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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...

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

The final Popular Last Week of February features the non-fiction genre. Whether we look back on past wrongs, celebrate larger-than-life figures, or illustrate our own lives, these books give us a sampling of real life.

Martyrs of the Sky, 110 pages - Published by kxmpfflieger, (cc/ @kxmpfflieger)

The Great War rages in Europe. Within the chaos, warfare evolves, ushering in the conquest for air superiority. In January 1917, the RFC's 24th squadron welcomes new recruits, meanwhile in Jagdstaffel 11, a new commanding officer arrives to the airfield. Unbeknownst to either side, a lifelong vendetta will soon be born.

Story and Art by kxmpfflieger

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New week, new edition of Fresh Friday Features, where our comics will be discussing how the mistakes, misfortunes or misadventures of our MC's will send them hurtling into new adventures to atone or escape their unfortunate fates. Anti-hero lovers rejoice, cause this one's for you!

This week, @Nen picked:

• Comic - Sea of Stars: A father's love and whole lot of luck can do some crazy things out in space.
• Webcomic - Endless Sea: A young boy realises that his power is always coveted by those who seek to control all, even at the cost of his life.
• Graphic Novel - Boat: Extreme isolation mixed with a little childhood trauma makes for a nightmare of a life.
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Oh, the vibrant worlds you'll explore in out What's Trending! This week, we're spotlighting some must-read teen titles, featuring hidden worlds, deep secrets, dreams, and nightmares in the lives of these youths. No matter what they face, though, these teens will stay strong, learning to trust themselves and their friends to overcome anything in their way.

Sacrifice of Darkness, 136 pages - Published by Archaia Entertainment, (cc/ @Archaia)

New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay (World of Wakanda, Difficult Women) adapts her short story “We Are the Sacrifice of Darkness” as a full-length graphic novel with writer Tracy Lynne Oliver (This Weekend), and...

Our newest spine-chilling Popular Last Week will test your bonds with tales of friends banding together to survive unimaginable horrors. From pulse-pounding suspense to heart-wrenching sacrifices, these comics will push you and your crew to the limit! It's an immersive journey into the depths of fear and the resilience of friendship in the face of unspeakable terror.

Something is Killing the Children (Volume), 923 pages - Published by BOOM! Studios, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

Monster hunter Erica Slaughter becomes the hunted and faces her doom alone! With the last person in her corner gone and a ruthless agent from the Order of St. George closing in, Erica Slaughter finds herself...

This week's Fresh Friday Features will send you into a world where animals and anthropomorphic creatures navigate the complexities of life. Enjoy unique perspectives on the human experience through the eyes of a lovable, relatable, or downright diabolical set of characters, blending humor, heart, and thrills!

With tales of friendship and belonging to insightful reflections on identity and society, challenge everything you know about what it means to be alive and see from a different point of view.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked for this week:

• Comic - Deer Editor: For Bucky, an editor of the crime beat at “The Truth,” it’s all in a day’s work…...

Embrace the mysterious mind with What's Trending. These comics snake their way through the intricacies of the human psyche, unraveling mysteries, and probing the depths of emotion and perception with tall fictional tales. From mind-bending twists to gripping character studies, these stories will guide you through the complexities of the human mind that will keep readers up at night, questioning their own sanity.

SHELTER, 1179 pages - Published by wufargia, (cc/ @wufargia)

Behind closed doors, Ruka's life is an unforgiving hell with his cruel, abusive uncle. With no way out, his closest friend offers an immersive virtual reality world as an escape and reprieve from the...

Dust off your tools and brush up on your Robotics cause Popular Last Week is bringing the world of automatons right to your doorstep! Can a robot be a person? Would you store your memory in a machine? Is robot racing fun? These are the questions posed in these thought-provoking works of fiction. Hold on to your hats, cause things are about to get digital!

