Review: Goosebumps: Download and Die!
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Review: Goosebumps: Download and Die!

By Garrett Hanneken

To me, the memorable thing about Goosebumps are the various monsters and mishaps that the kids encounter. With that in mind, this comic touched basis on that with about three references to the array of characters under the Goosebumps title which appears to be a decent amount for a first issue. However, I couldn’t help but wish for more.

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Bebop And Rocksteady Take A Road Trip In New TMNT Miniseries
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Bebop And Rocksteady Take A Road Trip In New TMNT Miniseries

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Following in the footsteps of Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything, writers/artists extraordinaire Ben Bates and Dustin Weaver return to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan-favorite dysfunctional duo of Bebop and Rocksteady in Bebop & Rocksteady Hit The Road! With a new issue available every Wednesday in August, there’s going to be mayhem and hijinks to keep fans satisfied all month long!

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The TRANSFORMERS Bots Face Their Greatest Enemy Ever In This Summer’s Event Series TRANSFORMERS: UNICRON
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The TRANSFORMERS Bots Face Their Greatest Enemy Ever In This Summer’s Event Series TRANSFORMERS: UNICRON

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The fate of all worlds are at stake, as the world-eating menace Unicron has set his sights on Cybertron, home of the TRANSFORMERS robots, and next in line… EARTH! A bi-weekly six issue event titled TRANSFORMERS: UNICRON arrives this July and will bring about the end of the TRANSFORMERS universe as we know it. As Optimus Prime gathers his defense against this monstrous threat, it might be too little too late.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation returns to comics in new miniseries
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Star Trek: The Next Generation returns to comics in new miniseries

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After the stellar success of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Mirror Broken, which introduced the alternate “Mirror” villainous version of the U.S.S. Enterprise crew to comics, and the excitement around the upcoming five-week mega-event Star Trek: The Next Generation: Through The Mirror, IDW now returns to the original, or “prime,” universe this August in Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita, beginning a brand-new wave of episodic miniseries!

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John Byrne’s Iconic X-Men Run To Receive Artifact Edition Treatment
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John Byrne’s Iconic X-Men Run To Receive Artifact Edition Treatment

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One of the most requested Artist’s Edition-style books is finally on its way - John Byrne’s X-Men Artifact EditionJohn Byrne, thought by many to be the quintessential X-Men artist, began his legendary run on the title with issue #108 in 1977. Already a major hit in the Marvel Universe, Byrne, along with his co-creators Chris Claremont and Terry Austin, brought the    X-Men to the highest levels of popularity. To this day their run on the X-Men is one of the most fondly remembered series’ ever published by Marvel Comics. 

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 An All-New, All-'80s Bumblebee Adventure From IDW Publishing
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An All-New, All-'80s Bumblebee Adventure From IDW Publishing

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IDW Publishing is thrilled to announce that in 2018 Bumblebee from the TRANSFORMERS franchise will star in his very own original graphic novel! The perfect jumping on point for the next generation of TRANSFORMERS fans, Transformers: Bumblebee – Win If You Dare gives readers the opportunity to join in the fan-favorite character’s adventures. Life can feel rough when you aren't the fastest or the tallest Autobot, but Bumblebee is up to the task! 

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Review: Punks Not Dead #1
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Review: Punks Not Dead #1

By Dustin Cabeal

I’m more surprised that there hasn’t already been several comics with this same title. Comics to me will always be this amazing middle ground between books, movies, tv, and music which makes Punks Not Dead well suited for comic books. It’s also sure to make every 90’s Vertigo Comic fan go, “It’s so 90’s Vertigo Comics!” Which I’m sure the group behind Black Crown is a little tired of hearing at this point. I won’t deny that it’s true though, but it’ll be the last time I mention it.

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TOKYOPOP Engages IDW International as Global Sales Agent
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TOKYOPOP Engages IDW International as Global Sales Agent

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IDW Publishing and TOKYOPOP announced that IDW’s international arm will be managing the TOKYOPOP foreign rights catalogue for non-English language markets. IDW International oversees all international licensing of the diverse IDW catalogue and its partners, which continues to grow year after year. TOKYOPOP’s foreign rights catalogue consists of over 100 manga and graphic novel IPs featuring a diverse range of characters and stories from talented creators worldwide. 

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IDW's Sonic Comic Coming This Spring... Insert "De Way" Joke Here
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IDW's Sonic Comic Coming This Spring... Insert "De Way" Joke Here

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At breakneck speed, IDW Publishing is fast approaching a brand new era of Sonic the Hedgehog comics starting with a new #1 issue. Anticipation for this exciting launch runs high and, as a way to express gratitude to the fans for their patience, the series will kick off with a new issue each and every Wednesday during the month of April. Following the release of the first four issues, the ongoing series will continue on a monthly release schedule from May onward. 

