Review: Klaus and the Crisis in Xmasville #1
By Jonathan Edwards
On December 5th, 2016, I finally did what I’d spent the better part of the year thinking about doing; I applied to be a comic reviewer for ComicBastards.com. On December 12th, 2016, I received an email inviting me onto the team, and on December 21st, 2016, my reviews for Dept. H #9 and Klaus and the Witch of Winter were published on the site. And now, just barely a year after I sent in my application, here I am reviewing the next Klaus book, Klaus and the Crisis in Xmasville. And, maybe there would have been more ceremony in reviewing next week’s Dept. H #21. Especially since that was the actual first book I reviewed, and issue #21 comes out closer to the anniversary of when I actually reviewed issue #9. But, Klaus only comes one a year, so I think that makes it the more appropriate choice. Also, I could just do both, but I haven’t read an issue of Dept. H despite continuing to buy them with the intention of eventually sitting down and binging them. But until then, let’s focus on Grant Morrison’s superhero Santa Claus.
Review: Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #34
By Cat Wyatt
Are you ready for another issue of buildup? No? Well, then I’m sorry but I have some news for you (but in all seriousness it wasn’t the frustrating type of buildup, it simply is what it is). Things pick up right where we were left off in issue 33; John, Hal, Guy, and Kyle are all brainstorming for causes and solutions to their problem, while also pestering little Somar-Le (the only witness to the Guardians kidnappers) for more information.
Dragon Ball Super E. 119
This week’s Dragon Ball Super felt like I watched a 10-minute episode rather than a 25-minute episode. I was pleased to see Universe 4 reveal their three warriors that were mysteriously unnoticed throughout the tournament. Sadly, the excitement for this reveal faded away when the warriors were put into action and made the battles look effortless and incredibly quick for their opponents.
Adventure Time: BMO Bonanza is Charged Up and Ready to Play
Press Release
BOOM! Studios and Cartoon Network Enterprises announce ADVENTURE TIME: BMO BONANZA, a one-shot comic book special debuting March 2018 that peeks into BMO’s springtime adventures in the land of Ooo. Ever wondered what BMO is up to when they’re not trying to keep Finn and Jake out of trouble? In this collection of short stories, creators Cynthia Cheng (College Humor Comics), Laura Langston (Adventure Time), Nicole Mannino (This is Not Fiction, Adventure Time), Boya Sun (5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior), Ian Moore, and Shirley Chan follow the multi-skilled console on their very own adventure time.
Dick Tracy's early days are revealed in a new comic book series
Press Release
Buckle up for a high-stakes crime adventure as co-writers Alex Segura and Michael Moreci along with artist Thomas Pitilli and colorist Dee Cunniffe bring DICK TRACY back to comic books in April 2018!
The earliest investigations of one of pop culture's most iconic detectives will be explored in the new ongoing series that promises to blend the classic Dick Tracy style that readers know and love with a modern and dark noir feel.
VAULT COMICS ANNOUNCES TITLE CHANGE TO CULT CLASSIC SERIES, NOW CALLED CULT CLASSIC: RETURN TO WHISPER
Press Release
Today Vault Comics announced their forthcoming series, Cult Classic: Return of the Graveyard Gang, will be re-titled as Cult Classic: Return to Whisper.
Why the change in title? Cult Classic: Return to Whisper creator Eliot Rahal had this to say:
Junior Library Guild 2018 Selection ‘The Altered History of Willow Sparks’ Hits Shelves This January
Press Release
On January 24, 2018, Oni Press will release The Altered History of Willow Sparks, a graphic novel by the talented, Jersey-based writer and artist, Tara O’Connor! She is the author of Roots, which came out November 2017 from IDW Publishing’s Top Shelf imprint. This her first graphic novel with Oni Press.
Dark Horse Serves Evan Dorkin’s Complete “Milk and Cheese” in Paperback in 2018
Press Release
Sometimes dairy is a dish best served spoiled. Over the years, Milk and Cheese has proven to be a comic book of idiotic genius from the devilish mind of Evan Dorkin (Beasts of Burden, The Eltingville Club) and Dark Horse is proud to announce the return of the Eisner Award-winning dairy duo in this trade paperback collection of Milk and Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad!
Comic Bastards Podcast - 024
By Dustin Cabeal
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024 - On this week's show I talk about nothing, other than comics that is because it's a comic podcast. Duh! I have nothing to write here, but there needs to be something... did you know that in Dragon Ball Z they wished for Android 18 to have a vagina? Look it up, but you might want to word it differently. That has nothing to do with the rest of the show.
The Vindicators Get A Mini-Series From Oni Press
Press Release
Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty get back in the panels with an all-new Rick and Morty™ Presents quarterly series of one-shot comics, beginning with the first of four 40-page issues. Learn the secret stories and hidden pasts of your favorite Rick and Morty™ characters, with each issue focusing on a different side character of the franchise, including: The Vindicators written by J. Torres (#1), Krombopulos Michael written by Mallory Ortberg (#2), Sleepy Gary written by Mags Visaggio (#3), and Pickle Rick and Jaguar written by Delilah Dawson (#4). All issues will be illustrated by CJ Cannon, colored by Nick Filardi, and lettered by Crank!
