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There's something undeniably thrilling about stories of heists and burglaries. From intricate plans to heart-pumping action sequences, these tales have captivated audiences for generations! In our What's Trending for this week, we've compiled a list of six comics that feature some of the most exciting heists and burglaries you'll find in comics.

Blood, Skulls and Chrome, 122 pages - Published by SECOND SIGHT PUBLISHING, (cc/ @Secondsightpublishing01)

The Texas-based outlaw motorcycle club, The Steel Knights have lost a big deal from the Mexican Cartel to rival the Lake Street Boyz gang. When the two reckless members of the MC kill the cartel's liaison, the MC...

If you're a fan of mythical and legendary warriors, then you'll love today's Popular Last Week that are sure to transport you to fantastical worlds full of adventure and excitement. From fighting gods to warriors of legendary strength and feats, stunning artwork and epic storytelling, these comics are a must-read for any fan of the genre.

Godslap, 151 pages - Published by Bad Egg Publishing, (cc/ @RobertMeyers)

In the city of Montpelier, the mighty rule form on high, while the struggle for survival plays out on the streets below. Godslap follows the story of Aius Braun, an impetuous young man whose anger at the world is only outstripped by his untapped potential to...

In our Fresh Friday Features, we will take a closer look at four comics that feature questionable heroes.  We will explore the unique characteristics and motivations of these characters, and delve into the themes and issues that they address. Through these examples, we will see how comic books can offer a nuanced and thought-provoking portrayal of heroes who exist in the gray area between good and evil.

This week, Shane from Comic Book Squares and ArtCrumbs have picked out four titles that they feel deserve more reads! In our line-up this week, we've got one comic from each category to give you a varied list of must-reads for your weekend!

• Comic - THUNDERBEAST:...

Webcomics have become increasingly popular in recent years, providing a unique platform for artists and writers to showcase their work to a global audience. In today's What's Trending, we will take a look at six webcomics that are currently capturing the hearts and minds of our readers.

Entwined, 811 pages - Published by Pluvias, (cc/ @Pluvias)

With the return of her childhood friend, Hideki, the ordinary life Sakura knew was no longer the same. What she believed to have been a mythical story of swords and elemental powers turned out to be real and involves her very own self, yet she has so little understanding of it. And the fact that Hideki has become so cold and...

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1. The Darkness, 4032 pages - Published by Top Cow, (cc/ @vincelongo)

Introducing mafia hitman Jackie Estacado and the ancient power of the Darkness!

Story and Art by Garth Ennis, Joe Benitez, Malachy Coney, Marcia Chen, Paul Jenkins

2. The Metabarons, 510 pages - Published by Humanoids, (cc/ @BrunoHumanoids)

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Whether it's a big sale or maybe you'd like to offer a crowdfunding supporter a free download, we'd love to help you distribute your comics! For today's Creator Tips and Tricks, we're going to look at how to generate promo codes and how to claim them. It's important to be educated on both sides so that nobody gets left without their books. The horror!

With that intro out of the way, lets dig in!

Where do I create Promo Codes anyway?

You'll find them in your Creator Settings under "Promo Codes". You'll notice that if you've made previous codes in the past, as I have here, you'll be able to see all of the information for them...

Looking to dive into some captivating sci-fi graphic novels? Look no further! In today's Popular Last Week, we've got six sci-fi graphic novels for your reading pleasure. From futuristic dystopias to space adventures, these graphic novels will transport you to new worlds and leave you wanting more.

ENTITY - A Sci-Fi Graphic Novel, 127 pages - Published by Draw and Talk Comics, (cc/ @drawandtalk)

HER PAST IS ERASED. HER FUTURE IS SET. HER PRESENT IS A LIE. Camille has been living in space for the last three years. She has no memory of how she got there, who she is, or life before she woke up. All she knows is this: Earth has been destroyed and she is one of fifty other...

They say when you find yourself in a hole, you should stop digging. The characters in these comics certainly have never heard that line before. Be it out of necessity or just plain stubbornness, they've decided never to stop and keep moving forward no matter what. Best of luck to all the characters in our Fresh Friday Features this week!

This week, Shane from Comic Book Squares and ArtCrumbs have picked out four titles that they feel deserve more reads! In our line-up this week, we've got one comic from each category to give you a varied list of must-reads for your weekend!

• Comic - Cavity - Workers on a sugar farm endure inhospitable conditions. Isolated and stricken by...

If you're a fan of horror and gore, then you're in luck because here's a What's Trending list of six manga titles that are sure to satisfy your cravings. From intense action to unsettling suspense, these stories are not for the faint of heart. Brace yourself for a blood-soaked journey through the pages of these manga, as they explore the darker side of human nature.

