Here are the small press books (plus a few other things) coming out worth taking a look at.
36-Page Oversized Issue! Randal made a terrible mistake. He knew not to play the record backwards, but victims of bullies often make desperate decisions. Now she is here and she must be fed. A terrifying new creature to the world of horror via a tragic tale about the consequences of action.
You have asked for more explosive, in-your-face comic book action, and we are giving you that and more! Learn how our supernatural sailor discovered the real world way back in 1938, and how he changed comic book super-heroes forever! Presented for the first time by the Mysterious Mariner’s co-creator Scott Braden and that extraordinary comic book great Butch Guice. And, thrill again to the first chapter in the origin of Eraklis Petmezas’ and my creation, The Retromariner, as chronicled and developed by the sequential storytelling team supreme of J.C. Vaughn and Dan Lawlis. What else is there to say but: Huzzah!
LOOKOUT 1956. Kootenai National Forest, Montana. When smokejumper Nathan Garrett perishes in a raging wildfire, his surviving family’s hopes and happiness turn to ashes. Now, one year following Nathan’s death, wife, and mother of two, Jolene Garrett, takes her crumbling family to the Morning Star lookout seeking solace through closure–to scatter her husband’s remains. But something far beyond the reach of their wildest imaginings awaits the Garrett family in the Montana wilderness–something more powerful than their anguish and torment. Something that transcends space and time. No telephones. No electricity. No transportation. No escape.
Series Premiere. Your fan-favorite detectives are back in their new ongoing series, Sam and Twitch: Case Files. From the world of Spawn, acclaimed creator Todd McFarlane and artist Szymon Kudranski bring you a tale of murder, intrigue, and deception in this noir crime drama.
The follow up to Eli Powell’s brutal book, Ravage. When the sights and sounds of the snow-covered forest creep into the psyche of a hunter living alone in the woods, the consequences of his past actions begin to manifest as ghosts in the present. What’s hidden in the still between the trees? Living nightmares of his own creation. Chilling and atmospheric, Still tells a tale of loneliness, fear, and redemption.
The Goon: Them That Don’t Stay Dead #1
The return to Lonely Street hasn’t been easy for the Goon and Franky. And just as they’ve finally got the various gangs of blood suckers and night stalkers back in line, and they can finally relax with a nice night out bowling, a new threat appears. One that will shake the very foundations of Nameless Town. Also, Spider gets hooked on the junk. Drama!
Wicked Tales #1 marks the debut of independent creators Christoff Rodriguez and artist Giuseppe D’elia and their imprint Watch Out! Studio, presenting three tales of terror on which talks about the inevitability of fulfilling certain demonic contracts, how an obscure jazz trumpeter set his mysterious latest performance, and witnessing a gambler with some magical help pushes his luck too far, plus a flash fiction. In the same vein as Tales from the Crypt, the tandem has reunited in this small anthology a bit of intriguing and a bit of horror in equal dosis revolving around the supernatural.
After a long hiatus, Zuriel returns to the streets. While on the hunt for a missing person she uncovers something truly disturbing. Has her absence lead to an overflow of supernatural activity? Can she restore order or is it already too late?
Not Small Press But Noteworthy
Kid Venom #1
EMBRACE YOUR INNER VENOM! JAPAN, 977. KID VENOM has made his presence known to the evil symbiotes taking people and creatures hostage but who else has their eye on Kintaro and his symbiote? The world of KID VENOM expands as new characters and dangers are revealed! Breakout manga creator TAIGAMI continues his vision of KID VENOM in this brand-new series!
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Immortal Thor #9
Ghostbusters: Back in Town #1
I have been picking up Ghostbuster related books, especially caritas which I have been doing well with. This issue features the first appearance of the new Ghostbusters from the past two movies.