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New DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Comic Book Series Coming from IDW and Writer Jim Zub
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New DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Comic Book Series Coming from IDW and Writer Jim Zub

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Break out your 20-sided die and prepare to get spellcasting! DUNGEONS & DRAGONS returns to comics this April with more adventures starring the Baldur’s Gate heroes from series past. Fan favorite writer Jim Zub (Samurai JackAvengers) is back to weave another tale and he’s joined by a top-notch stable of artists including Dean Kotz (Charmed Season 9), Steven Cummings (Wayward), Harvey Tolibao (Green Arrow), Ramon Bachs (X-Men), and Francesco Mortarino (Jupiter’s Circle). Rounding out the stellar art team is Max Dunbar (Gears of War) who returns to the world of D&D to provide covers.

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Review: Black Crown Quarterly #2
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Review: Black Crown Quarterly #2

By Kelly Gaines

Does your mom want you to stop conducting interrogations in her kitchen? Have your disco days put you at serious risk for throwing out your back? If so, you’re not as alone as you may think.

Let me start by saying that I have never experienced a comic book quite like The Black Crown Quarterly before. That may say more about my need to branch out than it does about the book, but this issue was a ridiculously fun read with a unique and well-executed format. Imagine a mix of short, well-written articles surrounded by intermittent stories ranging from hilarious comedies to crime noir- all of which have top quality writing. As a comic book reader, it’s easy to pick up on when a writer is just phoning it in to reach a deadline, and when they’re dedicated to delivering high-quality work regardless of the subject matter or page count.  As of issue #2, Black Crown is still delivering strong.

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Review: Dread Gods #3
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Review: Dread Gods #3

By Ben Snyder

Three issues into Dread Gods and it finally seems like the story will fulfill on the promise of the original issue. Throughout almost the entirety of Dread Gods #3, I gave up on the series. Nothing new or exciting happened. The supposed plot revelation felt cliché and the writing was adequate at best. But the ending opened up a whole new element for future issues that I never would have expected.

Writer Ron Marz’s series hasn’t been a groundbreaking piece with biting socio/political commentary. If anything the series has simply served as a way to see ancient Greek Gods adorned like modern-day wrestlers duke it out. And this isn’t a bad thing as that is an awesome premise that would have most readers hooked. It simply becomes an issue because Marz is so intent on forcing it away from entertainment. Marz seems predetermined to draw obvious parallels between the Gods World and Carver’s.

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Yoe Books Presents Limbo Lounge
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Yoe Books Presents Limbo Lounge

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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.

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Review: Assassinistas #2
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Review: Assassinistas #2

By Kelly Gaines

Assassinistas #2 turns bringing your child to work on its head in a well-paced and hilarious way. For anyone who missed issue one, #2 starts out with a brief recap, laying the groundwork for the bizarre spy adventure ahead. The premise is simply stated, but nonetheless unique. A college guy and his boyfriend (Dominic and Taylor)  tag along with his ex-bounty hunter mother (Octavia) to solve the kidnapping of a little boy. The catch? The little boy is the son of one of her former teammates- one currently too pregnant to take the case herself. The other catch? The case may bring the former “Assassinistas” a little closer to home than they expected.

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Review: Sword of Ages #2
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Review: Sword of Ages #2

By Cat Wyatt

Issue 2 of Sword of Ages continues the epic fantasy series surrounding a girl named Avalon. The more I read of this series, the more it feels like an Arthurian tale occurring on another planet. Not that I have any problem with this sort of spin, it adds some interesting elements, to be sure. It’s interesting to see a more science fiction (and gender-swapped) version of King Arthur.

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Berkeley Breathed's "Bloom County: Shenaniganary" Coming in 2018
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Berkeley Breathed's "Bloom County: Shenaniganary" Coming in 2018

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Picking up right where the previous volume left off, Bloom County: Shenaniganary collects year three of Berkeley Breathed’s newest Bloom County strips. 
 
The residents of Bloom County are back to put their trademark tragi-comic spin on the horrors of the previous year, so lock all your worries in the anxiety closet for a bit. Who knows? When you come back they may be just the tiniest bit funnier. The stakes are higher, the punchlines are sharper, and the laughter is more desperate!

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Review: Assassinistas #1
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Review: Assassinistas #1

By Ben Snyder

The trope of an ex-assassin being pulled back into their old line of work has been done so many times before with varying degrees of success. Lady Killer has been a fun, easy read from recent memory, while films such as John Wick have been tremendous box office success. Assassinistas #1 creates its own standard as a somewhat more indie candidate. With art that looks ripped right out an Adult Swim program and a story packed with enough emotion and humor to keep it interesting, Assassinistas proves to be a stellar read.

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