I was flipping through my copy of Previews ¬(the monthly guide to upcoming comics, books, movies, and toys) and I just had to share some titles with you. Not for children that’s for sure, these comics will make for a fun and adventurous summer.
I like super heroes well enough, but the comics I enjoy the most do not typically involve the heroes of the masked-and-caped variety. Unfortunately, most people think of Superman, Spiderman, Batman and Wonder Woman when they think of comics.
On that note, here is a small list of titles that I found particularly interesting for one reason or another. These titles will come out in June, so if you are interested, then you need to hop down to your local comic book store and order your copy. If you need help finding a good comic store, then drop me a line and I will help you out.
I Was Kidnapped by Lesbian Pirates from Outer Space
Written and illustrated by Megan Rose Gedris
Platinum Studios
The lesbian pirates set off for the Phlebon-6 Intergalactic Bank, hoping to fill the ship’s brig with big stacks of cash. But mild-mannered bank employee Andrew Manly isn’t going to take this lying down! If only he could find a phone booth to change in.
For those who enjoy: Mars Attacks and Kissing Jessica Stein.
The Metamorphosis
Originally written by Franz Kafka
Adapted by Peter Kuper
Random House
As Gregor Samsa awakes one morning from uneasy dreams, he finds himself transformed into a gigantic insect. This graphic treatment draws out the subtle psychological and emotional shifts of the story, while capturing Kafka’s often-unrecognizable humor.
Stephen Colbert’s Tek Jansen
Written by John Layman, Tom Peyer & Jim Massey
Illustrated by Scott Chantler & Robbie Rodriguez
Omni Press
Coming in June
Solar plexus! Bursting out from the hit Comedy Central show, The Colbert Report, this sci-fi hero must stand against the enemies of freedome no matter what dark plenty they crawl from. Galaxy-her-super-awesome-spectacular-ultra-spy Tek Janson takes it back to school. When a misunderstanding ends with a demotion for Tek, the spaceman is busted down and forced to return to the academy that shaped ihim into the man he is today.
For those who enjoy: Young Frankenstein, Space Balls and The Tick.
Caliber
Written by Sam Sarkar
Illustrated by Garrie Gastonny
Radical Books
Coming in May
The Arthurian legend is retold in the American Old West, with all of its great symbolism, magic and spirit of adventure. The Knights of the Round Table are all gunslingers bound by a code of honor to protect the weak and defend the innocent until they are undone from within by their own moral corruption. In this tale, Caliber itself is a tattooed six-gun, given to Arthur by the Indians and imbued with supernatural power. The secret of the gun is that it is never loaded with bullets, but when a man with Justice on his side is holding it, it can fire. When it does, it fires Thunder itself and never misses.
I like super heroes well enough, but the comics I enjoy the most do not typically involve the heroes of the masked-and-caped variety. Unfortunately, most people think of Superman, Spiderman, Batman and Wonder Woman when they think of comics.
On that note, here is a small list of titles that I found particularly interesting for one reason or another. These titles will come out in June, so if you are interested, then you need to hop down to your local comic book store and order your copy. If you need help finding a good comic store, then drop me a line and I will help you out.
I Was Kidnapped by Lesbian Pirates from Outer Space
Written and illustrated by Megan Rose Gedris
Platinum Studios
The lesbian pirates set off for the Phlebon-6 Intergalactic Bank, hoping to fill the ship’s brig with big stacks of cash. But mild-mannered bank employee Andrew Manly isn’t going to take this lying down! If only he could find a phone booth to change in.
For those who enjoy: Mars Attacks and Kissing Jessica Stein.
The Metamorphosis
Originally written by Franz Kafka
Adapted by Peter Kuper
Random House
As Gregor Samsa awakes one morning from uneasy dreams, he finds himself transformed into a gigantic insect. This graphic treatment draws out the subtle psychological and emotional shifts of the story, while capturing Kafka’s often-unrecognizable humor.
Stephen Colbert’s Tek Jansen
Written by John Layman, Tom Peyer & Jim Massey
Illustrated by Scott Chantler & Robbie Rodriguez
Omni Press
Coming in June
Solar plexus! Bursting out from the hit Comedy Central show, The Colbert Report, this sci-fi hero must stand against the enemies of freedome no matter what dark plenty they crawl from. Galaxy-her-super-awesome-spectacular-ultra-spy Tek Janson takes it back to school. When a misunderstanding ends with a demotion for Tek, the spaceman is busted down and forced to return to the academy that shaped ihim into the man he is today.
For those who enjoy: Young Frankenstein, Space Balls and The Tick.
Caliber
Written by Sam Sarkar
Illustrated by Garrie Gastonny
Radical Books
Coming in May
The Arthurian legend is retold in the American Old West, with all of its great symbolism, magic and spirit of adventure. The Knights of the Round Table are all gunslingers bound by a code of honor to protect the weak and defend the innocent until they are undone from within by their own moral corruption. In this tale, Caliber itself is a tattooed six-gun, given to Arthur by the Indians and imbued with supernatural power. The secret of the gun is that it is never loaded with bullets, but when a man with Justice on his side is holding it, it can fire. When it does, it fires Thunder itself and never misses.
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