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GlobalComix Weekly is your midweek update on all things new, noteworthy, and wildly readable on GlobalComix—from major publisher drops to standout creator highlights and can’t-miss community events. Whether you’re deep into comics or discovering something new, we’ve got you covered.

This week, we have a refresh for the Toons channel here on GlobalComix, we're covering news about the incredible crowdfunding campaign for Transformers, and spotlighting our new creator tips video on how to set up crowdfunding promos on GlobalComix.

Here's a recap of the video:

Toons Channel Refresh

Did you know GlobalComix has a channel just for vertical scroll...

On April 18th at 4PM ET, we’re hosting a real-time community chat event with the creators behind LA Strong, the charity anthology from Mad Cave Studios supporting victims of the recent LA wildfires.

It’s a chance to hear directly from the minds behind this heartfelt project and connect with fellow readers and creators in the community. Mark your calendar! 

You can find the chat room here when it's time to jump in. Bring your questions for our guests, who will include:
 

Richard Hamilton 

RICHARD ASHLEY HAMILTON is an award-winning Cuban-American (no, really) screenwriter and author best known for his storytelling across many...

GlobalComix Weekly is your midweek update on all things new, noteworthy, and wildly readable on GlobalComix—from major publisher drops to standout creator highlights and can’t-miss community events. Whether you’re deep into comics or just discovering something new, we’ve got you covered.

This week, we’re diving into a massive drop from Oni Press, shouting out a longtime GlobalComix creator, and spotlighting a powerful upcoming chat event.

Here's a recap of this week's video:

New From Oni Press

Oni Press just unleashed a wave of fresh reads on GlobalComix, including four different Rick and Morty series—yes, four. Whether...

Welcome to GlobalComix Weekly, a new video series hosted by Michelle where we cover some of the top GlobalComix and community news of the week. From channel launches to new content drops, creator spotlights, and more.

Here's a recap of this week's video:

Dynamite Channel Launch

The Dynamite Entertainment channel is now available! Explore a custom-curated experience packed with comics like The Boys, John Wick, Red Sonja, and much more.

Explore Now

Top 3 Picks - Dynamite

Not sure where to start with the new Dynamite channel? Check out our top 3 picks below.

3. Thundercats: Omens, 150 pages - Published by Dynamite Entertainment

W...

In this edition of Fresh Friday Features, we bring you four comics that invite you to step into the lives of their characters, experiencing their triumphs, challenges, and ordinary moments that make life extraordinary. From bustling city streets to garbage collection centers in space, these comics offer glimpses into the lives of their heroes.

This week, ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peak into the ordinary lives that maybe aren't so ordinary anymore!

• Comic - Don't Spit in the Wind: When one of Travis’ crew members goes missing near an old nuclear facility Travis’ job becomes a bit more complicated.
• Comic - Dusters: Ash, Emily, Jacob,...

From surreal landscapes to dystopian societies, these stories navigate the disorienting yet thrilling experience of stepping into the unknown. Exploring the themes of transformation and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of the unknown, these Fresh Friday Features offer a thrilling escape into realms where the line between reality and fantasy blurs.

This week, ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll transport you to new worlds! In our line-up this week, we've got one comic from each category to vary up your weekend reading!

• Comic - Meme Heroes: One day you open your cell phone and find that it has become a self-help reincarnation system, you think you can...

As the school year draws to a close in some parts of the world, we present a What's Trending brimming with excitement, featuring a carefully curated list of six enthralling comics that perfectly capture the spirit of the last days of school. This collection embraces the joy, nostalgia, and bittersweet moments that come with bidding farewell to another academic chapter. Give these last days of classes your all!

Needle and Thread, 208 pages - Published by Mad Cave Studios, (cc/ @chrisfernandez)

Maverick by Mad Cave Studios presents: Choosing between living the life you want and living the life you are "supposed to have" is not always an easy choice. Noah,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Our Fresh Friday Features is back today, asking 'what control do we have over our lives'? Is it fate? Is it free will? A hero who doesn't want to be a hero, a ninja seeking to perfect his chosen craft, a collection of souls tied together by a tree, a sports star inches away from all they've ever wanted... Decide for yourself if it's will or fate in this thoughtful Fresh Friday Features!

