self-exiled priest John Brennan, a troubled exorcist, is summoned to Rome to stop an ancient evil spreading within the Holy See itself. A revolutionary story about possessions and exorcisms, with ties to the church’s shady past, and a man, almost helpless and alone before the evil that would bring the end of the Catholic church. This volume collects the acclaimed four-issue horror miniseries ROMAN RITUAL, published by AMIGO COMICS (yes, by us). “Roman Ritual has an excellent pacing that uncomfortably keeps you mesmerized and eagerly turning the page. ” –Mike Peluso, ComicMonsters “El Torres is perhaps the most underrated horror comic writer working today. He comes at every subject he takes on with an edge that’s sharp and deadly that you never quite see coming. Roman Ritual is no exception.” –Stephanie S. Gray, Horror Network ISBN Code: 9788416486113-51499 NOV150969- STK693142 MATURE READERS

Can't find SINK? Here's how to get it . . . . . .

EDITOR’S NOTE: As you know, I’m a big fan of this title.  I think everybody needs an opportunity to read it, but it has been hard to find. To remedy that, Comix Tribe will sell it direct. Read below and follow the links . . . . .

from the official Comix Tribe press release . . . . .

Hear that?

It's the sound of a bloody shovel dragging across the filthy streets of Sinkhill... 

What a sweet symphony! 

SINK #4 and More is Available Now at the New ComixTribe Shop! 

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We're going to run this flash sale from now until Monday (or while supplies last) and books will start shipping next week. 

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New Comic Wednesday Review: NINJA-K #3

NINJA-K #3 (Valiant Entertainment, January 24 release date)

Writer: Christos Gage.  Art:  Tomas Giorello with Roberto de la Torre.  Colors:  Diego Rodriguez.  Backup Story Art:  Ariel Olivetti.  Letters:  A Larger World Studios.

 

     The action and intrigue keep the story moving as new writer Christos Gage continues with the first story arc of NINJA-K.  

 

     At the end of the last issue, Ninja-K (Colin King) meets Ninja-C, who has been targeting past MI6 ninja agents and claims responsibility for their murders.  They fight, but the older Ninja-C (trained in the 1940’s for WWII service) holds up well against the younger King, even with the advances in weapon technology he employs against C. 

 

   As they battle, their back-and-forth banter reveals that C bears a grudge against the MI6 ninja program and its agents and is on a personal vendetta.  Realizing they are evenly matched and beginning to sympathize with C’s situation, King offers a truce.  It gives him an opportunity to hear more of C’s back story and learns of the Acclimation Bureau. When comparing it to his experience King realizes he’s been just as manipulated, controlled and deceived during his career. The issue ends with a shocked and discouraged King.  

 

“Endings & Beginnings: Part 2”, the back up story, continues the adventure of Ninja-A on a WWI mission to stop a German planeload of deadly chemicals.  There’s an awesome battle atop a bi-plane in furious flight that is depicted in wonderful fashion.

 

        RATING SYSTEM

 

 STORY:  Gage keeps building the mystery and suspense, leading up to what should be a big confrontation in future issues. I’m excited to see where he takes this.  His characters are realistic and well-defined. 2.5 POINTS

 

ART: The action and battle sequences are amazing, and Giorello keeps the necessary pages of extrapolation interesting through use of clever panel shapes, placements, and overlaps. Olivetti maintains the quality in the backup feature.  2.5 POINTS

 

COVER: Always interesting and eye-catching. 1.5 POINTS.

 

READ AGAIN? Yes, it’s a good arc. Can’t wait to read it again in one sitting once it finishes.  1 POINT.

 

RECOMMEND? Yes. At other companies this would be my favorite of their titles. However, Valiant puts out enough great books that it makes it hard to decide — so I’m backing off from naming it my fave Valiant title.  1 POINT.

 

TOTAL RATING:  8.5 POINTS. Way above average, trending towards perfect.

