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GET YOUR FIRST LOOK AT WHAT CEX IS PUBLISHING THIS FEBRUARY

October 20, 2023 / October 20, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

Get caught up on Seven Years in Darkness before the killer second season! The countdown begins. CEX’s acclaimed fantasy series Seven Years in Darkness returns for a killer second season in 2024. With little time left before the next chapter unfolds, revisit the dark world of sorcery and survival from Joseph Schmalke. 72 students entered the dreaded Academy of Black Magic, where after 7 years, only 7 will remain alive. Relive the alliances and betrayals as freshmen complete their first grueling year within the Academy of Black Magic’s shadowy halls. Beyond those walls, an entire underground city awaits the fledgling sorcerers and the potentially life-threatening trials of sophomore year. Catch up on all the magical mayhem before Seven Years in Darkness casts its next wicked spell upon you. The game of survival is about to intensify. Seven Years in Darkness: Year One—Progress collects issues 1–4 of the series in a saddle-stitched, 100-page format priced to move at $9.99. This edition is perfect for new readers to jump on the series before the premiere of Year Two in 2024! #SevenYearsInDarkness Next, the final chapter in the hard-hitting, gritty elephant conservation series TUSKERS arrives! After a devastating attack leaves the herd reeling, the giant mammals and their human allies must summon the strength for one last push to safety. But with the animal sanctuary finally within reach, the ruthless poacher Katumba emerges to unleash a final barrage, changing the lives of all involved! Written by Marc Gaffen and Javier Barrios and vividly illustrated by Daniel Govar, the […]

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September 22, 2023 / September 22, 2023 by Editorial Team | Leave a Comment

An ancient evil is about to be unleashed on an unsuspecting city! Within the walls of the secluded magical academy, the outcast student Zero plans to awaken an ancient, catastrophic beast to stop the villagers’ murderous rebellion. Will the Shamir Worm’s legendary power save the school? Or will it bring total annihilation? Find out in the thrilling SEVEN YEARS IN DARKNESS: THE SHAMIR WORM, arriving this January! #SevenYearsInDarkness In this next installment of the TUSKERS saga, the elephant herd’s migration across the Serengeti grows more perilous as poachers close in. With their lives hanging in the balance, will greed divide the tuskers or will they unite against those who seek their destruction? #Tuskers In this explosive series finale, Elliot leads the Miracles into an all-or-nothing showdown with their greatest nemesis. Failure means total annihilation. Is this the final curtain call for the Miracles, or will Elliot summon the strength to defeat the Master and save everything they’ve fought for? The thrilling conclusion arrives this January! #TheMiracles SEVEN YEARS IN DARKNESS #1 (OF 1) (ONE-SHOT) Written & Illustrated byJOSEPH SCHMALKE Cover CC.P. WILSON III Late at night in the city of Scholomance, a group of locals scheme to overthrow the school of Black Magic and kill its students. Zero has been watching, however, and plans to unleash The Shamir Worm on this underground city. The Shamir, a creature of extraordinary power, hasn’t been seen for thousands of years and has never been used for such nefarious purposes… until now. Diamond IDOCT231638 / OCT231639 / OCT231640 Lunar Product Codes1023CX427 / 1023CX427 […]

GET YOUR FIRST LOOK AT WHAT CEX IS PUBLISHING THIS DECEMBER

August 18, 2023 / August 18, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

BRAVE HEARTS AND BROKEN TRUNKS: THE BATTLE TO SAVE THE ELEPHANTS BEGINS IN TUSKERS! Embark on an extraordinary journey to save orphaned elephants in the upcoming series TUSKERS. When a herd of African elephants falls victim to a brutal poaching attack, a team of brave wildlife conservationists risks it all to lead the traumatized herd on a treacherous hundreds-of-mile journey to safety. Told from the alternating perspectives of humans and elephants, Tuskers chronicles the path from danger to sanctuary, shedding light on the devastating impacts of poaching through a tale of hope, resilience, and redemption. Brought to life by the deft words of writers Marc Gaffen (The Bernie Mac Show, Grimm, New Amsterdam) and Javier Barrios and the skilled hands of illustrator Daniel Govar (A Year of Marvels, Lovecraft, Mr. Trunk Builds a Wall), Tuskers takes readers on an emotional ride from the wilds of South Sudan to an elephant sanctuary in Kenya. Join the dangerous expedition to save these orphaned elephants from vicious poachers and experience the unbreakable bonds between species on a quest for survival. Tuskers delivers a gripping conservation story full of heart and purpose. #Tuskers Next up, when real evil emerges, a bumbling crew of ex-superhero actors must transform themselves from shallow performers into genuine heroes to save the planet—but can these out-of-practice superstars tap into their rusty abilities in time? It’s lights out for humanity unless the former cast of the classic Super Scouts show can dust off their capes once more and pull off the real-life superheroics of their […]

