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ESAD RIBIĆ IS THE COVER -- "Esad Ribić" Joins "Jim Steranko" and "Paul Pope" For LANCER #1!
ESAD RIBIĆ IS THE COVER -- "Esad Ribić" Joins "Jim Steranko" and "Paul Pope" For LANCER #1!

On December 2nd, we unleash LANCER #1, a brutal near-future action thriller. LANCER is ALIENS meets the gig economy: military veterans use an app to hunt dangerous species for cash, until one job beneath New York City hunts them back.

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ESAD RIBIĆ IS THE COVER -- "Esad Ribić" Joins "Jim Steranko" and "Paul Pope" For LANCER #1!
ESAD RIBIĆ IS THE COVER -- "Esad Ribić" Joins "Jim Steranko" and "Paul Pope" For LANCER #1!

On December 2nd, we unleash LANCER #1, a brutal near-future action thriller. LANCER is ALIENS meets the gig economy: military veterans use an app to hunt dangerous species for cash, until one job beneath New York City hunts them back.

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Review: Deathstroke: The Terminator #1-8 (2026)
Review: Deathstroke: The Terminator #1-8 (2026)

By Dustin Cabeal

As comic readers, I think there are always characters that people want to write or draw more than other characters. There is something about them that inspires the imagination—be it a story element or background piece that entices the mind to daydream about the endless possibilities with that particular character. Deathstroke is one of those characters for me. This particular volume of his titular series really digs into his long and rich backstory: Deathstroke’s creation of the League of Assassins, his wife, his children, his extensive training, and his abilities. It puts all the complicated pieces together in a cohesive, understandable package for new readers while also exciting longtime readers. It’s a series that reminds everyone what makes a comic great and why nothing else can replace it.

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More DC Comics Go Back To Press!
More DC Comics Go Back To Press!

Reader demand is sending three DC titles back to press! The Demon #1 and Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #1, two of DC’s newest Next Level series, will return for second printings, while Absolute Batman: Ark M #1 is headed back to press for a fourth printing.

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Writer Dan Didio and Artist Tom Derenick Bring A Classic Spy Into The Modern Day in Noir Series Secret Agent X-9
Writer Dan Didio and Artist Tom Derenick Bring A Classic Spy Into The Modern Day in Noir Series Secret Agent X-9

The new series is inspired by the Dashiell Hammett and Alex Raymond’s spy-thriller Secret X-9 newspaper comic strip, which ran for more than 60 years

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Movie series [Part 1] Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery” theatrical release on October 23rd!
Movie series [Part 1] Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery” theatrical release on October 23rd!

With a total of over 22 million copies in publication, “Made in Abyss” is an immensely popular fantasy manga that portrays an irredeemable mix of beauty and cruelty, drawn by the famous mangaka, Akihito Tsukushi.

On October 23rd (Fri), in commemoration of the theatrical release of “Movie series [Part 1] Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery”, the 2nd key visual has been revealed! This visual depicts new characters who make their first appearance in this series: the White Whistle “Sovereign of Mystery”, Srajo, leading her cave raiding team, “The Curse Fleet / Hail Hex.”

Additionally, the production of the movie series [Part 2] has also been confirmed! Please look forward to further updates.

In conjunction with the theatrical release, the additional cast information has been announced! Srajo will be voiced by Nana Mizuki, Nishagora by Akeno Watanabe, Yataramar by Shunsuke Takeuchi, Sherumi by Nao Toyama, and Menae by Yume Miyamoto! Information on these characters have also been released.

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Task Force X Embarks On A New Mission In An All-New Animated Film

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Prepare to root for the bad guys when Amanda Waller sends her band of misfit DC Super-Villains on an all-new, action-packed secret mission in Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, the next film in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the feature-length animated film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting March 27, 2018, and on Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD April 10, 2018.

