Cadet Dredd & More, Gatchaman: Galactor, and Comixology Originals
Rebellion, Mad Cave Studios, Ablaze
The latest comics news and previews including:
The ‘regened’ stories making their way to Judge Dredd Megazine and 2000 AD.
A new mini-series from Mad Cave Studios.
Ablaze Publishing has teamed up with ComiXology Originals.
I really enjoy the ‘regened’ stories from 2000 AD, and now Rebellion has announced that we will see more of them, with stories moving to both 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Megazine.
Thrills For The Future!
New home, same attitude – Cadet Dredd is coming to the Judge Dredd Megazine, and he’s bringing his friends!
Following the success of 2000 AD's quarterly all-ages Regened special issues, the best of Rebellion’s all ages revolution will find a home in the Judge Dredd Megazine as they step up into the regular roster in our legendary comic books.
As part of Rebellion’s continuing mission to hook a whole new generation on Thrill-power, strips such as Cadet Dredd, Departmetnt K and Pandora Perfect will find a new home in the monthly title.
June's edition of Judge Dredd Megazine is proud to welcome back some more familiar favourites to its monthly roster of Thrills. Get ready for the return of...
Pandora Perfect! Lock up your loot, because criminal mastermind and nefarious swindler Pandora and robot companion Gort are back and ready to cause more chaos across the galaxy! Writer Roger Langridge is joined by artist Gary Welsh for a high-octane space adventure with the most notorious robber in the universe!
Department K: Interdimensional Investigators! Mega-City One Justice Department's most chaotic team must once-again battle threats to protect the dimensional safety of the world. Having already travelled a multiverse of monsters and warded off threats from beyond the fabric of reality, join Ned Hartley and Mike Walters as Department K come face-to-face with the craziest creatures in the cosmos!
And later this year get ready for the return of Cadet Dredd! Paul Starkey and Nick Brokenshire invite you to join young Joseph Dredd and his clone brother Rico as they attempt to learn the ropes of the Justice System, and earn their badges as Judges!
The move follows the successful transition of Alex de Campi and Eduardo Ocaña’s Full Tilt Boogie, as well as Pandora Perfect and Department K, into 2000 AD, paving the way for a richer mix of all ages stories as part of the Megazine’s blend of sci-fi action and adventure!
Plus, as they replace the classic reprints which have been published in Judge Dredd Megazine each month, it means readers get to enjoy more all-new Thrills each and every issue for the same galaxy-busting price.
With these awesome new Thrills coming soon to Judge Dredd Megazine, it's never been a better time for Earthlets of all ages to try out The Galaxy's Greatest and explore new universes through the wonderful world of comics!
Mad Cave Studios has announced a new mini-series coming soon - check out the details below on Gatchaman: Galactor.
Prepare to witness the rise of a new era, the nefarious villain Katse seizes control of the narrative in GATCHAMAN: GALACTOR, a groundbreaking four-issue miniseries by Eisner Award-winning writer Steve Orlando (Outlaw Territory, Rainbow Bridge) and beloved Costarican artist, Kath Lobo (Good Game, Well Played), coming soon from Mad Cave Studios!
Katse, the cunning antagonist of Galactor, has stepped out of the shadows to commandeer the spotlight. “Listen, you insignificant worms! The time has come to bow before the might of Galactor! Pledge your allegiance to the true ruler!”
To which series writer, Steve Orlando, responded, “Katse's demand for allegiance is a testament to his insidious ambitions. With Gatchaman: Galactor, we explore the depths of villainy and the consequences of blind obedience.”
This unprecedented integration of character and promotion marks a new chapter in storytelling, as Katse embodies the essence of villainy, driving the narrative forward with his unyielding quest for power. Inspired by Katse's ruthless demeanor, writer Steve Orlando has crafted a tale of intrigue and domination, delving into the heart of darkness where loyalty is tested and alliances are forged in the crucible of chaos.
Galactor is under siege by a threat from within! After a secret attempt on his life, Berg Katse sets about to uncover a conspiracy within Galactor, born of their earliest days. Galactor's second-in-command goes undercover to hunt, identify, and ruthlessly dispense a revolution growing within Galactor's ranks. Issue one of a miniseries that directly ties into the first volume of Gatchaman!
“To paraphrase Paul Heyman, ‘do you really find good guys that interesting? I know I don't’ but Gatchaman: Galactor was the absolute top of my list when Mad Cave reached out to me about the franchise,” said series writer Steve Orlando. “Berg Katse, Leader X, and the forces of Galactor have been so incredibly influential in the decades since their debut. Without their narrative DNA, I'd argue the iconic cartoons of the 1980s would've been bereft of the dastardly, scheming, impossible to ignore villains that we all came to know and love to hate. And with this book, we're exploring facets of Galactor that have never been seen before! Working with Kath Lobo again is a dream, she is one of the most perfect Gatchaman artists I could ever imagine! And within the pages coming your way, Berg Katse is going to be in for the fight of his life--he'll have to not just defend his own secrets, but Galactor itself! And to do so, he'll have to take on a secret underworld family whose existence stretches all the way back to Galactor's original sin. From the bones of an Earth Mafia family didn't just come Galactor, but a vendetta...one that threatens to burn the entire organization to the ground.”
“I'm very excited to be part of this project!” said artist Kath Lobo. “I know Gatchaman is a cult-classic anime, and many people will be waiting for this series. I sincerely think this will exceed their expectations. I really love Steve's approach to the characters, Berg Katse in particular, it's so cool and interesting.”