GET YOUR FIRST LOOK AT WHAT CEX IS PUBLISHING THIS NOVEMBER

July 21, 2023 / July 27, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

CAN THE SUPER SCOUTS UNITE TO SAVE THE GALAXY FROM INTERGALACTIC WAR! Once, they were the stars of the pop culture phenomenon Super Scouts; thirty years later, these washed-up actors are the galaxy’s only hope as they discover the show’s on-screen adventures were real. Written by Ryan Little, co-creator of the Disney+ series I Am Groot and What If… season 2, and illustrated by Bruno Oliveria (The Amazing Spider-Man, Deadpool, Mosaic), Super Scouts follows in the footsteps of Galaxy Quest and Real Heroes, blending fantasy with reality. #SuperScouts With secrets revealed, Elliot is now free to live his best life as the high-flying Miracle! The action and adventure continue in The Miracles #2 from Joseph Glass (The Pride, Glitter Vipers, Young Men in Love) and Vince Underwood (Elk Mountain) and featuring a variant cover from guest artist David Talaski (DC Pride, Superman, Commanders in Crisis)! #TheMiracles SUPER SCOUTS #1 (OF 2) Written byRYAN LITTLE Illustrated byBRUNO OLIVEIRA Cover ABRUNO OLIVEIRA Cover BBRUNO OLIVEIRA Cover CCHRIS SHEHAN Thirty years after they were the stars of the hit super sentai show “Super Scouts,” the washed-up actors discover their show was based on a real intergalactic war. Now, to save the galaxy, they must become the heroes they once pretended to be. From Ryan Little, the co-creator of the Disney+ series I Am Groot and What If… season 2, comes an exciting new superhero team ready to save the galaxy from whatever might be headed its way! Diamond IDAUG231801 / AUG231802 / AUG231803 Lunar Product Codes0823CX524 / 0823CX525 / 0823CX526 UPCCover A: 79394597464100111Cover B: 79394597464100121Cover C: 79394597464100131 THE MIRACLES #2 (OF 4) Written byJOSEPH GLASS […]

GET YOUR FIRST LOOK AT WHAT CEX IS PUBLISHING THIS OCTOBER

June 23, 2023 / June 23, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

ALL FAMILIES HAVE SECRETS; THE MORGAN’S WILL ASTONISH YOU! Writer Joseph Glass (The Pride & Glitter Vipers) and artist Vince Underwood (Elk Mountain) bring you a meta tale of family secrets and astonishing four-color fantasies! When high school senior Elliot Morgan discovers he has superhuman abilities, he does what any comic fan would do: immediately adopt the role of a superhero. The Miracles tells the story of family, superheroes, and an astonishing secret you have to read to believe. The Miracles is a four-issue miniseries starting this October and featuring Kirby-inspired covers by series artist Vince Underwood and a selection of variants from leading queer creators, including Kevin Wada (Scarlet Witch) and Sereno creator Luciano Vecchio. #TheMiracles As the country approaches the turn of the century, bison are being hunted to extinction, and only a wire-slinging bison herder is determined to stop it. Brought to you by Jake Palermo (Gutternaut) and Raquel Kusiak (Lens), Wire Fence is an intense tale of the untamed American West with a fantasy twist. Look for it in your favorite comic and specialty store this October! #WireFence THE MIRACLES #1 (OF 4) Written byJOSEPH GLASS Illustrated byVINCE UNDERWOOD Cover AVINCE UNDERWOOD Cover BVINCE UNDERWOOD Cover CKEVIN WADA High School Senior Elliot Morgan has been obsessed with superhero comics all his life, especially Major Voltage Adventures, a comic that suddenly ended the year he was born. A family secret unravels just as he’s suddenly getting super-powers! Don’t miss this double-sized collector’s item first issue! Diamond IDJUL231496 / JUL231497 / JUL231498 Lunar Product Codes0723CX461 / 0723CX462 / 0723CX463 UPCCover A: 79394597458000111Cover B: 79394597458000121Cover C: 79394597458000131 […]