GEARS OF WAR goes to second printing

Gears of War Comic Debut Sells Out 
Second Printing of Gears of War: The Rise of RAAM Coming Soon

San Diego, CA (January 24, 2018) – IDW Publishing and The Coalition® are thrilled to announce thatGears of War: The Rise of RAAM #1, the debut issue of the highly anticipated comic book based on the smash hit franchise, has sold out at the distributor level just as it’s hitting stores. In order to meet fan demand, the issue will go back to print immediately.
 
“Couldn’t be more thrilled with the response to this series,” said IDW Senior Editor Denton Tipton. “Between the engrossing storytelling of Kurtis and Max bringing his A-game visuals to this series, the whole team has earned this victory and we’re very proud of the results. We hope we can get it into as many fans’ hands as possible!”
 
The second printing of the debut issue of Gears of War: The Rise of RAAM #1 (seen here) is scheduled for release on 2/21 to be made available concurrently with the on sale date of issue #2.
 
“The response from comic book and Gears of War fans has been amazing. I can’t wait for comic book fans to return to Sera in this series and discover the origins of one of the biggest and baddest of them all – General RAAM.  For the Queen!” said Rod Fergusson, Studio Head at The Coalition.
 
Scripted by Kurtis Wiebe (Rat Queens) with art by Max Dunbar (First Strike), colors by Jose Luis Rio, and letters by Gilberto Lazcano, this essential story in the ongoing saga explores the most iconic villain in the Gears of War universe, General RAAM! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness, and now fans can witness the untold tale of his vicious ascent.
 

YOE BOOKS will release LIMBO LOUNGE in February

The Award-Winning IDW Publishing Imprint
Will Release Limbo Lounge This February

San Diego, CA (January 24, 2018) — Yoe Books, in conjunction with IDW Publishing and Top Shelf, is overjoyed to announce a worthy title to its celebrated catalogue—LIMBO LOUNGE by acclaimed illustrator Dave Calver.
 
Spearheaded by multiple Eisner Award-winner, Craig Yoe, who guarantees this title will live up to their collections of stupendous comic art geniuses of the past, Limbo Lounge is already getting recognition across the comic book community, racking up positive review attention.
 
DoomRocket opines, “Limbo Lounge mixes equal parts Tex Avery and Hieronymus Bosch. Vibrant, expressionistic madness.”
 
An original graphic novel where newly dead people in Limbo await their fate at a bar while surrounded by bored interlopers from hell. This trippy, surreal, full-color adventure brings us from the hot, swirling sands of hell to the colorfully bizarre Limbo Lounge. Meet flower-headed freaks, Bud and Lou. Root for their new friend, a spry, elderly nun, Sister Eunice, as she works remotely in Limbo continuing to rid earth of despicable dirt bags. And, by all means, avoid the knife-wielding little pageant-princess-gone-bad as she plots for anything she can get at anyone’s expense. 
 
“It’s a thrill to make such an auspicious Yoe Books debut with the mind-blowing Dave Calver,” said Yoe. “Our motto when we started was 'Making Comics History'. That was carefully worded because we have always planned on publishing, in addition to classic cool comics, original graphic novels that would ’make history’!”
 
“Craig has been an invaluable partner over the years and we’re always excited to see what he produces next,” said IDW Publisher and President, Greg Goldstein. “Spotlighting some of the most eye-popping comic book artists is what Craig does best, and Limbo Lounge is no exception.”
 
Reserve your copy of Limbo Lounge from Yoe Books today before it hits bookshelves 2/6/18!

 

Diamond Announces 2017 GEM AWARD Winners

 

 

(Baltimore, MD)  — Diamond Comic Distributors proudly announces the winners of the 2017 Diamond Gem Awards, selected by comic book specialty retailers and celebrated within the comic book industry as a key annual award honoring sales success.

