Hot Rod Racing, The Loud House, Age of Canaan, The Art of Chad Hardin, Try Again and Ordinal Tempest & Scott Pilgrim
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Archie Comics has some Hot Rod Racing in a special one-shot.
PaperCutz has announced a new Spooky Special of The Loud House.
Crowdfunding has begun on Age of Canaan and The Art of Chad Hardin Vol. 4 on Zoop!
Try Again and Ordinal Tempest is coming soon from TokyoPop.
You can now read Scott Pilgrim on GlobalComix from Oni Press.
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Archie Comics has a new one-shot story coming from the world of Archie & Friends in Hot Rod Racer.
Hard-driving Daisy Thunder of the Southside Serpents makes her turbo-charged debut in a new one-shot comic book this April!
Riverdale's teens push the pedal to the metal in April when Archie Comics welcomes new character Daisy Thunder to town! Daisy, an ace racer from the rival gang Southside Serpents, gives Archie a run for his money in a new story by writer Craig Boldman and artist Steven Butler that kicks off ARCHIE & FRIENDS: HOT ROD RACING, a one-shot comic book collecting racing stories from throughout Archie history.
“Racing and cool cars are such a big part of childhood fantasies and part of Archie lore, and we wanted a new character who evoked that feeling with a little bit of danger," said Archie Comics Editor-in-Chief Mike Pellerito.
In Daisy's debut, she challenges the core Archie cast to a race which Archie hopes to win with his famously run-down jalopy, now rebuilt as a hot rod for the job. And in true Archie Comics style, there's drama off the track, as well, as the story hints at a complicated history between the characters.
"I had a rough idea of what we wanted with an invented history of the Southside Serpents going back to the ‘Little Archie’ days," Pellerito continued, "and a look that took inspiration from Evel Knievel, Pinky Tuscadero, and Penelope Pitstop, which Steven Butler perfectly brought to visual life. But I wanted a name before Craig Boldman put it all together. My right-hand man [Archie Comics Production Manager/Associate Editor] Stephen Oswald started listing off cool racing movies with a twist, and we had Daisy Thunder! Craig turned it into something great and Steven went above and beyond. Another amazing character added to the Archie sandbox, and I can’t wait for more.”
That in-universe backstory will give Archie fans something to chew on as Daisy revs the engine in HOT ROD RACING and future appearances, adding a foil and rival for Archie much in the same way Cheryl Blossom stirred up the dynamic between Betty and Veronica when she was reintroduced in 1994's "Love Showdown" storyline.
“Daisy Thunder is a childhood friend of the Riverdale gang — or should we say frenemy? — who moved away when they were very young. Now she’s back!" said Boldman, offering some insight into that fictional backdrop. "In the intervening years, she’s had an amazing life, owing to her father’s career as a globe-hopping professional racecar driver. He’s ready to settle down and enjoy a slower pace, but it turns out Daisy’s not wired that way.”
ARCHIE & FRIENDS: HOT ROD RACING releases April 3 in comic shops nationwide, with inks by Lily Butler, colors by Glenn Whitmore, lettering by Jack Morelli, and a cover by Steven & Lily Butler with colors by Rosario “Tito” Peña. It's available for pre-order at comic shops nationwide now.
From PaperCutz, a new one-shot comic is coming in July 2024 - The Loud House: Spooky Special. It features a selection of stories, and a preview can be found below.
Scream loud!
Get ready for the spooky season with this special collection of The Loud House comics! Grab your pumpkins and put on your costumes and face paint and let’s celebrate all the fearsome fun that follows the Fall foliage with the Loud family – Lincoln and his ten sisters, Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lisa, and Lily – as well as Ronnie Anne Santiago and her grande familia.
Get lost (and found) in an interactive haunted maze, organized and decorated by scare queen Lucy Loud herself! Shiver at the curdling legend of the Candy Goblin! And you may want to duck under the covers after witnessing what Lincoln Loud encounters in “The Nightmare on Franklin Street.” And there’s plenty more scares, thrills, chills and brouhaha to tickle all funny bones in this scary good celebration of all things spooky.
Featuring all-new stories from The Loud House and The Casagrandes creative teams.
THE LOUD HOUSE: SPOOKY SPECIAL [9781545801758; Ages 7-12] is out on
July 2, 2024 in hardcover and paperback. It will be available wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Bookshop, and Barnes & Noble.
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Live now on Zoop is a new crowdfunding project - Age of Canaan.
Award Winning Artist Nir Levie, considered by followers of his a prodigy, is launching his first crowdfunding campaign today for his full length creator owned graphic novel, AGE OF CANAAN on the Zoop crowdfunding platform. The book is a 160-page softcover, written and drawn by Levie, available exclusively on Zoop.
Embark on a thrilling adventure with the Ancient gods of Canaan in a dynamic fantasy graphic novel interweaving five tales from the 13th century BC Ugaritic chronicles. From epic battles mirroring the seasons to tragic vengeance and divine conflicts, each story unfolds in a captivating tapestry of action. The collection concludes with a mesmerizing love song, using the oldest surviving written melody to poignantly capture the beauty of nature and love through vivid, action-packed imagery. Join us on this mythical journey by supporting the project – where gods clash, heroes rise, and epic tales await.
