<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[3 Million Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comics news, reviews and more. With Custard Comix - with a zine about things, comics and more to come!]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6vaP!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24efe3fb-7927-4c51-a753-588a8617f1ea_500x500.png</url><title>3 Million Years</title><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:31:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[3millionyears@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[3millionyears@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[3millionyears@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[3millionyears@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Review - Sleepy Hollow: The Witches Of The Western Wood #1 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[From IDW Publishing]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-sleepy-hollow-the-witches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-sleepy-hollow-the-witches</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:02:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6bXf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F684b1301-1790-455e-82b6-4dd298583fdd_1495x2298.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From <em><strong>IDW Dark</strong></em> - <strong>IDW Publishing&#8217;s</strong> horror imprint is a new series this week - <em>Sleepy Hollow: The Witches Of The Western Wood #1</em>.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><blockquote><p>Revisit the world of Tim Burton&#8217;s <em>Sleepy Hollow</em> in this prequel!<br><br>Before Mary Van Tassel terrorized the town of Sleepy Hollow with the devilish Headless Horseman, she was Sarah Archer &#8212; a young girl trying to survive her witch of a mother. Sarah and her twin are raised in the wild Western Wood, taught the ways of witchcraft, and forced to endure abuse and neglect. But a chance encounter with the hellish Hessian at the moment of his beheading lights a fire in Sarah, giving her the power to overcome those who have wronged her and grow into a fearsome witch.</p></blockquote><p><em>From Delilah Dawson and Jose Jaro comes the tale of Sarah Archer&#8217;s corruption and the Headless Horseman&#8217;s first ride.</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6bXf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F684b1301-1790-455e-82b6-4dd298583fdd_1495x2298.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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feeling deeply personal and character-driven. Rather than jumping straight into supernatural horror, the issue takes its time building the atmosphere of the isolated community, showing the fears, traditions, and tensions that shape the town long before its darker reputation fully takes hold. That slower approach really works because it makes the eventual hints of witchcraft and magic feel more meaningful and dangerous.</p><p>Sarah immediately stands out as a compelling lead character. Through her eyes, we see a family struggling under the weight of fear, suspicion, and emotional strain. The relationship between her parents is particularly important to the emotional core of the story, especially as Sarah witnesses the treatment of her father and the painful consequences that follow. The family dynamic constantly shifts between moments of vulnerability, anger, and desperation, which gives the story a grounded human element even as supernatural themes begin to creep in.</p><p>What makes the issue especially effective is how it handles magic. The supernatural elements are present, but they are used carefully and sparingly. Instead of overwhelming the story with spectacle, the comic treats magic as something unsettling and unpredictable. Even actions done with good intentions can lead to devastating consequences, and the townspeople&#8217;s fear of anything unusual creates an oppressive atmosphere throughout the issue. That tension among fear, faith, and superstition gives the story real weight and lays the foundation for the darker mythology Sleepy Hollow is known for.</p><p>Visually, the book captures its historical setting incredibly well. The artwork has a strong period feel that immerses you in the world immediately, from the clothing and environments to the town's darker, shadow-filled mood. The visual storytelling works hand in hand with the pacing, allowing quiet emotional moments and ominous scenes alike to leave an impact. There&#8217;s a haunting quality to many of the panels that perfectly suits the series' tone.</p><p>By the time the final pages arrive, the story begins to hint at something much larger looming over both Sarah&#8217;s family and the town itself. The closing panels do an excellent job of setting up the broader mystery and supernatural conflict to come, leaving plenty of intrigue for the next issue while still making this debut feel complete and satisfying on its own.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-sleepy-hollow-the-witches?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-sleepy-hollow-the-witches?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h4>Get it at Forbidden Planet:</h4><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://forbiddenplanet.com/485977-sleepy-hollow-the-witches-of-the-western-wood-1-cover-a-vecchio/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Witches Of The Western Wood #1&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/485977-sleepy-hollow-the-witches-of-the-western-wood-1-cover-a-vecchio/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366"><span>The Witches Of The Western Wood #1</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-sleepy-hollow-the-witches/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-sleepy-hollow-the-witches/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/3millionyears/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;3millionyears&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:933389,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DOhT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asterix Collector Vol. 7, Havana Split Vol. 1, Paw & Order Vol. 3, and The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Papercutz, and Mad Cave Studios]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/asterix-collector-vol-7-havana-split</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/asterix-collector-vol-7-havana-split</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:19:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yxBa!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc7fbda8a-6ed9-4283-852a-a1ace7bd26e6_1400x1872.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is the latest comics news and previews, including:</p><ul><li><p>Gaulish action from <strong>Papercutz</strong>.</p></li><li><p>News on the upcoming <em>Havana Split Vol. 1</em>.</p></li><li><p><em>The Night of the Comet</em> in <em>Paw &amp; Order Vol. 3.</em></p></li><li><p>And a special <em>Star Wars</em> story from <strong>Papercutz</strong>.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p> </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h2>The indomitable Gaul is back. Bigger, bolder, and ready to rumble!</h2><p>Reprinting the classic album <em>Asterix And The Big Fight, Asterix Collector Vol. 7 </em>is coming soon from <strong>Papercutz</strong>.</p><p><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=d7874e888d&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Papercutz</a>, <code>the </code><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=ca18b992c8&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a> <code>kids imprint, is proud to announce </code><em><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=ef80f2c70d&amp;e=b7a297eb75">ASTERIX COLLECTOR VOL. 7</a></em>, <code>presenting one of the most beloved Asterix adventures in a bold, oversized hardcover collector&#8217;s edition, featuring restored artwork, rare archival illustrations, and new insight into the creative process behind one of its most enduring stories.<br><br>Created by Ren&#233; Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, Asterix has delighted readers worldwide for generations with its blend of adventure, humor, and unforgettable characters. Goscinny, born in Paris in 1926, co-founded Pilote magazine in 1959, where Asterix first appeared, while Uderzo, born in France in 1927, shaped the series&#8217; iconic look and energy. Together, they created one of the most successful comic series of all time.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d2ba6abc-871b-4e46-9aae-3691abef1390_1500x1962.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/00af3713-80fb-48c9-b513-81f5e7850df5_894x1084.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/43321655-55a8-40f3-ba41-7d0def1d19df_850x1114.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/22c479f1-d844-482b-9ae6-066f3044db8d_858x1125.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ab01f6d3-af3b-455d-97a6-0bfdad0ff4c6_936x1118.png&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Asterix Collector Vol. 7 cover and preview pages&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/149133d9-f3d7-4fbe-8376-9453e0ce4617_1456x1210.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>Recently adapted for an animated Netflix miniseries, "Asterix and the Big Fight" is one of the most beloved stories of the fearless Gaul battling supposedly unbeatable odds to protect his tiny village from the Roman Empire. Now the story gets new prestige treatment with illuminating commentary and insights into the original story and illustrations. <br><br>The Romans are beginning to wise up! Instead of trying to conquer Asterix&#8217;s village, the Romans challenge Vitalstatistx, chief of Asterix&#8217;s tribe, to a "Big Fight"&#8212;a one-on-one battle with the Gallo-Roman Chief, Cassius Ceramix of Linoleum. The loser forfeits his entire tribe to the winner! It should be an easy fight with Vitalstatistx's super strength&#8212;but the Romans have a plan for that, too. Get ready for an all-out Gaulish brawl!</em></p><p><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=2a50430780&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a> <code>editor, Sarah Brunstad, spoke of the restored edition:</code></p><blockquote><p>"<em>Asterix and the Big Fight</em> is one of the most beloved Asterix stories in its many-decade history, and this Collector Edition offers so many fascinating insights into its making. Any true Asterix fan needs this book."</p></blockquote><p><strong>Packed with action, humor, and heart, this edition will make a great gift for young readers, collectors, and longtime fans alike. </strong><em><strong><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=99b059c7bc&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Asterix Collector Vol. 7</a> </strong></em><strong>goes</strong><em><strong> </strong></em><strong>on sale June 2, 2026 (ISBN: 9781545826621 | $19.99), and will be available wherever books and comics are sold. Fans can also order from <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=8c271eda05&amp;e=b7a297eb75">papercutz.com</a>.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share 3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share 3 Million Years</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>A Lost Bet. A Kidnapping. A Revolution Closing In.</h2><p>From <strong>Mad Cave Studios</strong>, a new, exciting graphic novel with 1950s action in <em>Havana Split Vol. 1</em>.</p><p><code>Havana is on the edge of collapse, and everyone is looking to cash in before it does.<br><br>Coming this summer from</code> <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=c3dee5bff6&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a> <code>is HAVANA SPLIT VOL. 1, a noir-driven historical crime thriller set in the final, volatile days of 1950s Cuba.</code><br><br><code>Written by Eisner-nominated Fr&#233;d&#233;ric Brr&#233;maud (Love) and illustrated by Vic Macioci (Gravity Level), with colors by Maggie, letters by Cromatik Ltd, and translated by Montana Kane, this 176-page graphic novel moves through historical tension with a sharp, fast-paced noir edge. Amid Cuba&#8217;s simmering unrest, Havana Split Vol. 1 unfolds in a city where loyalties shift fast, and every move carries weight, as espionage, gang rivalries, and political revolution collide.</code></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yxBa!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc7fbda8a-6ed9-4283-852a-a1ace7bd26e6_1400x1872.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yxBa!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc7fbda8a-6ed9-4283-852a-a1ace7bd26e6_1400x1872.jpeg 424w, 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Lily is reunited with her father, the owner of a seedy detective agency in Havana. Well, reunited... Rather, she catches a glimpse of him. Her father, a gambling addict, has been kidnapped along with his secretary by Alfonso, a mafioso and sports betting boss.<br><br>The deal is simple: her father in exchange for a starlet, a failed film actress, but above all, the mistress of Alfonso's great rival. Simple, easy, f&#225;cil, especially since Lily can count on the help of John, an ex-CIA agent, and Jos&#233;, a handyman in his spare time and a full time coward. And all this in the middle of the revoluci&#243;n!</em></p><p><code>A layered crime story set against a real historical turning point, Havana Split Vol. 1 moves between noir, espionage, and political upheaval, building tension through shifting loyalties and sharp, grounded characters.</code></p><p><em><strong>Havana Split Vol. 1</strong></em><strong> goes on sale August 18, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545826966) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545826973) formats. Preorder at your local comic shop, bookstore, or through Mad Cave directly.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:96183704,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><div><hr></div><h2>A Cosmic Case Lands on the Desks of Purrlock and Marlowe</h2><p>The two detectives investigate something new in <em>Paw &amp; Order Vol. 3: The Night Of The Comet </em>from <strong>Papercutz</strong>.</p><p><code>Paw &amp; Order, a Children&#8217;s Book Council Kids&#8217; Favorite selection, returns with an all-new case, and this time the clues point to the sky! Purrlock and Marlowe are back on the trail in PAW &amp; ORDER VOL. 3, arriving this summer from </code><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=2d4f5fa9c9&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Papercutz</a>, <code>the kids&#8217; imprint of</code> <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=7b310aeafc&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a>, <code>with more mystery, humor, and charm.<br><br>Written and illustrated by Jason Platt, a SCAD graduate, member of the Society of Children&#8217;s Book Writers and Illustrators and the National Cartoonists Society, and creator of Middle School Misadventures, the Paw &amp; Order series blends sharp visual humor, accessible storytelling, and classic mystery structure to keep younger readers engaged from start to finish.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4cbddf48-7678-4d6a-bf5b-08255e7aa1bd_1400x2100.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1c623311-cdf0-44c9-979d-483682513253_1800x2700.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7ccad041-8c29-46c0-ab93-ed5be6e12454_1800x2700.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/624b5c2e-c8b0-451a-a07a-1c572e897f02_1800x2700.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d5b3eb2b-ab89-441d-bd79-54eb10daa9cd_1800x2700.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Paw &amp; Order Vol. 3 cover and preview pages&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/20ac92d9-f8c1-45a7-a71f-118ee46ffbe5_1456x1210.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>Pet detectives Marlowe and Purrlock are on the case again after an astronomer takes a tumble during The Night of the Comet--and it turns out this accident might not have been an accident at all. When their nemesis, Meowiearty, asks them for help on the case, Purrlock and Marlowe (well, mostly Purrlock) are suspicious, but soon the facts of the case win them over. Dr. Tortuga is a brilliant astronomer, but on the night that should hold the discovery of her career--she instead finds herself in a terrible bicycle accident! But as Purrlock and Marlowe discover, someone's been tampering with her bike! Could it be the doctor's overworked assistant? The disgruntled neighbor? Or the kid who was able to claim discovery of the comet in Dr. Tortuga's place? Come along with the two best detectives in town to find out!