 

DC Entertainment took home Comic Book Publisher of the Year (Over 3% Market Share) in 2017. Retailers recognized DC with the most Gem Awards--seven--including the Comic Book of the Year $3.99 or Under with Batman #24; Comic Book of the Year - Over $3.99 with Doomsday Clock #1 (of 12); Backlist Publisher of the Year; Licensed TP or HC of the Year with Batman TMNT, volume 1, shared with IDW Publishing; Best All-Ages Original/Reprint Graphic Novel with DC Super Hero Girls TP volume 4: Past Times at Super Hero High; and Original Graphic Novel of the Year with Wonder Woman Earth One, volume 1. DC Collectibles, the collectibles branch of DC Entertainment, won Collectible Statue of the Year with the DC Designer Series: The Joker by Brian Bolland Statue.

 

Marvel Comics earned three Gem Awards, including Top Dollar Market Share Publisher of the Year, Top Dollar Comic Book of the Year forMarvel Legacy #1; and Licensed Comic of the Year with Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1.

 

Image Comics received three Gem Awards, taking home Reprint TP or HC of the Year with The Walking Dead: Here's Negan; Best Free Comic Book Day Book with FCBD 2017 I Hate Image; and Best New Comic Book Series for Redneck. 

 

IDW Publishing received three Gem Awards as well, taking home Anthology of the Year with Love is Love GN; Best All Ages Series withDucktales, and shared Licensed TP or HC of the Year with Batman TMNT, volume 1 with DC Comics.

 

Dark Horse Comics took home the Gem Award for Trade Book of the Year with The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts HC.

 

Retailers also recognized AfterShock Comics as New Publisher of the Year for 2017, VIZ Media with two Gem Awards, including Manga Publisher of the Year; and Diamond Select Toys for Toy Product of the Year with the Marvel Gallery: Dr. Strange PVC Figure.

 

2017 Diamond Gem Award Suppliers of the Year

 

2017 Comic Book Publisher of the Year - Over 3%: DC Comics

2017 Comic Book Publisher of the Year - Under 3%: Aftershock Comics

2017 Backlist Publisher of the Year: DC Comics

2017 Manga Publisher of the Year: VIZ Media

2017 Game Manufacturer of the Year: WizKids

2017 Toy Manufacturer of the Year: Funko

 

2017 Diamond Gem Award Products of the Year

 

