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 Kylooe by Little Thunder OK, so no splash pages here, but it felt criminal not to direct readers to some of the gorgeous panels by Hong Kong writer and artist, Little Thunder. Read my full review of Kylooe at Fountain. Ink , and don't forget to pick up a copy at Forbidden Planet.

Here are a few up-and-coming titles I'll be throwing my cash at.  Arcana Royale Black goat in a suit and high-stakes poker (or whatever the game is). Sign me up, Dark Horse, sign me right up!         Arcana Royale #1 Exquisite Corpses Exquisite Corpses is giving off strong Kill Bill vibes. Yes, please! Exquisite Corpses #1 Saga I've said it once and I'll say it again. If you have to read only one comic series in your lifetime, let it be Saga.  Saga Neighborhood Craftsmen: Stories From Kanda's Gokura-Chou You think you can tempt me with stories of Japanese craftsmanship and discipline? You are absolutely right! Neighborhood Craftsmen: Stories From Kanda's Gokura-Chou Lost Fantasy Big Final Fantasy swords? Sure, I'm down (No Diddy).  Lost Fantasy #1  

Violator: Origin We Were Not Always As We Are Now Violator situated himself as one of Malebolgias more resilient and resourceful henchman within Hell's hallways, and an otherwise beloved and irreplaceable fixture in the Spawn universe as a whole. Yet even this conniving servant of the dark realm has a past, a remarkable past chronicled in Violator: Origin by Marc Andreyko. The following are the striking and inspiring images brought to the fore by the tag team of  Brad Simpson and Piotr Kowalski. Enjoy.  In the Beginning... Before his fall, the one we come to know as Violator was a beautiful angel named Baziel. Swayed by the words of Lucifer, Baziel came to doubt the will of his Creator and was the first to harness the residual waste of creation to become the very first Hell Spawn.   War The striking image of Lucifer's war on heaven is delivered in the all too familiar artwork style that the Spawn comics have come to be known for.  Re/Birth The birth of The Viola...

  . Vagabond Vagabond is an enthralling and visually stunning manga from the beautiful mind of Takehiko Inoue and inserts itself as yet another stellar medium for representing Japan’s proud history and culture. The unassuming title houses a thoughtful biopic of one, if not the greatest swordsman in the nation's history. The name, Miyamoto Mushashi, should ring with a slight degree of familiarity given his immortalization into popular culture, as well as his contribution to military strategy in his magnum opus, The Book of Five Rings . However, if none of these ring a bell for newcomers, then Vagabond will serve as a great introduction to one of the genuine exemplars of the martial way.   Born as Shinmen Takezo to an otherwise uncaring and unnurturing family life, Takezo would find mother nature to be a suitable stand-in for an uninterested father and neglectful mother. Indeed, the harsh landscape of the mountains would steele Takezo against the hardships of life to come, and h...

 Extra! Extra! Read All About It! 1 .  I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer Garners Critical Acclaim The recently released graphic novel "I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer" has been praised for its unique blend of fashion industry satire and dark humor. Critics highlight its sharp writing and distinctive art style, making it a standout in contemporary comics. Source 2.  Sidekicks' by Dan Santat Receives Positive Reviews Dan Santat's graphic novel "Sidekicks" has been lauded for its engaging story and cinematic-quality artwork. The narrative centers on Captain Amazing's super-powered pets vying to become his sidekick. Source 3. Gunsmith Cats Return Dark Horse Comics has announced the return of Kenichi Sonoda's classic manga series, Gunsmith Cats , in new omnibus editions . Source 4.  Peacemaker Spin-Off: Vigilante & Eagly Take Center Stage in New DC Comic! Comic Book Club reports that James Gunn is collaborating with DC Comics on a new five-iss...

  Splash-Page Spotlight: Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue I went ahead and selected  at least four of my favourite splash-pages from the epic manga that is Vagabond . Beautifully delivered in hardcover format, Takehiko Inoue puts his talents on full display with this epic story of swordsmanship and self-discovery.  Contented The first image jumped out at me with its tranquil and serene tones, which none the less managed to communicate something far deeper. While the traditional Japanese countryside home remains a bucket list destination, I felt it appropriate to appreciate the sense of balance that the page communicated. The home, a wonderful representation of culture, of values and tradition,  is dwarfed by the larger natural landscape, which further dwarves our contented monk and cat below, thus perfectly illustrating and completing a well-balanced  natural hierarchy. Scars For my second choice, I chose the striking image of one of the primary female characters...

Don't I Know You From Somewhere?   Cyanide and Happiness have been a common fixture in the life of the average social media frequenter for years, and many may very well have cracked a smile or three at these quirky comics without ever knowing their names. Well, if there ever was a time to become better acquainted with these little dollops of joy, then the time is now.  The three masterminds behind these crudely drawn delights, invite readers to accompany them down memory lane in Cyanide and Happiness: Twenty Years Wasted(A Questionable Recollection of Two Decades) . Kris Wilson, Rob Denbleyker, and Dave McElfatrick stand as the prime culprits in the line-up and fill these pages with old and new pieces, as well as photographs documenting a remarkable journey from unassuming knuckleheads, to internet sensations. Spoonful of Cyanide Makes the Medicine Go Down  Indeed, what readers can look forward to is not only the impressive collection of some of their finest work, but als...