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Taarna #1
Heavy Metal
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2018
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Vol. 1
First solo series featuring Taarna, Heavy Metal Magazine's iconic character who debuted in the 1981 adult-oriented, animated film, Heavy Metal
First solo series featuring Taarna, Heavy Metal Magazine's iconic character who debuted in the 1981 adult-oriented, animated film, Heavy Metal
Outer Darkness #1
Image
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2018
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
As mankind colonizes the galaxy, horror awaits in the deep, dark parts of space
As mankind colonizes the galaxy, horror awaits in the deep, dark parts of space
Shadow Play #1
Scout
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
From the same universe of Stabbity Bunny: to save his own life, a teenage boy must travel into a realm where shadows live independently to find his counterpart before time runs out
From the same universe of Stabbity Bunny: to save his own life, a teenage boy must travel into a realm where shadows live independently to find his counterpart before time runs out
Gunning For Hits #1
Image
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Crime-thriller written by Jeff Rougvie, a music producer who worked with David Bowie and others
Playlists are available on the Spotify app to complement the story
Crime-thriller written by Jeff Rougvie, a music producer who worked with David Bowie and others
Playlists are available on the Spotify app to complement the story
Criminal #1
Image
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2019
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Vol. 3
Non-Key
Volume three of a crime noir experience written by Ed Brubaker, initially published by Marvel's Icon imprint in 2006
Volume three of a crime noir experience written by Ed Brubaker, initially published by Marvel's Icon imprint in 2006
Stabbity Ever After #1
Scout
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Stabbity Bunny is unleashed in an alternate reality where normal rules don't apply and to save Grace, he must go full-berserker bunny on the fairies who kidnapped her
Stabbity Bunny is unleashed in an alternate reality where normal rules don't apply and to save Grace, he must go full-berserker bunny on the fairies who kidnapped her
The Unnaturals infiltrate hell to seek the aid of Lady Death to defeat The Trinity and reverse a supernatural event that portends the end of the world
The Unnaturals infiltrate hell to seek the aid of Lady Death to defeat The Trinity and reverse a supernatural event that portends the end of the world
White Widow #1
Absolute Comics Group
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2019
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Vol. 1
Kickstarter
48-page graphic novel crowdfunded on Kickstarter by 988 backers raising $82,949
A young girl is given the gift of superpowers from her dying father
48-page graphic novel crowdfunded on Kickstarter by 988 backers raising $82,949
A young girl is given the gift of superpowers from her dying father
Wyrd #1
Dark Horse
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2019
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Vol. 1
Four-part limited series about an seemingly invincible, immortal detective who investigates supernatural cases
[December 2020 - FX is producing WYRD based off of the comic book series with The Americans star Matthew Rhys in the lead (Deadline)]
Four-part limited series about an seemingly invincible, immortal detective who investigates supernatural cases
[December 2020 - FX is producing WYRD based off of the comic book series with The Americans star Matthew Rhys in the lead (Deadline)]
Appalachian Apocalypse #1
Cave Pictures
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Lilith, the mother of demons reanimates the dead in Appalachia
Heroes at Large #1
Antarctic Press
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A team of heroes from the 1940s are awoken in the present day retaining their political incorrectness
A team of heroes from the 1940s are awoken in the present day retaining their political incorrectness
Oliver #1
Image
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A twist on Dickens' Oliver Twist about a super-powered orphan in a post-apocalyptic world who is simultaneously fighting for the freedom of England and trying to discover the mystery behind his origin
A twist on Dickens' Oliver Twist about a super-powered orphan in a post-apocalyptic world who is simultaneously fighting for the freedom of England and trying to discover the mystery behind his origin
Old Man Skywalker
Independent
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2019
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Vol. 1
Daniel Warren Johnson creates and independently publishes an unofficial entry in the Star Wars universe of stories
Daniel Warren Johnson creates and independently publishes an unofficial entry in the Star Wars universe of stories
Turnbuckle Titans: Nikolai Volkoff #1
Antarctic Press
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Authorized biographies of professional wrestlers featuring Nikolai Volkoff
Authorized biographies of professional wrestlers featuring Nikolai Volkoff
The Girl in the Bay #1