Please be advised, this list contains mature content.

Neonseed: Babylon, 139 pages - Published by HekaCo, (cc/ @HekaCo)

A negotiator at the end of the line, a fashion designer with an unrelenting mission, and a young girl that could be the key to ending the world.

Story and Art by Max Said

Friendship is a universal human experience that can bring joy, laughter, and support, but also heartache, disappointment, and conflict. For today's Popular Last Week, we'll explore six comics that delve into the complex and dynamic nature of friendships, from the joys of inside jokes and shared experiences to the challenges of misunderstandings and growing apart.

Grey is..., 361 pages - Published by dee Juusan, (cc/ @deejuusan)

Betrayed by the ones he cherished most, Black left his home after high school and lived away with a friend of his dad’s. In the greyscale life he lived, he longed for nothing but the end of his life, until a person from the past crashes out of...

Sketchy deals, backstabbers, and paranoia. Surely this can only mean some suspicious activity is going on! Will you take the gamble and accept the deal? Are the stakes too high or just right?

This week, Shane from Comic Book Squares and ArtCrumbs have picked out four titles that they feel deserve more reads! In our line-up this week, we've got one comic from each category to give you a varied list of must-reads for your weekend!

• Comic - Grotesk: A collection of short sci/fi horror comics by Wesley Griffith.
• Comic - Mysterium: Based on the popular board game Mysterium, this story will keep you guessing as to how, where, and who was behind the murder.
• Manga - Rose of...

Life can be chaotic, but sometimes the best way to deal with it is to laugh. That's where slice of life comics come in. These hilarious and relatable comics capture the absurdity of everyday situations, making us chuckle at ourselves and our fellow life forms in this week's What's Trending.

Kids of the Black Hole, 109 pages - Published by Blucloud Comics, (cc/ @JamalJones)

A slice-of-life story that centers around a group of young adults in the city’s punk underground grappling with the experiences of healing from generational trauma, the scars left by their pasts and their families and growing apart as their lives change. Guadalupe “Loop”...

We're excited to announce that we will be hosting a live stream on April 12, 2023 at 8 PM EDT for the worldwide reveal of the GlobalComix App.

In addition to a demo of the current development build of the app, we will also host a live Q&A with members of the GlobalComix team, including our CEO @Christopher.

You will be able to watch and ask questions on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or on our YouTube channel. This event will also be recorded, so don't worry if you miss out on the demo live.

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April 3rd is Pony Express Day, so why don't we take a wild ride into the past with some old fashioned Westerns with a few twists! Werewolves, magic, and robots; these Westerns are not your ordinary setups. The comics for our Popular Last Week stay true to the classic westerns but make it their own.

Varcolacii (The werewolves), 62 pages - Published by Bad Opera Comics, (cc/ @BadOperaComics)

A bloody western werewolf creature feature from Bad Opera Comics!

Story and Art by Bad Opera Comics

Project: Rove, 21 pages - Published by Base Mint Comics, (cc/ @DinoBonanno)

A foreign world, decimated by harsh environments and authoritative...

Comics about unusual friends showcase unlikely pairings that forge strong bonds. Whether it's a human and an alien, an army of water warriors, or the reaper and the spirits of those passed, these comics explore the dynamics of relationships between characters who are vastly different from each other. Through humor, action, and heartwarming moments, these stories from today's Fresh Friday Features celebrate the power of friendship to transcend differences and overcome obstacles.

This week, Ben from Comic Book Squares and ArtCrumbs have picked out four titles that they feel deserve more reads! In our line-up this week, we've got one comic from each category to give you...

Women have been making history in comics for decades, and their impact is only getting stronger. In celebration of Women's History Month, we will have a series of features this week. Earlier this month, we asked women in comics to share their GlobalComix links in a tweet. Uplifting creator voices is important to us, so we've got a list of comics with LGBTQ+ themes written by women. It's more important than ever to share these themes with the world, and we are sure you'll enjoy them.

Sleeping Magic, 29 pages - Published by Tired Turtle Comics, (cc/ @TinyTiredTurtle)

Long ago, magic used to define how the world ran, but a catastrophe caused humanity to move on and...

Youkai are spiritual creatures of Japanese lore. There are thousands and thousands of various types; they can be benevolent, indifferent, or malevolent. Some are even classified as gods! Discover the wild side of these spirits in today's What's Trending!

Oh! Hi Yokai!, 428 pages - Published by LisaBaggy, (cc/ @LisaBaggy)

What’s it like to be a Yokai living in the modern world? What happens when an Oni falls in love with his food? How many frappes is too many? Is the war truly over? Join Kiku and friends as they discover these questions together.

