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What are the origins of Pride Month and what is its impact on the comic industry? This Pride Month 2024, we'll be sitting down with creators and sharing more about the history of queer creators in comics and manga.

For this first article, we'll cover one of the most famous incidents leading to the foundation of Pride Month, the Stonewall Uprising, also known as the Stonewall Riots. In addition to that, we'll be featuring two comics, The Stonewall Riots by TidalWave Productions and The Melting Pot Riot by Team Diamant Comics.

Before Stonewall, there were numerous uprisings against police and state brutality, harassment, and entrapment of LGBTQ+ communities in the U.S....

Ever want to read about real life stories of real life people? This edition of the Popular Last Week features real stories about real people and real events. From autobiographic, to memoirs and re-tellings of the legendary figures of the past, we've got a variety of candid stories.

It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, 194 pages - Published by Image Comics, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

Cartoonist ZOE THOROGOOD records six months of her own life as it falls apart in a desperate attempt to put it back together again in the only way she knows how. IT'S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH is an intimate metanarrative that looks into the life of a selfish artist who must create...

Don't let these pretty faces fool you, our Fresh Friday Features contain women who know how to break bones and hearts! These warrior women know what they want and will mow down anyone in their way. 

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - Briar: What if Sleeping Beauty never got her happily ever after… and instead had to save herself?
• Graphic Novel - Dark Mists: Kyoto, Japan. 1936. While a shroud of impending unrest hangs over Europe, in Japan the number of Yakuza members is close to outnumbering the Japanese army.
• Manga - Circuit Champ: Grace is ready to join the world of mech combat with her homemade bot, Sydney.
• Webcomic - Kinsetsu - Kintsukuroi no...

Travel between dimensions with What's Trending as your guide. From supernatural abilities to open portals, to those thrown through space and time against their will, there's lots to explore when you're dimension-hopping across the multiverse!

Worlds Forgotten, 26 pages - Published by BentBox Comics, (cc/ @BentBoxComics)

"Worlds Forgotten" tells the story of Keon, a mysterious boy with the rare magical ability to open portals to uncharted worlds." Join Keon on his journey as he comes of age and unravels a past that will shake him to his core.

Story and Art by BentBox Comics

The Wallachian Library, 867 pages - Published...

Our Creator Interview series continues with Brett McGowan of Mythoverse Comics, creator mastermind of Changeling: An Urban Fairy Tale! Exploring folklore worldwide and about to celebrate its 5th Anniversary via Kickstarter currently aiming to fund Anniversary editions. Thank you so much, Brett, for answering our questions!

GlobalComix: For those new to your work as a Writer and Artist on Changeling, can you tell us a little bit about your work and yourself?

Brett McGowan: My name is Brett McGowan. I live in Tacoma, WA, and I'm the writer/creator for Changeling: An Urban Fairy Tale along with the head of community outreach and public relations over at the Mythoverse, as well...

Shine up all your gear and refresh your neon gas, the Popular Last Week today is full of pulse-pounding cyberpunk stories. From chasing the gods to fighting crime, wandering mercenaries, and cyber-superheroes, we've got something for your cyberpunk fixation!

Godslap, 250 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 Sitterson, Baldemar Rivas, Jackson Clarke, Justin...

Are you willing to go the extra mile to make sure things get done right? This edition of Fresh Friday Features tests the grit of these characters to follow through, keep their promises, and go above and beyond the call of duty. Can you keep up with these forces to be reckoned with?

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - Long Walk to Valhalla: But when a young girl named Sylvia shows up, claiming to be a Valkyrie sent by the Norse god Odin to deliver Rory to Valhalla, Rory will have to face the past he's tried to lock away.
• Graphic Novel - Kaya: After the destruction of their village, a young girl with a magic arm and a fighting spirit is tasked with delivering her...

The response to our team-up with Vault Comics has been amazing. Thank you for reading our vertical transformations, leaving comments, and sharing your reactions at the end of each episode.

We love the stories as much as you do, so we're delighted to reveal the upcoming schedule for even more amazing Vault vertical editions into September!

Upcoming Series

• May 26th: Witchblood
• June 10th: Engine Ward
• June 26th: The Last Book You'll Ever Read
• July 11th: Wasted Space
• July 22nd: Deadbox
• August 9th: These Savage Shores
• August 20th: Relics of Youth
• September 2nd: Friendo

Keep your eyes peeled. We'll add Coming Soon promotions to the...