2017 Comic Book of the Year – Under $3.99: Batman #24, DC Comics

2017 Comic Book of the Year - Over $3.99: Doomsday Clock #1 (of 12), DC Comics

2017 Best New Comic Book Series: Redneck, Image Comics

2017 Best All Ages Series: DuckTales, IDW Publishing

2017 Best All Ages Original/Reprint GN: DC Super Hero Girls, volume 4: Past Times at Super Hero High, DC Comics

2017 Licensed Comic of the Year: Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1, Marvel Comics

2017 Licensed TP or HC of the Year: Batman TMNT, volume 1, DC Comics/IDW Publishing

2017 Original Graphic Novel of the Year: Wonder Woman Earth One, volume 1, DC Comics

2017 Reprint TP or HC of the Year: The Walking Dead: Here's Negan, Image Comics

2017 Indie Graphic Novel of the Year: My Favorite Thing is Monsters GN Vol. 1, Fantagraphics Books

2017 Manga TP of the Year: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Volume 1, VIZ Media

2017 Anthology of the Year: Love is Love GN, IDW Publishing

2017 Magazine of the Year: Heavy Metal, Heavy Metal Magazine

2017 Trade Book of the Year: The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts HC, Dark Horse Comics

2017 Best Free Comic Book Day Book: FCBD 2017 I Hate Image, Image Comics

2017 Game Product of the Year: Marvel HeroClix: Deadpool and X-Force Booster Brick, WizKids/NECA

2017 Toy Product of the Year: Marvel Gallery: Dr. Strange PVC Figure, Diamond Select Toys     

2017 Toy Line of the Year: POP!, Funko

2017 Collectible Statue of the Year: DC Designer Series: The Joker by Brian Bolland Statue, DC Collectibles

IDW LIMITED returns with exclusive MADMAN collection

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Attention all those who love Michael Allred’s unique and quirky art style. You’ll want to check out this new collection from IDW . . . . . . . . CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF MADMAN, IDW LIMITED STYLE! Celebrate a quarter-century of the greatest pop-art hero in comics, Michael Allred’s Madman! This special Artist Select edition of Madman features over 400 pages of Allred’s hand-picked favorite issues. From Frank Einstein’s first appearance to his amazing flip-book adventure and far beyond, this oversized hardcover is chock full’a Madman greatness as only Allred can deliver. Also included is a comprehensive new interview with the artist conducted by IDW CCO Chris Ryall. Available as both a Signed & Numbered book and with Original art, each copy of this limited-edition hardcover is hand-numbered and signed by Michael Allred. It's the ginchy-est assortment of comic Mad-ness that you’ve ever seen!   PRE-ORDER BY 2/15 AND RECEIVE AN EXCLUSIVE UNCUT SHEET OF MADMAN TRADING CARDS COMPLETE WITH MADMAN 3-D GLASSES! MADMAN: QUARTER CENTURY SHINDIG $125 Signed & Numbered Limited to 999 copies Exclusive slipcase, dust jacket, and cover MADMAN: QUARTER CENTURY SHINDIG $350 Original art by MADMAN creator, Mike Allred Limited to 56 copies Exclusive tray case, dust jacket, and cover ORDER NOW http://idwlimited.com/shop/madman-by-michael-allred-signed-and-numbered-edition/?utm_source=Consumer+-+IDW+Limited&utm_campaign=03d412e9e9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7b8c9ab595-03d412e9e9-82643465&mc_cid=03d412e9e9&mc_eid=b1822bf1af

New Comic Wednesday Review: SINK #4 takes us back to school

SINK #4 of 5  (Comix Tribe, January 24, 2018 release date) “Young Team”.  Story by John Lees. Art by Alex Cormack. Colours by Alex Cormack & Lisa Moore. Letters by Shawn Lee.  Logo by Tim Daniel.  

 

      Welcome back, horror comic aficionados, to Sinkhill. 

 

      What have we learned after three issues about the coarse and sordid fictional borough of Glasgow, Scotland?  1) Don’t wander strange streets in the hours between late night and early morning, 2) There may yet be some life in the afterlife, and 3) You can’t take the city out of its’ residents, even if they move away and start over.

 

     What must it be like to grow up in a place like Sinkhill?  Do the youth become acclimatized to the callousness and savagery that surrounds them?  Do they turn numb to the ruthlessness?  Are they  desensitized and indifferent to Sinkhill; or must they conform or die?

 

   Sink #4 allows us a peek at a quartet of young students in a formative moment, one that will shape and mold their values as well as influence their behavior. The Fantastic Four were physically altered and came together as the result of an accident in space.  The Young Team were transformed by what happened in the alleys, abandoned lots, and vacant warehouses of Sinkhill. They are a product of the streets, not outer space.

 

    The story begins in the classroom and ends in the classroom. As page one opens, a teacher speaks to a roomful of students following a disturbing incident.  We don’t see a full profile of the teacher, which makes us as apathetic towards his character as the appearances of some of the bored and distracted students facing him would seem to indicate. When we do get a partial glimpse of his ruddy face, his weathered appearance reveals he’s been in a few scraps himself. Maybe those light facial scars were inflicted by some in the class.

 

    One of their fellow students has gone missing over the weekend. Cut to a telling image of an empty desk and chair.  The teacher speaks of community and empathy, and does his best to curb the class gossip regarding abduction by a blue van full of maniac clowns. (See SINK #1 for their first appearance.) He’s ineffective. 

 

     After school, four classmates gather in the courtyard to swap stories of other kidnappings and mysterious van appearances while discussing what to do. Their leader, Hardeep, decides they will hunt the clowns down and kill them before any more youngsters go missing. He’s joined in the search by Jake, Craig and Sarah. 

 

     Hardeep works hard to assert himself and act like the strongest of the set. Jake exhibits introvert tendencies due to apathetic parents, and seeks acceptance.  Craig is plagued by imaginary killer clowns that interrupt his sleep each night, and is hesitant to join the search and confront his greatest fear.  Sarah just wants to be treated as an equal, and has to prove she has more “baws” than the boys. 