Each week, KeepingitGeekly 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 - Displaced: A 33-year-old couch potato...

Stand by your friends, and you can accomplish anything! Whether it's a cause you believe in, an evil to defeat, a world to save, nothing can't be accomplished if we stick together! The stories on this Popular Last Week list will help remind we are unstoppable as one.

Becstar, 160 pages - Published by Mad Cave Studios, (cc/ @chrisfernandez)

Becstar is a star hopping mercenary-gone-full time-gambler light years away from earth. Leaving her old life behind with the help of her magical luck dagger and her fan-turned-regret filled-friend Sally, Becstar ekes out a living under the nefarious Shadow Syndicate’s radar. But when a mysterious girl appears with grim news and an...

Now that 2022 is coming to a close, let's take a look back at the top series for the year with a very special set of features! Through December 30th, we'll share the most popular comics of 2022 from a specific genre each day. Then, on December 31st, we'll publish the 12 most popular titles across all of GlobalComix!

Before we get started, now is a good time to lock in a full year of unlimited access to every comic on the platform with GlobalComix Gold for only $49.99. Find all the details right here.

But enough talk, let's get to all the exciting parts, shall we? Here are the top 12 Slice of Life comics, in order of popularity for all of 2022! Our...

Now that 2022 is coming to a close, let's take a look back at the top series for the year with a very special set of features! Through December 30th, we'll share the most popular comics of 2022 from a specific genre each day. Then, on December 31st, we'll publish the 12 most popular titles across all of GlobalComix!

Before we get started, now is a good time to lock in a full year of unlimited access to every comic on the platform with GlobalComix Gold for only $49.99. Find all the details right here.

But enough talk, let's get to all the exciting parts, shall we? Here are the top 12 Crime comics, in order of popularity for all of 2022! Our congratulations...

Near or far future, utopian or dystopian, these stories are sure to stoke the fires of imagination. Whether grounded in a 2055 Detroit rife with crime, or delivering packages for the Intergalactic Postal Service, today's Popular Last Week shines the light on the science fiction genre.

1. Space Bastards, 160 pages - Published by Humanoids, (cc/ @BrunoHumanoids)

Acclaimed artist Darick Robertson (The Boys, HAPPY!) joins writers Eric Peterson and Joe Aubrey to bring you the tale of the galaxy's most dangerous employers: The IPS! ONGOING SERIES. In the future, unemployment and job dissatisfaction are sky-high. When you've got nothing left to lose, you join the...

Witches, detectives fueled by espresso, consuming nightmares, the end of the world!? We have a great mix of scary stories for you, freshly picked to give you some real variety! Our What's Trending delivers the spooky you need to get ready for Halloween next week!

If you're looking for more frights, head over to our dedicated Halloween Horror page to find chills and thrills that are sure to terrify and delight!

Hex of the Wicked Witch, 80 pages - Published by Asylum Press, (cc/ @AsylumPress)

Hex Of the Wicked Witch is set in a futuristic, decayed Salem, Massachusetts where witches, vampires, werewolves, and voodoo priests fight an endless battle for control of the city....

National Sports day is celebrated all over the world in honor of their national sports teams as well as the traditional sports of those countries. We've got some racing, wrestling, biking, roller derby, hand-to-hand sparring and cricket in today's Popular Last Week, featuring:

1. Triple Crown, 72 pages - Published by Mythoverse Comics, (cc/ @MythoverseComics)

The daughter of the greatest racing driver in history devotes her life to completing her family's legacy, by reaching the pinnacle of racing: The Triple Crown of Motorsport. She must master all of the most difficult racing disciplines, navigate rivalries, politics, and death defying speed in her single minded...

Did you know August 8th is International Cat Day? Grab your favorite furball, a bag of treats, and a soft blanket to knead. We've got enough stories on today's Popular Last Week to keep you purring for days!

