Smash: The Broxteth Devil, Revolution 9, Afterlife Inc & The 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2024
Treasury Of British Comics, Mad Cave Studios, Big Punch Studios & Rebellion
The latest comics news and previews including:
A new classic story from the Treasury of British Comics.
A new series by Mark London begins with Revolution 9.
Volume 7 of Afterlife Inc.
A new special from Rebellion.
From the Treasury of British Comics comes a new action-packed story, Smash: The Broxteth Devil, out in September 2024.
CREATIVE TEAM: Paul Grist (w) Tom Foster, Anna Morozova, Jimmy Broxton, VV Glass (a)
RELEASE DATE: 12 September
PAPERBACK, 128 pages
PRICE: £14.99
ISBN: 9781837862627
THE EVIL WITHIN!
In Victorian London, when Janus Stark traps a demon in a stone idol he creates a prize too alluring for criminal masterminds to resist. Enter the King of Crooks – The Spider – who tasks his infamous Crime Syndicate with stealing the statuette.
Thus begins a six decade-spanning adventure featuring a host of British comics’ finest heroes as The Steel Claw, Jane Bond, Robot Archie and Adam Eterno – with a little help from Maxwell Towers’ rogue AI – team up to ensure The Spider never lays his hands on the idol.
This action-packed team-up is written by Paul Grist (Jack Staff) with art by Tom Foster (Judge Dredd), Anna Morozova (Lowborn High), Jimmy Broxton (Goldtiger) and V.V Glass (The Last Witch).
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
Wow! Another new series that looks fantastic from Mad Cave Studios. It begins with Revolution 9 by Mark London and starts in September 2024. Check out the details of that and what follows below.
Celebrated writer Mark London brings worldbuilding to new heights with three new series, beginning with REVOLUTION 9
Immerse yourself in the Underworld, where covert ops, clandestine activities, and shadowy figures reign supreme!
Independent comic book publisher Mad Cave Studios is thrilled to announce the exciting new project by CEO and acclaimed author, Mark London (Battlecats, Hunt.Kill.Repeat., Honor & Curse), featuring a shared universe known as the UNDERWORLD, united by common themes of secrecy, intrigue, and danger.
Three new miniseries will launch in Fall 2024, each penned by London: REVOLUTION 9 in September, HOUR OF THE WOLF in October, and EXIT CITY in November. Each of these four-issue titles can be savored as a standalone serial—unique in aesthetic, characterization, and setting—while weaving an intricate web that subtly binds the three series together. These interconnected strands will then pull together in ENDLESS NIGHT, the must-read crossover scheduled for Summer 2025!
"The Underworld line is an homage to Mad Cave Studios' humble beginnings,” said Mark London. “Ten years ago, I remember pouring my soul into creating IPs that would kick-start our little publisher—everything from assassins to detectives, hunters to slayers, all going against impossible odds. I’m excited to build towards the Endless Night crossover, a grand design that will push the boundaries of this universe, taking readers on an unforgettable journey through darkness and redemption."
Make your first descent into the Underworld this September with Revolution 9, a futuristic action thriller akin to Black Widow and Wanted. Written by Mark London, illustrated by Carlos Reno (Legend of Oz: The Wicked West), with colors by Jao Canola, and letters by Dave Sharpe.
After years as an assassin for the Order of Nine—an ancient order dating back almost 3,000 years—Velveteen has turned her back on the very organization that saved her. Tasked with the murder of otherwise innocent hacker Jasper Dean, she sets off to save his life and discover the terrible secret that marked him for death. With the entire Order after them, Velveteen and Jasper must escape their grasp and prevent them from toppling society as we know it.
"As soon as I laid eyes on Mark's script, what most motivated me to immediately start scribbling the layouts was the idea that everything would play out like a 90s action movie, with a fierce and deep protagonist, something that would easily be in the hands of Luc Besson, John Woo, or Antoine Fuqua," said artist Carlos Reno. "It's my first time working with Mad Cave, and I'm feeling right at home. I hope everyone can see in the drawings how much fun I'm having!"
“We’re so proud of the entire team," said publisher and editor of the Underworld universe, Chris Fernandez. "We knew this was no easy feat, but being able to kick things off on Revolution 9 with Carlos Reno, Jao Canola, and Dave Sharpe really sets the tone for the rest of what Underworld will look like. We really can’t thank them enough for their efforts and patience! Underworld is really a new approach for Mad Cave as a company, and yet is something we’ve always had our minds set on. While each standalone book will captivate fans with their own unique storytelling and art styles, there are elements in each that will tie together wonderfully to set up 2025’s Endless Night crossover series. And after Endless Night, well… the sky's the limit!”
"Revolution 9 delves deep into the murky world of secrets and shadows,” Mark London added. "It’s a thrilling exploration of personal transformation and of fighting for what is right, promising an exhilarating ride for the audience."
In the Underworld, alliances will be tested and long-buried secrets will be revealed… Don’t miss the edge-of-your-seat thrills with the debut title, Revolution 9 #1, set for release in comic shops on Sept. 25th.
Big Punch Studios has announced the beginning of the seventh volume of the excellent Afterlife Inc. series. This is a fantastic series by a brilliant team, and I look forward to reading what comes next.
Out now from Rebellion is a unique crossover event from 2000 AD, with characters slightly different from what you would expect. Check out the preview below of The 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2024.
SUPERNOVA STORIES FROM A SIDEWAYS UNIVERSE!
It’s the summer of true nuclear fusion as 2000 AD mashes and smashes its most popular strips together in the return of its pulsating Sci-Fi Special!
Exploding into shelves on 3 July in a 48-page supernova, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special will feature an all-thriller AND killer line-up of creators including Ian Edginton, Dan Abnett, Ben Willsher, Nicolò Assirelli… and the return to 2000 AD of the mighty Al Ewing!
This all-new Sci-Fi Special comes beamed from an alternate dimension – one in which familiar characters from the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic have been given a different twist. The Thrill-powered characters you thought you knew have been amalgamated into one other in strange and unpredictable ways, creating an all new version of the Galaxy’s Greatest!
In this sideways universe there is only one person who has the strength to enforce the law in Mega-City One… and he’s a high-powered mutant! With eyes which can emit piercing Alpha waves, JUDGE ALPHA makes sure that nobody messes with the Justice Department!
When robots go rogue and start causing chaos in the neighbourhood, who’re you gonna call? Sinister and Dexter, of course, the ROBO-SHARKS! Hired to track down and terminate troublesome droids, this pair of robo… hunters? never miss their targets!
The Search/Destroy Agency have a number of highly-trained bounty hunters on their intergalactic roster: but none were as skilled as Friday! Framed for a crime he didn’t commit, this ROGUE/DOG is now being hunted by his fellow bounty hunters!
Ahoy! When you’re out on the wild seas of the world, flag flying in the wind and your team of scurvy dogs on deck, no bounty goes unclaimed! But the Red Wench’s captain is a rather strange chap: who is STICKLEBACK?
And if you’re a fan of high-octane thrill-sports, there’s only one place to enjoy extreme and enervating combat! The most violent sport of the future features undead, flesh-eating teams… welcome THE HARLEM ZOMBOS to 2000 AD!
Priced at £4.99 for 48 pages of interstellar action, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2024 is out on 3 July from all good newsagents and comic book stores, as well as the 2000 AD app and webshop!