Embrace that mysterious feeling of sonder with our What's Trending this week. Featuring characters with lives as dramatic and diverse as our own, these titles will give you a break from everyday reality. Enjoy walking in someone else's shoes for a change!

Weakness, 313 pages - Published by DAYcomics, (cc/ @TOPCO)

DSY Law Firm is one of the biggest in the country, but what goes on behind closed doors is just shocking! Corruption, blackmail, betrayal and money! The weak shall not survive!

Story and Art by Gyou and Team Husky

in/habitants - NSFW Horizontal Version, 238 pages - Published by inhabitants.zone, (cc/ @inhabitants)

in/habitants is...

Our Creator Interview series continues with Matt Trinh of Mythoverse Comics, creator mastermind of Mythics! Exploring folklore around the world and about to celebrate its 5th Anniversary via Kickstarter launching later this week. Thank you, Matt, for sitting down with us to answer our questions!

GlobalComix: For those new to your work as a Writer for Mythics, can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Matt Trinh: My name is Matt Trinh, I’m a writer from Michigan, born and raised. Head writer of the Mythoverse and writer-creator of Mythics.

GlobalComix: What drew you to being a writer?

Matt: It was at first out of boredom, notes of stories to write while in class,...

All aboard the Time Machine for today's Popular Last Week. Where and when would you go if you had the opportunity to travel through time? These characters each have their own reasons for leaping into different years or even different worlds entirely! Can they accomplish their goals without creating waves in the space-time continuum? What butterfly-effects will ripple through their lives?

Rick and Morty (Volume), 1566 pages - Published by Oni Press, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

The hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s hilarious [adult swim] animated show RICK AND MORTY continues! Catch up on the adventures of degenerate genius Rick Sanchez and his...

Our  Fresh Friday Features takes us into the lives of warriors! Defending the world from enemies or fighting for your own survival, each of these battle-hardened characters has a code of their own and their own reason for fighting. Explore their stories and find your warrior's spirit in these inspirational titles of things worth fighting for.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - Age of Yōkai: With her father dead and her home destroyed, Sonomi joins a trio of wandering samurai in their quest to exact vengeance from the master of the yokai: the sorceress known as Odokuro.
• Manga - The Fall of Godz: Only the strong survive while the weak suffer and parish across the...

This month we have more Vault vertical editions launching, including The Autumnal coming tomorrow, May 18th. Later this month on May 26th, Witchblood will arrive, filling out a slate of daily new episodes. No matter the day of the week, there will always be exclusive Vault verticals to read.

Take advantage of our special Vault50 promotion to get 50% off a year of GlobalComix Gold, for only $44.99. Get ahead of the game and be ready for new episodes for less than $1 a week.

Here's a daily breakdown of what you can read this May from Vault and GlobalComix.

New Episodes Every Sunday

	Coming May 26th: Witchblood
	A modern, Wild West road trip about...

Traveling deep in the mountains or out there on the open sea has a special magic. Our What's Trending this week features characters going on various adventures, some into fun new worlds, others into dangerous locations. So grab your best friends and gear up for adventures that bring the magic to the trail!

NINJA HIGH SCHOOL, 5103 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...

Start your week off right with wholesome tales of our beloved pets in our Popular Last Week. We'll take a glimpse into the lives of furry and scaly friends and their human companions, including all the joys, quirks, and unconditional love shared between them. Mischievous cats, loyal dogs and even the unusual critter, these titles will warm your hearts with their adorable antics!

Life Is An Open Door, 44 pages - Published by Critical Entertainment, (cc/ @DoubleZero00)

Have you ever worked in a cramped office, looked at the exit door, and felt that urge to get up from your desk and make a break for it? Al, the working-class dalmatian, channels his animal impulses in this fun...

Get 50% off 1 year of GlobalComix Gold, only $44.99. Enjoy unlimited access to 60,000+ books for an entire year.

Prepare for a year's worth of new comics, manga, and webcomics for less than $1 weekly. Promotion ends on June 11, 2024.

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Prepare to plunge into the shadows of suspense and intrigue in today’s What's Trending. Navigate the twisted alleys and darkened corners of the human psyche, where each page turn intensifies the pulse and thickens the plot. These thriller comics weave a web of mystery and danger, drawing you into a world where every shadow could conceal a secret and every character might not be who they seem.

Brace yourself for a gripping journey through tales that promise to keep you guessing until the last panel.

1. The Silver Eyes - Project Charlotte, 263 pages - Published by Vsemily, (cc/ @Vsemily)

A fan-adaption of Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley's "The Silver...