Gatchaman Galactor #1 promises to be a riveting spectacle, offering readers a front-row seat to the unfolding drama. With Katse at the helm, the stakes have never been higher, and the line between friend and foe blurs in the shadow of his tyranny.
Will you heed Katse's call to allegiance, or will you stand against the tide of tyranny? The choice is yours, worms.
Join Mad Cave Studios in their partnership with Tatsunoko Production to bear witness to the dawn of a new era, where darkness reigns supreme and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Gatchaman Galactor #1 drops in comic shops July 10th. Cover A by Kath Lobo, Cover B by Riley Rossmo, and Cover C Retailer Incentive by Inaki Miranda.
Ablaze Publishing has teamed up with ComiXology Originals to bring us more new comics. Below are details of what we can expect.
Comixology Originals is expanding print distribution by releasing three titles from Amazon’s Comixology Originals exclusive digital content line in print for the first time with ABLAZE. ABLAZE, the publisher of acclaimed manga and graphic novels including Gannibal, The Breaker, Trese, Zombie Makeout Club, Traveling to Mars, Animal Castle, and The Cimmerian series, will distribute Harvey Kurtzman's Marley's Ghost, the Eisner award-winning version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in graphic novel form, the stunning Eisner award-nominated gothic love story Parliament of Rooks, and the action-packed supernatural story Grammaton Punch in print for the first time for customers in comic shops, bookstores, and libraries.
“These are three wildly different and ambitious titles that showcase the scope of Amazon’s Comixology Originals content line,” says Comixology’s General Manager and CTO Jeff DiBartolomeo. “We’re thrilled to now have multiple print partners for the Comixology Originals line, which gives us tremendous flexibility and options going forward, and we couldn’t be happier to work with an up-and-coming independent publisher like ABLAZE.”
“Our relationship with Comixology Originals provides dynamic new content from their diverse and award-winning line that is perfectly aligned with the other acclaimed titles we have published,” says Rich Young, Publisher of ABLAZE. “We’re delighted and looking forward to a successful future with them.”
ABLAZE titles are distributed in-print worldwide by Diamond Comic and Diamond Book Distributors. Digital versions of ABLAZE titles are available via most major digital platforms including Kindle Unlimited, and Comixology Unlimited, and for purchase on Amazon or Kindle.
Harvey Kurtzman's Marley's Ghost, original graphic novel—For the first time in print!
Written by Josh O'Neill and Shannon Wheeler
Art by Gideon Kendall
● New York Magazine's Vulture calls it, "holiday magic."
● Marley's Ghost is the posthumous completion of legendary creator Harvey Kurtzman's adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens' novel—A Christmas Carol. Kurtzman’s ambitious concept for Marley's Ghost began in the 1950s—as an early "graphic novel"—but was never realized. Now, over 60 years later, writers Josh O'Neill and Shannon Wheeler expand upon Kurtzman's extensive adaptation notes while illustrator Gideon Kendall's outstanding artwork utilizes Kurtzman's breakdowns and stylistic choices to make this long-lost vision a reality!
● 136 pages / color / on sale November 6, 2024 in comic shops and November 19, 2024 in bookstores and everywhere books are sold / MSRP $19.99 pbk / ISBN: 978-1-68497-353-8
Parliament of Rooks—For the first time in print!
Written and Illustrated by Abigail Jill Harding
Co-Written and Lettered by Richard Starkings
● Kieron Gillen, writer of The Wicked + the Divine says, "Abigail Harding is the Queen of the gothic in modern comics. She opens her Parliament of Rooks, and every panel will make you pay homage."
● Artist Abigail Jill Harding (Ask For Mercy) makes her first ever longform writing and illustrating debut with the gothic love story Parliament of Rooks, a tale of dark fantasy, forbidden romance, menacing forces, and enchanting characters.
● When architect Darius Ravenscar wakes from a strange and troubling dream. It becomes clear that something is terribly wrong and Ravenscar finds himself in a precarious predicament that will threaten his long-standing affection for the Princess, Seraphina. As Ravenscar becomes more tormented he searches for the truth, confronting ghosts from the past that haunt him and unraveling the mystery of his family, ultimately becoming torn between two worlds and two minds.
● Publication date to be announced at a later date.
Grammaton Punch, collecting issues 1-5—For the first time in print!
Written by Miles Gunter
Art by Briane Andan
● AIPT Comics says, “Van’s story expertly explores ideas of growing up and alienation filtered through a “classic” ghost story. With a vibe that reads like Scott Pilgrim and The Frighteners (sorta)."
● Grammaton Punch is an action-packed story about a boy who sees and fights ghosts. The supernatural story follows a high school freshman who must protect his classmates from the spirits feeding off their adolescent energy, all the while confronting his own self-imposed boundaries that prevent him from connecting with other people.
● When Van starts his freshman year, he is shocked to discover his high school is ruled by a gang of ghosts feeding off his classmates' energy. What’s worse, Van’s mom doesn’t believe that there are ghosts. In order to survive, Van will need to level up.
● Publication date to be announced at a later date.
In 2023 ABLAZE published Promethee 13:13–a prequel to the sci-fi bande dessinée series Prométhée by Christophe Bec–written by Andy Diggle with art by Shawn Martinbrough, in collaboration with Delcourt and first released digitally from Comixology Originals.