GET YOUR FIRST LOOK AT WHAT CEX IS PUBLISHING THIS SEPTEMBER

May 19, 2023 / June 16, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

IT’S A RACE AGAINST TIME AND SUNRISE! It’s the premiere of Gargoyle by Moonlight by Timothy Bach & Brian Atkins! Join Gary Doyle, cursed to become a stone gargoyle when the sun sets, as he battles underworld demons and faces a vengeful demigod. Guided in his crusade by the mysterious gypsy, Drina, and aided by the enchanting archaeologist, Chloe Anders, he must embrace his true nature to save the city before sunrise.#CurseOfTheGargoyle Next, prepare for an intense battle in the streets of Stalingrad as Svetlana fights hordes of undead with a toddler strapped to her back, defying the odds of survival that are a million to one – and that’s the good news. #MotherRussiaComic Finally, witness the captivating finale of Year One at the Academy of Black Magic, where alliances are forged, perilous rituals ensue, and the trials for the coveted position of Weathermaker turn sinister! #SevenYearsInDarkness GARGOYLE BY MOONLIGHT Written byTIMOTHY BACH Illustrated & Covers byBRIAN ATKINS Cursed to turn into a gargoyle every night, Gary Doyle fights creepy-crawly demons, all the while determined not to let these battles turn him into a monster. Monster-punching urban fantasy with heart—a comic that’s like Hellboy on Yancy Street! For fans of Do a Powerbomb, Firepower, Werewolf By Night! Diamond IDJUN231724 / JUN231725 / JUN231726 Lunar Product Codes0623CX316 / 0623CX317 / 0623CX318 UPCCover A: 79394597462700111Cover B: 79394597462700121Cover C: 79394597462700131 MOTHER RUSSIA #3 (OF 3) Written & Illustrated byJEFF MCCOMSEY Cover BGANNON BECK Cover CGILES CRAWFORD It’s a Ballroom Blitzkrieg in the streets of Stalingrad as Mother Russia fights her way through a sea of undead while a toddler is strapped to […]

Opus and Ashes

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April 21, 2023 / April 21, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS & ZOMBIES, OH MY! CEX is proud to announce the following comics releasing in comic shops and specialty stores this August! A mother-daughter relationship is put to the ultimate test when they, along with the daughter’s best friend, find themselves trapped in a remote cabin during a blizzard. Will they be able to withstand the harsh conditions and the tension that arises between them? Only time will tell as they wait for the storm to pass. Brought to you by Brett Seth Simon (Money Clip, Coins for the Ferryman) and Sergi Domènech (The Disciple). In the next installment of MOTHER RUSSIA by Jeff McComsey (Honcho, Son of Hitler), Svetlana finds herself forming an unlikely alliance with her former enemy in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. As the old saying goes, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend,” but in this case, the enemy happens to be a Nazi. The undead horde is relentless, and Svetlana must do whatever it takes to keep her and the newfound child alive. OPUS & ASHES Written byBRETT SETH SIMON Illustrated bySERGI DOMèNECH Cover ADANI STRIPS, TAMRA BONVILLAIN Cover BSERGI DOMèNECH, JOSH JENSEN Two best friends. One overbearing mother. Trapped with no heat in a cabin during a brutal blizzard. Helena Santos’s struggle for her life and her life’s work has just begun. Read the gripping thriller by Brett Simon and Sergi Domenech! Diamond IDMAY231686 / MAY231687 Lunar Product Codes0523CX313 / 0523CX314 Diamond IDMAY231686 / MAY231687 UPCCover A: 79394597461000111Cover B: 79394597461000121 MOTHER RUSSIA #2 Written & Illustrated byJEFF MCCOMSEY Cover BVICTOR […]

