JUNIOR Now on Kickstarter: "The people’s poltergeist, JUNIOR returns for the third issue of the supernatural dark comedy comic series from writer James III (Good Burger 2, Archie Comics). All three issues available with over 80 pages of spooky hijinks from celebrity ghost cameos, undead superheroes, zombie dinosaurs, and more! Featuring award winning artists from around the globe from Georgia to Ghana. Donate to get your copy before the Kickstarter ends April 15."
About JUNIOR: "Junior is a surreal comedy centering on the macabre wish fulfillment of a fatherless son finally getting to experience (after)life with his father. After his death, Shawn Washington III awakes in the afterlife and is assigned to work in the Netherworld Post Office under the tutelage of the Post Office Manager, Junior, a man who Shawn believes to be his father. Is this a coincidence or something orchestrated by The Mystical Powers That Be? Regardless, Junior refuses to admit to any blood relation to Shawn and this leads to tension and conflict between the would-be Father/Son duo as they get wrapped up in traditional father/son scenarios with the ruthless stakes of the underworld. For instance, in the first issue, Junior and Shawn play catch for the first time and inadvertently release an ancient Egyptian god… and its pissed."
To learn more and support the campaign, visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ruleof3comics/junior-3-enter-the-hereafter-verse/
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Monster Forge's SAVAGER from Panick Entertainment: "Monster Forge's SAVAGER, written by Dirk Blackman (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Outlander) and Shannon Eric Denton (Monster Forge, Kingdom Riders) and illustrated by Kewber Ball (Vampirella, Elvira), is one of three previously announced launch titles from PANICK’s slate debuting this summer in comic shops nationwide.
Riley Phillips is the titular Savager—once a human warrior, now a tormented host battling the parasite within. When he encounters the last surviving humans, he must confront his literal inner demon and reckon with the horrors of his past to secure their future. As deadly creatures close in, Savager fights to shield a remnant of humanity thought to be extinct from facing a final, irreversible extinction.
SAVAGER #1 will be in stores in Summer of 2025, with announcement about a specific on-sale date to follow. A variant edition of SAVAGER #1, featuring cover art by Shane Pierce (credits), was made available as part of PANICK’s first crowdfunding campaign this past Fall. In addition to SAVAGER, PANICK will debut the titles T.A.M.A. and BLACK DIAMOND this summer as well.
Fifty years post-invasion – Earth is a dead world – all organic life consumed by voracious cosmic parasites. Inhabiting barely recognisable husks of earth’s former lifeforms, these remnants fight for dominance in a horrific post-apocalypse.
Riley Philps is the Savager – once a human warrior, now an infected shell – at war with the parasite within him. When Savager discovers the last living humans, he must battle his personal monster and face the harrows of his past if he’s to save their future from the deadly creatures on their trail. Protecting the last of a ‘presumed extinct’ humanity from a new and permanent extinction!"
For more information, visit: https://www.monsterforgeproductions.com
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(SPOILERS) ALL-NEW VENOM Revealed:
ALL-NEW VENOM REVEALED!
SPOILERS AHEAD!
"Since the start of Al Ewing and Carlos Gómez’s ALL-NEW VENOM, the secret identity of Venom’s all-new host has been driving fans wild! Following the clues alongside Dylan Brock, readers have ruled out various suspects over the months, including LUKE CAGE, MADAME MASQUE, RICK JONES and ROBBIE ROBERTSON, before becoming nearly certain the new symbiote hero was PAUL RABIN. But no, this week’s ALL-NEW VENOM #5 reveals the shocking truth that no one guessed—ALL-NEW VENOM is none other than MARY JANE “MJ” WATSON!
See for yourself on the newly-revealed ALL-NEW VENOM #5 SPOILER VARIANT COVER by Martín Cóccolo that pays homage to MJ’s iconic first appearance, a secret fifth SUSPECT VARIANT COVER by Clayton Crain which many comic shops will receive as a complimentary surprise variant cover, AND Lucas Werneck’s Spoiler Variant Cover for ALL-NEW VENOM #6. Crain’s surprise cover and the final page of the ALL-NEW VENOM #5 will be used as Variant Covers for the issue’s upcoming Second Printing.
From strutting down runways as a high fashion model to fighting supervillains as the super hero Jackpot, Mary Jane’s life has taken some unpredictable turns—but never like this! Now that she’s been unmasked, the REAL mystery begins—how and why did she become ALL-NEW VENOM?! Stay tuned for answers in next month’s ALL-NEW VENOM #6 where symbiote and host have a tense confrontation as MJ’s adventures as a symbiote hero continues!
On his decision to take Spider-Man’s greatest love in this bold new direction, Ewing explained, “We hooked readers in with the big mystery - albeit with a little misdirection thrown in - but now the cat's out of the bag, we can really get into the unlikely interaction of MJ and Venom. Unlike previous hosts, these two aren't together by choice, but their odd-couple energy makes for a bubbling pot of old-school soap opera thrills. If you've enjoyed this lighter take on Venom, there's a lot more on the way -- as well as some darker directions to come."
Pick up ALL-NEW VENOM #5 on Wednesday and preorder ALL-NEW VENOM #6 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com."
ALL-NEW VENOM #5 – 75960621047300511
Written by AL EWING
Art by CARLOS GÓMEZ
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Spoiler Variant Cover by MARTÍN CÓCCOLO – 75960621047300551
Spoiler Virgin Variant Cover by MARTÍN CÓCCOLO – 75960621047300517
Surprise Suspect Variant Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
On Sale 4/2
ALL-NEW VENOM #6 – 75960621047300611
Written by AL EWING
Art by CARLOS GÓMEZ
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Spoiler Variant Cover by LUCAS WERNECK – 75960621047300621
Spoiler Virgin Variant Cover by LUCAS WERNECK – 75960621047300616
On Sale 5
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