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Also on Zoop, The Art of Chad Hardin Vol. 4 is live. The first three volumes were successful, and now you can get the fourth volume!
Launching today, one of comics most popular artists Chad Hardin is making his Zoop debut with The Art Of Chad Hardin, Volume 4. The first 3 volumes were huge crowdfunding successes, and Hardin has made the jump to Zoop for the launch of the 4th installment.
The Art of Chad Hardin Volume 4 showcases some of the best published and unpublished art from the celebrated Marvel cover artist and DC Comics talent. This new art book installment continues the visual journey through his career containing some of your favorite art from publishers like Marvel, DC, Coffin Comics, Counterpoint Comics, Paperfilms, and many more.
Explore the depths of his creative mind through exclusive glimpses into his creator-owned projects: The Hunters, and Death Watch. This volume offers an insider's look at behind-the-scenes magic, showcasing private commissions, and unveiling the meticulous process from concept to completion. Witness first hand the evolution of Hardin's masterful craftsmanship in this must-have collection for comic art aficionados and aspiring artists alike. There are early bird specials, freebies, and opportunities for original art by Hardin himself.
Hardin said about the launch: “The Art of Chad Hardin Volume 4 celebrates my return to comics full-time, putting a spotlight on my new job as Marvel cover artist and independent comic creator. This volume is filled with artwork of all your favorite characters from DC, Marvel, Coffin, Dynamite and more, as well as showcasing the incredible sequentials that I'm making for my creator owned books (Death Watch and The Hunters). Plus there will be a few pages samples and sneak peaks of what's coming later in 2024!”
Zoop’s CEO, Jordan Plosky says “We’re thrilled to work with Chad on this campaign. As fans of his work, and witnessing his continued success in the world of crowdfunding, we can’t wait to offer his fans and audience an even better all around experience this time around.”
For the upcoming Black History Month, TokyoPop has two new manga titles: Try Again and Ordinal Tempest.
Publisher TOKYOPOP focuses attention on BIPOC characters and creators in international manga for Black History Month as it highlights notable new titles under its Noir Caesar distribution partnership.
Noir Caesar Entertainment is a black-owned and operated indie creative company that supports and nourishes content from marginalized communities across various media. Noir Caesar Entertainment was founded by pro athlete and entrepreneur, Johnny O’Bryant, who grew up a fervent lover of comics, anime, and manga. He attended Louisiana State University and was drafted into the NBA. But his passion for anime and manga never diminished and led to him developing original stories by BIPOC creators.
To mark the release of the new manga titles ORDINAL TEMPEST and TRY AGAIN, TOKYOPOP has posted new social media and YouTube segments by the popular BIPOC multimedia creator and spokesperson, Alia Pyatt (AKA magicalblackgirlalia), featuring commentary from Johnny O’Bryant III and TRY AGAIN writer and NOIR CAESAR editor, Marcus Kwabena. Both titles are available now.
“I think comic books have always been a medium, similar to television, where people want to see themselves as the superhero character or the fantasy character,” says Johnny O’Bryant III in the first segment. “Whether you be Black, Asian, Brown, White, or European, I think when you get into a story you want to see someone that looks like you or someone that is relatable. That’s what we are trying to do at Noir Caesar.”
“Black history shouldn’t be seen as something that is set apart from world history or apart from world or American cultures,” adds Marcus Kwabena. “It’s very much ingrained in it and much like our work at Noir Caesar, we want to bring and highlight diversity and representation, not only by way of the color and ethnicity of our characters but also via the different genres you see them featured in. For us it’s about making sure that we can assist that young kid, or adult, and help them see themselves reflected in the artworks and genres they love so much.”
“TRY AGAIN follows Danielle Burroughs, a well-known hitman in the Cacciatore Guild,” says Alia Pyatt in the dedicated segment above. “In an attempt to absolve her crimes, she ends up bound to a lord of hell and becomes an underworld hitman with demonic capabilities. This story is a supernatural thriller perfect for those seeking more dark and supernatural content.”
ORDINAL TEMPEST is a mecha-driven sci-fi action series that is available for the first time in-print and digitally.
TRY AGAIN is an original manga-inspired graphic novel series about a hitwoman seeking to leave her violent past behind and start a new life.
Over on GlobalComix, with their online/app library ever increasing, you can now read the excellent Scott Pilgrim from Oni Press.
The New York Times Best Seller and cult classic, Scott Pilgrim, is now available to read on GlobalComix. Created by Bryan Lee O'Malley, and published by Oni Press, the original run spanned 6 years from 2004 to 2010, and inspired the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
Whether you're new to the series, or you've been hankering for a reason to dive back into the books again, we've got you covered. Scott Pilgrim Color Collection is also available to read in panel-to-panel. You can enable the immersive reading mode in the reader settings.
The New York Times bestselling series and basis for the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is now available in a new full-color format! Laugh as slacker Scott Pilgrim tries and sometimes fails to get his life together and win the heart of the literal girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers! Cry when things look bleak for our heroes! Make a confused face at the countless Canadian references! (Unless you live in Canada already.) The perfect gift for a Scottoholic-or for anyone discovering the bestselling series for the first time.