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It's not Halloween yet; we're just practicing! Haunted tapes, mysterious powers, ogres and myths, and an apartment haunted by three little girls, don't turn your back on this list! Who knows what lurks in the shadows or around the corner of every page. For today's Fresh Friday Features you might want to leave the light on and have some salt handy. 

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 a varied list of must-reads for your weekend!

• Comic - Black Tape: After Jack dies on stage, his widow,...

We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with digital distributor Independent Publishers Group (also known as IPG) to bring iconic publishers to GlobalComix, including: Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, Archie Comics, TOKYOPOP, NBM Graphic Novels, "And… Action!" Entertainment, and more.

These new publishers will be launching alongside the upcoming GlobalComix App, providing access to all-time classics and new hit graphic novels and trade paperbacks. You'll be able to read Spawn, Saga, Monstress, BRZRKR, DUNE, FANGS, Archie, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and thousands of other releases both within our revolutionary app as well as online.

Even better, all of...

Steampunk comics have become increasingly popular among readers in recent years, thanks to their unique blend of sci-fi, fantasy, history, adventure, and horror elements. This genre often features an alternative history where the steam-powered technology of the Victorian era has evolved into advanced and imaginative machines, giving rise to new possibilities and dangers.

Today we have five Steampunk titles for our What's Trending series that you can check out and enjoy. Don't forget to comment on the release to discuss with other readers and give the creator feedback!

Angel and the World Enders, 23 pages - Published by Unknown Komics, (cc/ @unknown44)

The story follows...

Science doesn't have to stay in the lab! Get some fresh air and put it to work! Periodic tables, super-powered armies, royal wars, living weapons and more! Put that knowledge to work and get some action-fueled science out of today's Popular Last Week!

Techromaster: Science Incarnate, 59 pages - Published by World Breaker Novels, (cc/ @WrldBrkrNovels)

Born in 1944, Dante Dumoui proves himself to be very quick to learn. So much so that by age 5, he preforms scientific feats that aren't possible to this day! While his only goals are true freedom and knowledge, he's set back often by outside forces or the constant battle with his own insanity and hallucinations. Can he...

Come with us into the dark underbelly of society. Heroes that aren't all they are cracked up to be, survival means doing some pretty bad things, birdwatching gone wrong in an all-consuming forest, and demons lurking around every corner. Today's Fresh Friday Features is all about facing our fears, and running head first into the darkness in front of us.

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 - Another Day at the Office: In...

GlobalComix is proud to announce a partnership with TKO Studios, and is now featuring best-selling titles such as Sara, Sentient, Djeliya, The Banks, Lonesome Days, Savage Nights Vol. 1, Black Mass Rising, The Forgotten Blade, and more!

Since 2018, TKO Studios has published some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed graphic novels by top creators. With 9 Amazon #1 bestsellers and dozens of titles, TKO’s goal is to widen out the readership of comic books, as well as become the industry’s first vertically integrated studio by publishing books and shepherding those projects into film and TV adaptations.

Previously, TKO Studios struck an exclusive deal...

What's a good adventure without some friends to enjoy it with? Whether it's for companionship or some buddies who've always got your back, it's better with a friend! It's too dangerous alone, take our What's Trending for this week and stay safe out there!

NINJA HIGH SCHOOL, 2683 pages - Published by INDY COMICS, (cc/ @APDALLAS)

A ordinary boy's life changes when a ninja and an alien enter his life.

Story and Art by INDY COMICS

Mandy and the Magic Toad, 397 pages - Published by ArtDweeb, (cc/ @ArtDweeb)

After a toad swallowed her wand, Mandy the Witch and her friends: Ellie the Vampire and Ben the Werewolf must learn to...

GlobalComix is excited to announce a partnership with Bad Egg Publishing! To kick things off, the hit title, Godslap, co-created by famed social content creator MoistCr1TiKaL, (AKA penguinz0 or Charlie White), issues #1 - 3 are now available to read via subscription and by downloadable PDF here on GlobalComix!

Embark on a journey through the seedy underbelly of Montpelier, a grimy blight of a city ruled by slaps. GODSLAP follows the tales of Aius, Darius and Cyann as they fight to find their purpose in this world, to protect the ones they love and, ultimately, to exact revenge against those who stand in their way. Issue 01 sets the stage and forms the foundation of this exciting new...

