This Week’s Indie Comics News Cycle
This is the latest instalment of ’ Indie Comics News. This page is a revolving news cycle post and will cease updating at 12pm 6th August AEST. You will find the latest indie comics news included here that are relevant for the week ending 6/8/21. Any news submitted outside of this time frame are counted as News for the following week and as such will be included in Next Week’s News Cycle.
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Indie Comics News – 4th August 2021
Image Comics reveals Cute AF Variant Covers for Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika #2
Mirka Andolfo’s highly anticipated Sweet Paprika #2 sizzles with steamy variant covers by Stjepan Šejić, Guillem March, and Andrew Hickinbottom set to catch reader attention this September.
“I’m always thrilled when I see my characters through the eyes of artists I love, and after the amazing variant covers I had on Sweet Paprika #1, it’s so great to have three artists I adore, respect, and who are also friends, like Stjepan, Guillem and Andrew,” said Andolfo. “I think all of them illustrated Paprika with originality, and I am in love with their artworks!”
The highly anticipated Sweet Paprika became an instant bestseller when issue #1 sold out at the distributor level upon release and became the highest launch to date of any of Andolfo’s creator-owned series. Orders on the title exceed those of the much buzzed about Mercy #1 and Unnatural #1 and the 12-issue series is planned as part of a cross-media project alongside animation from Grey Ladder Productions, Arancia Studio, and Wild Sheep Content, with Director Gabriele Pennacchioli (Emmy Award winner in 2019 for Love, Death & Robots).
In Sweet Paprika #2, Paprika finds herself in a difficult situation when her father’s illness and the complex work situation that awaits her both compete for her attention. And the only kind of business she’s not really able to handle: a dinner where being dynamic, kind, and relaxed is just as important as being competent. But there is also another reason why the young and skilled professional is in trouble: she doesn’t want to see one of the guests again…
Sweet Paprika is perhaps best described as Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Sex and the City, with a pinch of The Devil Wears Prada and provides readers with a sultry, romantic romp.
Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika #1, second printing (Diamond Code MAY210023) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 25.
Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika #2 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 1:
- Cover A Andolfo – Diamond Code JUN210256
- Cover B Šejić – Diamond Code JUN210257
- Cover C March – Diamond Code JUN210258
- Cover D Hickinbottom – Diamond Code JUN210259
- Cover E Andolfo – Diamond Code JUN219167
Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika remains available for purchase across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.
Good Luck #3 (BOOM! Studios) Preview Pages
BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at GOOD LUCK #3, the next issue in the bold new five-issue original series from acclaimed writer Matthew Erman (Witchblood, Power Rangers: Sins of the Future), artist Stefano Simeone (Mega Man: Fully Charged), and letterer Mike Fiorentino about defying fate by fighting against impossible odds, available in August 2021.
The Unfortunates finally strike upon some Good Luck, despite disappearing from the Kismet Zone. Will Artie, Cherry, and Hilde uncover the reason behind their disappearance and be able to hold on to their luck, or is time running out for them?
GOOD LUCK #3 features main cover art by artist Jorge Corona (Wynd) and variant covers by famed illustrator Caspar Wijngaard (Home Sick Pilots).
Indie Comics News – 3rd August 2021
Spencer and Locke Artist Jorge Santiago Jr’s New Comic Nears Kickstarter Goal
Band of Bards have announced its debut release, Final Gamble, a dark social commentary about the grip of predatory society, created and written by Bobby Singer (Flame Angel, Paul) with art by Jorge Santiago Jr. (Spencer and Locke), colors by Harry Saxon (The Miracles, Vagrant Queen), and letters by George Gant (Beware of Toddler). Just think, if you play your cards right, you might get to walk away free.
Gambling addict Danny Lin, and disgraced MMA fighter Jasmeet Khanna have both fallen on hard times. Owing an enormous amount of money to a loan shark named Mandy, they are offered the chance to save themselves by winning the money they need—in a game of poker against her.
Unable to work together, the two men are easily defeated. As a result of their defeat, the two become prisoners of The Mercury Society, a group composed of the richest and most powerful people in the world. In this unforgiving Hell, people are forced to fight to the death in an elite gamble for their souls.
“When I was writing Final Gamble, I had Jorge’s art specifically in mind, and actually getting him to draw the book was a dream come true,” said Bobby Singer. “Working with him has been both an honor and a pleasure. Band of Bards believed in me and my story when other publishers wouldn’t and for that, I’ll always be grateful. Tim Stolinski and Chris Benamati are great guys to work with, and I’m so glad they’re taking a chance on me and my funky gambling comic!”
“This was a really fun and interesting project to take on,” said Jorge Santiago Jr. “It’s been a great challenge to convey stress and tension in these situations where the doom is far more terrifying than the current moment. As a fan of gambling stories, I think this will be a great story for people who enjoy watching characters walk the tightrope of success and failure!”
Indie Comics News – 2nd August 2021
The Fate of the Galaxy Changes in We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #8 (BOOM! Studios)
BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD #8, the next issue in sci-fi epic from Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk) and Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin PowerRangers), with color assistance by Mariasara Miotti and letters by AndWorld Design.
We Only Find Them When They’re Dead is set in a universe that revolves around mining the corpses of dead gods and a conflict that threatens to tear apart the galaxy. Available in stores September 1, 2021.
Tensions come to a head between the Harvesters and the Worshippers at Malik’s Flight as Marlyn Chen’s true plan is revealed. Meanwhile, Jason will find himself embroiled in a conspiracy and heist that makes Captain Malik’s original quest pale in comparison.
WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD #8 features main cover art by series artist Simone Di Meo and variant covers by fan favorite artists Toni Infante (Mega Man: Fully Charged, The Red Mother), and Marco Checchetto (Daredevil).
Your First Look at Dark Blood #2 (BOOM! Studios)
BOOM! Studios have revealed a first look at DARK BLOOD #2, the next issue of an evocative new six-issue original series from screenwriter LaToya Morgan (AMC’s The Walking Dead, Into The Badlands), rising star artists Walt Barna (The Osiris Path) and Moisés Hidalgo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), colorist A.H.G., and letterer AndWorld Design.
Dark Blood is about a young man forging a brave new future for himself and his family while dealing with his past, available in August 2021.
Does even the kindness of strangers come with a cost? Avery has adjusted to his post-WWII life in Alabama, but when an altercation with some local boys leaves him hurt, an unlikely bystander steps in. And while Carlisle, a white university doctor, not only offers Avery immediate first aid but free ongoing medical care… nothing is truly free, not even a stranger’s generosity.
DARK BLOOD #2 features main cover art by acclaimed artist Valentine De Landro (Bitch Planet), and variant covers by illustrators Juni Ba (Excellence) and Taurin Clarke (Marvel’s Voices).
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