Johnny Red: The Hurricane, Crush Depth, Sarah and Darah: Best Frenemies Forever & Rogue Trooper
From Treasury Of British Comics, Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, and Rebellion
The latest comics news and previews including:
From the pages of Battle Action is a new Johnny Red collection.
A new series from Mad Cave Studios.
A new OGN - Sarah and Darah: Best Frenemies Forever.
More Rogue Trooper tales!
Johnny Red: The Hurricane
In Battle Action and from the Treasury Of British Comics is a new collected story - Johnny Red: The Hurricane.
CREATIVE TEAM: Garth Ennis (w) Keith Burns (a)
RELEASE DATE: January 15th
PAPERBACK, 208 pages
PRICE: £24.99
British pilot Johnny Red leads his Falcon squadron through the battle of Stalingrad where he must defend the city from waves of Nazi Messerschmitts, but Johnny and his fellow pilots become trapped behind enemy lines where they must survive one of the most terrible battles of the whole war.
Written by Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher) and drawn by Keith Burns (Battle Action), Hurricane is the first volume of The Treasury of British Comics presentation of the complete adventure of Johnny Red.
Available in print from: Treasury of British comics webshop, online retailers, book stores, and comic book stores via Diamond
Available in digital from:Treasury of British Comics webshop, 2000 AD app for Apple & Android
Mad Cave Studios co-creators Tim Daniel and David ‘DB’ Andry reunite to deliver fear that plunges to new ‘depths’
A new series from Mad Cave Studios. This looks to be an exciting, claustrophobic thriller. Below are the details and a preview of Crash Depth.
From the co-creators of Morning Star, writers Tim Daniel and David 'DB' Andry join forces again to dive into the murky depths with CRUSH DEPTH, the latest horror/action series from Mad Cave Studios!
Featuring illustrations and Cover A by acclaimed artist Alex Sanchez (Star Wars, Katana, Godzilla vs. Power Rangers), with colors by Kurt Michael Russell and lettering by Justin Birch, Crush Depth invites readers to dive in headfirst and confront their fears—no matter how deep the plunge.
Two brothers locked in a sibling rivalry wrestle for command of a massive nuclear submarine, The Absolution, in a near future irrevocably altered by climate change. Chief Science Officer Liana Pearson finds herself not only caught between the Wilder brothers but drowning in her fear of the surface world. When something alien infiltrates The Absolution and upends the balance of power, Liana is left with only two deadly options-—reaching the toxic surface world or steering the sub into the unforgiving abyss and crush depth—Breathe Deep!
"The DNA of Crush Depth is laced with inspiration from John Carpenter's The Thing to Jeff Vandermeer's Annihilation and several other touchstones such as The Abyss, Underwater, and Neville Shute's novel On The Beach,” said Tim Daniel. “It’s evocative of that time but ultimately will prove to be as cathartic as the moment when we collectively threw open our doors once again and ventured out of our homes to find the world had changed some and maybe we had too."
“For my entire life, I’ve been equal parts fascinated and terrified by things that live in the water,” said David ‘DB’ Andry. “My grandparents lived in a house 11 feet up on stilts in the Mississippi bayou. Fishing and boating in the brackish water off the dock in their backyard, I’ve seen everything from snapping turtles to green eels and garfish. I’ll watch any deepwater documentary or shows about sea life, but getting in the water is about the scariest thing to me —this fear is what I got to explore in Crush Depth.”
“Since I was a kid, my favorite genre of films has always been horror—Slashers, body horror, found footage, and suspense in particular,” said Alex Sanchez. “If I wasn't illustrating comics, I probably would be in the movie industry lending my talents in some visual effects department, somewhere. Not surprisingly, for the better part of the last couple of decades, a large portion of my work in the comic book industry has been drawing books with a suspenseful theme. These are the kinds of books that pique my interest. So, when I was presented the opportunity to draw Crush Depth, I jumped at the chance because I knew I would immensely enjoy building the world with Tim and DB.”
Though the tide is high, have no fear. Crush Depth #1 drops Mar. 19, 2025, and is now available for preorder at your LCS and direct from Mad Cave Studios. Cover B features artwork by Ramon Villalobos (Kid Maroon).
Scandal. Heartache. Vengeance. Maverick Announces May 2025 YA OGN "Sarah and Darah: Best Frenemies Forever"!