Today we’re proud to announce an improvement to how you can monetize your comics - even when you want to offer free previews. We’ve introduced new functionality that pays out subscription revenue for free page reads, as long as there is a paywall somewhere in the series.

This gives you the flexibility to offer more free pages or even free releases, and still earn money when a GlobalComix Gold member reads your series. Some of you may have already noticed that you have pending income, and this improvement is why.

Everyone can do it, and there are no surprises:

• You don’t sign a contract.
• No minimum page reads or publishing schedule is required to...

Monsters can be scary but sometimes, they give us a few laughs here and there. Our Popular Last Week captures the comics that keep the comedy coming with a few monstrous friends(for the most part), thrown in for good measure. 

Freaky 1/2, 22 pages - Published by SK6, (cc/ @KohariAsh)

Welcome to Bonanbona! Victoria Vespera is the best hunter in the land! Or so she thinks. One day while walking in the Great City of Bonanbona, she discovers another hunter trying to hunt her down! Who is this mysterious hunter? (not so mysterious) but more importantly, why does Victoria have a reward on her head?!

Story and Art by SK6

Literally, 29 pages - Publishe...

Our  Fresh Friday Features today will uplift and inspire! Goals can be daunting and exciting, but we all should be seeking to become our best selves. The phrase "Be a better you today than you were yesterday" comes to mind. All of these titles embody that in some way, but not all of them are wholesome! Enjoy these characters who will do anything to be better than yesterday!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - I Heart Skull-Crusher!: 18-year-old Trini will do anything to compete in her favorite sport, Screaming Pain Ball, alongside her longtime hero Skull-Crusher!
• Graphic Novel - The Bardic Verses: The Bardic Verses are the stories of Martiln...

Get ready to experience the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and the indomitable spirit of competition as we dive into today's What's Trending. Soar through the highs and lows of athletic prowess, showcasing the passion, determination, and camaraderie that define the sporting arena. From heart-pounding matches to inspiring underdog stories, these comics promise to ignite the spirit of (friendly) competition.

Blitz, 701 pages - Published by ABLAZE, (cc/ @Ablaze)

As seen in the pages of Shonen Jump, BLITZ is a new shonen manga exploring the elite world of chess! Immerse yourself into the world of chess, where intuition and mental agility are precious assets on the way...

Our Creator Interview series continues with a set of amazing and insightful interviews with multiple creators of the Ghost Machine team. Our next interview is with colorist Brad Anderson, a self-described illustrator, and painter, who enjoys adding color to wicked art.

GlobalComix: For those new to your work, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your favorite
projects you’ve been a part of over your career?

Brad Anderson: So, I’m from Canada, I attended the Kubert school in the mid 90’s, then when I returned to Canada, I started working at Digital Chameleon, where most of the comics at the time were digitally separated, and some colored. We would...

GlobalComix is thrilled to announce a partnership with Vault Comics that includes the arrival of their entire prolific comics catalog, alongside the release of vertical transformations featuring six hit Vault Comics series.

Vault Vertical Editions

Experience Michael Moreci’s brutal action-fantasy Barbaric, Justin Richards’ YA superhero epic Finger Guns, Christopher Cantwell’s otherworldly sci-fi superhero series The Blue Flame, and Tim Seeley and Sarah Beattie’s sexy space adventure Money Shot, like never before.

We’ve transformed the traditional panels into a vertical scroll reading experience optimized for mobile reading, including a focus on...

A poignant exploration of identity, love, and resilience, our Popular Last Week beautifully intertwine drama with queer and LGBTQ themes. These heartfelt titles offer a diverse range of experiences, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of LGBTQ individuals navigating life. From tender romances to powerful coming-of-age stories, these comics promise an emotionally resonant journey.

American Prince, 277 pages - Published by Team Diamant Comics, (cc/ @AubDiamant)

Boy Raleigh meets Ghoul Malachy and strike up a unique passionate relationship in this LGBTQA ‘Vamp-Opera’ set in an alternative 21st century Las Vegas. As the saying goes whatever happens in Vegas, stays in...

When you need something done right, sometimes it's better to just do it yourself. In this Fresh Friday Features the doers of life get stuff done, from saving the world to not letting others define your path. Get 'er done, everyone!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - Bitch Planet: A few years down the road in the wrong direction, a woman's failure to comply with her patriarchal overlords results in exile to the meanest penal planet in the galaxy. But what happened on Earth that this new world order came to pass in the first place?
• Graphic Novel - Stories from the Red Code: Stories from the Red Code is a collection of short stories, following the self-destructive...