Today's list is no dream! We're continuing our celebration of International Women's History Month with some fantastical ladies leading their own battles and their own realms! Ever ambitious warriors, heroes, cyborgs, legions of the undead, and survivors of horrors, today's Popular Last Week will leave you inspired to take on your own worlds!

Heroic Eternity, 795 pages - Published by MidnightDarpy, (cc/ @MidnightDarpy)

The young and ambitious Ayano has always wanted to be a hero ever since she was little. and finally she begins her own journey. However, because her older brother could die if they were to ever get separated, he comes along despite disliking the...

It's International Women's History month and to start out, we're featuring Leading Ladies from the Sci-fi genre! From space explorers to botanists, to demons fighting the heavens, we've got all sorts of women leading the way in their respective worlds. Dive in for a refreshing and exciting What's Trending, featuring:

Myriad Voyages, 446 pages - Published by Demydot, (cc/ @Demydot)

The Voyager's Guild, an organization of mercenaries, has helped keep order within the Third Galaxy ever since it was left in ruins. Mara and Jade, two young and determined girls, aspire to join as members. While they reconnect throughout their shared adventures in Senia, the last...

The magic of a well done two-page spread is undeniable in comics (any type of picture book really) when done well. In Comics it can be really jarring to the reader, and frankly, upsetting as a creator when your pages don't align as you planned them to. Well, we here at GlobalComix understand how important that is, and we have a few different tools to make sure that those spreads you worked hard to design stay together!

How can my comic be read in double-page layout?

Within the reading experience is a little gear icon on the upper right within the reading header. You can click on that icon and it'll open a dialogue box with various options. You can select and change...

We all love a good hero, but what about an antihero? Brooding, mysterious, some questionable actions, and sketchy morals, not every hero follows the rules! Step aside goody-two-shoes! Today's Popular Last Week is for the antiheroes.

A Mechanical Mouth And Their Silver Tongue, 77 pages - Published by Ben Guerrine, (cc/ @BenGuerrine-2005)

Sterling Prhoxly is a Commission Taker, they've never failed a job in any meaningful way during their century-spanning career. Being a Mechanical, a people of ambiguous orgin and further ambiguous ability, Prhoxly has a reputation for precision and diligence, one earned through performance (but decidedly not tact.) When one monarch hires...

Everyone out there is chasing something, like revenge or freedom. Or maybe, they are the ones being chased?! Today's Fresh Friday Features is all about the chase, the hunter and the hunted. Our exciting line-up will make you want even more!

This week, Ben 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 - Daughters of Albion: Detective Shaw investigates a double murder where the victims don’t appear to be human. A powerful demon goes on a...

The month of love is almost over, and we've still got lots of love to give! A slow burn romance, a 90's pair of gamer-friends, superhero pals, and two fathers trying to make ends meet. Love packaged into small doses, our Slice of Love Life from today's What's Trending will keep you satisfied!

Sunstone, 1216 pages - Published by Top Cow, (cc/ @vincelongo)

Two women deal with modern themes of sex, relationships, and fetishism in this erotic romantic comedy. So beware all who enter, because, to quote a few hundred thousand readers on DeviantArt: "I'm not into BDSM...but this story...I get it."

Story and Art by Stjepan Sejic

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We recently had the opportunity to chat with our friends at Catalyst Press, and one of the ways we are working more closely with them is around celebrating creators. Going beyond simply promoting the stories they're creating to tell their story.

Black History Month is an important time to reflect on the countless contributions and the impact that Black writers, politicians, actors, artists, activists, engineers, scientists, doctors, and everyday citizens have had on our global society.

With that in mind, we've teamed up with Catalyst Press to celebrate six creators that have worked on graphic novels published through their organization. You can learn more about...

You'll need a little bit more than pep in your step to keep up with these ladies! Boss Babes is an understatement for these six stories. Gun-wielding girls, monster-beating rebels, assassins with diamond-filled briefcases, and more will keep you thrilled in today's Popular Last Week.

9mm Girls, 117 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 they can chew. Demons attack their current client and things end bad. They're getting...

Our Fresh Friday Features come rolling back in with some stories that don't seem quite right! Dysfunctional electric system or an undead serial killer? Hero, or delusional supergirl? A shop where you might get more than you bargained for. An educational park to teach humans about Yokai? Sign me up!

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 - Leave on the Light: In a small town near New York, an undead serial killer has begun...

