AFTERSHOCK Update: KNOCK 'EM DEAD - - You'll Die Laughing!

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Writer Eliot Rahal’s early days pursuing stand-up comedy serve as the basis for his new supernatural horror series KNOCK ‘EM DEAD, arriving at comic shops tomorrow, December 2nd. In conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Rahal described the series as about “fame, family, and addiction. It’s a supernatural horror story about a stand-up comedian and the grind of trying to make it — the mistakes you make and the people you hurt along the way.” Featuring the work of illustrator Mattia Monaco, as well as colorist Matt Milla and letterer Taylor Esposito, KNOCK ‘EM DEAD just kills! Speaking of comedy. everybody’s got that “killer joke,” right? Tell us yours and it could end up in an upcoming issue of KNOCK ‘EM DEAD! Just go to aftershockcomics.com/killerjoke for details and submission guidelines. C’mon, make us laugh! HERE’S WHAT’S SHAKING THIS WEEK AT YOUR COMIC SHOP

KNOCK ‘EM DEAD #1 New Series! Writer: Eliot Rahal Artist: Mattia Monaco Sometimes you kill. Sometimes you get killed. But no matter what, everyone dies the first time they go on stage. Pryor Brice has always wanted to be funny – and now he’s taken the plunge and started doing stand-up comedy. Unfortunately, his older sister, Ronan, wants her brother to stop daydreaming and focus on his future. Pryor is determined to succeed...the only problem is: He totally sucks at stand-up. That is until an accident changes everything, leading both Pryor and Ronan to discover comedy isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. KNOCK ‘EM DEAD is a supernatural horror about the high cost of “making it,” brought to you by writer Eliot Rahal (MIDNIGHT VISTA, HOT LUNCH SPECIAL) and artist Mattia Monaco. AT SHOPS: DECEMBER 2nd CLICK HERE FOR THE CBR.COM PREVIEW

RED ATLANTIS #2 Writer: Stephanie Phillips Artist: Robert Carey The Cold War is hot again as Russian sleeper agents with mind-control abilities exploit America’s political divide and sow lethal dissent. Unexpectedly thrown into this world of science-fiction espionage, Miriam Roberts is left to question her government’s motives and even her own identity. AT SHOPS: DECEMBER 2nd CLICK HERE FOR THE CBR.COM PREVIEW

The Truth is Worth Fighting For

KILL A MAN Original Graphic Novel Writers: Steve Orlando & Phillip Kennedy Johnson Artist: Al Morgan 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 AT SHOPS: DECEMBER 2nd CLICK HERE FOR THE MONKEYS FIGHTING ROBOTS REVIEW

At Comic Shops in 3 Weeks ALL MY LITTLE DEMONS A Cullen Bunn Omnibus The Gift that Keeps on Giving...NIGHTMARES! He is unquestionably AfterShock’s most prolific storyteller, having penned best-selling tales of horror, terror and suspense from our earliest days straight through to today and beyond. Now the best, most-requested AfterShock works of writer Cullen Bunn have been collected and presented in this deluxe 496-page hardcover volume – including short stories previously only available in the SHOCK anthologies. It’s the perfect gift for friends, family or, frankly, yourself. Featuring: BROTHERS DRACUL #1-5, DARK ARK: AFTER THE FLOOD #1-5, KNIGHTS TEMPORAL #1-5, UNHOLY GRAIL #1-5, WITCH HAMMER OGN, “Bloodflies”  from SHOCK VOL 1, and “Man, I Am Evil, Dude” from SHOCK VOL 2 “I never bet against Cullen Bunn, and he hasn’t let me down yet.” – Lucas Fashina, Geekery Magazine AT SHOPS DECEMBER 23rd FAST APPROACHING! Reserve Now at your Local Comic Shop. Click Covers for Previews! KAIJU SCORE #2 IN SHOPS: December 30th Writer: James Patrick Artist: Rem Broo Something big is about to go down. Order Deadline: December 7th Order Code: OCT201050 SYMPATHY FOR NO DEVILS #3 IN SHOPS: December 30th Writer: Brandon Thomas Artist: Lee Ferguson His toughest case may be his last. Order Deadline: December 7th Order Code: OCT201058