</em></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;It's so great to revisit my two favorite detectives, Purrlock and Marlowe, in their third adventure with Papercutz,&#8221; said creator <strong>Jason Platt</strong>. &#8220;It's always a blast coming up with a new story and a new mystery to solve. I hope that young readers from all over enjoy this tale as much as I did making it!&#8221;</p></blockquote><p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss this exciting &#8216;tail&#8217; of </strong><em><strong>Sherlock Holmes</strong></em><strong> meets</strong><em><strong> Paw Patrol</strong></em><strong> in this newest volume that is out of this world! </strong><em><strong>Paw &amp; Order Vol. 3</strong></em><strong> lands with middle-grade (ages 7-12) readers who enjoy puzzle-driven stories, animal-led adventures, and fast-paced visual storytelling, blending humor, mystery, and expressive illustrations. It goes on sale June 23, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545826775 | $9.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545826782 | $14.99). Preorder today from your favorite bookstore, comic shop, or from <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=a2bba522bc&amp;e=b7a297eb75">papercutz.com</a>.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="install-substack-app-embed install-substack-app-embed-web" data-component-name="InstallSubstackAppToDOM"><img class="install-substack-app-embed-img" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6vaP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24efe3fb-7927-4c51-a753-588a8617f1ea_500x500.png"><div class="install-substack-app-embed-text"><div class="install-substack-app-header">Get more from Michael Nimmo in the Substack app</div><div class="install-substack-app-text">Available for iOS and Android</div></div><a href="https://substack.com/app/app-store-redirect?utm_campaign=app-marketing&amp;utm_content=author-post-insert&amp;utm_source=3millionyears" target="_blank" class="install-substack-app-embed-link"><button class="install-substack-app-embed-btn button primary">Get the app</button></a></div><div><hr></div><h2>Papercutz brings The Mandalorian and Grogu to comics in an all-new original one-shot!</h2><p>Featuring Grogu&#8217;s first kids&#8217; comic appearance, <em>The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark</em> is out in July from <strong>Papercutz</strong>.</p><p><code>Beneath the surface of Nevarro, Din Djarin and Grogu embark on a new adventure shaped by danger, discovery, and unlikely allies.<br></code><br><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=f1b513748d&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a> <code>and </code><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=e2250dd78c&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Papercutz</a>, <code>in collaboration with Lucasfilm Publishing, expand the galaxy with THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU: DANGER IN THE DARK, the first-ever original comic one-shot starring The Mandalorian duo Din Djarin and Grogu. Set just before the events of the upcoming film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, this all-new story brings Grogu into his first kids' comics appearance, pairing humor, heart, and high-stakes adventure.</code><br><br><code>Written by fan-favorite creator Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars Adventures, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny), with pencils and inks by Arianna Florean (Star Wars Adventures), layouts by Mario del Pennino, and artists including Brent Schoonover (Star Wars: Tales From The Outer Rim -The Legend of Beggar's Canyon) Ramon Rosanas, Juni Ba, and more to be revealed, the one-shot also features the return of the Anzellan droidsmiths in all their chaotic charm.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5e0baba7-32d8-45cb-a046-38bd50c77445_1988x3056.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cb29a662-ba44-4c97-ad64-419c16d7ce90_1988x3056.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3206f700-a372-49d0-964f-164e0e25db38_1988x3056.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark covers&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2f714f49-6c40-4718-9e1d-e6d3da6b09f4_1456x474.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>&#65279;A hidden danger looms deep beneath the surface of Nevarro, and it&#8217;s up to the Mandalorian and Grogu to stop it! Joined by a courageous crew of Anzellan friends, Din Djarin and his foundling venture into the lava tubes underneath the city to defuse a crashed pirate ship, facing creepy creatures and perilous obstacles along the way. But with the planet&#8217;s safety on the line, can Grogu learn to listen to Mando&#8217;s guidance? And can Mando balance teaching Grogu with letting the little guys lead? Don&#8217;t miss this high-energy story full of humor and heart!</em></p><p><code>A strong entry point for younger readers and an easy hand-sell for retailers, The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark delivers a self-contained adventure that aligns with the upcoming Star Wars film, continuing</code> <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=767ec1cd03&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Papercutz</a>&#8217;<code>s expansion into accessible, visually rich licensed storytelling for middle-grade audiences and beyond.</code></p><p><em><strong>The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark</strong></em><strong> goes on sale July 22nd, 2026, and is now available for preorder at your local comic shop and at <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=baab8c8fe1&amp;e=b7a297eb75">papercutz.com</a>.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/asterix-collector-vol-7-havana-split?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/asterix-collector-vol-7-havana-split?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/asterix-collector-vol-7-havana-split/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/asterix-collector-vol-7-havana-split/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/3millionyears/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;3millionyears&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:933389,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DOhT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midnight Island Vol. 1: The Automation Awakens, Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics, School for Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 3, and Diablomachia]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Papercutz, Mad Cave Studios, and Nakama Press]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/midnight-island-vol-1-the-automation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/midnight-island-vol-1-the-automation</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:32:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eOKF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8f779c5-c3de-4bf8-af04-3901c6bd5c6f_1400x1938.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is the latest comics news and previews from the world of comics, including:</p><ul><li><p>A new adventure from <strong>Papercutz</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Revisit the golden age of comics in <em>Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics</em>.</p></li><li><p><em>School for Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 3</em> is released in May 2026</p></li><li><p>And a new release from <strong>Nakama Press</strong>.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h2>Stranded, chosen, and watched. The island has a plan.</h2><p>From <strong>Papercutz</strong>, <em>Midnight Island Vol. 1: The Automation Awakens</em>, a middle-grade graphic novel, which goes on sale July 28, 2026</p><p><code>Mysteries unfold in this adventurous series set on an enigmatic island full of secrets and wonders&#8212;it's Lost for a younger generation!</code><br><br><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=e4c8630cc5&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Papercutz</a> <code>and </code><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=4a82473053&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a> <code>announce MIDNIGHT ISLAND VOL. 1: THE AUTOMATION AWAKENS to English-language readers for the first time, a middle-grade graphic novel from writer Lylian (The Quest of Ewilan, Ellana) and illustrator Nicolas Grebil, with translation that carries the tone and uncertainty of the original French.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b8f779c5-c3de-4bf8-af04-3901c6bd5c6f_1400x1938.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/23097869-360e-44b7-bfdc-1f92d7a0b730_1950x2700.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a6ed964e-5418-4f04-a129-59f8b73b1fa0_1950x2700.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b4e451cf-228c-4312-b3cb-0b8b290d94bb_1950x2700.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Cover and preview pages of Midnight Island Vol.1: The Automation Awakens&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/82f581d6-eb31-4ff1-9427-25b71b56fbce_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>Four children wake up on a deserted island. After taking refuge in an abandoned boarding school, they find an automaton who, every night at midnight, gives them a mission. If they fail or refuse to take up the challenge, the consequences could be terrible. From one mission to the next, the children explore their surroundings, encounter other participants, and try to uncover the reason for their presence on the island&#8230;</em></p><p><code>Looking ahead to readers stepping onto Midnight Island, Lylian and Nicholas Grebil shared:</code></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;We are thrilled and delighted at the idea of American audiences discovering their story! As you&#8217;ll soon find out, this tale contains echoes of <em>Lost</em> and <em>The Hunger Games</em>, sprinkled with touches of <em>Stranger Things</em> and even <em>The Walking Dead</em>, while still forging its own unique path within middle-grade genre comics. You&#8217;re clearly not done being surprised when you set foot on <em>Midnight Island</em>!"</p></blockquote><p><code>For readers ages 10-14, the 80-page Midnight Island sits between mystery and adventure, unfolding through a series of escalating challenges and discoveries. It carries the spirit of Lost for a younger audience, grounded in group dynamics, survival, and the tension of not knowing what comes next.</code></p><p><em><strong>Midnight Island Vol. 1: The Automation Awakens</strong></em><strong> goes on sale July 28, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827260 | $9.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827277 | $14.99) formats, with Final Order Cut-off July 6. The OGN is now available for preorder at local comic shops, bookstores, and from <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=12725e7fc6&amp;e=b7a297eb75">papercutz.com</a>.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share 3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share 3 Million Years</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>The woman who defined the Golden Age of comics</h2><p>A special graphic novel highlighting the impact on the golden age of comics from <strong>Mad Cave Studios</strong> in <em>Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics</em>.</p><p><code>This fall,</code> <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=87ed87b083&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a> <code>brings long-overdue focus to Ruth Roche, a defining voice of the Golden Age who helped shape comics from behind the scenes. <br><br>Announcing RUTH ROCHE: THE PHANTOM HAND OF COMICS, a graphic biography written by Eisner-nominated editor Joe Corallo (DC Pride: To The Farthest Reaches, Archie Horror Presents: Chilling Adventures) and artist Meghan Hetrick (Bodies, Red Thorn), with colors by Dee Cunniffe (Marvel Rivals, DareDevil: Woman without Fear) and letters by Morgan Martinez (Galaxy of Madness), bringing a long-overlooked figure in comics history into view, told in the medium she helped shape.</code></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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Following Ruth's journey from a young woman with a penchant for storytelling, through the Golden Age of comics, where Ruth worked in the midst of the action--until the fateful Wertham Trials brought all of it to an end.</em></p><p><code>For Corallo and Hetrick, bringing Ruth Roche&#8217;s story forward meant confronting both her absence and her impact.</code></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;As a lover of both comics and history, I made it a point years ago to explore the Golden Age of comics,&#8221; said writer <strong>Joe Corallo</strong>. &#8220;One name that I would see pop up over and over again was Ruth Roche, but when I would try to look more into her, there was very little information available despite her being a major player for most of that era. Years of looking into her revealed one known photo and a handful of people acknowledging her work. It really frustrated me, which motivated me to dive deep into this research and write the most comprehensive story that could be told about Ruth at this point. I hope people who read this come away having a deeper understanding of comics, of Ruth, how women have played a pivotal role in comics from the very early days of the medium as we know it, and, unfortunately, how the more things change in comics, the more things stay the same.&#8221;</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>&#8220;Ruth Roche's story feels both inspiring and sobering to me,&#8221; added artist<strong> Meghan Hetrick</strong>. &#8220;As a woman working in comics today, I'm acutely aware of how many women helped shape this industry, only to have their names fade from the conversation over time. Ruth's work is a reminder that the history of comics is far broader and richer than we often acknowledge. I hope readers come away not only appreciating her contributions but also feeling a renewed curiosity about the creators whose voices have been overlooked.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p><code>A biography with historical reconstruction, Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics restores a key creative force to the broader history of comics, aligning with titles like Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund by Caitlin McGurk and the influential historical work of Trina Robbins, underscoring a growing interest in biographical and archival comics scholarship.</code></p><p><em><strong>Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics</strong></em><strong> goes on sale October 13, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545812624 | $19.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827376 | $29.99) formats. Final order cut-off is September 21, and it is now available for preorder at your favorite bookstore, comics shop, and directly from Mad Cave.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:96183704,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><div><hr></div><h2>Beach plans meet an intergalactic threat!</h2><p><em>School for Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 3 </em>is getting ready for the hot weather in May from <strong>Papercutz</strong>!</p><p><code>School is out, the beach is calling, and the end of the world might be arriving first. </code><br><br><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=7f7200acaf&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Papercutz</a> <code>and </code><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=b12055e1a9&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a> <code>are proud to announce SCHOOL FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL GIRLS VOL. 3, the next installment in the sci-fi series from award-winning writer Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, The Dog Knight, My Little Pony, Unstoppable Wasp) and series artist Jamie Noguchi, blending humor, heart, and high-stakes adventure in a world where identity, belonging, and friendship are just as important as saving the universe.<br><br>Picking up after the revelations of the first two volumes, this chapter shifts from questions to answers and the fallout that comes with them.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a444d97d-cb7c-47ff-83f4-f7c338950791_1500x2250.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4ccd344c-2c1a-4202-a58a-0d7849a8528f_1800x2700.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/30afa551-3cf3-4a3a-ba29-7929fa0ab121_1800x2700.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f46a359d-954e-4ee7-bce8-320c87e4ac67_1800x2700.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a1fd175d-eb69-42c9-ab13-89e1efb6f44f_1800x2700.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;School for Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 3 cover and preview pages&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d48deb3b-0531-4968-a1d8-721c96032b50_1456x1210.