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Alterna Comics Reveals 2018 Newsprint Lineup

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As part of their New York Comic Con announcements, Alterna Comics introduced readers to 13 new titles that will be debuting in 2018.  The comics will all be part of their newsprint line, with the vast majority of cover prices set at $1.50.*

*The only title that will be priced at $1.99 will be THE FEAR DIARIES due to the 56 page size of the one-shot.

GO WEST created by Garrett GunnStan YakSean Forney, and Hde, is coming to comic shops in January 2018. One part DEATH WISH, one part TRUE GRIT, GO WEST will be a 3 issue mini-series.

SONITUS created by Cody SousaDan SheppardCecilia Lo ValvoDee Cunniffe, and Dezi Sienty is coming to comic shops in February 2018. Focusing on supernatural horror elements, SONITUS reunites most of the CROAK creative team and will be a 3 issue mini-series.

THE XII created by Patrick TraheyLuis Suárez, and Martín A. Pérez is coming to comic shops in February 2018.  Fans of survival thrillers will enjoy THE XII. Mapped out as an initial 6 issue mini-series; there are tentative plans to continue the story with another mini-series in 2019/2020.

TINSELTOWN created by David Blake LucarelliHenry Ponciano, and Hde is coming to comic shops in March 2018.  Loosely based on the experiences of one of the first female cops in the early days of Hollywood, TINSELTOWN combines action, drama, and mystery over the course of a 5 issue mini-series.

ZERO JUMPER created by Patrick Mulholland is coming to comic shops in March 2018.  A time travel story that's heavy on sci-fi fantasy elements, ZERO JUMPER will be a 4 issue mini-series.

THE FEAR DIARIES created by Garrett GunnNicolas Touris, and Hde is coming to comic shops in May 2018.  This 56 page all ages one-shot mixes elements of TOY STORY and LEGEND.

CYKO KO! created by Robert Feldman is coming to comic shops in July 2018.  This three issue mini-series centers around Cyko KO (pronounced "psycho Kay-OH") and his insane adventures on Super Earth.  This series combines elements of SCOOBY DOO, MADMAN, VENTURE BROS., and THE TICK.

EDEN created by Eric Henson is coming to comic shops in July 2018.  This four issue mini-series is one part STAR WARS and one part GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. If you're a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, and adventure... then this one's for you.

BLOOD REALM created by Robert Geronimo is coming to comic shops in August 2018.  This 4-part series will feature 3 issues in each mini-series over the course of 2 years.  An epic fantasy adventure story, BLOOD REALM is perfect for fans of LORD OF THE RINGS and GAME OF THRONES.

BINARY GRAY created by Chris CharltonRowel RoqueAnthonie Nemo Wilson, and Brant Fowler coming to comic shops August 2018.  This six issue mini-series centers around a man that can control all aspects of modern technology.  His newfound powers get him into a world of trouble though when a corporation puts a price on his head.

EXILIUM created by Benjamin SlabakSalo FariasMarc SintesCarlos Jobani, and Hde is coming to comic shops in August 2018.  The six issue mini-series will see humans joining forces with a race of aliens against a common intergalactic enemy.

MIDNIGHT MYSTERY created by Bernie Gonzalez is coming to comic shops in October 2018.  This twelve issue anthology horror series focuses on the various cases of a paranormal private investigator.

FEAST OR FAMINE created by Dave SwartzJoseph Cooper, and Micah Myers is coming to comic shops in November 2018.  Parallel dimension versions of Nikola Tesla and Albert Einstein team-up to save the universe and end up unlocking a secret that will have repercussions across time and space.

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