April 2023 Solicits

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March 24, 2023 / March 24, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

ONE BABY. ONE RIFLE. TWO MILLION ZOMBIES Mother Russia is a gripping and thrilling series set during the height of World War II. The story follows a Soviet sniper who finds herself battling not just Nazi forces but also hordes of flesh-eating zombies. Amidst the chaos and danger, she takes on the responsibility of protecting an innocent child, raising questions about whether she is ready for the challenges of motherhood in a war-torn environment. Written and illustrated by Jeff McCommsey, the creator of the popular Mother Russia: Winter Special, this series promises intense action and suspense. The stunning cover art by rising star guest artist Ugis Berzins further adds to the excitement. Don’t miss the chance to own the 1-in-10 incentive cover by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, The Mice Templar)! If you’re a fan of action, horror, and historical fiction, Mother Russia is a must-read series. Next, get ready for the highly anticipated third issue of Seven Years in Darkness, where Matthew and the other apprentice mages prepare to be sorted into their respective houses amidst the threat of sabotage, following the devastating massacre. Don’t miss out on the action and suspense in this thrilling series, coming in July! MOTHER RUSSIA #1 Written & Illustrated byJEFF MCCOMSEY Cover BUGIS BERZINS Cover CMICHAEL AVON OEMING One baby. One rifle. Two million zombies! As a zombie apocalypse breaks out in WWII, a Soviet sniper risks her life to protect an innocent baby boy. From Jeff McCommsey, the creator behind the hit MOTHER RUSSIA: WINTER SPECIAL and introducing […]

March 2023 Solicits

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February 17, 2023 / March 24, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

IT’S HARD NOT TO LOVE A DOG COUPLE! Astro & Inez is a comic that is perfect for anyone who has ever loved a pet. ASTRO & INEZ, the debut comic and successful Kickstarter campaign by Lewelin Polanco, is a heartwarming and relatable story about the love and frustration we all feel for our pets. This one-shot includes five complete stories featuring the antics and hijinks between a dog and her owner, and is sure to make you laugh and feel the love. Keep an eye out for its release this coming June! Get ready for an explosive showdown as the cold war looms in JOSIF 1957 #2. President Eisenhower blasts off into space to confront Josif, the Soviet gorilla astronaut. However, not everything is as it appears, and the question arises – is Josif a Communist pawn, or does he have his own agenda? Italian superstar Fabiano Ambu’s stunning illustrations continue to astound in this odd-ball crowd pleaser. JOSIF 1957 #2 boasts two regular covers, as well as an incentive cover by Ambu, paying homage to “Blade Runner”. Don’t miss out on this exciting and visually stunning comic! What Retailers Need to Know about Astro & Inez: ASTRO & INÉZ: LA NOVELA (ONE SHOT) Written byLEWELIN POLANCO Illustrated byJUAN ROMERA Cover AJUAN ROMERA Cover BELIZABETH BEALS Cover CLANE LLOYD The adorable misadventures of Astro, a troublemaking pup, and his human, Inéz! Astro has no sense of boundaries, and his impatience gets Inéz into all kinds of shenanigans. Inéz is a hopeless romantic with a […]

February 2023 Solicits

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January 20, 2023 / January 20, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

THE SOVIET UNION’S BIGGEST SECRET FINALLY EXPOSED! Who or what is JOSIF? Find out this May! It’s the dawn of the space race and the Soviet Union has successfully beaten the United States to space. But the CCCP has more sinister designs for its space program, a means to rid themselves of their biggest mistake! Finally, the story of JOSIF, the first gorilla in space can be told! Brought to you by writer Davide Barzai and introducing Italian artist Fabiano Ambu! Check out JOSIF 1957 #1 this May! Also, as the newly reopened Academy of Black Magic students make their way through the underground city of Scholomance they are met by the vampiric creature Ornansis. Is he friend or foe? Find out in SEVEN YEARS IN DARKNESS #2! Featuring a 1:10 variant cover by living legend Ben Templesmith! Finally, comes a creation tale inspired by the folklore of the Atayal people of Taiwan. Drawn by legendary Taiwanese artist Chang Sheng, THE FIRST THREE introduces the first people, two men and one woman, to earth, but is two men one too many? Find out this May! What Retailers Need to Know about Josif 1957: JOSIF 1957 #1 Written byDAVIDE BARZI Illustrated byFABIANO AMBU Cover AFABIANO AMBU Cover BFABIANO AMBU Cover CFABIANO AMBU Debuting the work of Italian super star artist Fabiano Ambu! You know about Laika, the Cosmonaut dog sent into orbit on Sputnik 2. But no one knows about JOSIF, the first gorilla in space! Born on Josif Stalin’s birthday and subjected to terrible genetic […]

