We're only days away from the start of New York Comic Con, but we're also only days away from the latest Heavy Metal issue drop, which features the next installment of John Stanisci’s Gladiatrix! Check out our preview pages below, along with details on the signing event that will be taking place at Forbidden Planet New York this Wednesday:
From the Press Release: "After a hugely successful relaunch earlier this year, the latest issue of Heavy Metal will appear in stores from Wednesday, October 8 – the same week as New York Comic Con! One of the stand-out titles from this new era of the magazine has been John Stanisci’s Gladiatrix, which fuses history, sci-fi, fantasy and hyper-violence into a potent bloody mix.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, Forbidden Planet New York will host an all-star signing event for Heavy Metal #3 at their 832 Broadway location on Wednesday, October 8 from 5:00-7:00pm. Joining Gladiatrix creator John Stanisci will be his colorist David Baron, letterer Tom Napolitano and editor Dave Kelly, as well as artist Marco Failla who is illustrating the new serial, Ink.
“Gladiatrix is the project I have dreamt of doing for years” says writer, artist and co-creator, John Stanisci, “so having the opportunity to share it with readers through the pages of the new Heavy Metal has been a real honor. I’m humbled by the incredible response we’ve received so far, and to launch the third instalment with a signing at the iconic Forbidden Planet New York is just the icing on the cake!”
On an ancient world ruled by eldritch forces, a fierce warrior steps into an arena to confront a sinister gatekeeper and a horde of the undead, but the real test will come from the emerging hero's willingness to face the haunting weight of her own sins. Issue 3 offers further revelations in the Gladiatrix saga and sets the stage for what’s to come – making it the perfect jumping-on point.
“We launched straight into things with issue 1 and continued the momentum in issue 2, but this third instalment really kicks things up a notch,” adds Stanisci. “For those who still haven’t got on board the Heavy Metal train, this is your perfect opportunity to pick up the first three issues all at once and see what the fuss is about. I’m confident you’ll fall in love with Gladiatrix and everything else the team is working on!”
Gladiatrix was co created by John Stanisci and Oscar nominated screenwriter Dan Gordon (Rambo V, The Hurricane) with special thanks to Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, the creators of Blood Of Zeus on Netflix and Ink for Heavy Metal.
Heavy Metal #3 will be available for signing at the Forbidden Planet New York event on Wednesday, October 8. You can also find it (and earlier issues) at your local comic shop, newsstand or online direct from shop.HeavyMetal.com."
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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