The best comics of 2018
In a year full of hate, there’s a lot of love in the world of comics. Romance is a shared theme among many of this…
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Aquicorn Cove is a lush, tender tale of grief and environmentalism
In Katie O’Neill’s poignant new middle-grade graphic novel Aquicorn Cove (Oni Press), a young girl copes with her own…
A teenage girl gang bikes into action in this Morning In America exclusive
Much like vampires and zombies in past years, kids on bikes with flashlights have become a defining force of popular…
Kim Reaper and friends journey to Vampire Island in this exclusive preview
Sarah Graley’s Kim Reaper made a delightful debut last year, introducing readers to a college student who pays the…
The A.V. Club’s favorite comics of 2018 so far
Comic books provide infinite opportunities for creative expression in the interplay between text and artwork, and 2018…
A bunch of Rick And Morty characters are getting one-shot comics
If you were heartbroken by the utter annihilation of the Vindicators on Rick And Morty this season, cheer up because…
1980s Brooklyn becomes a fantasy battleground in this Sci-Fu exclusive
Kung fu and hip-hop have long been intertwined, and cartoonist Yehudi Mercado is tapping into that genre fusion with…
This Kill Them All exclusive channels ’90s John Woo shoot-’em-ups
Kyle Starks loves action movies, and he’s built a career bringing the energy of classic action films to comics. His…
The Unbelievable Gwenpool’s trippy meta storytelling elevates the superhero genre
Superhero series should have easy jumping-on points. If these books are grabby enough, readers might be compelled to…
Space Battle Lunchtime cooks up a delightful queer cosmic adventure
Each week, Big Issues focuses on a newly released comic book of significance. This week, it’s Space Battle Lunchtime…
Pocket Mortys break free in this exclusive look at the new Rick And Morty comic
Cartoon Network’s Rick And Morty has built up a fervent fanbase with its dark comedy and surprising emotional…
This My Boyfriend Is A Bear exclusive debuts an adorable interspecies rom-com
Dating is hard, and sometimes the perfect mate can come from the most unlikely of places. After being consistently let…
Kaijumax brings big emotion to a tale of incarcerated monsters
Every two weeks, Big Issues focuses on a newly released comic book of significance. This week, it’s Kaijumax: Season Two…
Death becomes a queer crush in this Kim Reaper #1 exclusive
Juggling college classes and a part-time job is hard on its own, but it’s even more challenging when your job is being…
Archer’s art director brings humor to sci-fi in this Redline #1 exclusive
FX’s Archer TV series has consistently been one of TV’s funniest animated series, finding humor in the espionage…
Motro takes out baby-abducting reptiles in this exclusive preview
Oni Press’ Motro miniseries has quickly become one of the most intriguing fantasy comics on stands, telling a powerful,…
To catch up with modern times, The Flash needed to borrow from its past
The Flash is a friendly guy. It’s part of the character that comes with wearing the red suit. Barry Allen is bland and…
Angel City turns Hollywood noir on its head in this Oni Press exclusive
Male voices and perspectives dominate the crime noir genre, but Oni Press’ Angel City is changing that both on and off…
Meet the newest female protagonist in the Star Wars comics universe
There’s a lot riding on Doctor Aphra #1 (Marvel). Launching a new series for a character native to the comics seems…
Fresh Romance continues to invigorate the budding romance genre in comics
Romance comics are due for a resurgence. Appearing only occasionally since their heyday in the 1950s, romance is a…