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>An armada from The Lacertillian Empire - Tara's people - are on the way to Earth and nobody knows why. There are only days before the strongest battlecruisers from the largest and most dangerous empire in the galaxy arrive and our girls are on the clock to help their headmasters figure out why they're coming and how to defend the world. Are they coming to eliminate Misako after destroying her home planet? Are they coming to reclaim Tara for some crime of her family? Or is there something far more dangerous on their agenda? Tara, Misako, Summer, Kat, and their friends are back and this time the fate of Earth is in their hands. Let's just hope they figure it out in time!</em></p><p><code>For Whitley, this volume marks a turning point in the series:</code></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;All of Tara&#8217;s questions are about to be answered, and the answers just might tear apart the life she&#8217;s spent the past year rebuilding. Whatever happens next, Tara, Misako, Summer, Kat, and the <em>School for Extraterrestrial Girls</em> will never be the same.&#8221;</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Jamie Noguchi</strong> added, &#8220;For those who&#8217;ve needed a hug so big it lifts you off the ground, for those who feel the magic when they&#8217;re with that special someone, for those who are afraid of the future and face it anyway, and for those who love a little bit of drama, this one&#8217;s for you.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p><code>School for Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 3 blends emotional storytelling with humor and action, landing squarely with middle-grade readers (10-14) who gravitate toward character-driven sci-fi, friendship under pressure, and worlds on the brink.</code></p><p><strong>The title goes on sale May 19, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545826430 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545826447 | $19.99), and will be available wherever books and comics are sold. Preorder from <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=cee4320595&amp;e=b7a297eb75">papercutz.com</a> today!</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="install-substack-app-embed install-substack-app-embed-web" data-component-name="InstallSubstackAppToDOM"><img class="install-substack-app-embed-img" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6vaP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24efe3fb-7927-4c51-a753-588a8617f1ea_500x500.png"><div class="install-substack-app-embed-text"><div class="install-substack-app-header">Get more from Michael Nimmo in the Substack app</div><div class="install-substack-app-text">Available for iOS and Android</div></div><a href="https://substack.com/app/app-store-redirect?utm_campaign=app-marketing&amp;utm_content=author-post-insert&amp;utm_source=3millionyears" target="_blank" class="install-substack-app-embed-link"><button class="install-substack-app-embed-btn button primary">Get the app</button></a></div><div><hr></div><h2>Where demons protect and truth cuts deeper than fear&#8230;</h2><p>An interesting-looking new manga from <strong>Nakama Press</strong> is coming soon with <em>Diablomachia</em>.</p><p><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=efb96a9c11&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a>, <code>under its</code> <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=811643f4d6&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Nakama Press</a><code> imprint, presents </code><em><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=9fc9929b03&amp;e=b7a297eb75">DIABLOMACHIA VOL. 1</a></em>, <code>a dark fantasy from Italian manga creator Da Hosoi (pseudonym of Daniele Magr&#236;). A story where friendship defies fate, and demons aren&#8217;t always what they seem&#8230;</code></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yBmU!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc33edc04-288f-4af0-bdf4-fae2aa372944_1500x2100.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yBmU!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc33edc04-288f-4af0-bdf4-fae2aa372944_1500x2100.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yBmU!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc33edc04-288f-4af0-bdf4-fae2aa372944_1500x2100.jpeg 848w, 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These gentle creatures have been hunted in the underworld for their kindness, and Earth is their only refuge. But peace never lasts. Rival demons are closing in, determined to shatter Neve&#8217;s sanctuary from within. As Neve awakens strange new powers, he must confront enemies on all sides&#8212;and a truth that will upend everything he thought he knew about his mission, his demons, and himself.</em></p><p><code>Trained in Japan under legendary artists including Tetsuo Hara, Tsukasa H&#333;j&#333;, and Nobuhiko Horie, Hosoi blends the visual discipline of Japanese comics with a European storytelling sensibility, shaping a voice that feels both rooted and entirely his own.</code></p><p><code>The work came together through constant revision and self-reflection. Hosoi shared:</code></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;<em><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=c294f96bae&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Diablomachia</a></em> is a very important story to me, and writing it was not easy at all. I&#8217;m an author who constantly questions my own work, which led me to rewrite the story many times before arriving at the final version. Also, drawing it gave me quite a few difficulties. I&#8217;m a big fan of fight and action scenes, but I&#8217;m not sure I&#8217;m very good at creating them. I know I still have a long way to go in this regard, but I wanted to give a sense of dynamism to Neve and to the battles he faces throughout the story. Through his adventures, I was able to express what truly mattered to me: the fear of relying on others, of placing one&#8217;s trust in someone or something, and the courage required to overcome one&#8217;s own fragilities. I hope readers can feel at ease in Neve&#8217;s world and become passionate about his journey of growth, approaching it lightly and perhaps even having fun along with him and his demon friends!&#8221;</p></blockquote><p><code>Perfect for readers drawn to the emotional stakes and character-driven action of My Hero Academia,</code><em> <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=abd00eac46&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Diablomachia Vol. 1</a></em> <code>offers a fresh take on the summoner mythos&#8212;where empathy is power, alliances are fragile, and nothing is as it seems.</code></p><p><em><strong><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=549a7b812b&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Diablomachia Vol. 1</a></strong></em><strong> drops in shops August 18, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827628 | $10.99). Preorder at your favorite bookstore, comic shop, or from <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=d235f0be2a&amp;e=b7a297eb75">nakamapress.com</a>.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/midnight-island-vol-1-the-automation?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/midnight-island-vol-1-the-automation?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/midnight-island-vol-1-the-automation/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/midnight-island-vol-1-the-automation/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/3millionyears/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;3millionyears&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:933389,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DOhT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick Of The Week: Giant Sized Savage Tales #1]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week from Dynamite Comics is Giant Sized Savage Tales, which features a selection of excellent stories and is my Pick Of The Week!3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication.]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/pick-of-the-week-giant-sized-savage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/pick-of-the-week-giant-sized-savage</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:56:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rw3y!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7ae15519-31b7-4a57-9ae1-5810b9e261ce_600x910.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>This week from <strong>Dynamite Comics </strong>is <em>Giant Sized Savage Tales,</em> which features a selection of excellent stories and is my Pick Of The Week!</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><blockquote><p>A SAVAGE SPRING IS ABOUT TO BLOOM! The Savage Tales return with a vengeance in an all-new oversized special for 2026!</p><p>Bursting with action and intrigue, Giant-Sized Savage Tales #1 features four fantastic tales of thrills, spills, and brutality, all crafted by two-fisted word wrangler DAVID AVALLONE and a trio of comics&#8217; hardest of hard-boiled artists!</p><p>MARIANO BENITEZ-CHAPO takes the Daughter of Drakulon into the shadows in &#8220;Vampirella Noir&#8221;! PASQUALE QUALANO puts the She-Devil With a Sword through her paces in &#8220;The Exile&#8221;! &#8226; MARIANO BENITEZ-CHAPO signs on with Captain Gullivar Jones for &#8220;His War Chapter IV&#8221;! &#8226; and SEBASTI&#193;N P&#205;RIZ wraps things up in &#8220;The Last Allan Quatermain Story&#8221;!</p></blockquote><p><em>(W) David Avallone (A) Mariano Benitez-Chapo, Pasquale Qualano, Sebastian Piriz (CA) Bjorn Barends</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rw3y!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7ae15519-31b7-4a57-9ae1-5810b9e261ce_600x910.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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With background stories and interviews, this looks to be an excellent edition and something to add to any comic fan&#8217;s library! Have a look at the details of, and back <em>Hunt Emerson&#8217;s 50-Odd Years of Big Noses</em>.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p><code>Britain&#8217;s greatest underground cartoonist Hunt Emerson has been creating wild and wonderful comics for more than 50 frantic years. Hunt Emerson&#8216;s 50-odd Years of Big Noses launches today on the Zoop crowdfunding platform and contains the untold and often hilarious stories behind those five decades of surreal strips, as told by Hunt himself.</code></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ER1J!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2888ab5a-6a0e-4683-ae42-6ff6e12d41cc_508x718.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ER1J!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2888ab5a-6a0e-4683-ae42-6ff6e12d41cc_508x718.png 424w, 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journalist Rory Milne, 50-odd Years of Big Noses has pathos and laughs by turn.<br><br>So journey back to Hunt's heady Seventies, relive his prolific Eighties, blush at his smut-filled Nineties, marvel at his eclectic 2000s, wince at his cash-strapped 2010s, and celebrate him reaching today with work still on the books and his faculties somehow still intact!</em></p><p><code>Fans of Emerson&#8217;s can expect this hardcover oversized 220 page tome to perfectly encapsulate his 5 decade long career in comics and cartoons. There are also incredibly rare opportunities for fans to snatch up pieces of original art, original pages, signatures, sketches, and more from the master cartoonist.</code></p><p><strong>Back it here:</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://zoop.gg/c/huntemerson&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;50-Odd Years of Big Noses&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://zoop.gg/c/huntemerson"><span>50-Odd Years of Big Noses</span></a></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/fund-me-friday-hunt-emersons-50-odd?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading 3 Million Years! 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Here are some of my thoughts on <em>51 #2</em>, <em>Honor and</em> <em>Curse #2</em>, and <em>Exploit #2</em>.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h2>51 #2</h2><blockquote><p>The team investigates missing teens in a quiet Northwest town where UFO sightings are the least of their problems. An old alien friend resurfaces, forcing Gord to confront the past he&#8217;s been trying to drink away</p><p>What should have been a simple job spirals into mind control, moral compromises and wildly irresponsible use of alien weaponry.</p></blockquote><p><em>Author: Curt Pires<br>Artist: JOK</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pc6Q!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b3236d6-a696-4e60-8412-44f6549f79b3_1400x2140.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pc6Q!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b3236d6-a696-4e60-8412-44f6549f79b3_1400x2140.jpeg 424w, 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The biggest reveal this time around is the origin of the alien living on Earth, and it adds another layer to an already chaotic story that feels like it could spiral completely out of control at any moment. Despite all the insanity, the series still manages to stay engaging because there&#8217;s clearly a bigger mystery unfolding underneath the humour and violence.</p><p>What really stands out is how naturally the comedy fits into the story. Small throwaway moments &#8212; from jokes about killing interns to the hilarious naming of the oversized weaponry &#8212; give the issue a playful tone that stops it from becoming too heavy. The humour never feels forced either; instead, it works as part of the world-building and helps define the personalities of the cast. Even during tense scenes, there&#8217;s usually some ridiculous detail or line that reminds you this book doesn&#8217;t take itself too seriously.</p><p>Gord&#8217;s storyline is especially well handled here. His backstory and involvement are woven cleverly into the central investigation, making his role feel important rather than just a side diversion. The writing does a good job of balancing character development with the larger mystery, and there are moments where the emotional and more grounded aspects begin to come through. That said, every time the story starts to settle into something more serious, it gets smashed apart by another bizarre reveal, outrageous action beat, or strange sci-fi concept. That contrast between grounded character moments and complete absurdity is a huge part of the book&#8217;s charm.</p><p>Visually, the issue continues to impress. The artwork captures the grim atmosphere of the small-town setting while still making room for the more outrageous alien elements and over-the-top technology. The darker colour palette gives the town a worn, uneasy feeling, which contrasts nicely with the brighter and more chaotic sci-fi visuals. The colouring in particular helps sell both sides of the story, blending shadowy environments with flashes of strange alien energy and bizarre machinery. Altogether, the visuals reinforce the tone perfectly, helping the horror, comedy, and science-fiction elements all coexist without clashing.</p><p><strong>Get it at Forbidden Planet:</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://forbiddenplanet.com/484831-51-2/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;51 #2&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/484831-51-2/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366"><span>51 #2</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share 3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" 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The pacing feels faster this time, with tension constantly rising as the violence escalates and the true dangers surrounding Genshi become clearer.</p><p>The action sequences are easily one of the strongest parts of the issue. Genshi is incredibly effective against ordinary soldiers, and the book does a great job of showing just how skilled and dangerous he is without resorting to excessive dialogue or exposition. His movements feel precise and calculated, making every fight sequence engaging to follow. There&#8217;s a confidence to the way he handles standard enemies that makes him feel almost unstoppable at first.</p><p>That changes quickly once the augmented super soldier enters the picture. The threat level jumps immediately, and the fights become far more brutal and desperate. This is where the issue really shines because it forces Genshi into a position where skill alone may not be enough. The story digs deeper into the power he carries within himself and the emotional and physical cost of unleashing it. There&#8217;s a real sense that every time he taps into that darker side, he risks losing a piece of himself in the process.