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Celebrate Ghost Machine Day on GlobalComix with the release of the first three series by Ghost Machine, a new Image Comics imprint with creator-owned shared universes by industry luminaries Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Jason Fabok, and many more talented creators.

Read Geiger, Redcoat, and Rook: Exodus first on GlobalComix. Get PDFs to download on the go, and find where to order a print copy from within the reading experience.

1. Geiger (2024), 32 pages - Published by Image Comics

IT ALL STARTS HERE! The critically acclaimed team of storytellers GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK return to the nuclear wasteland of GEIGER for an ALL-NEW ONGOING series starring the violent and unpredictable...

Today's Popular Last Week will leave you spellbound with enchanting realms of mysticism and the supernatural. Let the ancient prophecies, modern-day witches, and spooky other-worldly forces whisk you away, offering a bewitching escape from the ordinary. Diving into the spell-binding pages of these tomes, it's just another Mystic Monday in the lives of these characters!

Falling awake, 274 pages - Published by JAN DITLEV, (cc/ @jditlev)

After awakening from cryosleep on a remote and hostile planet, John finds himself stranded with a young girl and a looming threat that isn't human. As they struggle to survive and unravel the mystery of their predicament, John must...

Polish your metal and oil your gears, our What's Trending has brought the steampunk train to town! From airships soaring through smog-choked skies to clockwork automatons roaming cobbled streets, these comics promise an enthralling adventure for fans of the genre. Enjoy the Victorian-era elegance with futuristic technology, offering readers a glimpse into a world where steam-driven contraptions and clockwork marvels reign supreme.

Broken Gargoyles, 159 pages - Published by Source Point Press, (cc/ @TravisM)

In this Dieselpunk post-WWI mini-series, two men come home from the war scarred and forgotten. One man is looking for redemption as the other looks for revenge. Both are on...

Wrapping up our Creator Interview series of March, we've got Queenie Chan, mangaka and artist behind Women Who Were Kings, Fabled Kingdom, and The Dreaming. I recently met Queenie Chan on social media last year, and she's been a wealth of knowledge. Whether it's technical manga knowledge, publishing, or industry how-to's, Queenie Chan is someone all aspiring mangaka should be following and taking notes from.

With that intro out of the way, let's begin!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into making manga.

Queenie Chan: My name is Queenie Chan, and I was originally born in Hong Kong, who then moved to Australia when I was 6...

Today we're starting to wrap up our Women's History Month activities, we're shining the spotlight on women in comics and manga. Be sure to check out our past articles at the link above, and don't forget to view our GlobalComix Connects podcast this Friday with our guest Queenie Chan. For our article today, we'll be covering current and amazing women working in comics that you should be following, including Zoe Thorogood, Peach Momoko, Fiona Staples, and Joëlle Jones.

Zoe Thorogood

Zoe Thorogood, a graphic novelist and concept artist, hails from Bradford and currently resides in Middlesbrough, England.

Her academic journey began with a degree from De...

They say that "Adventure is out there" but you don't have to leave your house for these expeditions! Our Popular Last Week has all the adventure that you'll need to get your travel fix! The women leading these journeys are some of the most capable around and know exactly what they're doing... most of the time.

Necroblivion™, 166 pages - Published by Haunted Pixel Studio, (cc/ @cmc)

When a young woman named Umbra (who has the soul of a thief trapped in her hair) accepts a contract and unknowingly releases a tyrant from his prison, she and her unwitting companion are thrust into the middle of a war for the very survival of the realm.

Story and Art by...

Get excited for another GlobalComix Connects podcast, a live stream we run on our YouTube channel, happening this Friday, March 29th, 2024 at 4 PM EDT. We'll be speaking to long-time manga creator Queenie Chan.

Some of the topics we'll cover during the stream:

• Traversing the Manga space as a Woman
• Writing Women in Manga
• Advice for how to write the women in your stories best
• Review of the top 10 most popular of March
• Staff Picks and comments from the community (That's you!)

There will also be a Q&A at the end of the livestream and we would love to answer any questions you may have. We've scheduled the GlobalComix Connects...

Through the savannah, over the mountain, and into the woods. On this week's Fresh Friday Features, these comics explore the self through nature.

This week, @Nen picked:

• Comic - Mother Wilds: Deep in the lands far from her world, A girl is trapped with no way home. In ancient times, these were known as the Mother Wilds. Wherefrom ages long past, dwell the creatures and spirits once forgotten.
• Graphic Novel - KARIBA: The daughter of a river god, raised by a human father and bound to a tragic destiny. Siku has always called the Zambezi River her home.
• Manga - Chrysanthemum Boy: The emperor sends his most loyal men to find the fountain of youth, believed to...

What beasts lurk within our What's Trending today? These monstrosities are all about actions and getting things done. Be the monsters of ancient lore or your common-variety minions, we've got the best trending beastly tales all in one collection.