Story and Art by LisaBaggy

The Youkai Caretaker, 482 pages - Published by MediBan...

Women have been making history in comics for decades, and their impact is only getting stronger. In celebration of Women's History Month, we will have a series of features this week. Earlier this month, we asked women in comics to share their GlobalComix links in a tweet. Women have brought us some amazing inventions and technologies, and they've also brought us some amazing comics!

The Space Between, 25 pages - Published by Wave & Squimoo, (cc/ @Wave-n-Squimoo)

The Space Between is a sci-fi adventure comic which takes place in a distant galaxy and follows Ferelith Caprical, a frustrated employee of an interplanetary conservation agency, and Vexen, a little freak even...

Women have been making history in comics for decades, and their impact is only getting stronger. In celebration of Women's History Month, we will have a series of features this week. Earlier this month, we asked women in comics to share their GlobalComix links in a tweet. Today's we've got a diverse list from many genres, horror, crime, sci-fi, romance, and more! Diverse lists for diverse women, please enjoy our feature today!

51Hundred, 124 pages - Published by New Friday - A Lev Gleason Imprint, (cc/ @AllisonD)

This is the 21st-century, and science still has no idea what life is like after death. With their lives tragically cut short, tentative trio Sugar, Zip, and...

Women have been making history in comics for decades, and their impact is only getting stronger. In celebration of Women's History Month, we will have a series of features this week. Earlier this month, we asked women in comics to share their GlobalComix links in a tweet. So we made some lists and today, we'll be featuring our fantasy creators!
 

METAMORPHOSIS: We As Mortals, 489 pages - Published by Jester On Mars, (cc/ @JesterOnMars)

“Have the Gods abandoned us? Or do They revel in the monstrous nature of Their creations killing for sport?” The world is on its final breath. It hopelessly tries to recover after the merciless assault from 20 years ago by...

Women have been making history in comics for decades, and their impact is only getting stronger. Let's continue to support and celebrate the amazing women characters of the stories we love! In celebration of Womens History Month, we will have a series of features this week, starting with our Popular Last Week covering our most popular comics with Leading Ladies!
 

1. 9mm Girls, 136 pages - Published by SK6, (cc/ @KohariAsh)

Aya and Hazel are business partners that have a private security business called 9mm Girls, where they provide bodyguard and surveillance services and they're damn good at it. But one day, they get into this job that turns out to be more than...

What would you do to go exploring, save the world, or solve a murder?  Today's Fresh Friday Features  is all about going all out to get what we want either for us, or for those we love and care about.

This week, Shane from Comic Book Squares, @byrononeal from Comic Book Yeti, and ArtCrumbs have picked out four titles that they feel deserve more reads! In our line-up this week, we've got one comic from each category to give you a varied list of must-reads for your weekend!

• Comic - Beorn: Beorn's world is big, full of living myths and fairy tales, but that won't stop the littlest Viking from living a legendary life!
• Comic - Tomorrow Girl: A normal...

Looking for some thrilling cyberpunk action? Look no further than these six comics that will take you on a wild ride through futuristic worlds full of danger and adventure. From high-tech heists to epic battles against rogue AIs, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat in today's What's Trending!

Godslap, 151 pages - Published by Bad Egg Publishing, (cc/ @RobertMeyers)

In the city of Montpelier, the mighty rule form on high, while the struggle for survival plays out on the streets below. Godslap follows the story of Aius Braun, an impetuous young man whose anger at the world is only outstripped by his untapped potential to change it.

Story and Art by Aubrey...

Did you know you can sell PDF and PDF bundles on GlobalComix as one way to make revenue!? It's a great way to make some extra income as a comic and manga creator and for today's Creator Tips and Tricks, I'll be walking you through that process! I'll be using my own manga, Godsbane, as an example as I'd like to set it up for a PDF download!

First off, I'd like to recommend a few things first.

1. Always make sure your PDF has a nice cover, it makes it more presentable!

2. Make sure that all files are the same size (in pixels for both height and width). Also make sure they are the same resolution in terms of dpi/ppi! That way the file will look its best,...

Long has humanity looked up to the stars and tried to image if we are alone. Today's Popular Last Week presents 6 stories of the infinite potential of the universe! Cosmic plagues, bounty hunters, mercenaries, space travel in video games, and more! Grab your imagination and let's explore the possibilities together!

Sentient, 178 pages - Published by TKO Studios, (cc/ @MeganChristopher)

WELCOME TO THE U.S.S. MONTGOMERY. When a separatist attack kills every adult on board a colony ship in deep space, it is up to VALARIE, the on-board A.I., to help the ship's children survive. But as they are pursued by dangerous forces, can Valarie become more than what she was...