</p><p>What makes that struggle interesting is that Genshi&#8217;s reluctance to fully embrace his power feels completely understandable. His hesitation doesn&#8217;t come across as weakness but as someone trying to hold onto control and morality despite the circumstances around him. His intentions may genuinely be noble, but the issue strongly suggests that trying to suppress or contain that darkness could backfire on him. The idea that good intentions can still lead someone down a destructive path hangs heavily over the story, giving the character conflict more weight beyond the action itself.</p><p>At the same time, the book continues teasing the larger force operating behind the scenes. There&#8217;s a growing sense that someone is manipulating events from the shadows, and the mystery surrounding that figure or organisation becomes even more intriguing here. While this issue focuses heavily on combat and survival, it also feels like it&#8217;s laying the groundwork for a much bigger confrontation later in the series.</p><p>The artwork complements the tone perfectly. The violence is raw, bloody, and unforgiving, but it never feels excessive for the sake of shock alone. Instead, the visuals reinforce how dangerous and painful these encounters really are. The colouring choices stand out as well, using contrast and lighting to heighten the atmosphere during both the quieter moments and the explosive action scenes. Some of the panel layouts and camera angles are especially effective during combat, helping the fights feel dynamic and impactful without becoming confusing to follow. Altogether, the visuals and storytelling work together to create an issue that feels intense, brutal, and emotionally charged from beginning to end.</p><p><strong>Get it at Forbidden Planet:</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://forbiddenplanet.com/485328-honor-curse-eternal-2-cover-a-nick-marinkovich/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Honor and Curse: Eternal #2&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/485328-honor-curse-eternal-2-cover-a-nick-marinkovich/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366"><span>Honor and Curse: Eternal #2</span></a></p><div><hr></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:96183704,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><div><hr></div><h2>Exploit #2</h2><blockquote><p>On the night RIOT prepares to publish its most dangerous story yet, celebration curdles into dread as unseen forces begin to move.</p><p>A public reckoning, a viral backlash and a sudden eruption of chaos leave Kirby marked and exposed in ways she never expected.</p><p>As fear closes in from every direction, escape becomes both urgent and impossible.</p></blockquote><p><em>Authors: Tim Leong, and Laura Hudson<br>Artist: Emiliana Pinna</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y9Cq!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F459ad1bf-f5ec-401f-9164-8b8756b39b52_1400x2140.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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What starts as a story about reporting and uncovering information quickly spirals into something much larger and far more dangerous, making this issue feel intense from beginning to end.</p><p>Kirby&#8217;s report acts as the spark that ignites everything, and the fallout is handled in a way that feels both believable and uncomfortably realistic. One of the strongest aspects of the issue is how it portrays reactions across social media. The flood of opinions, outrage, speculation, and misinformation feels exactly like how a major story would unfold online today. The comic captures the chaos of modern reporting incredibly well, showing how quickly narratives can spread and spiral beyond anyone&#8217;s control. It&#8217;s a clever touch that grounds the more dramatic elements of the story in something very familiar and recognisable.</p><p>As the issue progresses, though, it becomes clear that the story is operating on a much bigger scale than it first appeared. The stakes rise dramatically, and the escalation feels explosive both literally and figuratively. Every new revelation hints that there are larger forces at work behind the scenes, and the sense of conspiracy and danger deepens with each page. Kirby suddenly finds himself trapped in the middle of something far beyond a simple news story, and that growing pressure gives the issue a constant feeling of urgency.</p><p>The pacing is handled especially well throughout. Some scenes move at a frantic speed, throwing information, danger, and emotional reactions at the reader in rapid succession, while other moments deliberately slow things down to let the characters breathe, and the mystery develop further. Those quieter sections are important because they provide additional context, character insight, and subtle clues about what may really be happening. The balance between chaos and quieter storytelling helps the issue avoid feeling overwhelming despite how much is happening.</p><p>The characters themselves also continue to become more intriguing. While Kirby remains the central focus, there&#8217;s a strong sense that several supporting characters are hiding more than they reveal. Their motivations and connections still feel partially obscured, which adds another layer to the unfolding mystery. Rather than answering too many questions too early, the issue smartly deepens the uncertainty and keeps the reader guessing about who can actually be trusted.</p><p>Visually, the artwork does a great job of supporting the story's modern, fast-moving nature. The layouts involving social media posts, feeds, and online reactions are particularly effective, helping immerse the reader in the nonstop digital noise surrounding Kirby&#8217;s investigation. Instead of feeling distracting, those design choices become part of the storytelling itself, reinforcing the themes of media influence, public reaction, and information overload. Combined with the strong pacing and escalating tension, the visuals help make this issue feel energetic, contemporary, and increasingly unpredictable.</p><p><strong>Get it at Forbidden Planet:</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://forbiddenplanet.com/485169-exploit-2/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Exploit #2&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/485169-exploit-2/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366"><span>Exploit #2</span></a></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/reviews-51-2-honor-and-curse-2-and?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading 3 Million Years! 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Following the previous The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, this series crosses the pond to the UK and the royal family&#8230;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Advance Review: The Exorcism At Buckingham Palace #1&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:96183704,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Digital comics - Reviews, Previews, and news. As well as behind Custard Comix&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-01-31T12:51:22.064Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xExu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F448898f6-d4b5-4d63-9e0a-21e3813b9f55_1495x2298.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/advance-review-the-exorcism-at-buckingham&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:null,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:186291970,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:4,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:933389,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6vaP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24efe3fb-7927-4c51-a753-588a8617f1ea_500x500.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><blockquote><p>Theo Belmont is being dragged under &#8212; by the pressures of assuming the throne, an escalating addiction, and the all-consuming darkness of the curse that has haunted his family for generations.</p><p>As his grip on reality loosens, blackout periods now taking place at regular intervals, Theo can&#8217;t help but wonder if the political pressure is costing him his mind... just as it cost his mother hers. If he&#8217;s going to escape his inner demons, he&#8217;ll need to place his trust in a greater power. A power like the president of the United States of America.</p></blockquote><p><em>Author: Hannah Rose May<br>Artist: Kelsey Ramsay</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KxCS!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffdff97c9-d2b8-47cc-8c6c-7ef34ad739ab_908x1397.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KxCS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffdff97c9-d2b8-47cc-8c6c-7ef34ad739ab_908x1397.jpeg 424w, 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the character work and the wider plot forward in meaningful ways.</p><p>Alongside everything already unfolding, there are some sharp, well-placed political beats that add an extra layer of tension. These moments don&#8217;t just exist for flavour either&#8212;they actively steer the narrative toward a strong cliffhanger that ties neatly back into the earlier <em>Exorcism</em> storyline. It feels intentional and connected, rather than just a passing nod.</p><p>The royal side of things is especially compelling here. We see the king starting to grasp the true weight of the crown, and not just in the ceremonial sense. There&#8217;s a sense that the pressure is constant and inescapable, even in what should be routine situations. An unexpected, almost ambush-style interview and a series of high-profile events pile on the pressure, creating an environment where cracks can start to show. Theo, in particular, feels the strain, with hints of a possible relapse handled in a way that feels grounded rather than melodramatic. The people around him stepping in to support him add a human touch that balances the larger, more supernatural elements.</p><p>Speaking of which, the darker side of the story really begins to assert itself here. The curse hanging over the Royal Family no longer feels like a distant threat&#8212;it&#8217;s present, active, and increasingly difficult to ignore. There&#8217;s a sense that something bigger is looming, something that will affect not just individuals but the entire family unit. That escalation sets up a final issue that promises to be incredibly tense.</p><p>Visually, the issue continues to impress. The artwork and colouring do a great job of reinforcing the tone, especially in how they contrast the creeping darkness of the supernatural elements with the bright, almost artificial glare of public life&#8212;TV cameras, staged appearances, and grand events. That contrast helps underline the duality at the heart of the story: what&#8217;s seen versus what&#8217;s hidden.</p><p>Overall, this issue does a strong job of deepening both the personal and supernatural stakes while ensuring everything moves toward a payoff that feels earned.</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-exorcism-at-buckingham?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-exorcism-at-buckingham?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Get it at Forbidden Planet:</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://forbiddenplanet.com/486001-the-exorcism-at-buckingham-palace-2-cover-a-ramsay/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Exorcism At Buckingham Palace #2&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/486001-the-exorcism-at-buckingham-palace-2-cover-a-ramsay/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366"><span>The Exorcism At Buckingham Palace #2</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-exorcism-at-buckingham/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-exorcism-at-buckingham/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/3millionyears/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;3millionyears&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:933389,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DOhT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inks, Pens & Scanning]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the fun I had at Woking Comic Con, I felt it was time to start drawing again.]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/inks-pens-and-scanning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/inks-pens-and-scanning</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:50:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LgnA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8bcada8e-b3a5-4bbe-9162-958f3c451490_689x919.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After the fun I had at <strong><a href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/join-me-at-woking-comic-con">Woking Comic Con</a></strong>, I felt it was time to start drawing again. These conventions always inspire me, and there are so many creatives to enjoy at these events.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p>With that in mind, I picked up my pencil and, for some reason, was inspired to draw a goblin-like creature who had obviously picked up a staff (or part of a staff) of great power. <br>The thought of a small, insignificant creature getting something like this was borne from Lord Of The Rings, with Gollum/Bilbo/Frodo having such a powerful item for ones so small&#8230;</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2026, Archie Game Galaxy, Roy Of The Rovers Vol. 1, and Across The Widest Sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Rebellion, Archie Comics, Treasury Of British Comics, and Maverick]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/the-2000-ad-sci-fi-special-2026-archie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/the-2000-ad-sci-fi-special-2026-archie</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:45:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are the latest comics news items and comics previews, including:</p><ul><li><p>The <em>2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2026</em> returns this July to heat up your Summer holidays</p></li><li><p>Video game-related fun in <em>Archie Game Galaxy</em>.</p></li><li><p>Football action from the <strong>Treasury Of British Comics</strong>.</p></li><li><p>And a new young adult graphic novel from <strong>Maverick</strong>.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h2>The 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2026 Heats Up Your July!</h2><p>It&#8217;s always great to see these summer specials from <strong>Rebellion</strong>, and now they have announced this year&#8217;s offering with the <em>2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2026</em>.</p><p><code>This Summer, kick off your shoes, put on your shades, kick back and relax by the pool...</code> <a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=2c9220c8b4&amp;e=986a88d26f">the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2026 is here to fill your holidays with dread and fear!</a></p><p><code>Featuring a cover from 2000 AD legend Liam Sharp, inside you&#8217;ll find plenty to keep you busy this Summer Season, as we present all-new stories for Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, and Judge Death - alongside a surprise new Thriller featuring the return of the King of Crime, Stickleback!</code></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg" width="464" height="603.2" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1040,&quot;width&quot;:800,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:464,&quot;bytes&quot;:377881,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/i/195212148?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5hbN!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc20e1e57-5ceb-47a6-987b-818046af0ab8_800x1040.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><code>With creators including Ian Edginton, D&#8217;Israeli, T.C. Eglington, Boo Cook, Anthony Williams, Kek-W and more, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special is a brilliant jump-on for anyone wanting a standalone slice of 2000 AD to brighten their July. And we&#8217;re bringing this party around the world, as the issue will be available to order internationally through Lunar Distribution!</code></p><p><code>This year&#8217;s apocalyptic Sci-Fi Special kicks off with an all-new Judge Dredd thriller from T.C. Eglington &amp; Boo Cook, as The Lawman of the Future investigates a new case which&#8217;ll require the full force of his judgement! Strontium Dog also returns to the pages of 2000 AD as the legendary Colin MacNeil teams with writer Karl Stock to once again steer Johnny Alpha and team in pursuit of the hottest bounties in the galaxy!</code></p><p><code>There&#8217;s a complete Future Shock from the zarjaz team of Andi Ewington &amp; Gary Welsh to bring Thrill-Power to your Summer reading list, and a new story featuring the exploits of a young Judge called Sydney De&#8217;Ath - the disturbed man who would go on to become the supernatural superfiend known only as Judge Death!