29-07-26 | I you like graphic novels you’re going to love what’s on offer in august! There are loads of inventive and thought provoking titles out next month. Wisecracking, brooding young heroines appear in Exploit, Deluge and Chachu. Not your thing? Don’t you worry, there are plenty of comforting team-ups available for those who like vintage heroes like Spider-Man and Vampirella.
CHACHU #1
Young Leila travels to Hollywood with dreams of becoming a writer, but finds her uncle caught up in an intriguing mystery. It’s noir mixed with coming-of-age. Aside from being a nifty thriller, Chachu is inspired by writer Iman Vellani’s experiences of trying to make it in Hollywood as a young woman.
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: GENESIS #1
Hot on the heels of the new He-Man movie comes this Masters of the Universe origins range. The series focusses on the rise of Skeletor, everybody’s favourite camp yet creepy cult villain. Writer Rich Douek and artist Gavin Smith stay true to the spirit and design of the original Mattel toy line.
VAMPIRELLA VS. RED SONJA: RED CITY #1
Why do vampires and barbarians mix so well? Yes folks, it’s time for another terrific team-up! In this series Vampirella and Red Sonja have to escape the nightmarish bastion known as Red City. Rivals forced to work together is the perfect basis for a fun and tense adventure from Dynamite Comics.
SPIDER-MAN / HULK: FIRE AND BRIMSTONE #1
This is hardly the first Hulk and Spidey team-up. But before you dismiss Fire and Brimstone consider that it was written by Clerks creator Kevin Smith! Filled with goofy humour and loads of action, this title features vintage villains Sandman and Absorbing Man. It’s good old lightweight Marvel.
BUG WARS: THE COMING OF WARDOOM #1
Here comes the next chapter in the sprawling and epic Bug Wars, in which we follow Slade Slaymaker’s adventures in a bug infested fantasy kingdom. The Coming of Wardoom introduces readers to a new main villain, inspired by baddies like Doctor Doom and Darth Vader. Fun stuff!
DELUGE – collected edition
Life in the Sieverville Correctional Prison for Women is hard enough as it is. Now imagine an ancient monster taking over the facility from the inside. This action packed indie comic filled with violence and horror deserves a wider audience! Support Bunn and Cresta by picking up the paperback edition!
EXPLOIT – collected edition
See a lowly intern topple an evil tech company, as young Kirby Kuo unravels a conspiracy at the heart of the digital world. Exploit is filled with mystery and wit, while also taking a critical look at the role tech companies play in our daily lives. Another winner from the rising stars at Mad Cave Studios.
BRUCE WAYNE, NOT SUPER PART 2 – collected edition
And last but not least is this whimsical version of Bruce Wayne’s road to herodom. Imagine a Gotham City high school filled with bullies that grow up to be the Jokers and Bane. It’s time for Bruce to grow up, push back and fall in love with Catwoman. Not legitimate Batman, but lots of charm and fun.
BONUS : THE SECRET OF DRAGONWELT
And in case the news hasn’t reached you: Peter Pan Comics recently released its first videogame! The Secret of Dragonwelt deals with Prince Abel, a young hero who sets out to destroy the evil dragon Verdugo and save Princess Wicca. A classic point-and-click adventure which is free to play on Itch.io!