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Welcome to the September 2nd-7th edition of This Week on GlobalComix, where we feature new arrivals hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

Below are new arrivals this week, including exciting titles like the beastly Magic Book One Deluxe Edition, Heartbeat, and Mech Cadets from BOOM! Studios, more spy thrills with James Bond 007 - Book one: Myrmidon from Dynamite Entertainment, Legend of the Mantamaji: Bloodlines from "And... Action!", Big Game from Image Comics, and finally, Cartoonshow from Oni Press.

Monday, September 2nd

Magic (Omnibus) - New Arrival

Based on the global sensation Magic: The Gathering card game, this deluxe hardcover...

There are many weapons available to warriors, but sometimes these weapons have a life of their own! Today's Fresh Friday Features contains tales of legendary or peculiar weapons, from glass swords to bizarre blades and axes with a drinking problem. Like any tool, it's up to the wielder to maximize its potential. Do these characters have what it takes?

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - The Swords of Glass: In a world whose time is running out, four mysterious swords must be reunited to save the planet.
• Comic - Swords: What type of swords are out there? A funny gag-a-day comic about various types of swords, realistic and unrealistic.
• Comic - Malice + Magic: Demons...

The tales of our What's Trending capture the passion, struggles, and triumphs of those who live for the sound, whether they're rock stars, classical virtuosos, or underground legends. Let the beats and harmonies guide you through stories where music is the pulse of life.
 

Been a Mess/Still a Mess, 79 pages - Published by Casual Cries For HELP, (cc/ @CasualCriesforHELP)

This is the tale of a band of misfits who jammed on stage one night and have jammed ever since. This is the tale of happy accidents, heartbreaks and harmonies. This is the tale of Deves, Keats, Gene, Evan and Colin. This is the tale … of Casual Cries For Help.

Story and Art by Casual Cries...

Crowdfunding has been a wonderful backbone of getting indie comics from the minds of creators into the hands of readers. It has allowed creators to bypass all obstacles and speak directly with their audiences. In this article, we've compiled five comics on the platform that are currently crowdfunding. Check out their campaigns and let's help these creators bring their stories to life!

You can find more articles about crowdfunding campaigns using this link.
 

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

Check out Jan's crowdfunding campaign using this link.

Description:
After awakening from cryosleep on a remote and...

Our Creator Interview series is back this week with veteran animator and creator of Steamroller Man, Matt Schofield. With a stunning background in animation with well-known films like Prince of Egypt and The Iron Giant, T.V. shows like The Simpsons, Matt has so much knowledge to share about visual narrative. I am so excited to share this interview about his career and storytelling, let's go ahead and get to the good part.

GlobalComix: For those new to your work, can you tell us a little bit about your career so far and some of your favorite projects?

Matthew Schofield: Sure thing! I’ve spent my career in the animation industry. I started back in the animation boom of...

When traveling the world for vacation isn't enough, try time-traveling with today's Popular Last Week. From isekai to saving the world or altering timelines, adventure through the eras with these titles.

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 bumbling grandson Morty as they explore the outer reaches of time, space, and anatomy.

Story and Art by Benjamin Dewey, CJ Cannon, Ian McGinty, Jarrett Williams, Josh Trujillo,...

Welcome to the August 26th-31st edition of This Week on GlobalComix, where we feature new arrivals hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

Below are new arrivals this week, including hits like Swords of Sorrow by Dynamite Entertainment, The Cabinet by Image Comics; BRZRKR: A Faceful of Bullets by BOOM! Studios, Adventure Time by Oni Press, and more.

Monday, August 26

Swords Of Sorrow: The Complete Saga - New Arrival

Gail Simone, the acclaimed writer of Red Sonja and Birds of Prey, spearheads an epic celebration of iconic female characters with Swords of Sorrow! A genre-spanning, sprawling crossover drawing together Dynamite Entertainment's...

Today's Fresh Friday Features reminds us that big power can come in small packages! From warriors only inches tall, to fighting against the ever-turning wheel of life, we are merely specs in the infinitely huge thing that is life and these are some of their journeys.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - Issunboshi: A Graphic Novel: An ancient demon wants to take over the world. The only person who can stop him is an inches-tall would-be samurai.
• Graphic Novel - Orc of Mine: Gyda Lionrock thinks her visit to Asclan Peaks is for one reason and one reason alone—to finally welcome a child of her own.
• Manga - Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide:  Super serious...

Must-read nightmares will swallow you whole in today's What's Trending. Six solemn tales of souls fighting for their lives to bring light and hope to the worlds of these dystopian horror titles. Will you walk in the dark with them?