Dark Horse
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A young woman reaches the surface of the water she was thrown into after having been brutally attacked only to discover that 50 years have passed and someone else has been living her life
A young woman reaches the surface of the water she was thrown into after having been brutally attacked only to discover that 50 years have passed and someone else has been living her life
Wulfborne #1
Scout
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Wulfborne the Adventurer travels the Underworld in search of his lost love Luna
Wulfborne the Adventurer travels the Underworld in search of his lost love Luna
Magical Beatdown #1
Silver Sprocket
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A schoolgirl transforms into a Magical Girl to seek revenge on her tormentors with an array of wild weapons
A schoolgirl transforms into a Magical Girl to seek revenge on her tormentors with an array of wild weapons
God of Bad Men #1
Amigo Comics
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A man discovers his inoperable brain tumor is a malfunctioning data bullet injected by a space fugitive who claims it contains the origin of God
A man discovers his inoperable brain tumor is a malfunctioning data bullet injected by a space fugitive who claims it contains the origin of God
Vindication #1
Image
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A cop faces the challenges of public mistrust when investigating a murder by a black man who had previously been cleared of a similar murder
A cop faces the challenges of public mistrust when investigating a murder by a black man who had previously been cleared of a similar murder
Lady Death: Apocalyptic Abyss #1
Coffin Comics
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Lady Death vs Hellwitch
Devils #1
Antarctic Press
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A true story about two Japanese soldiers fighting their way out of a swamp while being haunted by the victims of their unscrupulous allies
Includes an audio/video component activated by your phone
A true story about two Japanese soldiers fighting their way out of a swamp while being haunted by the victims of their unscrupulous allies
Includes an audio/video component activated by your phone
Light Princess, The #1
Cave Pictures
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A queen makes a great sacrifice to provide an heir to the king but when the child is born, the king's sister places a curse on the baby
A queen makes a great sacrifice to provide an heir to the king but when the child is born, the king's sister places a curse on the baby
Exciting Comics #1
Antarctic Press
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Resurrection of the Golden Age title featuring public domain heroes including The Heap and Black Terror in a shared 'Superverse' with new characters
Resurrection of the Golden Age title featuring public domain heroes including The Heap and Black Terror in a shared 'Superverse' with new characters
Honor and Curse #1
Mad Cave
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A young Shinobi seemingly has a bright future despite a difficult past...that is until the Tengu returns to twist him into an unstoppable force of nature incapable of remorse
A young Shinobi seemingly has a bright future despite a difficult past...that is until the Tengu returns to twist him into an unstoppable force of nature incapable of remorse
Sharkey The Bounty Hunter #1
Image
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A sci-fi tale from Mark Millar about a blue-collar bounty hunter who tracks criminals across the universe in his souped-up, rocket-powered ice cream truck
[December 2019 - screenplay being written]
A sci-fi tale from Mark Millar about a blue-collar bounty hunter who tracks criminals across the universe in his souped-up, rocket-powered ice cream truck
[December 2019 - screenplay being written]
Stronghold #1
Aftershock
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A man believing himself to be an ordinary guy is actually an alien of vast power who lost his memory and to keep civilization intact, it has to stay that way
A man believing himself to be an ordinary guy is actually an alien of vast power who lost his memory and to keep civilization intact, it has to stay that way
Zodiac #1
Zenescope
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Merlin enlists a deadly magical warrior named Zodiac to act as an assassin against the Order of Tarot
Merlin enlists a deadly magical warrior named Zodiac to act as an assassin against the Order of Tarot
High Level #1
DC Vertigo
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
100 years after the collapse of society, a smuggler is forced to deliver a child messiah to the mythical city of High Level, from which there is no return
100 years after the collapse of society, a smuggler is forced to deliver a child messiah to the mythical city of High Level, from which there is no return
Star Bastard #1
Scout
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A beaten-down crew of mercenaries follow their loud-mouthed, drunken captain through the galaxy as he searches for his past
A beaten-down crew of mercenaries follow their loud-mouthed, drunken captain through the galaxy as he searches for his past
Ronin Island #1
BOOM!
