The Crimson Sea, Blue Exorcist, Dick Tracy, Club Nephilim & No Future
News, previews and new Kickstarter campaigns from the world of comics.
The latest previews from the Treasury Of British Comics, the latest from Shonen Jump, news on Dick Tracy from Mad Cave Studios, a new Kickstarter from Devil’s Due Studios as well as one from Magnetic Press.
By artist Hugo Pratt, the Treasury of British Comics has announced a new release - War Picture Library: The Crimson Sea. It’s being released in hardback at the end of January.
CREATIVE TEAM: Fred Baker, Donne Avenell (w), Hugo Pratt (a)
RELEASE DATE: 31 January
HARDBACK, 272 pages
PRICE: £19.99
ISBN: 9781837861996
The title story of this collection, The Crimson Sea, tells the tale of a younger brother of an officer, both survivors of the sunken HMS Grapnel, who feels he must step out of his brother's shadow with astonishing acts of bravery. There are three other stories in this collection; Pathfinder focuses on an Australian pilot joining the RAF, Up the Marines features tales of Royal Marine Commandos being sent on daring missions behind enemy lines, and in Dark Judgment two rescued POWs are suspected of not being who they claim to be - each of these four stories is stunningly drawn by the Italian comics maestro Hugo Pratt just a few years before he created Corto Maltese!
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
Over on Shonen Jump, Blue Exorcist has returned and is available to read.
Rin and Yukio lead the charge against Satan in the latest Blue Exorcist!
Mad Cave Studios has released more information on their upcoming Dick Tracy series. I’m really looking forward to this as I really enjoy the character. Mad Cave Studios has been doing a lot of great things recently.
Announcing the first look at the DICK TRACY comic book series from Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Tribune Content Agency and New Wave Comics!
The iconic sleuth returns in this series debut from bestselling and award-winning authors Alex Segura (Secret Identity) and Michael Moreci (Barbaric), and renowned artist Geraldo Borges (Nightwing), with creative consultation from Chantelle Aimée Osman (The Rejects), colors by Mark Englert, and letters by Jim Campbell.
DICK TRACY #1 features six different covers, Cover A featuring art from Geraldo Borges and Mark Englart, connecting cover B by Brent Schoonover and Nick Filardi, cover C by Shawn Martinbrough and Chris Sotomayor; a blank sketch cover D, and retailer incentive covers by Francesco Francavilla and Dan Panosian.
A new era for the iconic detective starts here, from bestselling and acclaimed authors Alex Segura and Michael Moreci, as an all-new, noir-infused chapter in the Dick Tracy legacy kicks off with superstar artist Geraldo Borges.
In the aftermath of World War II, the country stands frozen--waiting for the next shoe to drop. In The City, a brutal murder draws the attention of rising star detective Dick Tracy, who soon discovers the bloodshed is just the beginning of a complicated web that threatens to ensnare everything he cares about.
Blending the classic elements of the Dick Tracy world (including his iconic villains, supporting cast, and unforgettable watch radio) with a hardboiled and realistic take, DICK TRACY #1 kicks off a fresh and modern take on the iconic detective that remains true to his rich history.
"The world of Dick Tracy is rife with complex characters, twisted motives, and dangerous corners - and we really want to lean into the essence of what Chester Gould created without trying to imitate Dick Tracy's creator,” said Alex Segura. “What Michael, Geraldo, Chantelle, and I are cooking up uses all the ingredients fans are familiar with - hopefully creating something that feels fresh and vibrant while honoring what's come before. We don't just want to tell a fun Dick Tracy story - we want to craft a great crime saga, too. Thanks for joining us on this ride."
"Our goal in making a new Dick Tracy comic isn't to be kitsch or try to recapture what Chester Gould did so masterfully—I can't even presume to have that gift,” said Michael Moreci. “Instead, we want to take the essence of what makes it work and recalibrate it for both new and audiences alike. Dick Tracy is a crime comic—that's its roots. It's populated with colorful and dangerous villains, takes place in a seedy city—we cherish that feel and tone, much like we cherish the works that Dick Tracy itself inspired (Criminal, LA Confidential, things like that), and it's due time that this terrific story gets the treatment it deserves.”
