Preview: Scarlet #1 by Bendis & Maleev (DC)

August 28, 2018 by The Comic Book Critic

Scarlet #1 Preview (DC)

Here’s a 7-page preview of Scarlet #1, a new series by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Alex Maleev, on sale August 29th, 2018 from DC Comics.

Preview: Pearl #1 by Bendis & Gaydos (DC)

August 14, 2018 by The Comic Book Critic

Pearl #1 Preview (DC)

Here’s a 5-page preview of Pearl #1, a major new series launch by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos, on sale August 15th, 2018 from DC Comics.

First Look: Jessica Jones #1 by Bendis & Gaydos

September 7, 2016 by The Comic Book Critic

Alias Investigations is Reopened in Your First Look at JESSICA JONES #1!

Here’s your first look at Jessica Jones #1 by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos, on sale October 12th, 2016 from Marvel Comics.

First Look at Archie #1 by Waid & Staples

June 30, 2015 by The Comic Book Critic

History is Made – Your First Look at ARCHIE #1

Here’s your first look at Archie #1 by writer Mark Waid and artists Fiona Staples, Andre Szymanowicz with Jen Vaughn, & Jack Morelli, on sale July 8th, 2015 from Archie Comics.

ARCHIE #1

Script: Mark Waid
Art: Fiona Staples, Andre Szymanowicz with Jen Vaughn, Jack Morelli
Regular Cover: Fiona Staples
SDCC Exclusive Covers: Fiona Staples
Variant Covers: J. Scott Campbell, Colleen Coover, Tania del Rio, Joe Eisma, Francesco Francavilla, Genevieve F.T., Michael Gaydos, Sanford Greene, Robert Hack & Steve Downer, Dean Haspiel, David Mack, Moritat, Mike Norton, Jerry Ordway & Jose Villarubia, Ramon K. Perez, Ron Salas, Greg Scott & Steve Downer, T. Rex & Andre Szymanowicz, Brittney Williams, Chip Zdarsky
Blank Sketch Cover Also Available

COMIC SUPERSTARS MARK WAID AND FIONA STAPLES REIMAGINE AN ICON!

First Look: The Black Hood #3 (Dark Circle)

April 20, 2015 by The Comic Book Critic

First Look – THE BLACK HOOD #3

Here’s your first look at The Black Hood #3 by writer Duane Swierczynski and artists Michael Gaydos, Rachel Deering, & Kelly Fitzpatrick, on sale April 22nd, 2015 from Dark Circle Comics.

THE BLACK HOOD #3

Script: Duane Swierczynski
Art: Michael Gaydos, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick
Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Variant Cover: David Mack
Variant Cover: Howard Chaykin
Dark Circle Movie Throwback Variant Cover: Robert Hack

NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE!

Archie #1 Relaunches with 22 Variant Covers

March 13, 2015 by The Comic Book Critic

Archie Comics Reveals Full Line-Up of Variant Covers for Blockbuster Archie #1 Relaunch

Special landmark issue features covers from the comic book industry’s best and brightest.

Here’s your first look at the full line-up of 22 covers to the milestone Archie #1 by Mark Waid & Fiona Staples arriving July 8th, 2015 from Archie Comics.

Press Release

Archie Comics shocked readers across the world with the announcement of this summer’s game-changing ARCHIE #1 featuring the blockbuster creative team of Mark Waid and Fiona Staples. Archie Comics is proud to reveal the full line-up of covers for ARCHIE #1 available in comic shops July 8th.

Preview: The Black Hood #1 (Dark Circle)

February 25, 2015 by The Comic Book Critic

First Look – The Black Hood #1

Here’s a six page preview of The Black Hood #1, a new ongoing Dark Circle series by writer Duane Swierczynski and artists Michael Gaydos, Kelly Fitzpatrick, & Rachel Deering, on sale February 25th, 2015 from Archie Comics.

THE BLACK HOOD #1

Script: Duane Swierczynski
Art: Michael Gaydos, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering
Cover: Michael Gaydos
Variant Covers: David Mack, Francesco Francavilla, Howard Chaykin, David Williams
ComicsPro Variant: Michael Gaydos

Dark Circle Comics Announces First Wave of Superhero Titles For 2015

July 17, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

DARK CIRCLE COMICS UNVEILS
FIRST WAVE OF SUPERHERO TITLES

THE BLACK HOOD, THE SHIELD and THE FOX ongoing series slated to launch early next year

Dark Circle Comics has announced its first wave of superhero comics to be launched in early 2015, which include The Black Hood, The Shield , and The Fox.

THE BLACK HOOD features the creative team of writer Duane Swierczynski and artist Michael Gaydos, THE SHIELD has writers Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig and artist Wilfredo Torres, and THE FOX is from writer/artist Dean Haspiel and scripter Mark Waid.

Press Release

Today, Dark Circle Comics – the superhero imprint of Archie Comics – revealed that the label’s first wave of titles will include THE BLACK HOOD from writer Duane Swierczynski (Judge Dredd, X, Birds of Prey) and artist Michael Gaydos (ALIAS), THE SHIELD from writers Adam Christopher (The Burning Dark) and Chuck Wendig (Blackbirds) and artist Wilfredo Torres (The Shadow: Year One), and THE FOX from writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO’s Bored to Death) and scripter Mark Waid (Daredevil, Kingdom Come, founder of Thrillbent). All three series will be ongoing and launch early next year.

Preview: 24 #1 by Ed Brisson and Michael Gaydos (IDW)

April 22, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of 24 #1 (IDW Publishing)

Here’s a 7 page preview of 24 #1 by writer Ed Brisson & artist Michael Gaydos, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale April 23rd, 2014.

24 #1

Ed Brisson (w) • Michael Gaydos (a) • Davide Furnò (c)

Jack Bauer lives again! Before the Emmy Award-winning drama returns to your television with LIVE ANOTHER DAY, find out what the heroic agent has been up to in the several years following the events of the final season.

Re-starting the clock on the high-octane saga are writing sensation Ed Brisson (Secret Avengers) and Eisner Award nominee Michael Gaydos (Alias).

Preview: Kiss #2 (IDW)

July 17, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Kiss #2 Preview

This is an 8 page preview of Kiss #2 by Chris Ryall and Jamal Igle ffrom IDW Publishing!

KISS #2

Chris Ryall (w) • Jamal Igle (a) • Nick Runge, Igle (c)

“Dressed to Kill,” part 2! KISS is reborn in comics, and united against the threat of the Elder! If only they can survive the time-spanning threat of “Wicked” Lester and his demonic minions in 1920s Chicago!