</code></p><p><code>And what would the Summer be without a few surprises? Ian Edginton and D&#8217;Israeli present the startling return of Stickleback! The grotesque and fiendish Stickleback has plans for his home of London - but can he complete them without giving away his startling secret identity?</code></p><p><code>As if this weren&#8217;t enough, we have a cover crackling with apocalyptic energy courtesy of the mighty Liam Sharp, showcasing Dredd, Death and Stront in all their glory! At only &#163;4.99 for 48 pages of incendiary action, make the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2026 your first port of call at the Duty Free this Summer, Earthlets!</code></p><p><em><strong>At only &#163;4.99 for 48 pages of interstellar action, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2026 will be out on 22nd July from all good newsagents and comic book stores, via Lunar Distribution in the USA, <a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=7b3b72a787&amp;e=986a88d26f">and can also be pre-ordered through the 2000 AD webshop!</a></strong></em></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share 3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" 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Languishing around the bottom half of the table in League Two, the future is looking decidedly grim for the club. Enter Roy Race; a sixteen-year-old striker with a lethal left foot and a burning desire to play for the club he has supported all of his life. Could he be the spark that reignites the Rovers after years in the wilderness?</em></p><p><code>From the pages of Tiger to having his own title, Roy of the Rovers is the most popular soccer strip in British comics. This action-packed sporting drama reboots the iconic character for today's generation of football fandom.</code></p><p><strong>Available in print from: <a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=680a44ab12&amp;e=986a88d26f">Treasury of British comics webshop</a>, online retailers, book stores, and comic book stores via Diamond<br><br>Available in digital from: <a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=2ae2c781d8&amp;e=986a88d26f">Treasury of British Comics webshop</a>, </strong><em><strong>2000 AD</strong></em><strong> app for <a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=f8bd229433&amp;e=986a88d26f">Apple</a> &amp; <a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=5c4761b66c&amp;e=986a88d26f">Android</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="install-substack-app-embed install-substack-app-embed-web" data-component-name="InstallSubstackAppToDOM"><img class="install-substack-app-embed-img" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6vaP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24efe3fb-7927-4c51-a753-588a8617f1ea_500x500.png"><div class="install-substack-app-embed-text"><div class="install-substack-app-header">Get more from Michael Nimmo in the Substack app</div><div class="install-substack-app-text">Available for iOS and Android</div></div><a href="https://substack.com/app/app-store-redirect?utm_campaign=app-marketing&amp;utm_content=author-post-insert&amp;utm_source=3millionyears" target="_blank" class="install-substack-app-embed-link"><button class="install-substack-app-embed-btn button primary">Get the app</button></a></div><div><hr></div><h2>A coming-of-age journey adrift, where survival and self-discovery collide.</h2><p>Three strangers. An endless ocean. And the uncertain passage into adulthood. Coming soon is a new young adult graphic novel from <strong>Maverick</strong> with <em>Across The Widest Sea</em>.</p><p><code>This summer</code>, <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=27ccd66531&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Maverick</a><code>, the YA imprint of </code><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=098033bbe0&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a><code>, brings readers ACROSS THE WIDEST SEA, a visually arresting and emotionally grounded graphic novel exploring what it means to be cast into adulthood before you&#8217;re ready.<br><br>Created by author and illustrator Jean Cremers (After the Storm), with lettering by award-winning letterer Taylor Esposito and translation by Joe Johnson, who brings the story seamlessly to English-language readers.<br><br>Across the Wildest Sea sits in the in-between, where nothing is fully formed and nothing feels certain. Cremers&#8217; fluid, expressive artwork carries that tension, letting the disorientation of growing up live on the page without forcing resolution.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f201bc20-307e-4c96-9afb-bb9163db88ce_900x1275.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8577530e-0be2-459e-a597-7623bab277f7_1800x2550.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10a4f841-30cc-4cac-8deb-08a7b3c465da_1800x2550.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0eb08e40-4ead-49db-be25-ae1b6bace8c7_1800x2550.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6f7d2972-4635-493b-b34e-56b7fdb685af_1800x2550.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Across the Widest Sea cover and preview pages&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/49a8c32b-538c-4ec3-99e4-a9b103af03f5_1456x1210.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>Abandoned in the middle of the ocean by her parents to learn to fend for herself, Leonie must find dry land. She meets Balthazar, a teenager whose canoe is taking on water, and Agatha, who lets herself be carried by the current and no longer has any hope of landing. They join forces to find a shore. A metaphorical story about the transition from adolescence to adulthood.</em></p><p><code>Reflecting on the origins of the book, Jean Cremers said:</code></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;I started making comics with my first album published by &#201;ditions Le Lombard, <em>Vague de froid/Cold Front</em>, which didn&#8217;t earn me enough to make a living. I began looking for storyboard work, but that search was interrupted by floods that struck my village in July 2021. Three days after the water receded, I received an email from Robin Jolly, who would become my editor at Gl&#233;nat. I wrote this story from that moment, drawing from both the disaster and my own transition into adulthood, which is why it takes place entirely on the water.<br><br>This album is my favorite of the three I&#8217;ve created. I wrote it quickly, trusted myself, and became deeply attached to the characters. It represents what I hope is the best side of my work: impulsive, fast-paced, and colorful.<br><br>More than anything, I hope it inspires readers to read more comics, a medium that brings together the best of words and art.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p><code>Cremers, born in Li&#232;ge in 1996, trained at Saint-Luc Li&#232;ge and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, where he earned his Master&#8217;s degree in comics with great distinction. His work has already been recognized with the young talent grand prize at the Quai des Bulles festival in Saint-Malo.</code></p><p><code>Blending quiet character work with visual metaphor and atmosphere-driven storytelling, Across the Wildest Sea is perfect for readers drawn to introspective, emotionally grounded YA storytelling.</code></p><p><em><strong>Across the Widest Sea</strong></em><strong> arrives July 14, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827314 | $19.99). 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The Sky Band]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Pick of the week for this week is the one-shot story from Mad Cave Studios - The Phantom Vs.]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/pick-of-the-week-the-phantom-vs-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/pick-of-the-week-the-phantom-vs-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:02:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sqad!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffdd05a24-d3c5-485f-bf0a-fe693a16dbf3_670x1024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My Pick of the week for this week is the one-shot story from <strong>Mad Cave Studios</strong> - <em>The Phantom Vs. The Sky Band</em>.</p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;a4cd0605-d339-4325-815c-429bc1ffa15d&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Spinning out of the previous adventures, The Phantom Vs. The Sky Band is out now from Mad Cave Studios.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Review: The Phantom Vs. The Sky Band&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:96183704,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Digital comics - Reviews, Previews, and news. As well as behind Custard Comix&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-22T12:09:53.991Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!giGh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fafd15c5a-80bd-4614-9b5f-590a8a7da3b4_670x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-phantom-vs-the-sky-band&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:null,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:192597343,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:4,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:933389,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6vaP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24efe3fb-7927-4c51-a753-588a8617f1ea_500x500.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><blockquote><p>THE PHANTOM&#8217;S JUSTICE IS SWIFT AND ETERNAL!</p><p>The Sky Band entered the Phantom&#8217;s domain when they took blood money to carry the Singh Brotherhood into Bangalla. They thought their helicopters would make them untraceable, immune.</p><p>Now the mercenaries-for-hire will face the Phantom&#8217;s wrath. Those who survive&#8230;will be irreparably MARKED.</p></blockquote><p><em>Author: Ray Fawkes<br><br>Artist: Federico Sabbatini</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sqad!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffdd05a24-d3c5-485f-bf0a-fe693a16dbf3_670x1024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sqad!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffdd05a24-d3c5-485f-bf0a-fe693a16dbf3_670x1024.jpeg 424w, 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Usually, these one-shots make a good issue to either reintroduce a character or maybe add some lore to the story. This does both.</p><p>First up, for new readers, you won&#8217;t get bogged down in an excess of history - it can be enjoyed without reading the previous story arc that is referred to in the issue. You get some classic Phantom action, complete with branding of villains and a packed issue. </p><p>Those who read the previous arc will have a little more knowledge of the characters and the reason why the Phantom is going after them. </p><p>In addition to this, there is a nice tease as to what the Phantom&#8217;s next adventure will be during a quieter recovery moment. </p><p>Combining this clever storytelling with some excellent art that shows the action well makes this an easy book to pick up and enjoy!</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/pick-of-the-week-the-phantom-vs-the?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/pick-of-the-week-the-phantom-vs-the?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Get it at Forbidden Planet:</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://forbiddenplanet.com/485506-the-phantom-vs-the-sky-band-one-shot-1-cover-a-federico-sabbatini/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Phantom Vs. 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The Sky Band</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>Honourable mentions:</p><ul><li><p><em><a href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/486329-marc-spector-moon-knight-3-paolo-villanelli-variant/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366">Marc Spector: Moon Knight #3 </a></em>from <strong>Marvel Comics</strong></p></li><li><p><em><a href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/486178-cyclops-3/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366">Cyclops #3</a></em><a href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/486178-cyclops-3/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366"> </a>from <strong>Marvel Comics</strong></p></li><li><p><em><a href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/484839-absolute-flash-14-cover-a-nick-robles/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366">Absolute Flash #14</a></em><a href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/484839-absolute-flash-14-cover-a-nick-robles/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366"> </a>from <strong>DC Comics</strong></p></li><li><p><em><a href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/485489-nottingham-omnibus/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366">Nottingham: Omnibus</a></em><a href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/485489-nottingham-omnibus/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366"> </a>from <strong>Mad Cave Studios</strong></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/pick-of-the-week-the-phantom-vs-the/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/pick-of-the-week-the-phantom-vs-the/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/3millionyears/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;3millionyears&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:933389,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DOhT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: 2000 AD - Prog 2479]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Rebellion]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-2000-ad-prog-2479</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-2000-ad-prog-2479</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:56:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6Ve8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fede1f8cd-2a4d-469e-aefc-6ecc7bc00352_880x1157.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The end of the current <em>Judge Dredd</em> arc, and more continuing stories in the science fiction anthology <em>2000 AD</em> from <strong>Rebellion</strong>. Out now is <em>Prog 2479</em>.</p><ul><li><p><em>RELEASE DATE: 22nd April &#163;3.99</em></p></li><li><p><em>COVER: STEVEN AUSTIN WITH MATT SOFFE</em></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. 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(l)</em></p><p>A bittersweet ending that was well worked. There is the possibility that some of the characters can be revisited in the future, too. This was an excellent shift in tone and story. </p><p><strong>BRINK // THE CALL OF THE VOID</strong> by<em> Dan Abnett (w) INJ Culbard (a) Simon Bowland (l)</em></p><p>While the conversations are interesting in this arc, and this issue seems to do some excellent character building, it&#8217;s the final panel that makes this interesting and adds a darker tone to the story - really well played!</p><p><strong>SILVER // MALIGNANT</strong> by <em>Mike Carroll (w) Joe Currie (c) Simon Bowland (l)</em></p><p>Some interesting aspects of the rebellion and the fight against the insurgents, while Silver gets better, it looks like we are going to see what this arc is all about - it should be an interesting battle!</p><p><strong>FUTURE SHOCKS // CREATURE FEATURETTE</strong> by <em>Lilith Allen (w) Philip Read (a) Rob Steen (l)</em></p><p>I really enjoyed this Future Shock, although I could see where it was leading! There is some fun art and clever expressions, leading to an amusing finish - hardly any dialog too, which is a brave choice!</p><p><br><strong>HELIUM // RED OCTOBER</strong> by<em> Ian Edginton (w) D'Israeli (a) Annie Parkhouse (l)</em></p><p>Out of the frying pan and into the fire! With an interesting setup and some new foes to deal with, things look grim. It feels very twisted, and I&#8217;m looking forward to finding out more here! </p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-2000-ad-prog-2479?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading 3 Million Years! 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><blockquote><p>Toro recovers his memory and discovers the truth about Owen&#8217;s curse, just before the battle begins! It&#8217;s Owen versus The Black Knight, Axe versus Flail, and Soren versus Doxon. </p><p>Perhaps some truths are better left buried, however, for the Hydra of the Abyss calls to Soren. What will victory cost our heroes this time? And will they all still be heroes when the fighting ends? </p></blockquote><p><em>Writer: Michael Moreci<br>Artist: Nathan Gooden<br>Colorist: Fabiana Marques <br>Letterer: Andworld Design<br>Cover Art: Nathan Gooden</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EfPy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0c102c83-7058-40a8-9e89-5e328893faa4_800x1240.