Spiral Comics Blog

It’s the return of Shadowman in Valiant’s New Universe! “DON’T FEAR YOUR DEMONS. FIGHT THEM. Orphaned at birth and raised on the margins of society, Jack Boniface never knew his place in the world. Until he discovered it waiting for him… In a darkness far older than the reign of men… Unbeknownst to him, Jack was fated to become the next in a long lineage of Shadowmen – mortals bound to violent voodoo spirits of immense power – that could safeguard our world against incursions from realms beyond. For years, he struggled to control the loa’s murderous urges – a battle he eventually lost. But now, after years of self-imposed exile, the man once known as Shadowman is returning home […]

A new post-apocalyptic (sort of) series from super-star Robert Kirkman. Exciting! You must check this one out. “A decade ago, 300,000 citizens of Philadelphia were suddenly lost in Oblivion. The government made every attempt to recover them, but after many years, they gave up. Nathan Cole…won’t. He makes daily trips, risking his life to try and rescue those still living in the apocalyptic hellscape of Oblivion. But maybe…Nathan is looking for something else? Why can’t he resist the siren call of the Oblivion Song?” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: IMAGE SKYBOUND, ROBERT KIRKMAN (W)

A new Voltron adventure that ties in to the hit Netflix animated television show! The perfect place to jump on! “The Galra have long held a number of slave planets in their grasp, and the Paladins have devised a plan to free them. To do this, Allura must first find a way to infiltrate SPRAWL, a group of closely guarded planets that are mined for many of the Galra’s construction materials. Cutting off these resources is the first step toward bringing down the Galra. But the key to successfully finding a way in is to break the bond of the mysterious force that holds these planets together.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: VOLTRON

A cool-looking new sci-fi high school drama from Aftershock. “Welcome to the world of Betrothed. Kieron and Tamara are both seniors at the same high school. They’ve never paid much attention to each other, even though they are the only kids at school who are orphans. On the eve of their eighteenth birthdays, they discover a lifelong secret: in a dimension far away, they are each the leader of an army that is at war with one another… and what’s more, when they turn eighteen, they’re to be Betrothed or Fight to the Death. From writer Sean Lewis (The Few) and artist Steve Uy (Uncanny X-Men, Avengers Initiative, Grumpy Cat) comes a sci-fi series with a fun mix of Archie […]

This will be the last Brian Michael Bendis issue of Jessica Jones. An all-new creative team will take over next month. This stand-alone story should be amazing in fully painted glory. “As the creators of Jessica Jones leave her to an all-new team next issue, they bid her farewell with one last very special, fully painted story – a truly incredible tale that no one ever gets to see. Be here for an unforgettable issue that ties threads together from all over the amazing Marvel Universe. Parental Advisory” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W), JESSICA JONES, MARVEL LEGACY (2017)

Is Usagi Yojimbo switching from an ongoing series to a string-of-mini-series release schedule? Solicit doesn’t say one way or the other. The ongoing series has kinda hit a patch of variation over the last year, but I optimistically look forward to many, many more issues on any schedule. UY is one of the consistently best comic series out there. “On his way to see Inspector Ishida, Usagi is confronted by Shogunate guards…a sign of the times. While unraveling a pair of murders in town later, Usagi and Ishida become wary as they find the corpses stripped of all identification-except for a talisman that leads to a startling discovery. Part one of seven-the perfect place to start.” Buy It Now Related […]

The birth (and re-birth) of an all-new Snake Eyes! GI Joe reaches a comic book landmark at 250 issues. “‘Dawn of the Arashikage,’ Part 5. Here it is-the conclusion to the latest explosive chapter in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero lore. Dawn Moreno has battled dangerous enemies and her own inner demons as the ghost of the dead Snake-Eyes threatens to possess her mind and her very soul. Will she survive the psychic onslaught, or be lost to the dark memories of the mysterious ninja for all time? Find out in this special oversized milestone issue. * The birth (and rebirth) of an all-new Snake-Eyes. * A landmark issue.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: G.I. JOE

Another Bruce Lee story from Darby Pop. He’s a man-out-of-time in modern day Los Angeles. Written by Bruce’s daughter, Shannon. “Philosopher/teacher/real-life superhero Bruce Lee is back. And, let’s be honest, the world needs him now more than ever. Taking a brief respite from battling an otherworldly evil, Bruce Lee attempts to navigate modern-day Southern California despite still suffering from amnesia and having been ‘out of the loop’ for over 45 years. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a simple ‘lunch run’ soon turns into a comedy of errors involving mistaken identity, a Film Festival,’ and the pokey. And despite never being one to initiate fisticuffs, Bruce continues to find it difficult to both hide his martial arts skills – and […]

The introduction of “an all-new armored hero.” Hmmm. “The Marvel Universe story of Disney’s newest and coolest ATTRACTION. Stark Expo Hong Kong-THE place to unveil the latest and greatest in cutting-edge technology. But even as TONY STARK and WENDY WONG introduce the newest futuristic tech in the STARK EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXOSUIT, an evil from the past strikes. The sinister BARON MORDO has teamed up with ARNIM ZOLA in a diabolical merging of next-gen technology and ancient dark magic. It’ll take a titanic team-up of AVENGERS to protect the expo. But who will wear the prototype exosuit? And will it be enough to fend off this lethally evil force? Featuring CAPTAIN AMERICA, BLACK WIDOW, HULK, BLACK PANTHER, and the introduction of […]

Very cool! Another entry in DC’s ‘Earth One’ hardcover line and pocket ‘universe.’ This Hal Jordan is an astronaut for Ferris Galactic who must rebuild the Green Lantern Corps after all the emerald guardians were slaughtered by Manhunters. These are really cool modern takes on classic heroes. “The newest Earth One original graphic novel presents an all-new origin for the Emerald Warrior. Hal Jordan yearns for the thrill of discovery, but the days when astronaut and adventure were synonymous are long gone. His gig prospecting asteroids for Ferris Galactic is less than fulfilling-but at least he’s not on Earth, where technology and culture have stagnated. When Jordan finds a powerful ring, he also finds a destiny to live up to. […]