Ancient history, mercenaries, new species of aliens, and more tests of the universe are lined up for today's What's Trending! Be sure to grab a travel buddy, it's easy to get lost in all these dimensions! Brace yourself for some crazy adventures, featuring:

GOLD DIGGER Omnibus, 2584 pages - Published by Antarctic Press, (cc/ @JDunn)

The adventures of Gina and Britanny Diggers as they deal with crazy adventures.

Story and Art by Antarctic Press

Heavy Metal, 2657 pages - Published by Heavy Metal, (cc/ @dezi)

First published in 1977, Heavy Metal, the world's foremost illustrated fantasy magazine, explores fantastic and surrealistic...

Deciding your publishing schedule, and then being able to follow through, is one of the most difficult, yet critical parts of being a comic creator. With the wide number of strategies to this, there is an option out there for everyone, and of course, you can always opt to create something completely different.

Today’s Creator Tips and Tricks is dedicated to offering suggestions to creators wanting to set a schedule and need some advice on the options. GlobalComix offers tools to help you manage your schedule and releases in a way that suits you.
 

With the state of webcomics over the last few years, plus the effects of on-demand and streaming, there is a large...

Valentine's Day is tomorrow and we've got some of the most popular Romance titles to start the week. Explore stories of love, heartache, friends that become more, and all the drama that comes with it. Love that crosses time and galaxies await you on today's Popular Last Week.

No Strings, 166 pages - Published by Novelist Nickie, (cc/ @Novelist-Nickie)

When Sophia Black shows up late for work, her life gets turned upside down as she discovers her boss has been murdered. With a killer on the loose & her own demons to battle, she finds two men trying to save her for very different reasons. Will the killer catch her, or will her demons lead her to make bad choices?...

Our Fresh Friday Features returns with a set of exciting stories to tell! A creepy and spooky sci-fi with secrets, an unstoppable hero, a mythical ancient warrior queen, and a reaper who just wants a friend. There's something for everyone!

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 a varied list of must-reads for your weekend!

• Comic - Stagnant Waters: In one night the world will be changed forever as plans are made behind closed doors, visitors arrive from places unknown and two young men are set on a path toward a...

This week Storm King Comics launched the first book in a four-part series titled Fetch. It's the latest entry in the John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids collection, and it's now available on GlobalComix.

John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids is suitable for kids and teens, so this is a fantastic series to introduce the young ones in your family to the spooky side of comics. Fetch: Book One: The Journey is available to read through GlobalComix Gold, and can also be purchased as a downloadable PDF for $14.99.

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Storm Kids Middle Grade Bundle - $27.98 (20% Off!)

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We are excited to welcome Opus Comics and the FrazettaVerse to GlobalComix. In its second year as a print publisher, the team at Opus Comics has chosen our platform as one of their digital homes, and we couldn't be more honored.

Today would have been Frank Frazetta's 95th birthday, so it means a lot to our team that Opus Comics picked this as the date to bring part of Frank's legacy to GlobalComix.

“We were always keen to make the leap to digital,” says Executive Editor Denton J. Tipton, “we just needed to find the right partner. The team at GlobalComix have proven to be that partner, so we’re looking forward to exploring this exciting new...

We are inching ever closer to Valentine's Day. We've picked out some of the hottest romance titles on GlobalComix that haven't been featured before. All of these titles have gotten lots of love in the last week, so we included them in our What's Trending for today. Enjoy!

Amongst the Stars, 15 pages - Published by Band of Bards Comics, (cc/ @BandofBards)

A sci-fi romance anthology spanning the galaxy.

Story and Art by Band of Bards Comics

Shrouded Affections, 222 pages - Published by Griffly Creations, (cc/ @GrifflyCreations)

Being older than her fellow students and sharing very few ideological positions with her peers, Kayden spent...

Valentine's Day is almost here, and Top Cow is getting into the spirit with a new limited time PDF bundle, A Top Cow Romance Vol. 1 Sampler. Priced at $25, this bundle is an incredible 57% off the price of purchasing the PDFs individually.

Here are the releases you'll unlock with the bundle:

• Bloodstain Vol. 1
• Fine Print Vol. 1
• Punderworld Vol. 1
• Sugar Vol. 1
• Swing Vol. 1

That's 757 pages for only $25, featuring some of the most popular titles outside of the Top Cow Universe.

This bundle purchase will unlock permanent access to read these releases digitally on GlobalComix, and also allow you to download a PDF version to read on the go. Read on...