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Z2 Comics Releases MURDER BALLADS Original Soundtrack Single and Graphic Novel Preview

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Z2 Comics has published the eagerly anticipated MURDER BALLADS original soundtrack by bluesman Robert Finley and Grammy-Award winner Dan Auerbach and the graphic novel by writer Gabe Soria and artists Paul Reinwand and Chris Hunt, now on sale wherever books are sold. The MURDER BALLADS Original Soundtrack includes Finley and Auerbach’s cover of the classic Leadbelly song “In the Pines” and four original songs—“Bang Bang,”“Butter Sandwich”, “The Empty Arms” and “Three Jumpers”—created specifically by Finley and Auerbach to accompany the MURDER BALLADS graphic novel about the music industry and redemption. The standard edition MURDER BALLADS graphic novel includes downloadable codes to the original soundtrack.

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Toei Animation Shares Exclusive Details On The MAZINGER Z Feature Film At Annecy International Animation Film Festival

Toei Animation gave the world a first-look at its highly-anticipated Mazinger Z feature film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the largest animation festival in the world. First announced in February with only an image, fans across the globe have waited eagerly for key details on how the big screen will adapt the revered anime series. Now – for the first time since 1974 – Mazinger Z is finally back!

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Trailer Time: In This Corner of the World

By Dustin Cabeal

Well apparently I'll be seeing an early preview of this film so when the trailer came to my inbox it was kind of a no-brainer to post on the site. In my early days of Comic Bastards, I would have already been on top of this in some attempt to add to the anime content on the site, but I'm tired and older now and realize that there's no beating or competing with the big sites when you're just one dude. But hey, you get to hear about this on the podcast and in a written review so soak it all in people.

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Trailer Time: Titan Comics' Robotech #1

Not just another retelling of the Macross saga ...

In July, the story continues as we bring Carl Macek's original vision full circle. Taking into account every iteration of the series, this new Robotech #1 casts a fresh eye over classic characters like Rick Hunter, Lisa Hayes, Lynn Minmei, Roy Fokker, Claudia Grant, and Henry Gloval. Brian Wood and Marco Turini take us back to a Macross Island where *nothing* can be taken for granted.

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Starz Releases American Gods Clip

Czernobog – played by the infamous Peter Stormare – is a Slavic god of darkness and evil.  He is reluctant to join the coming war and wary of Wednesday’s motivations. In this clip with Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) and Mr. Wednesday(Ian McShane), Czernobog makes a little wager with Shadow Moon over a game of Chess.

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Review: Transdimensional #1
Review: Transdimensional #1

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.

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Review: Dragon Ball Super E.127
Review: Dragon Ball Super E.127

By Erika Suarez

Episode 127 delivers us with vivid and thunderous attacks from both sides of the remaining teams. Jiren elevates his power while his dark past unfolds and Android 17 takes the shots in this battle that led up to a disappointing sacrifice with an opportunity for a stirring ending.

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Comic Bastards Podcast - 018
Comic Bastards Podcast - 018

By Dustin Cabeal

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018 - The Halloween candy hangover is real people! I would say sorry for being late, but I haven't established a consistent time for this podcast yet. There are a few books covered on the show, and I probably ramble about two of them since the provoked the most thought. Which ones do you ask? Well, read the list and give me your best guess... or listen and cheat. Whatever.

Comics covered on this episode

  • Atomic Robo: The Spectre of Tomorrow #1
  • Batman: White Knight #2
  • Batman: The Devastator #1 (Barley)
  • No. 1 With A Bullet #1
  • Agent 47: Birth of the Hitman #1
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Super S - Anime Podcast E.037
Super S - Anime Podcast E.037

By Dustin Cabeal & Lindsay Mallard

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037 - Happy Halloween! We're back with Lindsay's second episode of straight horror shows. Happy Halloween! Otherwise, it's just a regular 2x2 show this week. If you're curious about the songs on this episode just ask in the comments. Also, I figured out the proper name to the fucking show. You'll see.

Dustin

  • Yuki Yuna is a Hero: The Washio Sumi Chapter
  • Recommendation of the Wonderful Virtual Life

Lindsay

  • Evil or Live
  • Shiki
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Super S - Anime Podcast E.036
Super S - Anime Podcast E.036

By Dustin Cabeal & Lindsay Mallard

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036 - Happy Halloween! Lindsay takes it upon herself to watching nothing but horror this October, with the exception of Welcome to the Ballroom. Which means the Ballroom Beat has returned! That's right episodes 12-14 are covered on this episode of Super S!

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