 

  Their search leads to an abandoned factory, where they meet the next teacher - - Mr. Dig.  The fox-masked vigilante (also from Issue #1) is busy interrogating a bound gang member while brandishing his weapon of choice, a sturdy metal shovel.  Mr. Dig’s teaching style differs from the classroom, through physical/punishing example.   He’s upfront and in-your-face, preferring to instruct through visceral visuals.

 

    You’ll want to read the rest of the story without any further prompts from me.  It usually ends bloody in Sinkhill. There’s even a twist ending to finish with a Twilight Zone aftertaste. 

 

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   SINK #4 shows up on shelves tomorrow, as long as your local comics shop ordered some copies. Expect a sell-out and get there early. Smart readers pre-ordered their copy. 

 

   However, if you can’t do either of those things you have one more option this time.  Comix Tribe on Thursday, one day after release, will be offering copies of SINK #4 for sale on their website.  Don’t hesitate here either, as they will only have a limited number of copies available.   Go to:  http://www.comixtribe.com

 

   

 

  RATING SYSTEM

 

 STORY:  Mr. Dig does try to convey the right and proper message, but this is Sinkhill where things often take a different turn. 3 POINTS.

 

ART: Great images throughout. Telling facial expressions. Graphic violence, all splashed with lots of red. 3 POINTS.

 

COVER:  Simple and attention getting. 2 POINTS.

 

READ AGAIN?   I want to. You will too. 1 POINT.

 

RECOMMEND? Yes. The whole series deserves more attention. 1 POINT.

 

TOTAL RATING: 10 POINTS. This series has been a very pleasant surprise. Great concept. Memorable stories.

Sneak Peek: NINJA-K #6 coming in April

EDITOR’S NOTE:  I’ve really been enjoying the re-boot of Ninjak (now Ninja-K, you have to read it to learn why).  If you missed the first two issues, you can still catch up. Also, a new arc begins with Issue #6 and the covers look amazing.  

From the official Valiant Entertainment press release . . . . .

Christos Gage & Juan José Ryp Form "THE COALITION" in NINJA-K #6 – Coming in April!
MI-6's Master Super-Spy Leads the Ultimate Clash of Superteams as Two New Covert Strike Forces Go Toe-to-Toe!

Valiant is proud to announce NINJA-K #6, the FIRST ISSUE of “THE COALITION” – A SENSES-SHATTERING NEW ARC and ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT from renowned writer Christos Gage (Netflix’s Daredevil) and incendiary artist Juan José Ryp (BRITANNIA)! On April 11th, Colin King – aka the international super-spy codenamed Ninjak – must recruit a deadly new black-ops strike force featuring Livewire, Punk Mambo, Dr. Mirage, and the robotic alien powerhouse called GIN-GR to take on the most ruthless team of Valiant villains ever assembled... Prepare to face "THE COALITION"!

A once-loyal agent has defected from the ranks of MI-6’s most elite espionage unit…and Ninjak has been dispatched across the globe to prevent his secrets from plunging the world into chaos. But, in the shadows of Mexico City, Colin King is about to discover something far more deadly… The Ninja Programme’s own former sensei, the Jonin, has assembled a conspiratorial circle of enigmatic enemies – the Dying One, Kostiy the Deathless, Linton March, and The United’s Ultimo – for a purpose so sinister that even Ninjak can’t risk engaging them alone. Enter: Livewire, Punk Mambo, Dr. Mirage, and GIN-GR – Ninjak's brand-new black ops team with a very specific set of skills…and a license to kill the unkillable!

On April 11th, Christos Gage and artist Juan José Ryp take the driver’s seat for a heart-stopping race to save the world as “THE COALITION” prepares for the ultimate clash of superteams in NINJA-K #6 – featuring covers by Tonci Zonjic (Who Is Jake Ellis?), Alan Quah (Orphan Black), Clayton Crain (Carnage), and Neal Adams(Green Lantern/Green Arrow)!

