Thursday, May 29, 2025

I Reads You Juniors: May 2025 - UPDATE #57

by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

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NEWS:

MARVEL/DC - From EWMarvel and DC Comics have announced that "Deadpool" and "Batman" will crossover in two one-shot comic books.  First, writer Zeb Wells and artist Greg Capullo will produce "Deadpool/Batman," which is due from Marvel on September 17th, 2025.  Arriving on a later date from DC Comics is "Batman/Deadpool," from writer Grant Morrison and artist Dan Mora

COMICS - From THR:  Writer Mark Millar and artist John Romita, Jr. have announced a new three-issue miniseries, "Psychic Sam."  It will be funded via Kickstarter and development on a film adaptation has already begun.

From KickstarterMark Millar and John Romita, Jr.'s new comics project, "Psychic Sam," includes a "Kickstarter" campaign.

From Vimeo:  There is a trailer for the new comic book project from the team of writer Mark Millar and artist John Romita, Jr. ("Kick-Ass").
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EN MEMORIAM - From BleedingCool:  American comic book writer, Peter David, has died at the age of 68, Saturday, May 24, 2025.  A prolific comic book writer, David may be best known for his 12-year run writing "The Incredible Hulk" for Marvel, which earned him an Eisner Award.  He co-created the character, "Spider-Man 2099" with artist Rick Leonardi.  He also had notable runs on "Aquaman" and "Young Juctice, among others, for DC Comics.  David also wrote "Star Trek" comic books and novels.  David wrote for animated and live-action television series, and he also wrote video games.

From BleedingCool:  Collaborators, peers, and colleagues celebrate, mourn, and remember the novelist and comic book writer, Peter David, who died Saturday, May 24th.
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DARK HORSE - From AIPTComicsDark Horse Comics will publish the 24-issue series, "Elfquest: The Final Quest" (2014-18), in a single, 624-page hardcover edition at the cover price of $69.99. It is due February 2026.

DIAMOND - From BleedingCool:  Our long national nightmare is over.  Universal Distributions and Ad Populum have official bought Diamond Comic Distributors out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

DC COMICS - From ComicsBulletinDC Comics has announced an upcoming "Superman" five-issue miniseries, "Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum." It will be produced by the creative team of the Image Comics series, "Ice Cream Man": W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, and Chris O'Halloran.

From DCBlog:  Writer-artist Sophie Campbell talks about her ongoing "Supergirl" series.

EISNER AWARDS - From BleedingCool:  The nominations for 2025 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The nominations are for works published between January 1st and December 31st, 2024.   This year’s nominees were chosen by a panel of five judges:  Robert V. Conte, Kacy Helwick, Meg Lemke, Eitan Manhoff, and Rocco Versaci.  The winners will be announced the evening of July 25, 2025 in a ceremony held during the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con International.

DC STUDIOS - For YouTube:  Of course, Warner Bros. Discovery/DC Studios drops the first official "Superman" trailer.  The film is due July 11, 2025.

AWARDS - From BleedingCool: The Glyph Comics Awards 2025 were presented this past weekend (5/9 to 5/11) at the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, in Philadelphia.  The top winners were the horror comics anthology, "Shook! A Black Horror Anthology" and "Hammer."

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics writer, Jonathan Hickman, says that Marvel will publish comic books based on Fox's former sci-fi drama, "The X-Files."  He also says that "The X-Files" comic books will crossover with other Marvel titles.

From NegromancerLeroy Douresseaux offers a review of the new "Star Wars #1" from Marvel Comics.

IDW - From BleedingCool:  Starting later this year, IDW Publishing with start publishing "Event Horizon: Dark Descent," a prequel comic book series to the 1997 science fiction-horror film, "Event Horizon."

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Just in time for the 45th anniversary of the 1980 film, "The Blues Brothers," is a graphic novel, "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake," which is due in October 2025 from Z2 Comics.