Mise en Place

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December 23, 2022 / December 23, 2022 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

THE FUTURE OF FOOD IS IN SPACE! Can alien life sustain a hungry planet? Find out this April! As the global population grows and the demand for food increases, humanity looks to other sources of food, including space. Written by Matt Carr and illustrated by Lane Llyod (Egged, Transformers), Mise En Place explores the depths humans will go to feed themselves, and what could happen if the food fights back. This One-Shot features a cover by Nicole Goux (Shadow of the Batgirl, Forest Hills Bootleg Society) and arrives in stores this April. Also, the epic adventure of mystic hero Sereno concludes. Will Sereno’s secret origin hold the key to salvation? Find out in SERENO #3! Finally, this is the collector’s item that started it all! Originally released at New York Comic Con 2022, the SEVEN YEARS IN DARKNESS ASHCAN is limited to only 200 copies! What Retailers Need to Know about Mise En Place: MISE EN PLACE Written byMATT CARR Illustrated & Cover B byLANE LLOYD Cover ANICOLE GOUX After consuming every animal on Earth, humanity turns to the stars, enslaving, butchering and consuming creatures from across the galaxy. But now the food is fighting back — in spectacularly gory fashion! Tuck in your napkin for this messy, pulpy, over-the-top tale of bloody revenge. Dinner is served! Diamond IDJAN231417 / JAN231418 Lunar Product Codes0123CX234 / 0123CX235 UPCCover A: 793945974559 00111Cover B: 793945974559 00121 SERENO #3 Written & Illustrated byLUCIANO VECCHIO Cover BPAULA BOFFO SUKERMERCADO The final pieces of the super ritual fall into place. Rise Photophobos, […]

December 2022 Solicits

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November 18, 2022 / November 18, 2022 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

THE ACADEMY OF BLACK MAGIC IS NOW OPEN! 72 children enroll, but only SEVEN will graduate alive… A call has gone out that The Academy of Black Magic is about to reopen its doors for the first time in 200 years. The Headmaster, school staff, and denizens of the underground city of Scholomance are making their final preparations for the arrival of these outsider children. From the mind of artist/writer Joseph Schmalke (THE INFERNAL PACT, CHERRY BLACKBIRD, PHANTOM STARKILLER, WE DON’T KILL SPIDERS) Seven Years in Darkness breaks with some horror taboos where children could die in a high fantasy winner-takes-all situation. The ritual of the new class begins in March. Also, Sereno’s adventures continue as a new hero arrives in New Teia, armed with advanced tech and inspired by Sereno, is NüMen friend or foe? Find out in SERENO #2! What Retailers Need to Know about Seven Years in Darkness: SEVEN YEARS IN DARKNESS #1 Written & Ilustrated by: JOE SCHMALKECover C: BILL SIENKIEWICZRetail Price $4.99On Sale 03/29 The Academy of Black Magic has reopened its doors for the first time in 200 years! Seventy-two children will walk through the Academy doors for freshmen year. But only seven will graduate and walk out alive! Their seven-year journey starts here, in this dark and sweeping fantasy epic from acclaimed comics creator Joe Schmalke! Featuring a 1:10 variant cover by living legend Bill Sienkiewicz! Diamond IDDEC221224 / DEC221225 / DEC221226 Lunar Product Codes1222CX283 / 1222CX284 / 1222CX285 UPCCover A: 79394597454200111Cover B: 79394597454200121Cover C: 79394597454200131 SERENO #2 Written […]

GET YOUR FIRST LOOK AT WHAT CEX IS PUBLISHING THIS FEBRUARY

October 21, 2022 / October 24, 2022 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