DAIMONS, 302 pages - Published by ZER0, (cc/ @ZER0)

Six friends answer the call of their Lord to keep an old promise. They are cursed, hated, hunted. They are monsters with red eyes. Gods rule the world. Monsters will free it!

Story and Art by ZER0

RAGS, 300 pages - Published by New Age Ninja Corps, (cc/ @RAGSComix)

Regina Ragowski is a salty Marine Vet who suddenly finds herself without pants...

Today we're chatting with @Pluvias, creator of Entwined, for our Creator Interview series. Entwined placed 1st in all its 2023 end-of-year lists: Fantasy by creators, Webcomcis by creators, and Creators Overall on the platform. That's insanely impressive, and I'm so excited to get to connect with Pluvias and share some of her experiences and history with you. It's full of great advice that anyone can enjoy and learn from.

With that intro out of the way, let's begin!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into making webcomics.

Pluvias: I’m a self-taught artist and content creator. I was born in Iraq, raised in the Middle...

Crowdfunding is a group effort, and we're partnering today with Crowdfundr to give a boost to comics with active campaigns! Take a gander at these 6 comics that need your help to come to life:

1. UM Volume One by buttercup

Campaign link: https://crowdfundr.com/umvolume1

Description:
UM is a magical girl comic about Eugenée, a Black, nonbinary, aspiring birth-worker who finds themself mixed up in a millennia-old conflict between the powers that be and a faction of cosmic, shamanic midwives. UM Vol.1 is intended for readers 18+.

2. We Don't Go Through the Angelgrass Volume IV by Courtney Loberg

Campaign link: https://crowdfundr.com/72MHc9

Descri...

As part of Women's History Month activities, we're shining the spotlight on women in comics and manga. Every Tuesday, we'll feature amazing women who have left a mark on the comics and manga industries. Today, we're traveling the world and covering women from different corners of the world who have made incredible impacts lasting multiple generations: Rumiko Takahashi, Marjane Satrapi, Tove Jansson, and Marguerite Abouet.

Rumiko Takahashi

Rumiko Takahashi is a highly acclaimed mangaka renowned for her influential contributions to the manga industry. Takahashi began her career in the late 1970s with the publication of her debut manga series, Urusei Yatsura, which...

Next up for our Creator Interview series is Novelist Nickie, creator of No Strings. This webcomic was our #1 in the Romance genre by creators, #2 Webcomic by creators, and #3 most popular comic by creators of any format in 2023! That's a major accomplishment. We're so excited to get to sit down with Nickie, and talk about this amazing webcomic.

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into making webcomics.

Novelist Nickie: You all know me as Novelist Nickie. I’m the creator of the mature, murder-mystery, romance webcomic “No Strings”. I’m passionate about writing. I work full-time in marketing, and I’m a mom. My...

Don't laugh too loud, or the teacher will hear! Have some fun with our Popular Last Week, capturing the absurdity and antics of school life with quirky classmates, outrageous situations, and witty humor. From misadventures in the classroom to zany dares and games in the hallways, these stories are side-splitting journeys through the ups and downs of school life.

Futaribeya, 1580 pages - Published by TOKYOPOP, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

Sakurako and Kasumi live together in a one-room apartment, share a bed, and have always been together since they first met as roommates in their freshman year of high school. Now, they've finally reached their final year of college. As their...

We've traveled the World and the Seven Seas, and we've hunted down some amazing titles for this Fresh Friday Features this week! What is it that you're searching for? Maybe you'll find it hidden in the depths of these pages.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - TALES OF THE VAGRANT DRAGON: follow the journey wandering knight 'Raphael Belthran' through unknown and cursed lands in search of a powerful artifact
• Graphic Novel - Murinae: After Midnight: Rather than a simple innocent tale of survival, a mother mouse tumbles into a reality where human morals are non-existent. Where cruelty and viciousness are the constant. She then discovers a reality where...

While Pi Day celebrates math, any excuse to celebrate desserts and good food is a win! Our What's Trending does just that, showing off some of the tastiest cooking comics and manga around. From delicious desserts to mouth-watering appetizers, you'll find this list more than satisfying.

Papa and Daddy's Home Cooking, 763 pages - Published by MediBang Inc., (cc/ @MediBang)

Sengoku, a chiropractor, was left with a child by his willful ex. Harumi, a manga editor, gained custody of his child after a rough divorce. Each struggling to raise their own child, they decide to share an apartment in the suburbs... What twists and turns await their new family life?! Follow them in...

For our next Creator Interview, we've connected with Alexandra McCarthy in the United Kingdom about her work, featuring the manga Reluctant Hero. Alex has already contributed to numerous comics and manga, including anthologies. We've been excited to hear from manga creators in other parts of the world. We all have different experiences, and I'm sure you'll love hearing from Alex too, so let's get into it!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to work with Band of Bards?

