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Demons of the Shadow Realm brings supernatural chaos, Savage Sword of Conan #16 kicks off another crossover, and we dive into Absolute Martian Manhunter — a psychedelic, dense, risky superhero comic that may be one of DC's biggest creative swings in years.

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REVIEWS SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #16

Writer: Jim Zub Artists: Chris Campana, Nicola Scott, Sean Izaakse Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date: September 16, 2026

Prepare for the launch of the new Conan mini-series, TIDES OF THE TYRANT-KING, with this special issue boasting three thrilling tales from legendary writer JIM ZUB.

Featuring a mesmeric CONAN tale of corrupted memories and creeping madness with artist Nicola Scott, a return to the weird western world of Howardian gunslinger STEVE CORCORAN in a sequel to the classic "Vultures of Whapeton" with artist Chris Campana, and a descent into the shadowed past of mini-series femme fatale ZULEIKA with artist Sean Izaakse. Bolstered with an array of pin-ups and incredible covers from Joe Jusko and Nick Percival, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #16 one is not one to be missed!

DAEMONS OF THE SHADOW REALM

Director: Masahiro Andō Writer: Noboru Takagi Now Showing: Netflix

Set in a world where certain humans can control a duo of supernatural creatures called Daemons, twins Yuru and Asa, "born between day and night" in a premodern Higashi village, are prophesied to wield great power. As a teenager, Yuru learns that he was separated from his sister at a young age, and that the Higashi village has been cut off from the now modern world (called "Lowlands" by the villagers) for centuries, where Asa grew up. Along the way to find each other, the twins learn of their abilities to control all Daemons and eventually discover they must unite to save the world from destruction.

TRADE DISCUSSION ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER VOL. 1

Writer: Deniz Camp Artist: Javier Rodriquez Publisher: DC Comics

FBI Agent John Jones has a problem. His brain has been infected by an alien consciousness calling itself "the Martian," and its perception of reality is utterly incomprehensible to the human psyche. Now he must navigate this new status quo, all while balancing the deeply grounded and important duties of his day job! Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez take the Martian Manhunter into the Absolute Universe on a mind-bending, psychedelic trip!

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This week in Episode #762, comics scribe and editor Eric Palicki returns, this time to talk about Dragonproof, which is coming in the second-ever Ahoy Comics Kickstarter fundraiser!

This one-shot is 96 pages of funny, heartfelt action and is perfect for readers who grew up with Buffy and Gargoyles, among others. Here's the description: "A directionless 20-something finds herself the unexpected champion of an endangered population of dragons." We discuss how this book came to be, how Ahoy Comics is involved, and what else Eric is working on that will be coming our way soon! Be sure to listen to our fun conversation and sign up for notifications about this project, including when it launches on Kickstarter!

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The aftermath of a failed mission takes its toll on everyone.

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Coyote vs. Acme finally gets its day, Six of Us turns a very familiar '90s sitcom into a murder mystery, and we discover why Michel Vaillant has inspired generations of racing fans.

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REVIEWS SIX OF US #1

Writer: Tom King Artist: Gabriel Hernandez Walta Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 09, 2026

Chapter 1: "The Thing about me Dying"

Six actors built America's favorite sitcom. Millions tuned in. Billboards lit the skyline. Then one of them died . . .

A beloved cast member of a hit ensemble sitcom dies under mysterious circumstances, sending shockwaves through Hollywood and revealing the secrets, betrayals, and desires lurking beneath the glittering facade. As the surviving cast members confront their past; old rivalries and hidden truths emerge and the line between life and performance begins to blur.

COYOTE VS. ACME

Writer: Samy Burch Director: Dave Green Distributor: Ketchup Entertainment Release Date: August 28, 2026

When ACME products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a down-on-his-luck lawyer to sue the corporation.