EN MEMORIAM - From CBR:  The longtime Marvel and DC Comics artist, Jackson "Butch" Guice, has died at the age of 63, Wednesday, May 1, 2025.  Guice may be best for his long career with Marvel where he drew every major character at one time or another.  His big break was drawing Marvel's "Micronauts" series and the four-issue limited series, "X-Men and the Micronauts." His work with DC Comics included a run on Action Comics from the early to mid 1990s and on the cult series, "Resurrection Man."

From BleedingCool:  The comic book industry remembers veteran comic book artist, Jackson " Butch" Guice, who died Thurs., May 1st, at the age of 63.
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JACK KIRBY - From Forward:  This article looks at how Jack Kirby's Jewish upbringing influenced his art and storytelling as the first career retrospective of the great artist, "Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity," debuts May 1, 2025 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

DIAMOND - From BleedingCool:  The bankruptcy saga of Diamond Comic Distributors may be winding down.  The Baltimore Bankruptcy Court has approved the sale of Diamond to Universal Distribution and Sparkle Pop (a holding company for Ad Populum).  Universal Distribution will pay $49,634,950, plus or minus a few other factors. Sparkle Pop will pay $7,459,050, though with certain provisos for payments owed to NECA and WizKids, brands owned by Ad Populum. That's a total of around $57 million. Alliance Entertainment, which offered more than 70 million at the bankruptcy auction, are currently suing and filing complaints.

DC COMICS - From GamesRadar:  There will be a new "Batman #1" from writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.  Launching in September 2025, this new "Batman" series will offer a "revamped aesthetic," a "throwback" costume, and a new Batmobile.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Who gets what creator credits in "Thunderbolts*" from Disney/Marvel Studios.

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APRIL 2025 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Cosmic Lion for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Summer of Superman" titles for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  DSTLRY Media for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "One World Under Doom" titles for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Ultimate: titles for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000 AD for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for April 2025
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for April 2025

MAY 2025 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Cosmic Lion Productions for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Absolute DC" titles for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dstlry Media for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Free Comic Book Day 2025 titles for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "One World Under Doom" titles for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Ultimate Comics" titles for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Massive Publishing for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000 AD for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics "Conan" and "Solomon Kane" titles for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Udon Studios for May 2025
From BleedingCool:  Valiant-Alien Books for May 2025

JUNE 2025 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  AMP Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dren Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dstlry Media for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainent for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Energon Universe" titles for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Spawn" titles for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Keensport Entertainment for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "One World Under Doom" crossover titles for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Ultimate Universe" for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Ultimate Comics" with "Scarlet Witch" for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #1" for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000 AD for June 202
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment for June 2025
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for June 2025

JULY 2025 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Abrams for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Afterlight Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  AMP Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Bad Idea for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Bliss on Tap for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  BOOM Studios for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Cosmic Lion Productions for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Superman" titles for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Devil's Due Studios for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Heavy Metal Magazine for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics Skybound "Energon" titles for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Ghost Machine" titles for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Spawn" titles for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Bring on the Bad Guys" titles for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "One World Under Doom" tie-in titles for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Massive Publishing for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Midnight Factory for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000 AD for July
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Uncivilized Comics for July 2025
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for July 2025

AUGUST 2025 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Bad Ideas for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Cosmic Lion Productions for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Absolute Comics" titles for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Energon" titles for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Ghost Machine" for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Spawn" titles for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "Bring on the Bad Guys" titles for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "One World Under Doom" titles for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Ultimate" titles for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000 AD for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics "Conan" and "Solomon Kane" titles for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for August 2025
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for August 2025

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Fantagraphics Announces "ROY #1"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FANTAGRAPHICS TO PUBLISH ROY #1 BY GILBERT AND NATALIA HERNANDEZ

FANTAGRAPHICS PRESENTS THE NEWEST COLLABORATION FROM THE HERNANDEZ FAMILY: A BRILLIANT NEW COMIC FROM GILBERT AND NATALIA!