Alexandra McCarthy: My name is Alexandra McCarthy, and I’m a UK illustrator based in the West Midlands. I studied at Birmingham City University and received a...

As part of Women's History Month activities, we're shining the spotlight on women in comics and manga. Every Tuesday, we'll feature amazing women who have left a mark on the comics and manga industries. Today, we'll be covering Wimmen's Comix and some of the women speaking out for visibility for both women creators and characters.

Wimmen's Comix

Wimmen's Comix, later renamed Wimmin's Comix, emerged as a groundbreaking all-female underground comics anthology from 1972 to 1992. It followed the influential 1970 publication of It Ain't Me, Babe, the inaugural American comic solely crafted by women, spearheaded by the prominent figure Trina Robbins...

Our latest Popular Last Week looks at the comedic side of crime. From dark humor to criminals being bad at crime, these series are a must-read blend of genres and themes.

Deadly Class, 1664 pages - Published by Image Comics, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

It's 1987. Marcus Lopez hates school. His grades suck. The jocks are hassling his friends. He can't focus in class. But the jocks are the children of Joseph Stalin's top assassin, the teachers are members of an ancient league of assassins, the class he's failing is "Dismemberment 101," and his crush has a double-digit body count. Welcome to the most brutal high school on earth, where the world's top...

Explore far outside the bounds of the world around you. In this week's Fresh Friday Features we'll see lands far beyond earth! We'll be going into the unknown, let's go on an adventure together!

This week, @Nen picked:

• Comic - Saga: Dejected and tough tabloid reporter Elena Abbott, who previously defeated the occult forces responsible for her husband’s death, must dig herself out from rock bottom if she’s going to save Detroit.
• Graphic Novel - Enoh the Desert King: To Riley Vondrasek, getting away with anything is easy. Kill. Eat what you kill.
• Manga - IMA: Demon Hunter: A rabbit loving bounty hunter, a young billionaire, a normal high...

From gearheads to futuristic scientists, these women in our What's Trending are up-to-date on the latest and greatest technology the world offers. These titles will entertain and inspire while navigating futuristic worlds, battling extraterrestrial threats, and defying the limits of space and time.

Taiduo, 2257 pages - Published by Linwelly Illustration, (cc/ @Linwelly)

500 years into the future, the world has changed. Radiation and extreme weather conditions make life on the surface impossible and all that remains from humanity is gathered in artificial habitats, the life-support-domes. Life inside the domes is highly organized and restricted. What are the chances for...

As part of Women's History Month activities, we're shining the spotlight on women in comics and manga. Every Tuesday, we'll feature amazing women who have left a mark on the comics and manga industries. Today, we'll be covering some of the earliest notable women of comics as well as two organizations and their impacts and contributions.
 

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) is an American non-profit organization started in 1986. Its mission is to protect the First Amendment rights of comics creators, publishers, and retailers covering legal expenses. Originally established to fund the legal defense of Michael Correa,...

Take a peek into the past with our Popular Last Week. Valiant heroes, world-altering rebellions, and people who became legends grace the pages within these records of history. Are you ready to learn and be inspired from tales of the past?

Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan Comics, 380 pages - Published by Nila Comics, (cc/ @Saravanaraja)

Ponniyin Selvan is the pinnacle of Tamil Historical Novels. The way the Cholas ruled the country in a straight forward manner, with Love, Valor and Piousness has been brought to our eyes through this book in a grandeur and realistic fashion by the Legend writer Kalki.

Story and Art by Nila Comics

Freedom Bound, 146 pages -...

Grab your talismans, dowsing rods, and good luck charms, there's some morbid and spooky adventures for our Fresh Friday Features this week! Lurking in the darkest corners of our imagination are the mysterious Espiritus, the spirits of a realm we cannot see. Not all are friendly, so be careful what you wish for!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked for this week:

• Comic - Abbott: 1979: Dejected and tough tabloid reporter Elena Abbott, who previously defeated the occult forces responsible for her husband’s death, must dig herself out from rock bottom if she’s going to save Detroit.
• Graphic Novel - ACTS ONE NINE: To Riley Vondrasek, getting away with anything is easy....

Hoist the colors for this Leap Day special of our What's Trending! Fantastic adventures on the high seas, hidden treasure yet to be found, and the salty air await you within these pages!

Monday's Forecast for Hareyakana-shi, 96 pages - Published by AmberCloudComics, (cc/ @chopsuey)

Hareyakana-shi is a city in Japan known locally as the city of redemption. Wholly unrelated, "Monday's Forecast for Hareyakana-shi" is both a depressing and casually erotic tale of 4 estranged youths and their day-to-day adventures in finding the meaning in life, or whatever comes close. Also, one of them is an absolute alien.

Story and Art by AmberCloudComics