“This isn’t your grandfather'sDick Tracy—though it will absolutely have all the elements you know and love,” saidChantelle Aimée Osman. “Having the opportunity to introduce Chester Gould’s beloved character to a whole new generation of readers is an honor, and Alex, Michael, and Geraldo are absolutely the creators to bringDick Tracy, Tess Trueheart, and all your favorite villains into the twenty-first century.”
"Dick Tracyis definitely one of the most iconic comic book characters of all time with a unique rogue gallery,” saidGeraldo Borges. “So we have the chance to introduceDick Tracyto new readers and bring him back to long-time fans, respecting Chester Gould´s original stories and following the roots of the character, but trying to do something fresh and new. The story written by Alex, Michael and Chantelle allowed me to play with Chiaroscuro, a strong black and white contrast. And talking about contrast, It will be awesome seeing the yellow and brightDick Tracycoat and his cartoonish villains side by side with dark streets and a grounded book."
For over 90 years, the evolution of Chester Gould’s detective Dick Tracy has gone from comic strip to a radio show and merchandise, all the way to hitting the big screen in 1990—so mark your calendars, the coveted crime icon returns with Dick Tracy #1 on April 24th!
Devil's Due Studios has a new Kickstarter from the world of Mercy Sparx - Club Nephilim.
What happens when a demonic black market brothel is overthrown by its own angelic workers? From Pat Shand & Josh Blaylock
The Mercy Sparx universe expands in a new miniseries centered around Club Nephilim, a supernatural black market where entities from the underworld can offer artifacts and services to the most powerful members of human society, and where angels who’ve fallen on hard times, looking to stay off of Heaven's radar may find themselves.
The series stars the rogue angel Ladara, once a prisoner of the club’s founders, Lilu and Lilin, and Ruth, a new face to the organization who may be more dangerous than she appears. A completely stand alone series that follows the events of Mercy Sparx #14.
Magnetic Press also has a new Kickstarter campaign with No Future.
New from Magnetic Press, THE FIFTH ELEMENT meets BLADE RUNNER, BRAZIL, and IDIOCRACY in this deluxe satirical cyberpunk graphic novel
Magnetic Press, the leading graphic novel publisher, is excited to announce the high-speed cyberpunk tale, NO FUTURE, now live on Kickstarter!
Written by prolific Jacques Lob prize-winning screenwriter, Corbeyran with vivid and nostalgic brushstrokes by fan-favorite illustrator Jef, this creative team behind A Bullet in the Head syncs up again for a neo-noir graphic novel that recaptures the energy and aesthetic of classic sci-fi masters with a modern flair.
Flying cars, robot butlers, and universal freedom for everyone to do as they please. A dream of the future, right? Not this future. The tipping point between Utopia and Dystopia is subjective and invisible, and civilization can’t help but blindly trample that line underfoot on a regular basis. Far-left and far-right-leaning politics wrap completely around to the opposite ends of the spectrum, and the cycle of ideological struggle continues in a funhouse mirror reflection of itself.
Interstellar mega-corporations set the law through market manipulation and political influence, and the population is kept sedated through consumer comforts. But pockets of idealism still exist, buried in the shadows and filth of the lower streets, and all it takes is a spark to light a fire…
“The last few years have felt like sci-fi come to life, and as challenging as it can be to navigate those turbulent streams, what better way to face it than action-satire,” said Magnetic Press Publisher, Mike Kennedy. “No Future takes its cue from the best ’70s euro-sci-fi, with open nods to Bilal and Jodorowsky, and mixes it with the magic of 80s retro-sci-fi blockbusters like Blade Runner, Max Headroom, and every buddy cop film you can remember. The result is a mind-blowing thrill ride that we at Magnetic are proud to bring to America. The future Corbeyran and Jef present may seem distant, but you can certainly see it from here…”
This touted “Project We Love” hardcover graphic novel is available in two formats including a premium hardcover and limited edition die-cut cover, in addition to several campaign-exclusive “Hackrunner” bundles, which include Jef’s previous works including Mezcal and Convoy!
No Future runs for 30 days, so don’t wait to get your hands on this coveted OGN that flows like a modern spin on Moebius.