MEET SERENO, A NEW HERO, FOR A NEW YEAR! Heroes, magic, horror, and fantasy all coming this February! Meet SERENO, the Mystic Master of Light and guardian of New Teia, a city where magic and science intertwine by night! Written and drawn by Argentinean artist Luciano Vecchio, the superstar talent known for his work on Ironheart, Champions, Wiccan & Hulkling, Edge of the Spider-Verse, and Iceman for Marvel Comics and DC Pride, Teen Justice, and Super Sons for DC Comics. SERENO #1 marks the first time the series has been translated into English for an American audience. Additionally, CEX is proud to present a gripping tale of history and horror from rising star Clara Meath. Mother 47 is a dark, weird, horror story set in the backdrop of Nazi Germany during World War II. This one-shot is beautifully illustrated in black & white by Clara Meath (Edgar Allan Poe’s The Conqueror Worm, The Throwaways, and Shadow Play) and features covers from Clara as well as Zach Howard (Wild Blue Yonder, Shaun of the Dead, Spider-Man, X-Men, GI Joe, The Cape, and Batman). In stores this February! Finally, prepare for con season with this sketch-ready con cover! Featuring the Marvel 25th Anniversary Frame homage cover from Saga of a Doomed Universe #1, this sketch cover features the perfect place to feature artwork from your favorite artist! This variant cover is limited to only 500 copies so make sure to order yours now! What Retailers Need to Know about Sereno #1: Double-Size first issue. Three-issue miniseries. 1:10 Virgin Incentive Cover. On sale February 2023. […]

Saga of a Doomed Universe #3

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August 19, 2022 / August 19, 2022 by Editorial Team | Leave a Comment

THE MOST SHOCKING EVENT COMIC OF 1984 CONCLUDES! Find out what’s to come this December in Saga of a Doomed Universe #3 and check out these amazing new covers! The highly anticipated crossover event, that never was, concludes! The fate of the universe is in the hands of a memory-powered loser name Super-Sleuth and often-held-hostage heroine, Psionica. But Dr. Nihilist and his N-Bots are the least of their worries as original series creator Burt Colt threatens not only the fate of their universe but ours as well! You won’t want to miss the epic conclusion to this bronze-age-inspired series brought to you by Scott Reed! Next, the prisoners revolt and an all-out prison break ensues. The secrets of the President are revealed, can Salim and his fellow inmates survive? Find out in the new series Divide from the Creator and Showrunner of the groundbreaking speculative fiction series, Futurestates, Karim Ahmad and artist David N. Gordillo. Finally, a young sickly boy befriends a ghost in Victorian London. It’s a friendship that introduces him to freedom and a world his father has shielded him from but is there a cost? Featuring a watercolor cover beautifully painted by legendary artist JG Jones! What Retailers Need to Know about Flowers for Henry: Featuring a watercolor cover by JG Jones. One-shot. 24 pages for only $4.99. On sale December 2022. SAGA OF A DOOMED UNIVERSE #3 (OF 3) Created by SCOTT REEDRetail Price $8.99On Sale 12/28 In 1984, the unlikeliest heroes emerge at the world’s end: a memory-powered loser named Super-Sleuth […]

Saga of a Doomed Universe #2

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July 22, 2022 / July 22, 2022 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

THE MOST SHOCKING EVENT COMIC OF 1984 CONTINUES! Find out what’s to come this November in Saga of a Doomed Universe #2 and check out these amazing new covers! The highly anticipated crossover event, that never was, continues! The Masked Champion is back but can he prevent an impending apocalypse without his powers? Is this the end of the Bronze Age of comics? Find out in the second installment of Saga of a Doomed Universe, featuring more homages to beloved comic covers of the 80s! “This ultra-bronze age style of art calls to mind the prestige format books put out by DC and Marvel’s “Epic” line in the ’80’s, channeling the “cutting edge” charm of those books and their attitude. It’s easy to get lost in the story, as Reed sells the characters with ease.” — Newsarama Next, in a future where Muslims and other immigrants are imprisoned and subjected to forced labor, one man plans a daring escape, but can he and his comrades succeed? Or is there something more sinister afoot? Find out in the new series Divide from the Creator and Showrunner of the groundbreaking speculative fiction series, Futurestates, Karim Ahmad and artist David N. Gordillo. Finally, the epic poem ends in the pages of Sparks of Chaos #3, but ends for whom? You won’t want to miss out on the titanic battle of the Gods! What Retailers Need to Know about Divide: Inspired by current events. A Political Thriller with a Sci-Fi twist. 2 issue miniseries. 44 pages for only $6.99. On sale November 2022. […]