Fantagraphics is proud to announce we are publishing Roy #1, an uncanny new comic book series from Gilbert and Natalia Hernandez, on August 6th, 2025.

The Hernandez family's role in the history of comics is undeniable. With Love and Rockets, Gilbert Hernandez, along with his younger brother Jaime Hernandez (and occasionally his older brother, Mario Hernandez) have pushed the boundaries of what comics can do. In Roy #1, the family's legacy expands, as Gilbert teams up with his daughter, Natalia Hernandez.

Fantagraphics very own VP, Eric Reynolds, had this to say: "Is there anything Roy can't do? Of course not, he's a comic book character, duh! In the hands of a master like Gilbert Hernandez, anything is possible, and Roy is the perfect vehicle for his limitless imagination. The Hernandezes are America's First Family of Comics, and that ROY #1 also welcomes Natalia Hernandez into the Love and Rockets fold makes the occasion extra special!"

The first issue of Roy sees Gilbert’s mustached ball of positivity teaming up with the Little Stunt Boy to deal with Roy's arch nemesis — the Froat! Or, should we say: the Froats?!? They're multiplying, they’re wearing board shorts, they’re hopping, they’re popping. Roy has a plan, and that plan involves bringing in some for real Tier One Operators.

Nuns!

Meanwhile, Natalia delivers a surreal eight-pager detailing an Alien spiritual encounter…because sometimes, when you hear a noise late at night, it may not be something as bucolic as a traditional cow tipping. It could be a for real X-Files type scenario! Granny? Get your gun!

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#IReadsYou Review: HUCK Volume 1

HUCK VOLUME 1
IMAGE COMICS

STORY: Mark Millar
ART: Rafael Albuquerque
COLORS: Dave McCaig
LETTERS: Nate Piekos of Blambot
EDITOR: Nicole Boose
COVER: Rafael Albuquerque
ISBN: 9781534300804; paperback; (July 26, 2016)
160pp, Color, $14.99 U.S. (May 2016)

Rated T / Teen

Huck created by Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque

Book One: All-American

Huck was a six issue comic book miniseries created by writer Mark Millar and artist Rafael Albuquerque.  Originally published from 2015 to 2016, Huck focused on a man who lives in a small town from where he anonymously travels the world doing good deeds and acts of kindness and mercy using his super powers.  The series was first collected as a trade paperback graphic novel in 2016.

Huck Volume 1 opens in rural Maine.  In a quiet seaside town, there are picket fences, farms, old-fashioned gas stations, and everyone knows everyone.  Life is a good, and it is made better by Huck, a 34-year-old young man of mysterious origins.  He humbly works at a gas station, but he has special gifts and physical abilities.  Each day, he uses his gifts, such as super-strength, to do a good deed.

His neighbors return his favors by keeping Huck's abilities a secret, but a newcomer to the town – in the form of Diane Davis – sees money in revealing Huck to the media.  Now, Huck is about to discover that his past had an eye on the future – a dark future of beings like him.

THE LOWDOWN:  Millarwold and Netflix provide me with PDF review copies of their publications and have been doing so for several years now.  I recently requested a copy of Huck Volume 1 in anticipation of Huck: Big Bad World #1, which is due in May 14, 2025.

When one considers writer Mark Millar's previous work on his creator owned series like Wanted, Kick-Ass, and Nemesis, it is not unreasonable to be shocked that Millar could write a comic book like Huck: All-American.  By turns sweet and sentimental, the first issue, Huck #1, almost seems like a fanciful retelling of the early years of Clark Kent.  However, it goes by way of Mayberry of former CBS sitcom, “The Andy Griffith Show,” more so than by way of Superman's Metropolis.  Millar tries to create the spirit of genuine Americana, and he pulls it off in a way that is different from the way two boys from Cleveland (writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster) did it.