TRADE DISCUSSION Michel Vaillant - In the Name of the Son

Writer: Phillipee Graton, Lapiere Artists: Bourgne and Beneteau Publisher: Europe Comics

Michel Vaillant is the star of all the biggest international auto racing circuits, and he's revving up for a whole lot more than just a spin around the block. The Vaillant team finds itself up against new technological innovations, as well as some disconcerting changes in the world of auto racing. The fate of the Vaillant dynasty is in the hands of three generations of men and women. The first challenge is to fight their way to the top on the race track, with their sights set on Formula 1. The second is to try to keep the family together, despite increasingly differing points of views. And it will be up to Michel to ensure their success on both fronts.

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In Episode 761, it's the return of Richard Rivera, creator and writer for both versions of Stabbity Bunny, including the Stabbity Bunny title and Stabbity Ever After, both of which recently returned to being Indie comics.

It's great when a wonderful comic becomes a success! This week, Richard updates us on the Stabbity-verse! FULL DISCLOSURE: I serve as editor for both comics, but Richard developed the concept, and that's what drew me in! Don't miss this engaging discussion about where Stabbity is these days, and what is coming for fans like us in the months ahead! To access the latest Stabbity Kickstarter, go to this link. For more on Insymmetry Creations, go to this link.

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It's a gaming-heavy discussion this week, as Stephen and Rodrio talk new Lancer books, Star Wars: Zero Company, Indiana Jones, and more!

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The creepy satellite isn't creepy at all. It is all in your head…unless it isn't.

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Warner Bros. Animation loses a major figure, Hammerfist mixes crime and occult horror, superheroes face the real world, and we dive into Gou Tanabe's gorgeous Call of Cthulhu to ask: can cosmic horror survive being shown?

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REVIEWS HAMMERFIST #1

Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Steve Epting Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: August 26, 2026

Meet MIKE DENTON: a dirtbag hitman, junkie, and absentee father who's spent his life chasing the easy fix — drugs, cheap sex, and murder for money — while failing the one person who still believes he can be better: his daughter. Now, on the eve of BLACK NOON — an ancient darkness that erases the light in all things — Mike has to drag himself out of the gutter, awaken a supernatural weapon powered only by love, and fight his way through the living embodiment of evil to save her.

PROJECT PERSEUS #1

Writer: Jack Mulqueen Artist: Edison Neo Publisher: Vault Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Sep 2, 2026

It's a race against time! When a disgraced member of a cryptid hunting squadron vanishes with a time-traveling apparatus, Slug Stephens must sober up from a decade-long bender to track down an all-too-familiar friend turned foe.

With a legendary lineup of cover artists, featuring Esad Ribíc, Brett Bean, Pete Carroll, Jorge Corona, and more, Jack Mulqueen (Nightlife Noir) and Edison Neo (TMNT, Godzilla) bring readers a stylish and hilarious adventure across treacherous jungles, frozen oceans, and deadly dive bars.

TRADE DISCUSSION H.P. LOVECRAFT'S THE CALL OF CTHULHU

Writer/Artist: Gou Tanabe Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $19.99

What links together two bands of worshippers, one deep in the Arctic snows, one hidden in the bayous of Louisiana, is more than their shared practice of blood sacrifice. It is the inhuman phrase they both chant: Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'yeh wgah'nagl fhtagn--"In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming." Now these nightmares will disturb the sanity of Francis Thurston, a young man pursuing an investigation into the cult of Cthulhu that leads to the most forsaken spot in the vast Pacific...and to Earths supreme terror, the risen corpse-city of Rlyeh.

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This week in Episode #759, Wayne talks with creator Carmen Costa from the current Kickstarter campaign for Paolo The Punk Rock Panda!

Carmen is a writer and educator from the Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey area. He has previously crowdfunded the Proctor series since early 2024. This book, which targets readers from Grades 2-4, is described this way: "Share your love of punk rock with your young reader, written by a certified reading specialist who owes his life to the scene!" We talk about how the book came to be, who the various characters are, and what else Carmen will be up to in the months ahead! You can support Carmen and his new book by going to this link, and this Kickstarter will conclude on Thursday, September 3, at 9:04 p.m. Don't miss this fun conversation and what Carmen has in store for us in the future!

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Bisque is safe, but plenty of danger remains before the team reaches the satellite.

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