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Survivors of a devastating event find refuge on a hidden island until an army arrives with orders from the Shogun to pay a protection tax or face the invasion of a mutated horde
Survivors of a devastating event find refuge on a hidden island until an army arrives with orders from the Shogun to pay a protection tax or face the invasion of a mutated horde
Once Our Land #1
Scout
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2019
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Continuation of the recently optioned-for-film (animation) series that takes place in post-apocalyptic Germany circa 1839 where humans struggle to survive against an invasion of mysterious creatures
[November 2018 - in-development by Mercury Filmworks]
[April 2021 - officially announced by the producing studio]
Continuation of the recently optioned-for-film (animation) series that takes place in post-apocalyptic Germany circa 1839 where humans struggle to survive against an invasion of mysterious creatures
[November 2018 - in-development by Mercury Filmworks]
[April 2021 - officially announced by the producing studio]
Rise #1
Scout
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A recently orphaned heir to the throne of a broken kingdom must endure the Trials of the House to ascend to her birthright but an ancient evil awakens to ensure she never takes the crown
A recently orphaned heir to the throne of a broken kingdom must endure the Trials of the House to ascend to her birthright but an ancient evil awakens to ensure she never takes the crown
Little Bird #1
Image
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Little Bird follows a young rebel fighter who battles against an oppressive American Empire
Little Bird follows a young rebel fighter who battles against an oppressive American Empire
Dark Red #1
Aftershock
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2019
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Vol. 1
A series about vampires in America's heartland
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,680
A series about vampires in America's heartland
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,680
Astro Hustle #1
Dark Horse
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A 1970s style, sci-fi adventure about a criminal who wakes up from cryo-stasis after 60 years to a future where his brother is President of the Galaxy
A 1970s style, sci-fi adventure about a criminal who wakes up from cryo-stasis after 60 years to a future where his brother is President of the Galaxy
Bad Luck Chuck #1
Dark Horse
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cursed at birth, a woman uses her bad luck to cause disasters in places where the result can be profitable
Cursed at birth, a woman uses her bad luck to cause disasters in places where the result can be profitable
Invisible Kingdom #1
Dark Horse
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Two women find their lives in danger after discovering a conspiracy between a mega-corporation and the religious institution that run society
Two women find their lives in danger after discovering a conspiracy between a mega-corporation and the religious institution that run society
Neon Future #1
Impact Theory
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Concept by Steve Aoki, a well-known electro-house DJ
Synopsis: a man must decide whether to continue fighting against the technology that resurrected him as he did before his death or defect and defend it
Concept by Steve Aoki, a well-known electro-house DJ
Synopsis: a man must decide whether to continue fighting against the technology that resurrected him as he did before his death or defect and defend it
Lazarus Risen #1
Image
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Second series begins and will be published quarterly with 64-pages of content
Amazon developing the property with writer Greg Rucka
Second series begins and will be published quarterly with 64-pages of content
Amazon developing the property with writer Greg Rucka
Viking Queen
Source Point Press
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
One-shot issue that pits the queen of a kingdom against the onslaught of a dark sorceress
One-shot issue that pits the queen of a kingdom against the onslaught of a dark sorceress
Monstrous: European Getaway #1
Source Point Press
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spin-off of the SourcePoint 'Monstrous' series
Ascender #1
Image
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2019
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Vol. 1
In the sequel to 'Descender', a girl spends her days exploring while trying to avoid the vampire-witch known as Mother
[June 2020 - optioned with Descender]
In the sequel to 'Descender', a girl spends her days exploring while trying to avoid the vampire-witch known as Mother
[June 2020 - optioned with Descender]
Electric Black #1
Scout
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Needful Things meets Tales from the Crypt in this new horror anthology written and illustrated by Rich Woodall and Joe Schmalke
Needful Things meets Tales from the Crypt in this new horror anthology written and illustrated by Rich Woodall and Joe Schmalke
Fairlady #1
Image
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A young war veteran continues to experience sexism as a private investigator when she's given menial cases that end up revealing big secrets
Each issue is a standalone case
A young war veteran continues to experience sexism as a private investigator when she's given menial cases that end up revealing big secrets
Each issue is a standalone case
Ghost Tree #1
IDW
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
A man escapes his unhappy life and heads back home to the Ghost Tree where he visits the spirit of his departed Grandfather
A man escapes his unhappy life and heads back home to the Ghost Tree where he visits the spirit of his departed Grandfather
Amber Blake #1
IDW
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Recruited as a child to the Cleverland Institute for gifted children, a woman now finds herself on the run as she threatens to expose the abuse that occurred by the administration
Recruited as a child to the Cleverland Institute for gifted children, a woman now finds herself on the run as she threatens to expose the abuse that occurred by the administration
Orphan Age #1
Aftershock
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Two decades ago, all of the world's adults died at the same time and what resulted is the first civilization to endure the Orphan Age
Two decades ago, all of the world's adults died at the same time and what resulted is the first civilization to endure the Orphan Age
Plague Doktor
Source Point Press
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
While treating victims of the Black Plague, a traveling doctor finds himself in a metaphysical battle to save humanity
While treating victims of the Black Plague, a traveling doctor finds himself in a metaphysical battle to save humanity
Jawbreakers Lost Souls
Independent
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2019
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Vol. 1
One-shot ,112-page independently produced graphic novel
Indiegogo campaign raised $404,913 from 10,619 backers
One-shot ,112-page independently produced graphic novel
Indiegogo campaign raised $404,913 from 10,619 backers
Mary Shelley: Monster Hunter #1
Aftershock
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Mary Shelley was just 19 years old when she wrote Frankenstein and now we know she didn't just write it, she lived it
Mary Shelley was just 19 years old when she wrote Frankenstein and now we know she didn't just write it, she lived it
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