I initially had mixed feelings about artist Rafael Albuquerque's work on Huck #1.  Albuquerque is both a distinctive stylist and storyteller, but almost a decade ago, I found his work in that first issue to be flat.  Now, I find Albuquerque's art to be a revelation.  Huck Volume 1 is a revelation.

Albuquerque's work in the entirety of Huck is glorious.  He really depicts and captures the spirit of Huck for which Millar is aiming.  Huck is not so much about good versus evil as it is about people who tirelessly do for others versus people who perpetually hurt and destroy others for their own personal gain.  Dave McCaig's colors convey Huck's spirit of human goodness.  The lettering by Nate Piekos is classic comics cool and gives the story a vintage 1980s sci-fi movie aesthetic.

Wow!  I love this first volume of Huck.  I would never go against the Moonstone family and the The Magic Order, but Huck is close to being my favorite Millarworld comic book.  I must have really been having a bad time in life back when Huck was originally published to have felt so “meh” about it.  [Actually, there was an awful lot of family melodrama back then.  It was other people's problems, and I was letting it constantly drag me down.]  Anyway, the first issue of the new series, Huck: Big Bad World, is about to drop.  I think I'm in a better mood to receive Huck this time.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Mark Millar and Millarworld titles will want to read Huck Volume 1.

[This volume includes a section of Rafael Albuquerque's character designs, layouts, and inked art.]

A+

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

The HUCK VOLUME 1 trade paperback is available at Amazon.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Original Graphic Novel, "THE WRATH OF KARAPACE," is Now Available at Amazon

Hi, It's Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You (Patreon).  My first original graphic novel, THE WRATH OF KARAPACE: A BIG SPIRITS EPIC, which is published by Candle Light Press.  Co-created by Carter J. Allen, (Warning Comics), The Wrath of Karapace is now on sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble online.  Also, have some milk and cookies while reading this wonderful graphic novel.

Other online shops that are selling "The Wrath of Karapace" include the following:

- AmazonUK;

Bookshop.org;

- ElmStreetBooks;

- the German book shop, OrrellFussli;

- Powells.com;

- Russell Books.com;

- SuperBookDeals.com;

Walmart online.

Of note, The Wrath of Karapace is also available on eBay from a few different sellers.

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"The Wrath of Karapace" also a "Google Books" listing.




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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

#IReadsYou Review: REBEL MOON: House of the Bloodaxe #1

REBEL MOON: HOUSE OF THE BLOODAXE #1
TITAN COMICS

STORY: Zack Snyder
SCRIPT: Magdalene Visaggio
ART: Clark Bint
COLORS: Francesco Segala with Sabrina Del Grosso (flats)
LETTERS: Andworld Design's Jame
EDITORS: Phoebe Hedges and Calum Collins
COVER: Stanley “Artgerm” Lau
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Rafael Albuquerque; Baldemar Rivas; Andrea Olimieri; Federico Bertoni; Stanley “Artgerm” Lau
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (February 2024); on sale Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Suggested for mature readers

Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire is epic space opera film directed by Zack Snyder.  It is written by Kurt Johnstad and Shay Hatten and is based on a story conceived by Snyder.  Rebel Moon is set in a galaxy that is ruled by the imperialistic “Motherworld,” whose military, “the Imperium,” threatens a farming colony on the moon of “Veldt.”  Kora, a former Imperium soldier, goes on a quest to recruit warriors from across the galaxy to make a stand against the Imperium before they return to Veldt.

Titan Comics is producing a Rebel Moon comic book miniseries, Rebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxe, that acts as a prequel to A Child of Fire.  It is written by Magdalene Visaggio from a story by Zack Snyder; drawn by Clark Bint; colored by Francesco Segala; and lettered by Jame.  House of the Bloodaxe is set five years before the events of the film, Revel Moon, and depicts the back story of the characters, siblings Devra and Darrian Bloodaxe.

Rebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxe #1 opens on the planet Shusa, some 30 years before the main story.  This is the tale of how the future Lord Shusa, Yisrael, met his future wife, Amirami.  In the present, this day is the funeral of Amirami, and rather than grief his wife, the present Lord Shasu must deal with the rapidly changing present.