"House of Night" Returns To Dark Horse
Press Release
Today, Dark Horse Comics is proud to reveal the new edition of the House of Night graphic novel from best-selling mother/daughter duo P.C. and Kristin Cast’s vampyric House of Night prose novel series! The new edition of Legacy: A House of Night Graphic Novel features a gorgeous new cover by Joëlle Jones and a new foreword by Kristin Cast.
Mech Cadet Yu Brings the Fight in January 2018
Press Release
BOOM! Studios is proud to present a new look at MECH CADET YU #5, kicking off a new story arc from the superstar dream team of writer Greg Pak (Hulk, Weapon X) and artist Takeshi Miyazawa (Ms. Marvel, Runaways) on January 3rd, 2018. The critically-acclaimed series follows the story of Stanford Yu, a young janitor who is unexpectedly chosen to join the storied ranks of the Mech Cadets of the Sky Corps Academy. Once a year, giant robots from outer space come to Earth to bond with the cadets to defend the world from terrifying aliens known as the Sharg. After he unintentionally bonds with an off-course robot, Yu is thrown into training, hoping to prove he is worthy of being there at all.
Lion Forge Welcomes Greg Tumbarello and Jeremy Atkins to the Roles of Senior Editor and Senior Publicist
Press Release
Lion Forge announces four new hires in its editorial and marketing departments today, including industry veterans Greg Tumbarello and Jeremy Atkins. These two join the rapidly growing publisher alongside multiple hires in each department’s junior staff. Grace Bornhoft joins as assistant editor and Madeline Roy as marketing associate.
Cyber Force Returns In March
Press Release
Overseen by creator Marc Silvestri (WITCHBLADE), writers Matt Hawkins (WARFRAME, THINK TANK) and Bryan Hill (BONEHEAD, POSTAL) and artist Atilio Rojo (SAMARITAN) will relaunch the classic series CYBER FORCE this March.
To protect the future, what will we become?
Eric Heisserer, Raúl Allén & Patricia Martín Present SECRET WEAPONS: OWEN’S STORY #0
Press Release
Valiant is proud to announce that the world of 2017’s best-selling independent limited series is once again expanding for another essential special in SECRET WEAPONS: OWEN’S STORY #0! On March 14th, the complete SECRET WEAPONS creative team – including Academy Award nominee Eric Heisserer (Arrival) and Harvey Award-nominated artists Raúl Allén (BLOODSHOT REBORN) and Patricia Martín (WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR) – reunite for an all-new, standalone tale spotlighting a day in the all-too complicated life of Owen Cho, one of Livewire's new recruits and quite possibly the Secret Weapons' most unique talent of all!
Sloane Leong unleashes PRISM STALKER this March
Press Release
Writer/artist Sloane Leong (FROM UNDER MOUNTAINS) will launch PRISM STALKER, an all-new bio-punk series, this March from Image Comics.
The eye of opportunity is closing.
Preview: Baby Badass #1
Press Release
The future ain’t pretty. It’s 2043, and the United States Under God is a dry, violent place filled with aggressive degenerates. ‘Born’ into this world is Baby Badass; a failed military experiment who escapes into the New West desert where he’s discovered by a sweet waitress who takes him in, not knowing that the slumbering bundle is actually a 33-year-old half-formed hybrid clone of super-soldier Alphie Omega.
Super S - Anime Podcast E.040
By Dustin Cabeal & Lindsay Mallard
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040 - Hey it's the big 4-0. We're old now I guess. You'll probably say that after hearing our thoughts on the new James Cameron produced, Robert Rodriguez directed Alita: Battle Angel trailer... yeah... that happens. Otherwise, we've got some new shows and movies to talk about this time. We'll be back next time with an entire Ballroom Beat show to wrap up Welcome to the Ballroom.
BOOM! Studios debuts a heartfelt comedy about teamwork, friendship, and dodgeball in March 2018
Press Release
BOOM! Studios is psyched to announce DODGE CITY, a new sports comic/teen comedy series debuting March 2018 about the high-energy chaos, heightened drama, and exaggerated costumes of competitive dodgeball, and one team’s quest to make it all the way to the regional championships. Writer Josh Trujillo (Adventure Time) and illustrator Cara McGee (Over the Garden Wall) suit up to tell the story of the Jazz Pandas co-ed dodgeball team—the worst team in their league and made up of outcasts—and the efforts of their new captain, Tomás, who, despite being the youngest and least experienced member of the team, is really, really good at dodgeball.
Max Bemis and Michael Dialynas Invite You to Witness Lucy Dreaming
Press Release
BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce LUCY DREAMING, a new limited series debuting March 2018 from Say Anything frontman Max Bemis (Moon Knight, Polarity) and GLAAD Award-winning artist Michael Dialynas (The Woods, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) about a young girl who goes to sleep every night and becomes the hero of all of her favorite stories, living out grand adventures and learning more about the reality she lives in than she could ever learn in her waking life.
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By Justin McCarty
I picked up Transdimensional having no prior knowledge of the subject. Not even the Kickstarter description. If I had, I probably would have skipped it. I am probably one of five comics fans that don't get into sci-fi horror. The Kickstarter describes the comic as being a sci-fi horror in the same family as Alien and The Abyss. I’ve seen Alien maybe (just the one - sad face from you probably), not The Abyss. I wasn’t the proper audience for this comic. However, if I was into this type of story, I could see its appeal.