Space Corps: The Collected Edition

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June 24, 2022 / February 15, 2023 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

OORAH! SPACE CORPS IS HERE TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE! A Doomed Universe, Intergalactic War, Zombies, and Gods Among Humanity, all coming this October! The next great space epic is here! When aliens attack Earth, high school student Deven Taylor is swept up in an intergalactic war, serving alongside some of the strangest creatures in the galaxy. Originally published in black & white, this new collection of Space Corps has been colorized especially for CEX. Co-created by Gannon Beck and Bryan Richmond, Space Corps is a sprawling, intergalactic story of war, honor, and duty you won’t want to miss. “A tremendous, smart, thrilling read. Soldiers by people who understand soldiers. Comics by people who understand comics. Not to be missed.” — Tom King (Rorschach, Human Target) Also this month, CEX is proud to present 1984’s most shocking comic book, revealed at last: Saga of a Doomed Universe #1. The heroes have fallen and only one remains: costumed loser Roy Brannon. Can Roy step up and become the champion the world needs? Or will the sinister Doctor Nihilist succeed in his plans of conquest? The fate of the universe is in Roy’s hands. “What If Alan Moore Wrote Secret Wars? …Fully explaining Scott Reed’s Saga of a Doomed Universe requires one to sit down and read it themselves. The bronze age masterpiece that never was. Highest possible recommendation.” — Boing Boing Next, the epic journey continues in the pages of Sparks of Chaos #2, as Silen and the Demigods work to resurrect Dionysus at all costs! The […]

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May 20, 2022 / May 20, 2022 by Editorial Team | Leave a Comment

SPARKS FLY AS GODS & MORTALS COLLIDE! Deus ex machina reigns in the new series, Sparks of Chaos, by creators Temur Schelm, Alex Malyshev, and Gleb Melnikov (Robin, Batman: Urban Legends, Angel, Angel & Spike). It’s a mashup of mythology, religion, and steampunk, as the gods and mortals collide in this epic adventure that will leave the world forever changed. Also this month, it’s the monstrous edition of The Conqueror Worm, the infamous poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Beautifully adapted by Clara Meath (Shadow Play), this variant features a virgin cover of the poems great worm itself. Limited to only 250 copies (100 per distributor) you won’t want to miss out on this highly sought after exclusive! Finally, the Past the Last Mountain #4 Orc Girl variant is dedicated to the story Gail Simone called “The best comic I’ve read in ages!” Limited to only 250 copies (100 per distributor) fans will clamor for this edition beautifully rendered by Thomas Boatwright. What Retailers Need to Know about Sparks of Chaos: Three issue, double-sized, limited series. On sale September 2022. Features interlocking covers (cover A only). Greek Mythology meets steampunk. SPARKS OF CHAOS Diamond IdJUN221437 / JUN221438 / JUN221439 Written byTemur Schelm Cover A byAlex “Ex” Markarov Lunar Product CodesTBD Art byAlex Malyshev, Gleb Melnikov Cover B & C byAlex Malyshev An epic journey begins here! A century ago, the ancient demigods were hunted down and forgotten by humanity. Now, they’re fighting back, in a steampunk twist on ancient myths!Featuring interconnected A Covers in the […]

CEX May 2022 Solicits

GET A LOOK AT THESE STUD-TACULAR OFFERINGS IN OUR MAY SOLICITS!