Red Light, 56 pages - Published by AWA Studios, (cc/ @ChrisF-AWA)

A futuristic erotic thriller by newcomer Sarah H. Cho and Priscilla Petraites! Lacy is an A.I. sex worker in a futuristic Red Light District. And Lacy knows exactly what her clients want—better than they know it themselves. Housed in a...

Do you think god stays in heaven for he too lives in fear of what he's created? Well in this week's Fresh Friday Features, that theme will come up more times than you can shake a stick. Even if you're not a Spy Kids 2 fan, you will find yourself enjoying these tense, surprisingly fun and very expertly drawn comics. Of course any thoughts on these comics or suggestions of comics for us to feature next should go in the comments. I'd love to learn what's on your mind as well!

This week, @Nen picked for this week:

• Comic - GHOST MACHINE: A sample of the books to come from a new imprint over at Image Comics! This book features a collection of intros to multiple...

Get wrapped up in a whirlwind of suspense with our What's Trending, full of intrigue and danger. These protagonists navigate the complexities of the modern world while confronting sinister forces lurking in the shadows. From high-stakes espionage to heart-racing investigations, these stories promise an exhilarating ride through the treacherous landscape of contemporary thrillers that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.

Lost Between Worlds, 171 pages - Published by Lost Between Worlds, (cc/ @Lost-Between-Worlds)

Gwynn, a Grim reaper whose job is to collect the souls of the dead and take them to the afterlife, has a new target. Her mark, a man claiming to have...

Grab your gloves and sparring gear, our Popular Last Week will thrust readers into the heart of intense combat! From martial arts tournaments to underground fight clubs, these title offer a knockout combination of adrenaline-filled action and the undefeatable spirit of athletes in the world of combat sports.

Creed, 25 pages - Published by BOOM! Studios, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

Ten years after the events of the blockbuster Creed III, Amara Creed is on her own path, stepping outside her father Adonis Creed’s shadow and training like there’s no tomorrow. But when her division opponents no longer present a challenge, Amara's drive will have her following in her...

Shine your dice, boot up the console, and grab some snacks, our Fresh Friday Features has some of the more fun comics we could find this week! Even if you aren't a gamer yourself, these funny and light-hearted comics will level-up your weekend reading and beat the final boss that is boredom!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked for this week:

• Comic - Dungeons & Dimwits: What happens when you're playing a role-playing game and things get out of control? A group of friends are about to find out as they are suddenly sucked into their own game!
• Graphic Novel - Sunny: Follow along as Mayhem learns more and more why it’s important to always take precaution in the kindness...

Grab your detective cap and magnifying glass. Our What's Trending has the most dramatic mysteries ready for you to solve! Whodunnits, explorations of the unknown, and secret pasts get unveiled through these pages, and with plenty of thrilling drama to spice things up!

Blooming Bones, 886 pages - Published by N A O (Faith Scriven), (cc/ @naozane-kenzu98)

17 Year Old, Eleanor Murray recently move to a new place, from New Orleans to a small suburban area called Granite Falls. She gets to go to a new school and meet then make a couple of new friends. Throughout the journey, she'll get to discover new love, friendship, family then uncover deep secrets that's beyond...

Jump into the pages of our Popular Last Week, all centered around the coolest antiheroes out there. From adrenaline-fueled showdowns to morally complex narratives, these action-packed comics offer readers the opportunity to question your own ethics.
 

Invincible, 3348 pages - Published by Image Comics, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

Mark Grayson is teenage superhero Invincible. He was a normal high school senior with a normal part-time job and otherwise normal life, except his father Nolan is the superhero Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. At the age of 17, Mark begins to display superpowers, which come from his father being a member of the Viltrumite race, who,...

Life is an endless set of cycles, and the titles for this week's Fresh Friday Features spotlight the rejuvenation of life. It could be working your way through a physical or mental winter, literally entering a new world, or finding a new purpose, let these comics inspire you!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked for this week:

• Comic - It's Lonely At The Centre Of The Earth: 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.
• Comic- The Spire (Volume): When a string of grisly murders is committed just as a new Baroness of the Spire is about to be sworn in, Sh will have...