Maverick is publishing a new original graphic novel for young adults in May 2025. Check out the details of Sarah and Darah: Best Frenemies Forever.
MAVERICK is pleased to announce SARAH and DARAH, from acclaimed writer David Pinckey and illustrator Pia Prado.
Scandals and heartache are coming to the prestigious PLACESIDE HIGH where only the best of the best attend. As senior year is about to start and the graduates embark on their futures, with some attending college and others focusing on burgeoning careers, Darah has returned for senior year and will start a war against her rival, her former best friend, Sarah. Tempers flare and the truth is revealed in this compelling high school drama.
At age 12, Darah, the exiled daughter of Thomas Benson, the butler of The Havenmeyers, returns after five years to seek revenge on Sarah Havenmeyer, the girl who “destroyed” her life. It was Sarah’s misinformation that made her parents exile Darah to Alaska where she had no life whatsoever. Now, Darah has returned, and the school has erupted in a frenzy--isn't Darah The Placeside Pyro? Why has she returned? Sarah won't let anyone get between her and her esteemed social standing. But as it turns out, Darah won't back down from a fight, and she is ready to destroy Sarah by knocking her off her social pedestal...and telling everyone the truth.
"Sarah and Darah was a challenge to put together,” David Pinckney said. “We wanted to tell a story with relatable themes that don’t get touched on often in all-ages media and present them in a unique way that was engaging and accessible. Working closely with the editors to shape how we wanted to deliver these messages and coupled with art and letters that compliment the story beautifully, I think we made something that will truly resonate positively with readers.”
Marla Eizik, the book’s editor at Maverick, said, "I think a lot of readers will see themselves in these characters. I know I was certainly brought back to high school while reading this story! Sarah and Darah have a complicated friendship, but what I like about them both is that while they might get distracted by high school rivalries and class differences, they always return to trusting their own instincts and points-of-view, instead of following the crowd. That's a lesson I'm excited for young readers to take with them after reading this beautiful book."
"Sarah and Darah delivers a high-stakes drama that goes beyond the usual high school rivalries, diving deep into themes of betrayal, redemption, and the transformative power of trust. This title captures those intense core moments and emotions that aren't always highlighted but are a huge part of coming of age, exploring the complexities of forgiveness and the courage it takes to rebuild fractured relationships. We’re thrilled to bring this story to life, knowing it will leave a lasting impression on readers," said Allison Pond, Mad Cave Studios Director of Marketing.
“Working on "Sarah & Darah" was a delightful experience for me,” said illustrator Pia Prado. “I love drama-centered storylines, and what I really liked about this story, in particular, is that the conflict between the characters has many dimensions. It's not only about friends having disagreements but also about family dynamics, socioeconomic issues, and more. I also love the story's comedic timing! It's so fun. I'm grateful I could draw this story with such great characters and a surprising plot line.”
SARAH and DARAH (9781952303630; $14.99) is slated for release in trade paperback on May 13, 2025 and is now available for pre-order from Maverick wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.
Essential Rogue Trooper: The Traitor General
Rebellion has announced a new issue of their Essential Rogue Trooper series - this time around the Traitor General!
CREATIVE TEAM: Gerry Finley-Day, Gordon Rennie (w) Cam Kennedy, Colin Wilson, PJ Holden (a)
RELEASE DATE: January 28th
PAPERBACK, 208 pages
PRICE: £21.99
The second volume in the Essential line featuring 2000 AD’s legendary war machine, Rogue Trooper!
Rogue Trooper, the last of the GIs, continues his hunt for the man responsible for the Quartz Zone Massacre, which cost the lives of his comrades. After narrowing his list of suspects to four high-ranking officers, Rogue travels to a downed satellite which serves as the hideout of the Marauders, a renegade force of deserters and space bandits. But the hunter becomes the hunted when Rogue falls into a trap set by the Marauders’ leader – the Traitor General himself!
Written by Gerry Finley-Day and Gordon Rennie, with art by Cam Kennedy, Colin Wilson and P.J. Holden, this volume concludes the hunt for the Traitor General.
Available in print from: 2000 AD webshop, book stores, Amazon, and comic book stores via Diamond
Available in digital from: 2000 AD webshop, 2000 AD app for Apple & Android