The Walking Dead (Compendium), 4331 pages - Published by Image Comics, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

Just in time for the new season of The Walking Dead on AMC, the fan-favorite, New York Times bestselling series returns with its FOURTH massive paperback collection! With over 1,000 pages, this volume contains the next chapter of ROBERT KIRKMAN and CHARLIE ADLARD 's Eisner Award-winning continuing story of survival horror. From the Whisperers to the...

Our Creator Interview series is back this week with mangaka of Golden Mist, RedFManga from Shrine Comics. An action-packed martial arts meets 17th-century isekai, Golden Mist has stunning artwork, and I'm thrilled to get to ask it's mangaka some questions.

With that out of the way, let's get into it.

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about your work, yourself, and how you got into making comics!  

RedFManga: I actually started really young, probably around seven. I was always fascinated by comics, and instead of doing full illustrations, I found myself more into creating comic strips. It just felt like the natural way for me to express myself, and over...

Last Friday, we posted our third #CreatorAppreciation Month activity, asking creators to share both old and new versions of their character. We've collected some responses here that we enjoyed, so make sure to check out the works of these creators.

Warlock comics

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"None of your business mate"

Comments from ArtCrumbs: I've loved getting to see Warlock's work in the Discord, it's a beautifully done retro look and I cannot WAIT for their new series to come out. Make sure to check out their current work and follow to not miss out on their upcoming series.

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Grab your besties and settle in for a laugh together with today's Popular Last Week. Between a suspiciously lucky bounty hunter, colorful rom-coms, a strange girl needing her donut fix and a job, and even a pair of super-villain girlfriends, there's no shortage of humorous, light-hearted fun in this list!

Freaky 1/2, 44 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...

Welcome to the August 19th-24th edition of This Week on GlobalComix, where we feature new arrivals hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

New arrivals this week are below, including hits like The Wicked + The Divine by Image Comics; Eve: Children of the Moon by BOOM! Studios; Issunboshi: A Graphic Novel by Oni Press; Rugrats: Bestest Comics by kaboom! and more.

Monday, August 19

The Wicked + The Divine - New arrival

Every ninety years, twelve gods incarnate as humans. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are dead. The team behind critical tongue-attractors like Young Avengers and PHONOGRAM reunite to create a world where gods are...

In the spirit of #CreatorAppreciation Month, GlobalComix is excited to share an exclusive Discord event for Creators and Publishers of the Platform. Our own Kinsey Matthews from the Content team will be hosting a workshop with me on Friday, August 23rd from 1 PM to 2 PM Eastern time to answer questions from our users and provide advice for best practices on the platform. With years of experience in the industry, including ComiXology and Diamond, Kinsey has an incredible wealth of knowledge that would be valuable to anyone seeking to improve the reach and engagement of their titles.

Here's a breakdown of what we plan to cover:

• Managing your comic and account...

Life can seem bleak, but today's Fresh Friday Features offers lights among a sea of darkness. These comics will uplift you spirit, fighting against evil and negativity with weapons of humor, love, and child-like wonder.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - 1 AND A HALF: After accepting his master's "Eternal Gift", Sebastian became the living nightmare every child and pregnant woman is afraid of.
• Comic - Buni: The twisted and side-splitting hilarity of Buni! Always positive, Buni doesn’t understand that the cute world he lives in is usually out to get him.
• Comic - Lore:  A girl named Charlene gets invited to the adventurer clan's exam. Her...

Love is a battlefield and the titles of today's What's Trending set the stage for fighting in the name of love! From bitter exes, tales of revenge for fallen loved ones, or enemies turned lovers, what are you willing to do in the name of love?

Scott Pilgrim Color Collection, 1128 pages - Published by Oni Press, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

The New York Times bestselling series and basis for the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is now available in a new full-color format! Laugh as slacker Scott Pilgrim tries and sometimes fails to get his life together and win the heart of the literal girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers! Cry when things look bleak for our heroes! Make a...

Our Creator Interview series returns with an insightful conversation with DC Horn, Editor in Chief and Writer for XanCon Entertainment. With much experience in crowdfunding, and an incredibly varied range of comics in style, themes, and subject matter, this is one interview everyone should read!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about XanCon Entertainment, yourself, and how you got into making comics!

DC Horn: Hello! Thank you for the opportunity to be here. I am DC Horn, “editor-in-chief” and writer for XanCon Entertainment. XanCon Entertainment was named after a dueling card game that I was developing titled “The Xanatopian Conflict.” This card game...

