AFTERSHOCK Update: New Releases, Free Comic Book Day, etc. . . .

JULY 21, 2020 IT’S HERE! IT’S NOW! IT’S FREE!

FREE COMIC BOOK SUMMER is in full swing and AfterShock’s DARK ARK: INSTINCT is available at participating comic shops starting TOMORROW! This all-new original story by series creator Cullen Bunn, with art by Antonio Fuso and cover by Juan Doe, is both a treat for the fans who have made DARK ARK one of our standout tentpole titles and a perfect entry point for those who may be new to the story of the “other” ark – the one that the sorcerer Shrae was commanded to build to save the unnatural creatures of the world. “DARK ARK delivers a one-two punch with terrifying beasts and personable, relatable characters.” – James Ferguson, Horror DNA Wondering if DARK ARK: INSTINCT will be available at your Local Comic Shop? Our website lists here all the shops in the U.S. and Canada (as well as in parts of Europe and the Pacific) that have told us that they’ll be offering the book. It’s a good place to start. Now, no matter where you pick up your free copy, PLEASE be sure to thank your retailer, especially this year. Remember, FREE COMIC BOOK SUMMER comics may be free to you, but your comic shop has to pay for ‘em.   THANK YOU, FANS AND COMIC SHOPS! HERE’S WHAT’S ALSO SHAKING THIS WEEK AT YOUR COMIC SHOP

THE MAN WHO F#%&ED UP TIME #4 Writer: John Layman Artist: Karl Mostert Sean Bennett’s been trying desperately to repair the f#%&ed up space-time continuum and get the dreaded robotic Future Police off his back, but everything he’s done has made things worse. So, Sean simply says “f#%& it,” figuring things couldn’t get any worse, but it turns out things COULD get worse. Like, extinction of humanity worse! Whoops! AT SHOPS: JULY 22nd CLICK HERE FOR THE CBR.COM PREVIEW

BAD RECEPTION #5 Writer & Artist: Juan Doe The last dance has finally arrived – but will it be for Hashtag, or for those who have survived this far? Join superstar creator Juan Doe for this finale as we bid farewell to everyone that attended this “off-the-grid” wedding extravaganza. We leave you with these parting words, the first day of the rest of your life may be your last. AT SHOPS: JULY 22nd CLICK HERE FOR THE MONKEYS FIGHTING ROBOTS PREVIEW

OUT OF THE BLUE: THE COMPLETE SERIES Writer: Garth Ennis Artist: Keith Burns Both volumes of the gripping Original Graphic Novel in one 152-page deluxe hardcover edition! Writer GARTH ENNIS (A WALK THROUGH HELL, Preacher, The Boys) and artist KEITH BURNS (War Stories) reunite after the success of their series Johnny Red, presenting another tale of World War Two aerial combat: featuring skies black with flak and enemy fighters, nail-biting low-level action, and the dark humor of men whose lives can be snatched away at any second... OUT OF THE BLUE. AT SHOPS: JULY 22nd CLICK HERE FOR THE BEAT PREVIEW

STILL AT SHOPS!

S.O.S.: SUPPORT OUR SHOPS A special 48-page limited edition benefit book featuring all-new original stories by top creators that celebrate the wonders of the comic shop. Check with your comic shop to learn if and when they’ll have copies. Featured writers include Cullen Bunn, Stephanie Phillips, Zac Thompson, Steve Orlando, Jamie McKelvie, Jerry Ordway and Aaron Douglas, with art from Leila Leiz, Don Kramer, Szymon Kudranski, Ro Stein & Ted Brandt, Gordon Purcell and Cliff Richards. Cover conceived and executed by David Mack. AT SHOPS NOW IN LIMITED QUANTITIES (check with your shop for details) CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND PREVIEW

KILL A MAN Original Graphic Novel The Truth is Worth Fighting For As a child, James Bellyi watched his father die in the ring as payback for slurs he threw at his opponent. Today, James is a Mixed Martial Arts star at the top of his game, and one of the most popular fighters in the world...until he’s outed as gay in his title shot press conference. Abandoned overnight by his training camp, his endorsements, his fans and his sport, to regain his title shot, Bellyi is forced to turn to the last person he ever wanted to see again: Xavier Mayne, a gay, once-fighter in his own right...and the man James watched kill his father. A singular achievement from writers STEVE ORLANDO (Martian Manhunter, DEAD KINGS) and PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON(Aquaman, Adventure Time, The Last Time), and artist AL MORGAN (Midnighter, Daredevil, Battlestar Galactica). “...an exceptionally gripping read from the very first page...If you have any interest in comic book storytelling you should be reading this.” – Darryll Robson, Monkeys Fighting Robots Pre-Order via Your LCS by Monday, September 14th Order Code: NOV198443 AT SHOPS OCTOBER 7th FAST APPROACHING! Reserve Now at your Local Comic Shop. Click Covers for Previews! DEAD DAY #2 IN SHOPS: August 19th Writer: Ryan Parrott Artist: Evgeniy Bornyakov What’s buried should stay buried. Order Deadline: July 27th Order Code: JUN200877 ARTEMIS & THE ASSASSIN #4 IN SHOPS: August 19th Writer: Stephanie Phillips Artist: Francesca Fantini To save history, they just may have to destroy it. Order Deadline: July 27th Order Code: JUN200883