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EfPy!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0c102c83-7058-40a8-9e89-5e328893faa4_800x1240.jpeg 424w, 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It doesn&#8217;t just move the story forward&#8212;it feels like it accelerates it, delivering far more plot, character insight, and action than you might expect from a single instalment. Nothing feels wasted either; every page is doing something meaningful, whether it&#8217;s building tension, revealing backstory, or pushing the characters into new, more dangerous territory.</p><p>Amid all the chaos, key revelations begin to surface. Through Toro, Owen, Soren, and even the sentient weapons, we&#8217;re given fragments of memory and perspective that start to reshape how we understand everything that&#8217;s happening. These aren&#8217;t just throwaway moments&#8212;they actively challenge what we thought we knew about these characters. It raises an interesting underlying question: are these characters truly evolving, or are we just now seeing who they&#8217;ve always been?</p><p>The action itself is relentless, but it never feels overwhelming. Instead, it pulls you deeper into the world, especially as the lore continues to expand alongside the combat. The battle scenes are chaotic in the best sense&#8212;fast, brutal, and creatively staged. There&#8217;s a strong mix of visceral melee combat and magical elements, with plenty of gore that fits the tone of the series without feeling excessive for the sake of it.</p><p>Visually, the issue is just as strong. The artwork complements the story's intensity perfectly, especially in the tighter, underground setting. That confined environment adds a sense of pressure and immediacy to the fights, making everything feel more claustrophobic and dangerous. The use of colour and lettering is particularly effective, helping to convey emotion, highlight magical effects, and guide the reader through the more chaotic sequences without losing clarity.</p><p>Despite the large cast, the comic does a great job of giving each character their moment. No one feels sidelined, which is impressive given how much is going on. By the end, there&#8217;s a stronger sense of who these characters are and how they fit into the bigger picture.</p><p>Overall, this issue continues the series&#8217; strong run. It deepens the lore, delivers intense and inventive action, and keeps the characters engaging throughout. It&#8217;s another standout entry that reinforces why this series remains such a compelling read.</p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-barbaric-the-long-death-3?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading 3 Million Years! 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><blockquote><p>After a brutal attack by the Hollowborn, Avril Williams has disappeared, and a severely injured Red Agent, along with Keres and Skye, must journey to a ravaged temple in eastern Europe in a desperate attempt to find her before it&#8217;s too late. Along the way, they discover a dark truth about their new foes that leaves them questioning everything&#8230;</p><p>Meanwhile, Mystere and Kalen Vale are sent on a mission to help a victimized populace, only to realize that the Hollowborn aren&#8217;t the only deadly monsters hunting them&#8230;</p></blockquote><p><em>Writer: Joe Brusha, Artwork: Al Barrionuevo Colors Jorge Cortes, Letters: Taylor Esposito (Of Ghost Glyph Studios), Editor: David Wohl, and Production &amp; Design: Christopher Cote</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nq1E!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Facc3ae04-4b9d-46b3-a840-8789ec83c94e_994x1528.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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It opens strong and never really lets up, maintaining a relentless, high-energy pace that keeps you fully engaged from start to finish.</p><p>We finally discover what&#8217;s become of Avril, and it quickly becomes clear that this story arc is pulling no punches. There&#8217;s a real sense of danger here&#8212;no one feels safe&#8212;and that tension adds weight to every scene. Keres, Skye, and Britney&#8217;s mission to rescue her is intense, but what stands out most is the underlying mystery taking shape. The connection to Keres is particularly intriguing; the fact that their enemy seems to know her hints at a deeper, more personal conflict that hasn&#8217;t yet fully surfaced.</p><p>The battle sequences are a real highlight. The way the characters&#8217; abilities are combined makes for some visually striking and dynamic moments, and the artwork really gets a chance to shine here. Each character is given space to stand out, contributing meaningfully rather than getting lost in the action. It all builds to an ending that feels satisfying while still teasing what&#8217;s to come, especially with how neatly it ties into the Keres one-shot.</p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;42b78453-0497-4fbb-a8ec-7e0afff7e4d5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;A new one-shot tale that ties into the goings-on in the Grimm Universe from Zenescope Entertainment in Keres: Blood &amp; Shadow.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Review - Keres: Blood &amp; Shadow&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:96183704,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Digital comics - Reviews, Previews, and news. 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Mystere and Kalen Vale&#8217;s situation feels far more desperate, as they&#8217;re hunted by savage werewolves led by a particularly menacing alpha. There&#8217;s a raw, almost survival-horror edge to these scenes that contrasts nicely with the more power-driven conflict of the main group. The dynamic between Mystere and Kalen Vale continues to develop, and there&#8217;s a clear sense that their relationship is going to evolve into something more significant as the story unfolds.</p><p>Overall, this issue is a standout. It not only delivers on action and character moments but also expands the narrative's scope. The introduction of new characters towards the end adds fresh intrigue and suggests that the story is about to grow in both scale and complexity. 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Check out my review of The Rocketeer: The Island #1 from IDW Publishing.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Review - The Rocketeer: The Island #1&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:96183704,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Digital comics - Reviews, Previews, and news. As well as behind Custard Comix&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-02-23T21:00:57.334Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-37d!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd376dbf4-7707-4aac-b32a-14f2a0f1fc7d_390x600.webp&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-rocketeer-the-island-1&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:null,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:188839026,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:1,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:933389,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6vaP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24efe3fb-7927-4c51-a753-588a8617f1ea_500x500.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><blockquote><p>In 1937, Amelia Earhart went missing on her flight around the world. One year later, the Rocketeer is on a mission to find and rescue her!<br></p><p>After a rocky voyage, the Rocketeer and his crew dock on a mysterious island in the area where Amelia was last heard from. Immediately, they discover strange creatures that could just be real-life dinosaurs! Well, facing giant carnivorous monsters has to be better than staying on the ship with Betty and her cheesecake photographer, Marco... right?</p></blockquote><p>John Layman (Chew, Spawn: The Scorched) and Jacob Edgar (Plastic Man: No More, The Ones) continue their thrilling new series based on a story by Dave Stevens!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O1nt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27875302-7252-43f1-a10f-970aba9d5b67_1495x2298.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O1nt!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27875302-7252-43f1-a10f-970aba9d5b67_1495x2298.jpeg 424w, 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It drops you right into the thick of things, giving a much clearer sense that this island isn&#8217;t just mysterious&#8212;it&#8217;s actively dangerous, with multiple threats lurking beneath the surface.</p><p>Before the chaos fully kicks in, there&#8217;s a quieter but tense stretch leading up to the landing. Cliff and Betty are forced into close proximity, and you can feel the weight of everything left unsaid between them. Their history hangs in the air, making even small interactions feel loaded. That tension is only sharpened by Marco&#8217;s presence&#8212;Betty&#8217;s new boyfriend&#8212;whose confidence and interest in her create an awkward, slightly combustible dynamic with Cliff.</p><p>Once they reach the island, the tone shifts into exploration mixed with unease. The team hacking their way through dense jungle undergrowth is a great visual and sets up that classic adventure vibe, but it doesn&#8217;t take long for things to turn unsettling. The discovery of a dead dinosaur is a clever twist&#8212;it&#8217;s not the threat itself, but the implication behind it. Something strong enough to take down a creature like that is out there, and that question lingers ominously in the background.</p><p>Meanwhile, the cutaway to Betty and Marco on the beach adds a different kind of tension. Marco&#8217;s personality really comes through here, and not in a flattering way&#8212;his sleazy charm is played up effectively. There&#8217;s a slightly exaggerated, almost cartoonish edge to these scenes that fits the pulpy tone of the book, giving it a bit of humour while still reinforcing that he&#8217;s not exactly trustworthy.</p><p>From there, the issue kicks into full gear. Cliff finally gets to cut loose as the Rocketeer, taking to the skies to deal with a swarm of flying dinosaurs. The action sequences here are a highlight&#8212;fast, chaotic, and energetic, with a real sense of speed and danger. The aerial combat feels dynamic, and the added commentary helps ground the action without slowing it down.</p><p>That fight also serves as a clever distraction, pulling Cliff away just when things are about to escalate elsewhere. It&#8217;s a classic adventure storytelling move, and it leads neatly into the issue&#8217;s closing moments. The cliffhanger lands well, not just because of the immediate danger, but because it layers in more of those playful references the series has been sprinkling throughout&#8212;dinosaurs, intrepid reporters (with their iconic white dog), and even a nod to a certain pipe-smoking strongman.</p><p>Overall, this issue builds nicely on the first, balancing character tension, pulpy humour, and high-energy action. 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The Sky Band]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Mad Cave Studios]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-phantom-vs-the-sky-band</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-phantom-vs-the-sky-band</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:09:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!giGh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fafd15c5a-80bd-4614-9b5f-590a8a7da3b4_670x1024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spinning out of the previous adventures, <em>The Phantom Vs. The Sky Band</em> is out now from <strong>Mad Cave Studios</strong>.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><blockquote><p>THE PHANTOM&#8217;S JUSTICE IS SWIFT AND ETERNAL!</p><p>The Sky Band entered the Phantom&#8217;s domain when they took blood money to carry the Singh Brotherhood into Bangalla. They thought their helicopters would make them untraceable, immune.</p><p>Now the mercenaries-for-hire will face the Phantom&#8217;s wrath. Those who survive&#8230;will be irreparably MARKED.</p></blockquote><p><em>Author: Ray Fawkes<br>Artist: Federico Sabbatini</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!giGh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fafd15c5a-80bd-4614-9b5f-590a8a7da3b4_670x1024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!giGh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fafd15c5a-80bd-4614-9b5f-590a8a7da3b4_670x1024.jpeg 424w, 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want it to. It builds naturally on what&#8217;s come before while still feeling like a complete and satisfying story in its own right. Throwing The Phantom up against the Sky Band is a great choice&#8212;they&#8217;re not just a generic group of villains, but a collection of individuals, each bringing their own distinct abilities and challenges to the table. That variety keeps the encounters fresh and forces The Phantom to constantly adapt, rather than relying on a single approach.</p><p>What really stands out, though, is how this story doesn&#8217;t just expand the world around The Phantom&#8212;it deepens him as a character. As he works his way through the Sky Band, you get a stronger sense of what drives him, what he stands for, and how seriously he takes the role he&#8217;s inherited. There&#8217;s a weight to his actions here that goes beyond simply stopping criminals; it&#8217;s about maintaining a legacy and reinforcing the idea of The Phantom as something larger than one man.</p><p>The progression through the Sky Band members is handled really well, giving us a steady stream of action without it ever feeling repetitive. Each confrontation has its own flavour, and there&#8217;s a real sense of momentum as he closes in on the leader. A key part of that is the use of his ring&#8212;the mark he leaves behind becomes more than just a calling card. It carries a psychological edge, and the reactions to it really sell that. It&#8217;s not just about defeat; it&#8217;s about what that mark represents, and how it lingers with those who receive it. That added layer makes those moments hit harder than a standard victory.</p><p>Interestingly, for a story centred around airborne enemies, the adventure itself feels surprisingly grounded. It doesn&#8217;t rely purely on high-flying spectacle; instead, it brings the action down to earth&#8212;and even into the water at one point&#8212;which helps keep things varied and tangible. That balance works in the story&#8217;s favour, making the stakes feel more immediate while still delivering on the promise of facing off against a group like the Sky Band.</p><p>The action sequences are a real highlight throughout. They&#8217;re clear, dynamic, and easy to follow, with each set piece building on the last. The artwork plays a huge role in that, perfectly matching the tone of the story. Whether it&#8217;s the intensity of the fights or the quieter, more character-driven moments, the visuals consistently reinforce what&#8217;s happening on the page and keep everything flowing smoothly.</p><p>By the time it all wraps up, you get a strong sense of closure on this particular conflict, but there&#8217;s also a subtle tease of what&#8217;s coming next. It&#8217;s a nice touch&#8212;nothing too heavy-handed, just enough to keep you curious about where The Phantom&#8217;s path leads from here.</p><p>Overall, it&#8217;s a clever, well-paced adventure that balances action with character work, while continuing to build on the mythology in a meaningful way.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-phantom-vs-the-sky-band?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-the-phantom-vs-the-sky-band?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Get it at Forbidden Planet:</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://forbiddenplanet.com/485506-the-phantom-vs-the-sky-band-one-shot-1-cover-a-federico-sabbatini/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Phantom Vs. 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h2>Only the Savage Are Left</h2><p>A special preview and trailer of <em>Only The Savage Are Left</em> from <strong>Dark Horse Comics</strong>.</p><div id="youtube2-IVpryrQmbcs" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;IVpryrQmbcs&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IVpryrQmbcs?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p><code>From Zach Kaplin, and launching on June 3rd 2026, is Only The Savage Are Left, with FOC on April 27th!</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/42a6a352-0f9d-4c42-97e0-3a28dd187893_781x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9b9db659-538a-45bc-b1b3-aacd8ae35c9a_779x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4c965536-17d6-423c-9dbc-8fc66f28febe_1200x922.