Embark on thrilling expeditions and scientific escapades with What's Trending, six comics that have recently seized the spotlight, all dedicated to the exciting theme of adventures for science! From expeditions to unexplored planets to uncovering hidden truths on Earth, these stories promise a captivating blend of adventure, exploration, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge in the name of science.

Traveling To Mars, 216 pages - Published by ABLAZE, (cc/ @Ablaze)

Traveling to Mars tells the story of former pet store manager Roy Livingston, the first human to ever set foot on Mars. A riveting story of planetary exploration and of finding meaning in your final days.

Story...

Sink your teeth into our Popular Last Week with a list dedicated to vampires! From mysterious to seductive to terrifying, there are all sorts of interpretations for these nocturnal figures of lore. Will you walk into the middle of the coven?

Under The Eclipse, 890 pages - Published by jozim.art, (cc/ @jozimart)

When Ai Greyson arrives in Bright View City in the hopes of starting over, little does she know of the secrets the city holds. Before long her life becomes entangled with the supernatural and it seems everyone has some secret - especially that one foul-mouthed guy Ai seems to run into no matter where she goes. Themes: Supernatural, Slow-burn Romance, Drama.

Story and Art...

The titles for this week's Fresh Friday Features don't need color to shine! With their beautiful brushwork, lovely linework, and hella cool textures and effects, they show us what's possible with a minimalist palette. As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked for this week:

• Comic - King's Rule: An optimistic young boy wants to be a king more than anything. He wants to travel the world, make friends, and have a kingdom to protect.
• Graphic Novel - SpaceDust: Your Alien BFF!: Stella, Mae, and Percy are a 2 human and 1 alien trio set on making as many friends on Earth!
• Manga - Celestial Chronicle Shion: Shion is...

Be prepared to explore the enigmatic landscapes of the human mind with our What's Trending! These comics contain intricate narratives that navigate the complexities of the psyche, blending suspense, introspection, and the surreal. With tales that challenge perceptions and plunge into the depths of the human experience, these stories promise a mind-bending journey that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Diskordia, 978 pages - Published by Void King Publishing, (cc/ @rivenis)

Diskordia is a dark fantasy saga that follows a socially maladjusted young man called Jackal Black as he tries to get through the process of living as quickly and painlessly as possible....

The wilderness, who knows what's out there, the good and the bad, it's a gamble isn't it? These titles for our first Fresh Friday Features of the year will leap into the unknown beyond their comfort zones and hope for the best. Some go amazingly well, some go horribly wrong, it's left up to chance! I hope you enjoy these comics as much as I have!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked for this week:

• Comic - Zal and Simurgh: A child born with white hair and eyes as red as a demon’s, the mythical bird of alborz takes the child in and raises him as her own...
• Graphic Novel - Grist: An island-city of Grist is surrounded by an endless monster-infested ocean.
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Wrap yourself in some warmth of a family's love today with our What's Trending! Through the lens of the Slice of Life genre, we're taking a peek into the daily lives of six different families. Whether it's a nuclear family, a blended household, or the unconditional love of a found family, every one of these comics has a unique blend of love, drama, support, and happiness.

Average Adventures of an Average Girl, 110 pages - Published by lallirrr, (cc/ @lallirrr)

If something can go wrong, it surely will. But at least it will be an interesting story to tell!

Story and Art by lallirrr

Cirque Royale, 1616 pages - Published by Atomic...

Our Popular Last Week returns for the 2024 year with a joyful and wholesome edition full of laughs! From goofy superheroes to despicable and incompetent villains, start your year off right with some lighthearted page-turning super-sized comedy.

Abnormal Alliance, 152 pages - Published by David Aragón, (cc/ @DavidAragon95)

Deeply flawed beings with superpowers, saving the world for selfish or messed up reasons... What could go wrong? A parody of superhero media from a place of love. Featuring character arcs and a story of love between a clueless guy and a princess from Hell. This comic's got it all, baby!

Story and Art by David Aragón