1. Afterglow, 84 pages - Published by Space Between Entertainment, (cc/ @patshand)

The Glowing ended the world as we know it, leaving the survivors with an Earth painted with dangerous, glowing colors. Now, a girl named Lacey discovers her late mother's journal that foretells another apocalyptic event and sets out with her giant mutant cat to save what’s left of the world.

Story and Art by Jim Campbell, K. Lynn Smith, Pat Shand, Shannon Lee

Schools out for many of us, and we need something fun to do! Cricket sounds fun, maybe racing, basketball? What about roller derby? Get your gear on and let's play for today's What's Trending, featuring:

1. Batsman, 74 pages - Published by WagaComix, (cc/ @WagaComix)

Haku Mizorogi is in his final year of high school. It’s also the season for the annual national high school baseball competition (Ko-shien). Haku’s dream is to become a professional baseballer, and to be a top batter! As such, Haku doesn’t believe in half-heartedness. His competitive drive is to pit himself against the strongest pitchers, so that he can give it his “All or...

Welcome to all our new Creators this week! We've decided to feature LBGTQ+ comics never featured before for this week's What's Trending! A kidnapping, superheroes, Crime, mythology - all sorts of comics worthy of a Pride Month feature!

Be sure to read and share to support our creators today, featuring:


1. Coming To The Lavender, 78 pages - Published by Laylabelle97, (cc/ @Laylabelle97)

Aaron had not planned on becoming a human sacrifice this summer, but that’s exactly what a group of cultists have in mind for him. Fortunately, he is saved by Myfawny, a beautiful, strong, confident woman. Who is also a giant bug. Myfawny and Aaron’s good times are...

We've got some more Pride-month features, both comics and manga, for our What's Trending this week! This time we've pulled some LGBT+ titles from the Sci-Fi genre. We've got you covered with subjects like mechas, aliens, talking animals, cavemen, and more, featuring:


1. Becstar, 160 pages - Published by Mad Cave Studios, (cc/ @chrisfernandez)

Becstar is a star hopping mercenary-gone-full time-gambler light years away from earth. Leaving her old life behind with the help of her magical luck dagger and her fan-turned-regret filled-friend Sally, Becstar ekes out a living under the nefarious Shadow Syndicate’s radar. But when a mysterious girl appears with grim...

Pride Month is here, and we're celebrating LGBT comics readers love for this week's What's Trending, featuring:

1. Becstar, 160 pages - Published by Mad Cave Studios, (cc/ @chrisfernandez)

Becstar is a star hopping mercenary-gone-full time-gambler light years away from earth. Leaving her old life behind with the help of her magical luck dagger and her fan-turned-regret filled-friend Sally, Becstar ekes out a living under the nefarious Shadow Syndicate’s radar. But when a mysterious girl appears with grim news and an urgent quest where the fate of the universe hangs in the balance!

Story and Art by Mad Cave Studios

2. Living Heroes,...

Do you believe in aliens? The comics on today's What's Trending might give some food for thought! Just don't become THEIR food in the process! Stay safe, explorer!

1. They Fell from the Sky, 136 pages - Published by Mad Cave Studios, (cc/ @chrisfernandez)

Tommy Murphy is just an ordinary kid. He goes to school, hangs out with his friends, and fanboys over his favorite TV show. But when a chance encounter in the woods thrusts him into an unlikely friendship with an otherworldly creature, he is forced to navigate bullies, family squabbles, and tween woes... all while trying to prevent an interplanetary war!

Story and Art by Joamette Gil, Liezl Buenaventura, Xavier...

The Arts are a part of society that tends to have its value overlooked or downplayed. If anything, the last few years have taught us how valuable they truly are to our lives. For today's What's Trending, we will be featuring comics and manga about the Arts! From painting to music to even the spiritual arts, we've got you covered!

The show must go on, so let's get right into our trending titles for this week:

1. Dead Beats, 335 pages - Published by A Wave Blue World, (cc/ @tyler)

The Dead Beats music shop is filled with deadly secrets. Run by the mysterious Shoppe Keeper, customers can browse through cursed records, evil sheet music, and instruments of the...