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5095042f-4ad5-4814-b981-2cdbb0fd72ca_507x887.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ba795bc3-5c74-4868-8c1b-a8096ba6d9d7_781x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/281577f0-7fdb-4869-80ec-d84a6e8091fd_781x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/87d3f256-dc47-47ea-b530-70f47278c2bb_1200x922.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8f6c0dda-14d6-4c25-93fd-d4be275b8d7b_781x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b19eb35b-5fcb-4748-90ef-ab3b50a1db11_781x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Only The Savage Are Left covers and preview pages&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c5fae24a-2190-4c23-a563-d41ed7c5f13c_1456x1454.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><blockquote><p>Not to mention, we dropped a special variant by none other than Wayshak, creator of Cul de Sac and a variant cover artist that's been blowing up the variant market.</p></blockquote><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share 3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share 3 Million Years</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>A sci-fi icon returns in a landmark Dan Barry collection</h2><p>We&#8217;re up to the seventh volume of this classic collection from<strong> Mad Cave Studios</strong>. Check out <em>Flash Gordon Classic Collection Vol. 7</em>.</p><p><code>Flash Gordon&#8217;s legacy continues with the FLASH GORDON COLLECTION VOL. 7, the latest hardcover release from </code><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=1f186b27c6&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a> <code>in partnership with</code> <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=59de014532&amp;e=b7a297eb75">King Features</a>, <code>marking a pivotal stretch of the iconic Sunday strip under the stewardship of legendary cartoonist Dan Barry.</code><br><br><code>A must-have for Flash Gordon fans, collectors, and readers interested in the foundations of science fiction storytelling in comics, this Classic Collection highlights Barry at his most confident and expansive, pushing the series into strange new worlds while grounding it in the enduring heroism that defines Flash Gordon.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/efc19abe-1825-45b4-b6c3-b1d9576054e9_1500x1355.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/11124ec3-28e9-4551-a606-13b69022000a_6615x5977.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9ea17c42-d013-44de-860d-21af7a896421_6615x5977.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9ad30771-4f7b-4978-817c-cef1e9cd9549_6615x5977.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/03457b6b-df1d-48bd-a005-542f8217b865_6615x5977.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Flash Gordon Classic Collection Vol. 7 cover and preview pages&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/07d4c607-b021-4c0c-b12c-e8af43e7d9ac_1456x1210.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>Strap yourself in for another rip-roaring romp through the many worlds of Flash Gordon. From the icy cold surface of Pluto, to the Death Planet, to a dimension populated by living machines... These are the continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, science fiction&#8217;s most enduring and heroic icon.<br><br>The Death Planet reprints the first four years of Dan Barry&#8217;s Flash Gordon Sunday strips from July 30, 1967, to July 18, 1971, starting with Mac Raboy&#8217;s last strip, Captured on Pluto, which Dan completed. This volume also includes an interview with Dan Barry&#8217;s long-time art assistant Bob Fujitani and a feature on Dan Barry and Harry Harrison written by comic strip expert Rick Norwood.</em></p><p><code>Sarah Brunstad spoke of this exciting new collection from Mad Cave:</code></p><blockquote><p>"Dan Barry revolutionized the Flash Gordon strip, exploring new science fiction concepts that thrilled readers of the 60s. This beautiful hardcover celebrates his legacy and gives some amazing behind-the-scenes details about the man behind the pen."</p></blockquote><p><code>Dan Barry (1923-1997) built a career that spanned decades and defined multiple eras of comic strip storytelling. Beginning in the early 1940s, Barry worked across major publishers, including Timely and Fawcett, before moving into newspaper strips, where he assisted on Tarzan and later took over the feature. In 1951, he stepped into Flash Gordon, ultimately shaping the character for nearly half a century. His tenure remains one of the most influential in the strip&#8217;s history, bridging classic adventure with evolving science fiction sensibilities.</code></p><p><code>Flash Gordon is one of the defining pillars of science fiction adventure, originating in 1934 and shaping the visual language of the genre across comics, film, and television. Carried forward by artists like Alex Raymond, Mac Raboy, and Dan Barry, the strip remains a lasting symbol of heroism and exploration&#8212;one that Flash Gordon Classic Collection Vol. 7 continues while offering a snapshot of a creator's craft.</code></p><p><strong>This thrilling new collection arrives June 23, 2026 (FOC June 6), in hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827055 | $49.99). Preorder through your local comic shop, bookstore, or from Mad Cave directly.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:96183704,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><div><hr></div><h2>Southern-fried Sword and sorcery gets its due&#8230;</h2><p>Coming in July 2026, <strong>Mad Cave Studios</strong> is bringing <em>Grit</em> back to print.</p><p><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=73fba139a9&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a> <code>brings GRIT back to print, returning readers to the brutal, off-kilter world from Brian Wickman (The Greylock) and Kevin Castaniero (War of the Worlds: Thunder Child), with colors by Simon Gough (Zorro) and letters by three-time Ringo nominee Micah Myers.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1ae3f397-0604-4e6a-aa0e-e18427ae769b_1400x2139.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/13f6fdc2-2fff-4296-a4b9-9de02a332898_4193x6299.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bf68c8c2-8c97-4dd0-808d-ff00ddbaa345_4200x6362.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1792e86c-89ff-481e-9248-83a9d45bcd12_4194x6369.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/df4958c6-9c77-4ca7-9b63-7b9a81fb3599_4258x6367.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Grit cover and preview pages&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e2b06d34-b549-4120-bf32-66730a41db71_1456x1210.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>From feral packs of bog-hounds to goblin gang wars, Old Man Barrow's solved plenty of problems with the swing of his axe...but when a routine troll hunt spirals into a brush with a would-be doomsday cult, he may be in more trouble than he can chop his way out of. Saddled with Ari, a sharp-tempered witch with little patience for his blood-soaked ways, Barrow is dragged into grotesque occult rituals, the jeering warbles of trash-talking songbirds, and a fight he can't win on his own&#8230;whether he admits it or not.</em></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;Kevin and I have always felt right at home in the gnarly, bloody world of <em>Grit</em>, and we&#8217;re thrilled to be working with Mad Cave,&#8221; said <strong>Brian Wickman</strong>.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Kevin Castaniero</strong> added, &#8220;<em>Grit</em> is one of those books that, for me, was this perfect storm of violence and humour. Getting to draw Barrow hacking away at goblins in one instance, and then Barrow getting down on the ground to investigate something&#8230; less heroic, was a blast. I hope you all have as much fun reading this book as I did drawing it.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p><code>For readers who like their fantasy mean, weird, and a little unhinged, Grit sits alongside Head Lopper and Orc Stain, balancing brutality and dark humor without sanding down either edge. Originally released by Scout Comics in 2020, the series returns here in a new edition.</code></p><p><em><strong>Grit </strong></em><strong>goes on sale July 21, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827369 | $17.99), and is now available for preorder from local comic shops, bookstores, and from Mad Cave directly. Final Order Cut-off is June 29.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="install-substack-app-embed install-substack-app-embed-web" data-component-name="InstallSubstackAppToDOM"><img class="install-substack-app-embed-img" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6vaP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24efe3fb-7927-4c51-a753-588a8617f1ea_500x500.png"><div class="install-substack-app-embed-text"><div class="install-substack-app-header">Get more from Michael Nimmo in the Substack app</div><div class="install-substack-app-text">Available for iOS and Android</div></div><a href="https://substack.com/app/app-store-redirect?utm_campaign=app-marketing&amp;utm_content=author-post-insert&amp;utm_source=3millionyears" target="_blank" class="install-substack-app-embed-link"><button class="install-substack-app-embed-btn button primary">Get the app</button></a></div><div><hr></div><h2>Where campaigns end, everything else begins.</h2><p>From <strong>Maverick</strong> is a new collection, with a definitive edition of <em>The Last Session </em>out in July 2026.</p><p><code>Selected as one of YALSA&#8217;s Great Graphic Novels for Teens and a New York Public Library Best Book for Teens, </code><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=6af73990a7&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a>&#8217; <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=e4ef336cf3&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Maverick</a><code> imprint brings THE LAST SESSION: THE COMPLETE CAMPAIGN, collecting both volumes of the celebrated YA graphic novel series!</code><br><br><code>Written by California-based writer Jasmine Walls (Vixen NYC), with art and a brand-new cover by Dozerdraws (Lumberjanes) and lettering by award-winning letterer Micah Myers, The Last Session: The Complete Campaign brings both volumes together in a single, cohesive edition. The series uses the framework of a tabletop campaign to explore identity, distance, and the ways friendships evolve.</code></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jCR6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbfd1fad-349f-4591-b1e5-8c2066fc1a89_1400x1983.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jCR6!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbfd1fad-349f-4591-b1e5-8c2066fc1a89_1400x1983.jpeg 424w, 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Now, four years later, their old game master Amina has reached out with a chance to reunite, save the community center that fostered their creativity, and finally finish their abandoned campaign. They have one night to do it, streaming to a live audience with tensions and old grudges on the rise. Can they mend their fraying friendship or will this last session cut their ties for good?</em></p><p><code>If Critical Role and The Adventure Zone are your speed, then The Last Session offers a character-driven story about friendship, change, and the spaces&#8212;real and imagined&#8212;that will bring people together.</code></p><p><strong>Clocking in at 304 full-color pages, </strong><em><strong>The Last Session: The Complete Campaign</strong></em><strong> goes on sale July 7, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827840 | $29.99). 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Taken from 2000 AD, the legendary British comic book, which is also home to Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper was co-created by artist Dave Gibbons (Watchmen, Kingsman) and Gerry Finley-Day and has been adapted for the screen by Duncan Jones.</code></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!53eU!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F415f469e-d3a6-441c-b59b-a413d36169c2_800x335.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!53eU!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F415f469e-d3a6-441c-b59b-a413d36169c2_800x335.png 424w, 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Check out my thoughts on <em>Invader Comics Presents: Space Minotaur: One-Shot #1</em>.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><blockquote><p>HE&#8217;S BACK, AND HE&#8217;S A SPACE HERO!</p><p>If you thought he died in the labyrinth, you were wrong - Invader comics presents two tales from the life of the Minotaur!</p><p>The first takes Space Minotaur to the planet Panoptos, where he investigates a planetary disturbance; the second, a tale from his days as a suit actor on a 1970s tokusatsu show.</p><p>Prepare for the MIGHT of the MINOTAUR!</p></blockquote><p><em>Author: Keith Foster<br>Artist: Rory Smith</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link 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Two very different stories and settings featuring a Minotaur!</p><p>First up is a far-future adventure with the Minotaur on a mission. Aided by a helpful (kind of) AI, his task is to destroy a power supply while being attacked by robotic foes. It&#8217;s some classic science-fiction cartoon adventure with flights, robots, robes covering faces - giving me a feel of the beginning of Return Of The Jedi - and some excellent action. </p><p>I like the way the threat level rises as the mission continues, with bigger and bigger targets. The artwork is very kinetic; once the attack begins, it is non-stop throughout the story. </p><p>In the second adventure, we get a change of style - along with the location. We are on Earth, and there is a nice twist to the tale as the Minotaur is tasked with defeating a science-fiction terrorist with her own plans. I like how it plays out and adds some Saturday-morning-style adventure to the story being told. There is some explosive art and some excellent reactions in this adventure.</p><p>In all, this is an excellent one-shot, and it makes me wonder if we will see more of these. I would happily read more of the adventures of the Minotaur in this format, or similar releases from Invader Comics.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/advance-review-invader-comics-presents?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/advance-review-invader-comics-presents?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Get it from Forbidden Planet:</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://forbiddenplanet.com/485354-invader-comics-presents-space-minotaur-one-shot-1-cover-a-rory-smith/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Space Minotaur: One-Shot #1&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://forbiddenplanet.com/485354-invader-comics-presents-space-minotaur-one-shot-1-cover-a-rory-smith/?utm_medium=fp-share&amp;affid=3my5366"><span>Space Minotaur: One-Shot #1</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/advance-review-invader-comics-presents/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/advance-review-invader-comics-presents/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/3millionyears/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;3millionyears&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:933389,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DOhT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azimuth: Volume One, Jughead: Piemageddon, Dread The Hall H 2026, and Cloven]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Rebellion, Archie Comics, Syzygy and Mad Cave Studios]]></description><link>https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/azimuth-volume-one-jughead-piemageddon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/azimuth-volume-one-jughead-piemageddon</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Nimmo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:05:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xkI3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fed33309a-1a2a-4090-a1a0-e51c7689b08b_800x1108.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are the latest comics news and previews, including:</p><ul><li><p>The first volume of <em>Azimuth</em>.</p></li><li><p>Pie-eating from <strong>Archie Comics</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Convention horror from <strong>Syzygy</strong>.</p></li><li><p>And frontier horror in <em>Cloven</em>.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h2>Azimuth: Volume One</h2><p>The first volume of the excellent <em>Azimuth </em>series is coming out in June from <strong>Rebellion</strong>.