War is looming on the horizon for the planet Shasu.  Though he may be the reluctant ruler of the Bloodaxe family, Yisrael, must find balance in the conflict between living up to his father’s domineering legacy and maintaining the peace.  However, a terrorist act has put Motherworld and the empire in turmoil, and, for now, the focus will be on the planet Shasu.

How will this change the lives of the Lord Shasu's two children by Amirami, his son, Darrian Bloodaxe, and his daughter, Devra Bloodaxe?

THE LOWDOWN:  Titan Comics has been providing me with PDF copies of their publications for review for several years now.  Rebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxe #1 is a recent arrival.

I have not seen Netflix's first of two Rebel Moon movies, but I hope to do so in the near future.  Rebel Moon has been a much anticipated film since its announcement at least two years ago.

Rebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxe #1 is an interesting comic book.  For one, the art by Clark Bin and the colors by Francesco Segala recall the art of the late, great French illustrator, comic book artist and creator, Moebius.  Looking at that comic book reminds me of looking at the first issues of the American science fiction and fantasy comics magazine, Heavy Metal.  This first issue is both exotic and visually and graphically different from most American comic books.

The script by Mags Visaggio has a difficult job.  It must establish the back story while introducing the central conflict and primary dilemma the main characters will face.  And, for the most part, Visaggio's script pulls it off.  I'm ready to read more of the miniseries.

Readers looking for space opera science fiction comic books may find something or even quite a bit to like about Rebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxe #1.  I feel safe in saying that fans of Titan Comics' sci-fi titles give this a try.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:   Fans of Rebel Moon the film may want to try at least the first issue of Rebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxe.

A-
★★★½ out of 4 stars

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


The REBEL MOON: HOUSE OF THE BLOODAXE trade paperback collection is available at Amazon.


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Monday, May 26, 2025

BOOM! Studios from Diamond Distributors for May 28, 2025

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DC Comics from Lunar Distributors for May 28, 2025

DC COMICS:

Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Of 6)(Cover A Javier Rodriguez), $4.99
Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Of 6)(Cover B Ian Bertram Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Of 6)(Cover C Dan Panosian Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Of 6)(Cover D Riley Rossmo Card Stock Variant), AR
Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Of 6)(Cover E Shawn Crystal Card Stock Variant), AR
Absolute Superman Red Son HC, $100.00
Absolute Wonder Woman #8 (Cover A Hayden Sherman), $4.99
Absolute Wonder Woman #8 (Cover B Stephanie Hans Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Absolute Wonder Woman #8 (Cover C Sanford Greene Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Absolute Wonder Woman #8 (Cover D Meredith McClaren Card Stock Variant), AR
Absolute Wonder Woman #8 (Cover E Stephanie Hans Full Art Card Stock Variant), AR
All-New Collectors' Edition #58 Superman Vs. Shazam (Facsimile Edition)(Cover A Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano), $14.99
All-New Collectors' Edition #58 Superman Vs. Shazam (Facsimile Edition)(Cover B Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano Foil Variant), $16.99
Batman #158 Giant-Sized Special Edition (2nd Printing Cover A Jim Lee), $14.99
Batman #158 Giant-Sized Special Edition (2nd Printing Cover B Jim Lee Foil Variant), $19.99
Batman #160 (Cover A Jim Lee & Scott Williams), $4.99
Batman #160 (Cover B Frank Quitely Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Batman #160 (Cover C Gabriele Dell'Otto Connecting Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Batman #160 (Cover D David Nakayama Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Batman #160 (Cover E Lee Bermejo Supersmash-Up Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Batman #160 (Cover F Jim Lee & Scott Williams Foil Variant), $7.99
Batman #160 (Cover G Ben Oliver Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman #160 (Cover H InHyuk Lee Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman #160 (Cover I Jim Lee Full Art Card Stock Variant), AR
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