Last Friday, we posted our second #CreatorAppreciation Month activity, asking creators to share their first page and newest page of the comic. We've collected some responses here that we enjoyed, so make sure to check out the works of these creators.

NEVER STUDIOS

Read Never Studios comic here 

Never Studios, has published many indie comics, and flagship series like DOCTOR PLAGUE, Castle Lugbúrz and KIRA: A Star Wars Story.

Comments from ArtCrumbs: An extremely great example of a creator promoting their work with so much passion. Nearly everyday Never Studio (Louis) is out there promoting their work, which is also drawn very well. Please check them...

Listen up, kid. I’ve put together a list of six gritty, indie comics for today's Popular Last Week that'll take ya deep into the underworld of the mafia—stories filled with power, loyalty, and betrayal. Read these if you wanna learn what it really takes to survive in this business, but remember—once you’re in, there’s no getting out. Capisce?

Kick-Ass: The Dave Lizewski Years, 757 pages - Published by Image Comics, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

It's been a decade since teen comic book nerd Dave Lizewski donned his homemade Kick-Ass costume and took to the streets of NYC to fight the city 's hardest criminals. This New York Times bestseller...

Welcome to the August 12th-17th edition of This Week on GlobalComix, where we feature new arrivals hitting digital shelves.

New arrivals this week are below, including Frank Cho's Jungle Girl; Army of One; Magic Planeswalkers: Noble; and more!

Monday, August 12th

Frank Cho's Jungle Girl: The Complete Omnibus - New Arrival

Dynamite proudly presents Frank Cho's Jungle Girl! Overseen by co-writer and artist Frank Cho and infused the issue with everything Cho fans want to see — beautiful women, thrilling adventures, and, of course, dinosaurs — Jungle Girl also features Co-writer Doug Murray (Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes, The...

Today's Fresh Friday Features have buried secrets in the depths of their pages and it's up to you to solve them! From bizarre dolls made from living children to missing young girls and whodunit murder mysteries, there's hidden truth just waiting to be exposed. Can you solve these mysterious tales?

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - Porcelain: Beryl’s life in the desert, living with her aunt and her cat, is relatively simple…until the day she finds and enters the Dollhouse. Stuck inside an ever changing mystery house that hunts children and turns them into dolls, Beryl goes on a psychedelic journey.
• Graphic Novel - Julycanthropy: When Alex, a young...

Who knows what the future holds? The titles of our What's Trending take a guess and use future possibilities as their creative playgrounds. Which future would you want to live in?

TAKESHI - The Web Comic Series, 3836 pages - Published by Unbound Vision, (cc/ @UnboundVisionStudios)

Follow the hilarious and adorable adventures of Aki and Shiro as they do battle against the forces of evil... and boredom! TAKESHI The Web Comic Series was created by Ryan Lai. Consider supporting us on patreon for exclusive artwork, rewards and benefits! Patreon.com/UnboundVision

Story and Art by Unbound Vision

RAGS, 260 pages - Published by Antarctic Press, (cc/ @JDu...

Our Creator Interview series returns with Charlie McElvy of @Xion Studios. With multiple series in the works as well as experience in crowdfunding, Charlie has some serious knowledge that is valuable to creators and publishers alike. Add in a consistently positive attitude and a love for comics and manga, and he was an easy choice for an interview.

Don't forget to check out his active Kickstarter campaign for American Yakuza, which is incredibly close to funding with about 2 weeks left. Good luck and let's dive into the interview!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about your work, yourself, and how you got into making comics!

Charlie McElvy: Wow, is there a character...

Welcome to the August 5th-10th edition of This Week on GlobalComix, where we feature new arrivals hitting digital shelves.

New arrivals this week are below, including BOOM! Studios' Guerrilla Green, and the definitive first edition of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO from Image Comics!

Monday, August 5th

Guerilla Green - New Arrival

“PLANT...EVERYWHERE!” Ophélie is a thirty years old city-dweller who’s joined the guerilla gardening movement fighting for decades to bring more green back into cities that increasingly resemble concrete jungles. Now she’s putting the guerillas’ motto into action by reviving the...

From the games on the field to the realms of consoles, a little friendly competition never hurt anyone, right? Today's Popular Last Week features titles taking games seriously! Can you keep up with these professionals?

Metroid: OTHER FEMME, 18 pages - Published by The Force Media, (cc/ @omorales81)

This story delves into the psychology and trauma that haunts intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran. Discover on a new take on Samus' origin story that draws from all of the lore from METROID, and adds some new ideas. This is a fan fiction based on Nintendo Co. Ltd's titular franchise.

Story and Art by The Force Media

Earthbound part 1, 152...