If you were expecting my usual Monday upload, I apologize, but I wasn't feeling well enough that day to do anything. Allow me to make it up to you by showing you more comics that you can download and read for free! THE THEME: This is the continuation of a previous entry in this blog series where I talked about some FCBD 2019 comics. Well, here's some more. Remember that you can read these for yourself via the links I provided (disclaimer: you need a Comixology account to read them). THE COMICS: ![]() MINECRAFT/INCREDIBLES 2 (FCBD 2019) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Hope Larson (Minecraft), Cavan Scott (Incredibles 2) Artists: Meredith Gran (Minecraft), various artists from Kawaii Creative Studio (Incredibles 2) - This is Dark Horse's all-ages offering for FCBD 2019, so compared to their other FCBD comic (which I talked about previously), expect a more light-hearted affair with its two stories. The Minecraft story is an unrealistic scenario where a griefer (basically some asshole who busts into Minecraft servers and ruins your shit) feels bad for their actions. The Incredibles 2 comics is a wholesome family tale where the Parr kids try and keep villains from ruining their parents' date night. - FREE on Comixology ![]() SPIDER-MAN/VENOM (FCBD 2019) Publisher: Marvel Writers: Saladin Ahmed, Tom Taylor (Spider-Man), Donny Cates (Venom) Artists: Cort Smith (Spider-Man), Ryan Stegman (Venom) - Here's another FCBD 2019 double feature from Marvel. The first story sets up the big story for this year's Venom comic, which is the return of Carnage. The second story features Miles Morales and Peter Parker arguing about the best pizza in New York City (they also fight Shocker, but that's less important). - FREE on Comixology ![]() THE DARK AGE (FCBD 2019) Publisher: Red 5 Comics Writer: Don Handfield Artist: Leonard Rodrigues - Another dystopian offering from Red 5, but the premise is different. In this one, an inexplicable phenomenon causes all metals on Earth to turn to dust, and given the ubiquity of metal in the modern age, society falls apart. From the ashes rises a feudal system with knights, cannibals, and all sorts of violence (hence The Dark Age). I really like the premise, though I'm not sure how more unique one could make the setting. - FREE on Comixology ![]() DEADLY CLASS: KILLER SET (FCBD 2019) Publisher: Image Comics Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Wes Craig - I've actually read a little bit of Deadly Class, so I'm familiar with its premise (a group of students training at a school that grooms assassins, all set in 1987). This comic is a one-shot featuring the main cast having a good time/having some philosophical musings in a rock concert. And yes, someone gets assassinated. If you're interested at all in the show based on this comic (which I haven't watched yet), this is a decent enough jumping-in point to help yourself get familiar. - FREE on Comixology ![]() OUR FAVORITE THING IS: MY FAVORITE THING IS MONSTERS (FCBD 2019) Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Writer: Emil Ferris Artist: Emil Ferris - I've also seen a little bit of Emil Ferris's My Favorite Thing is Monsters graphic novel. If you haven't, oh boy, you're in for a treat. In addition to a short story set in the My Favorite Thing is Monsters universe, this comic features an autobiography comic and a cute "how to draw monsters" comic originally published in a kids' magazine. All these feature Ferris's bizarre yet astounding ballpoint pen art and her off-kilter (in a good way) storytelling method. She's a fantastic artist, and I can't recommend this comic enough. - FREE on Comixology Like I said before, FCBD comics are one the best ways to discover new publishers, artists, and writers within the very diverse medium of comic books. I encourage you to take a chance with the unfamiliar-looking titles here (or in any of my previous entries to this series); who knows, maybe you'll find the comic for you? And if it doesn't work out, don't worry; I'll be more than happy to assist you with seeking comics that fit your preferences (if you ask nicely). PANEL(s) OF THE WEEK: - end -
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