April 22, 2022 / April 22, 2022 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

A-stud-ounding things are headed your way this August from CEX! THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! CEX is proud to present the collected edition of our inaugural title: Stud and the BloodBlade. First published in 2021, Stud and the BloodBlade quickly sold out at the distributor level, making it one of the must-have comics of 2021. Created by Perry Crowe and Jed Dougherty, this standout hit perfectly mixes Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery with a dash of Humor and a touch of Queer Romance. The result is a stud-licious collection readers will enjoy for years to come. Along with the collected edition, CEX is also offering Retailers the opportunity to order copies of the limited-edition Signature and Metal variants of Stud and the BloodBlade #1. Available through Diamond Comic Distributors, the Signature edition features the hand-signed signatures of series creators Perry Crowe and Jed Dougherty. This unique collector’s item brings the convention to you, with the benefit of not having to wait in line. Previously offered through Diamond Comic Distributors, only 50 copies of this ultra-rare limited-edition Metal variant were created, and now, for the first time, we will be making 25 copies available through Lunar Distributors. Retailing for $124.99 the Stud Metal variant is limited to 1 copy per account and quantities may be allocated. Welcome to Ouroboros, a world teetering between far future and primordial past, where aliens and barbarians, bigfoots and robots, monsters and puns wrestle for control! Mightiest is Stud, he of immense strength and nonexistent impulse control! It’s He-Man meets […]

Silencers: The Definitive Edition

APRIL 2022 SOLICITS ARE HERE!

March 18, 2022 / April 14, 2022 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

SHHH…THE RETURN OF A CULT CLASSIC!It’s an all-out-war for control of the city’s underground. This month CEX Publishing is proud to announce the return Silencers, the cult classic that helped to launch the careers of Fred Van Lente and Steve Ellis. Debuting in 2005, Silencers tells the story of a group of super-powered individuals who act as the enforcers for the Provenzano crime family. But when the team is double-crossed they initiate a gang war with control of the city at stake. Written by Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Zombies, Action Philosophers) and drawn by Steve Ellis (High Moon, Box 13, The Only Living Boy) this new volume features never-before-seen story pages and an all-new introduction written by fan-favorite writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, Nightwing). It’s is the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the hit series! What Retailers Need to Know: 160 page, full color Hard Cover for $29.99. On sale on July 2022. Features new, never-before-seen content. Written by Fred Van Lente (Marvel Zombies). Definitive collection of the hit series! SILENCERS: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION HC Diamond IdAPR221362 Written byFred Van Lente Lunar Product Code0322CX197 Art & Cover bySteve Ellis The critically-acclaimed, hard-boiled super-crime series that launched the careers of writer Fred Van Lente (Marvel Zombies, Archer & Armstrong) and artist Steve Ellis (Only Living Boy, High Moon) is back! This time with never-before-seen story pages and an all-new introduction by fan-favorite writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, Nightwing)! This is the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the hit series! EGGED ONE-SHOT Diamond IDAPR221360 / APR221361 Written ByNick Palmieri […]

Hell, Nebraska

CEX MARCH 2022 SOLICITS ARE HERE!

February 21, 2022 / March 18, 2022 by CEX Publishing | Leave a Comment

THE KEYS TO HELL ARE WAITING FOR YOU! The damned are waiting to be punished, are you up to the task? This month CEX Publishing is proud to announce our first ever Deluxe Hard Cover Edition of the hit indie comic Hell, Nebraska! What could lead a popular high school teacher to set himself up as the devil? And what is the secret behind the mysterious mask that gives him the power to condemn the wicked to an eternity in his custom-made City of the Damned? As Abaddon, Jack Miller sits in judgment over the worst people humanity has to offer, with a special interest in those who have managed to escape the reach of human law. It’s a ghoulish system built with blood and flesh and erected in the middle of the American Heartland.Collecting the hit indie comic by Shaun Manning & Anna Wieszczyk. What Retailers Need to Know: 92 page, full color Hard Cover. Goes on sale on June 2022. Lucifer meets American Gothic Self contained story Comparable Titles: Lucifer Sandman Demon Slayer HELL, NEBRASKA HC Diamond Id:MAR221509 / MAR221510 Written byShaun Manning Lunar Product Code:0222CX155 / 0222CX156 Art & Cover byAnna Wieszczyk CEX Publishing is proud to present a deluxe, hardcover edition of the indie hit comic! What would you do if you discovered that hell does not exist? Could you take on the role of the devil himself, meting out punishment for the wicked in your grotesque city of the damned? The team of Shaun Manning (Macbeth: The Red King, Star Wars Adventures) and Anna Wieszczyk (Image’s Home, Godkiller) explore the temptation […]