NINJA-K #6 (NEW ARC! "THE COALITION" – PART ONE)
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Art by JUAN JOSÉ RYP
Cover A by TONCI ZONJIC
Cover B by ALAN QUAH
Interlocking Variant by CLAYTON CRAIN
Ninjak Icon Variant by NEAL ADAMS
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale APRIL 11th (FOC – 3/19/18)

NINJA-K #6 – Cover A by Tonci Zonjic


NINJA-K #6 – Cover B by Alan Quah


NINJA-K #6 – Interlocking Variant by Clayton Crain


NINJA-K #6 – Icon Variant by Neal Adams

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IDW Publishing earns 17 Gem Award nominations

Mulitple Nominations Include 2017 Comic Book Publisher of the Year San Diego, CA (January 17, 2018) – IDW is proud to announce that it was nominated for a total of 17 awards for the annual industry-wide Diamond Gem Awards in multiple categories, including 2017 Comic Book Publisher of the Year as well as Game Manufacturer of the Year. This makes IDW the only company to be represented in both of those prestigious categories.   Awarded by Diamond Comics Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of English-language comics, graphic novels, and pop-culture related merchandise, the Gem Awards are recognized within the comic book industry as a pinnacle of achievement for publishers, selected by a panel of Diamond product specialists based on sales performance and quality.   Other coveted categories IDW was recognized for include 2017 Comic Book of the Year (in both the over and under $3.99 categories), 2017 Licensed Comic of the Year, 2017 Best New Comic Book Series, 2017 Original Graphic Novel of the Year, and many more.   “We’re honored and thrilled to be acknowledged by Diamond in so many categories,” said IDW Publisher and President Greg Goldstein. “IDW holds itself to the highest standard of quality, and this volume of nominations confirms that our retailers and consumers recognize that we deliver on that commitment.”   2017 Nominations:   2017 Comic Book Publisher of the Year – Over 3%  IDW Publishing   2017 Backlist Publisher of the Year IDW Publishing   2017 Comic Book of the Year $3.99 or Under Star Trek TNG: Mirror Broken #1    2017 Comic Book of the Year – Over $3.99 TMNT Ongoing #75   2017 Licensed Comic of the Year Star Wars Adventures #1   2017 Best New Comic Book Series Star Wars Adventures   2017 Original Graphic Novel of the Year Lennon: The New York Years   2017 Indie Graphic Novel of the Year Calamity Jane Sh*t My President Says: The Illustrated Tweets of Donald Trump    2017 Reprint TP or HC of the Year Mystery Society: The Definitive Edition   2017 Anthology of the Year Love is Love GN   2017 Best All Ages Series DuckTales   2017 Best All Ages Original/Reprint GN My Little Pony Movie Prequel   2017 Best Free Comic Book Day Book FCBD 2017 Star Trek: The Next Generation – Mirror Broken   2017 Trade Book of the Year Bernie Wrightson Artifact Edition HC Cvrs. A & B   2017 Game Manufacturer of the Year IDW Games   2017 Game Product of the Year Machi Koro: Bright Lights, Big City Card Game       About IDW IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OCTQX: IDWM) is a fully integrated media company, which includes publishing, games, entertainment, and the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.  IDW Publishing’s comic book and graphic novel catalog includes some of the world’s most popular entertainment brands, including Transformers, My Little Pony, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Disney’s classic characters. At IDW’s core is its commitment to creator-owned comics including 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, Wormwood, Ragnarök, V-Wars, and Archangel by bestselling sci-fi author William Gibson. IDW Publishing is also home to the acclaimed and award-winning imprints; Top Shelf, The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions, showcasing the greatest original art ever published in American comic books. IDW Games’ diverse line-up includes the international phenomenon Machi Koro, as well as hit licensed games such as X-Files, Back to the Future, The Godfather, and TMNT. IDW Entertainment serves as the worldwide distributor of Wynonna Earp airing on the Syfy Channel in the U.S. and is producing BBC America’s Dirk Gently, based on the bestseller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Samuel Barnett.