</p><ul><li><p><em>CREATIVE TEAM: Dan Abnett (w) Tazio Bettin (a) Matt Soffe (c) Jim Campbell (l)</em></p></li><li><p><em>RELEASE DATE: June 3</em></p></li><li><p><em>PAPERBACK, 176 pages</em></p></li><li><p><em>PRICE: &#163;19.99</em></p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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Azimuth is everything. It is the city that always was and always will be. You are safe. Because this is Azimuth.</em></p><p><em>In an eternal city that is everything, Suzi Nine Millimetre is a soul for hire, doing whatever is asked of her by whoever happens to be asking. A job&#8217;s a job When two Lords of New Flesh hire Suzi to get to the bottom of their disturbing and prophetic dreams, she must travel the land to speak to the most powerful beings in Azimuth.</em></p><p><em>What are the dreams prophesizing? And who is the rider of the pale horse, bringing death with him?</em></p><p><strong>Available in print from: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=7cb23eead4&amp;e=986a88d26f">2000 AD </a></strong></em><strong><a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=7cb23eead4&amp;e=986a88d26f">webshop</a>, book stores, Amazon, and comic book stores via Diamond<br><br>Available in digital from: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=4539f3c1f6&amp;e=986a88d26f">2000 AD </a></strong></em><strong><a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=4539f3c1f6&amp;e=986a88d26f">webshop</a>, </strong><em><strong>2000 AD</strong></em><strong> app for <a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=f20f433269&amp;e=986a88d26f">Apple</a> &amp; <a href="https://2000adonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6e40236aa24d482cfff600d2&amp;id=4e919a931b&amp;e=986a88d26f">Android</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share 3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share 3 Million Years</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>Tom King returns to Riverdale!</h2><p><em>Tom King</em> and <em>Dan Parent</em> reunite for <em>Jughead: Piemageddon</em> one-shot from <strong>Archie Comics</strong>.</p><p><code>Archie&#8217;s best pal Jughead has a bottomless stomach that&#8217;s led to some serious hijinks over the course of Archie Comics' 85-year history, but nothing as catastrophic as what&#8217;s coming in July! Bestselling author Tom King (SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW) and legendary Archie artist Dan Parent will reunite for a pie-eating contest with far-reaching consequences in a slapstick adventure one-shot comic that could only be called JUGHEAD: PIEMAGEDDON.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f2465218-bcb6-4887-8a07-075de203acd9_1000x1538.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d82080bc-b213-4e07-aa9c-c4c4c25fa938_1000x1538.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/08578bf6-42c9-4ace-91dc-292217c86d36_1000x1538.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bf1a8f7e-b590-45ec-ab5f-10fb0b71ae03_1000x1538.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3c9a91dc-46e2-4a21-b7aa-4312ba726d71_1000x1538.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3fad19aa-68a5-4110-a7f8-f7751ba03ef5_1000x1538.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Jughead: Piemageddon covers&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d4298d25-a7e6-4f75-a5cd-7921bde8cd7c_1456x964.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><blockquote><p>&#8220;I wanted to write a comic that spoke not only to our time, but to all times&#8212;a comic that challenged facile definitions of love and literature by transcending those perpetual platonic shadows and revealing a priori the tragic and comedic conditions inherent to our own precious, dissected, humiliating, human condition. Also, I wanted to write a comic where like a lot of people are getting hit by pies,&#8221; King said. &#8220;So, JUGHEAD: PIEMAGEDDON is definitely one of those two. Maybe both? No, probably just one. I'll figure out which when I get my comps.&#8221;</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>"It&#8217;s so good to be teaming up with Tom again,&#8221; Parent said, &#8220;especially in this very Jughead-centric story. Even though I love drawing the girls, it&#8217;s nice to work on Jughead, who is probably everyone&#8217;s favorite character in the Archieverse. It&#8217;s always good to do slapstick. There is not enough slapstick in comics, or for that matter, the world, and here, Tom presents the ultimate in slapstick humor: the pie fight! And to the youth of America who are not familiar with this classic form of slapstick comedy . . . you&#8217;re welcome!"</p></blockquote><p><code>The creative pair first teamed up on 2024&#8217;s one-shot comic </code><a href="https://archiecomics.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88f30d5be2193ba061e256112&amp;id=9ba2000811&amp;e=4b2e774221">ARCHIE: THE DECISION</a><code>, depicting the escalating series of events after Archie decides to decide between Betty and Veronica, his two competing love interests. Both comics thoughtfully grapple with elemental aspects of Archie Comics lore in a way that King&#8217;s fans will find familiar from his searing works with franchise characters like Batman, Supergirl, The Vision, and many more.</code></p><blockquote><p>"What these two have created is something completely unique and fun, and also perfectly Archie, or in this case, perfectly Jughead,&#8221; said Archie Comics Editor-in-Chief <strong>Mike Pellerito. </strong>&#8220;And it's a great time&#8212;not only is the Supergirl movie coming out this summer, based on Tom's and artist <strong>Bilquis Evely's</strong> iconic <em>Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, </em>but Tom is hard at work writing the live-action Archie movie at Universal, helmed by <strong>Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.</strong> So, with all these wonderful things happening&#8212;especially in the 85th anniversary year of Archie&#8212;we've decided to celebrate with a pie fight!"</p></blockquote><p><strong>JUGHEAD: PIEMAGEDDON releases July 15 in comic shops nationwide, with inks by Rich Koslowski, colors by Rosario &#8220;Tito&#8221; Pe&#241;a, letters by Jack Morelli, open-to-order variant covers by Jen Bartel, Elsa Charretier, Marguerite Sauvage, and Greg Smallwood, and a retailer incentive cover by Francesco Francavilla, all in regular and foil variants. It&#8217;s available for <a href="https://archiecomics.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88f30d5be2193ba061e256112&amp;id=c5ed9c6090&amp;e=4b2e774221">pre-order </a>at comic shops today.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:96183704,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><div><hr></div><h2>This Con season, nothing&#8217;s contained.</h2><p>It&#8217;s convention season again, and<strong> Image Comics</strong> imprint <strong>Syzygy </strong>has new horror in <em>Dread The Hall H 2026</em>. </p><p><code>It starts on the show floor.<br><br>Grab your badges, DREAD THE HALL H is back! The beloved annual spin-off of the best-selling Dread the Halls returns with 48 pages of convention horror, satire, and chaos from Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer Jordan Hart (Ripple Effects) and Syzygy Publishing founder Chris Ryall (Francis Ford Coppola&#8217;s Megalopolis)!</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7c80e3d1-2df6-441c-8513-de330131d6c7_1324x2048.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/89d87af1-ac44-40e4-9b32-fe2d873f5232_1324x2048.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8b8fc962-70cd-471c-9dae-23fdc136de47_1324x2048.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/387409b2-18df-4c9f-96a3-0443609141a9_1324x2048.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/751ecf75-ca3e-49e9-a5c6-0a025171a597_1324x2048.png&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Dread The Hall H 2026 covers&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3db6697b-c28d-4796-815d-d855e687fa5a_1456x1210.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>It&#8217;s summer convention season again, and Dread the Hall H is back with your VIP pass to 48 pages of convention-related horror stories! Attending this show are Chris Ryall, CP Wilson III, and Tom Williams, who tell connected panel-breaking tales of the con-variant craze gone amok; along with Jordan Hart and Luana Vecchio, who reveal the true terror of A-List actors getting their on-screen characters&#8217; powers; and Hart and Marianna Ignazzi, who introduce the world to the super-powered protector of all con-goers&#8212;the CONcluder!</em></p><p><code>This issue features interior art by Luana Vecchio, C.P. Wilson III, Marianna Ignazzi, and Tom Williams that grounds the rapid descent from spectacle to something harder to shake. One story destabilizes spectacle, and another leans into obsession, and all the while, the show floor is coming apart amid the madness!</code></p><p><code>There&#8217;s also a collectable cover lineup that includes Maria The Wolf, Luana Vecchio, Jordan Hart, plus a 1:10 sketch photo/variant by Tony Fleecs and 1:20 variant from Zach Howard, which incorporates all seven elements from Hall of Fame editor &#8220;Carmine Infantino&#8217;s 7 Things Guaranteed to Sell a Comic&#8221; (gorillas, motorcycles, dinosaurs, cities on fire, purple skies, time rifts, &#8216;cryin and dyin&#8217;), turning the issue into a weird, overstuffed relic you pulled off the convention floor.</code></p><p><code>But the extended issue doesn&#8217;t stop there (pun incoming): &#8220;Conland,&#8221; a Candyland-style board game illustrated by Chris Anderson (American Caper), turns waiting in line into an entire experience, stretched out until it stops feeling like a joke. Not to mention, fake product one-page comics riff on &#8216;70s Hostess ads, just slightly off and a little too specific, but maybe aware enough to feel like they weren&#8217;t meant to be found.</code></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;Each <em>Dread the Hall H</em> story centers on familiar convention experiences&#8212;celebrity panels, show exclusives, overnight sidewalk camping, sleep deprivation&#8212;and pushes them to absurd levels of satire and horror,&#8221; said <strong>Jordan Hart</strong>. &#8220;From a superpowered protector of attendees called the CONcluder to a literal board game about standing in line for an exclusive, I haven&#8217;t had more fun making a comic book.&#8221;</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>Co-creator <strong>Chris Ryall</strong> added, &#8220;It&#8217;s that special time of the year once again&#8212;convention season!&#8212;and on every page of <em>Dread the Hall H</em>, we once again celebrate all that makes convention culture both exhilarating and slightly terrifying. And as with every issue of Dread, we&#8217;ve got some special things planned that push the potential of this con-thology into exciting and unexpected directions.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p><code>Sitting between horror anthology, satire, and shared experience, Dread the Hall H 2026 will resonate with anyone who&#8217;s stood in line, chased exclusives, or watched fandom tip into something else entirely. Fans of Ice Cream Man and The Department of Truth will find plenty to latch onto here.</code></p><p><em><strong>Dread the Hall H 2026</strong></em><strong>, a 48-page, full-color, one-shot, arrives July 22, 2026, from <a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=608f072adc&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Syzygy</a>/<a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=4dcdb07c46&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Image Comics</a>. Preorder through your local comic shop or favorite retailer and secure your pass before the doors open.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="install-substack-app-embed install-substack-app-embed-web" data-component-name="InstallSubstackAppToDOM"><img class="install-substack-app-embed-img" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6vaP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24efe3fb-7927-4c51-a753-588a8617f1ea_500x500.png"><div class="install-substack-app-embed-text"><div class="install-substack-app-header">Get more from Michael Nimmo in the Substack app</div><div class="install-substack-app-text">Available for iOS and Android</div></div><a href="https://substack.com/app/app-store-redirect?utm_campaign=app-marketing&amp;utm_content=author-post-insert&amp;utm_source=3millionyears" target="_blank" class="install-substack-app-embed-link"><button class="install-substack-app-embed-btn button primary">Get the app</button></a></div><div><hr></div><h2>A bloodline carved in bone and dust&#8230;</h2><p>New horror from <strong>Mad Cave Studios</strong> in <em>Cloven</em>.</p><p><code>In the dying days of the American frontier, survival is earned in blood, and legacy is something far more dangerous. CLOVEN, the new original series from </code><a href="https://donthidepr.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57e8d5fa071b5a6940f3cf448&amp;id=3d14f5d4f6&amp;e=b7a297eb75">Mad Cave Studios</a>, <code>pulls readers into a bleak, dust-choked world where inheritance is not a gift, but a reckoning.<br><br>Written by comics' legendary creator Dan Panosian (Slots), with art by Italian illustrator David Ferracci (Monsterverse), colors by Lee Loughridge (G.I. Joe), and letters by Pat Brosseau (Aquaman), Cloven brings together a powerhouse creative team, with covers by Panosian, Jacob Phillips, Mark Chiarello, and Travis Charest.</code></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/436cb73a-5904-4bab-aeed-2477942ae7d2_1400x2139.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/270f21bf-ecc4-411d-b5e4-f34a3acfb56b_1988x3037.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/488ef178-9ad9-4cc4-8ed3-9d0ca6f04e1c_1400x2139.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c74d7589-1058-4f97-a50d-253dc69a3ad0_1400x2139.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Cloven #1 covers&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a5efd131-d314-4fdf-9fdd-dfa4351b7644_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><em>In the dying days of the American frontier, a young woman journeys into the unknown to claim a legacy she never asked for&#8212;and may not survive.<br><br>June Buckley&#8217;s father was a monster in life. In death, he may be something worse.<br><br>Summoned alongside a group of treacherous heirs, June is forced to traverse the same brutal path that built her father's empire. But the trail reveals more than hardship&#8212;it exposes the rot in every soul traveling beside her.<br><br>And at the center of it all is Hendido&#8230;a creature bound to her father&#8217;s past, and perhaps to something far older and much more wicked.<br><br>As the tension simmers and night closes in, June begins to understand: Her inheritance comes at a grisly price.</em></p><p><code>Speaking to the genre blend at the core of the series, Dan Panosian said:</code></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;Merging gothic horror with the western genre has always intrigued me. The &#8216;old west&#8217; was a dangerous place and time in America's not-so-distant past. I took a journey down a dark and dusty trail where only the brave and foolhardy dare travel. I recommend you pack a blanket and a pistol if you care to join me.&#8221;</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>&#8220;To me, <em>Cloven</em> is like a Hitchcock bomb&#8212;something you know right from the start is bound to explode sooner or later,&#8221; <strong>David Ferracci</strong> added. &#8220;Darkness, suspense, and cinema have always been my keywords, and drawing mixed genres has given me the chance to play with contrasts. My grandfather was a huge fan of Western movies and comics; he would have been really amused to see me draw one.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p><code>Cloven is a slow burn descent into violence, inheritance, and the things we carry whether we want to or not.</code></p><p><em>Cloven</em> #1 goes on sale <strong>July 29, 2026 (FOC July 7</strong>).</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/azimuth-volume-one-jughead-piemageddon?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/azimuth-volume-one-jughead-piemageddon?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/azimuth-volume-one-jughead-piemageddon/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/azimuth-volume-one-jughead-piemageddon/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/3millionyears/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;3millionyears&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:933389,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;3 Million Years&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Michael Nimmo&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DOhT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F84f04bcc-c189-4728-ae6f-54d7b00e401a_400x400.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>