Epic Games and DC Comics announced on April 17, 2008, that a comic book based on Gears of War will be published. The comic is published under DC’s Wildstorm imprint and is written by Joshua Ortega, with art by Liam Sharp. The first storyline “Hollow” ran from Gears of War #1-6 and was followed by “The Quickening” with pencils by Simon Bisley and inks by Henry Flint. Sharp, Flint, Joel Gomez and Trevor Hairsine provided the art for the single issue “Harper’s Story” in issue #8, before Sharp returned for the multi-issue storyline “Barren” starting in Gears of War #9.
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Grimm Tales of Terror (2020’s)
Grimm Fairy Tales is a dark fantasy comic book series by Zenescope Entertainment that presents classic fairy tales, albeit with modern twists or expanded plots. It began publication in June 2005.
Poison Elves – Sirius Entertainment (1995)
In 1995, Drew Hayes signed on with Sirius Entertainment, a move that increased his exposure, fan base, and publishing rate. Sirius published Poison Elves through issue #79 (Nov, 2007), collecting them in twelve trade paperbacks through issue #75. Hayes died in 2007, bringing the series to an abrupt end. A commemorative issue #80 was released to give fans a look at sketches and plans Drew Hayes had for the future of the series before his death.
Gargoyles – Dynamite (2022)
All-new ongoing series, in continuity with the epic Gargoyles television classic!
One thousand years ago, superstition and the sword ruled. It was a time of darkness. It was a world of fear. It was The Age of Gargoyles. Stone by day, Warriors by night, they were betrayed by the humans they had sworn to protect…frozen in stone by a magic spell for a thousand years. Now, here in Manhattan, the spell is broken, and they live again! They are Defenders of the Night! They are Gargoyles!
Razor (1992)
Everette Hartsoe first published Razor after founding London Night Studios with $1200 that he received in an income tax refund. With the book’s violent content and “pin-up friendly” artistic style, Razor is often considered part of the “bad girl” genre that rose in popularity during the early-mid-1990s. Razor Annual #1, published in 1993, contained the first appearance of Shi. Writer-artist Eric Powell‘s first paid job in comics was drawing three issues of Razor. The series also featured early artwork by Georges Jeanty. She had a Swimsuit Special in 1995 (a pin-up edition with various artists including Mike Wolfer).
Dune: House Atreides (2020)
Welcome to the far future on the desert planet Arrakis where Pardot Kynes seeks its secrets. Meanwhile, a violent coup is planned by the son of Emperor Elrood; an eight-year-old slave Duncan Idaho seeks to escape his cruel masters; and a young man named Leto Atreides begins a fateful journey. These unlikely souls will come together as renegades and soon discover that fate has decreed they will change the very shape of history.
Shi (1994)
Shi (Ana Ishikawa) is a comic book character created by writer/illustrator William Tucci. She first appeared in Razor Annual #1 (December 1993) and has appeared in numerous books by various publishers ever since, most notably Tucci’s own Crusade Comics and the Image Universe. Shi is a young woman of Japanese and American descent trained as a sohei warrior monk, who struggles to reconcile her Japanese grandfather’s martial training with her American mother’s Christian teachings. Japanese culture and spiritual themes are prominent, recurring motifs in storylines featuring her, especially as they pertain to this conflict.
The word shi literally translates to death (死) in Japanese, and Shi’s signature weapon is the naginata.
BRZRKR (2021)
BRZRKR is a comic book series created and written by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt and drawn by Ron Garney. The comic follows an immortal warrior, known as Berzerker, as he fights his way through the ages. The first issue of the 12-issue limited series was published on March 3, 2021, by Boom! Studios. It raised more than $1.4 million USD in its funding campaign on Kickstarter.
Jughead: The Hunger (2017)
Jughead: The Hunger launched on March 29, 2017 as a one-shot comic alongside the New Riverdale “pilot” lineup. It was written by Frank Tieri with art by Michael Walsh. Due to positive critical and fan reception, the book was picked up as an ongoing series.
It is the first title to debut under the Archie Horror imprint and is its third title overall behind Afterlife with Archie and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which released issues before the imprint was created. The series returned with its first official issue on October 25, 2017, with Pat & Tim Kennedy taking over as artists.
Trailer Park Boys (2021)
Devil’s Due Comics and Trailer Park Boys have inked a big fancy partnership to debut the Canadian trio from Sunnyvale Trailer Park in their debut comic book series! Featuring a a sh** ton of creators and short stories personally approved by “the boys.” This wicked anthology series stars Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles in a mix of original shorts that feel plucked right from the TV show, as well as some fantastical tales that can’t be done on TV.





















































































