The Cult Of That Wilkin Boy, A New Printing From IDW, New Kickstarters & Magma Comix
News, Previews and Crowdfunding
This is news from Archie Comics, news on a third printing from IDW Publishing, new Kickstarters from Hardline Comics and David Taylor, and news from Magma Comix.
Following up on the one-shot last year, Archie Comics has announced a new horror comic one-shot - The Cult Of That Wilkin Boy: Initiation. Archie Comics is really building on their horror line.
The classic Archie Comics character's horror revival continues in April's THE CULT OF THAT WILKIN BOY: INITIATION
The classic Archie Comics character Bingo Wilkin gained an all-too terrifying new fandom in last year's THE CULT OF THAT WILKIN BOY comic from the Archie Horror imprint. This April, we follow Bingo's terrifying journey into the depths of fame with a new installment, CHILLING ADVENTURES PRESENTS... THE CULT OF THAT WILKIN BOY: INITIATION.
The original creative team, horror comics master Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and artist Dan Schoening (Ghostbusters), will reunite to pick up where we left off: Bingo, having dallied with infernal forces and gained the upper hand (for now!), is at the height of his power. But instead of basking in the glow of his evil cult following, he's recruiting innocent souls for a dark project as a music manager. What happened to his dreams of rock superstardom, and can he somehow find a way back?
"I'm so excited to have the chance to write a new Bingo story," Bunn said. "INITIATION stands completely on its own as a fun, dark little horror tale. But, for those who have read THE CULT OF THAT WILKIN BOY, it continues the tale of deviltry and supernatural shenanigans in an exciting way. Returning to this world, I wanted to tell a tale that was a natural progression for Bingo but was also an amplification of the nightmarish horror that surrounds him."
Bingo first appeared in 1968's THAT WILKIN BOY #1, launching a fan-favorite spinoff to the core Archie titles that ran for 14 years, with the hook of a popular teenage rock band. The new series of WILKIN BOY horror one-shots takes the opportunity of that wholesome starting point to explore the dark side of clout-chasing ambition and fame, in the chilling milieu of satanic cults.
"When we released THE CULT OF THAT WILKIN BOY last year, we knew we had something special. I mean, how could we not with a team like Cullen and Dan?" said Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante. "What was so apparent was that people were drawn to this story because of its concept and the gorgeous storytelling and art style, and as such, were willing to learn more about the character of Bingo Wilkin in the process. In this year's release, we're taking Bingo's harrowing journey a step further, in a Behind the Music-esque exploration of man’s rise, fall, and rise again. Plus even more demons than ever before, both literally and metaphorically!”
THE CULT OF THAT WILKIN BOY: INITIATION, with an open-to-order variant cover by Robert Hack, inks by Ben Galvan, colors by Matt Herms and lettering by Jack Morelli, releases April 24 in comic shops nationwide and will be available for pre-order in comics shops on January 26.
The excellent Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees seems to be going from strength to strength from IDW Publishing, with a third printing now available. This is a series worth getting on!
Readers can't get enough of the shocking cozy horror that fills the pages of BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES. Both the first and second issues received a second printing, and now the debut issue is heading back for a third printing after selling out yet again at the distributor level.
Declared as "great psychological horror" by AIPT, the critically-acclaimed series has taken the industry by storm due to its gripping murder mystery story, compelling character work and beautiful yet terrifying art. Written, illustrated and colored by Patrick Horvath and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, pre-orders for the third printing of issue #1 are due on January 22, and it will go on sale February 28.
"There's no way any of this happens without person-to-person recommendations from readers and comic shops, and you all have my deepest gratitude," stated Horvath. "The support from IDW has been incredible and the response from readers continues to astonish me. To everyone picking this comic up, and to everyone spreading the word about it: thank you so much from the bottom of my heart."
Contact your local comic shop for more information.
Hardline Comics has a new Kickstarter campaign coming - The Guys.
With great power comes little to no responsibility! The Guys is the funniest, sweariest comic called The Guys you'll ever read.
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David Taylor has a new Kickstarter coming, too, with Her Hardboiled Heart coming soon.
Her Hardboiled Heart is set in a dark world of private espionage, where 'Operators' do the jobs that fall outside the remit of British police and secret services. And Paul is never more at home than when he's lighting fires in that darkness.
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New publisher Magma Comix has announced its creators for their upcoming titles.
The newly-minted independent publisher celebrates forging its own way with an exciting new roster of creators
Recognizing that it all starts with the creator, Magma Comix is proud to announce its first wave of creators spearheading the publisher’s forthcoming titles: Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Eamon Winkle, Jason Starr, Dalibor Talajić, Steve Orlando, and Megan Huang!
Since reestablishing itself as independent publisher in 2023, Magma Comix holds steadfast to empowering comic book creators with the freedom and support necessary to make their 100% creator-owned passion projects that will excite and enthrall our readers. All creators signed to the publisher receive a fair and transparent deal with advance royalties, as well as first-look deals with partners to be revealed. The publisher will offer direct market support through a multi-distributor approach with simple, low-risk ordering for retailers, including returnability and a limited number of variant covers.
“From moment one, Magma was the perfect home for The Scale Trade--building this wildly modern, boldly provocative dragon tale with Megan has been a dream, but that dream wouldn't be possible without the support of an aggressive, forward-thinking publisher dedicated to supporting creators and laying the foundation for this business's future. An idea is a seed--but without a rich creative ecosystem like Magma, that seed would never have a chance to grow.” —Steve Orlando
“Magma is poised to become the next big name in creator-owned comics. It’s been invigorating to work with such a top-notch team, including one of my favorite collaborators, Dalibor Talajić, and to have the creative freedom to tell the stories we want to tell.” —Jason Starr
“I’m looking forward to releasing my new series with Magma. Of all the homes that this book could have landed with, I’m so happy that it is included as one of Magma’s launch titles!” —Megan Huang
“It’s been seven years since the Hivemind set our sights on a creator-owned comics series - and in Magma, we found a likeminded group of passionate professionals prepared to build a new home for creators to thrive. We’re thrilled to help launch this new publisher who’ve been so supportive of our strangest instincts - and we can’t wait for readers to see the imaginative stories on the horizon!” —Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly
“Working with Jackson and Collin on this book has been an absolute blast, and I’m eternally grateful for the opportunity to bring their creative vision to life. From the beginning we were hooked onto the same wavelength, playing off each other’s ideas and excitement while developing character design and building the world. Honestly, it never felt like work, just having a great time.” —Eamon Winklez
“They say comics will break your heart, but comics will also mend your soul,” said Magma Comix Founder and CEO, Denton Tipton. “The best stories have that power, and we need to do better for the people that create them. To that end, Magma is blessed to be working with such talented storytellers who hold comics dear in their hearts and their souls.”
“Surely one of the most potent drugs in the world is the thrill of creation and I can confidently say our creators must be off their heads at this point,” said Magma Comix Editor-in-Chief, Bobby Curnow. “All of our teams are pouring everything they have into their books, creating some of the best comics I’ve read in my fifteen years of editing. It’s been a real pleasure to help bring these stories into the world”
