Mad Cave Studios gave me an early look at a comic that was once I saw the breakdown of I knew it was right up my alley. The Last Session is a short graphic novel focused on a group of friends who have played a game called Dice & Deathtraps since high school. Much like Dungeons & Dragons this roleplaying game has been something they could enjoy, but as they near college graduation they decide to finish their first ever campaign that had remained unfinished.

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Mad Cave Studios has some great books and for Halloween they have a number of reads that are prefect for horror lovers. Coming out right before Halloween is Grimm Tales from the Cave, an anthology that gives a dark twist to Grimm Fairy Tales. There are 10 tales of fright with two of those stories being 20 page works by Cullen Bunn and artist Andrea Mutti and the other from Mark London with arty by Luisa Russo. This is the first anthology from Mad Cave Studios to use Grimm Fairy Tales as the the inspiration for horror.

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Wolvenheart #8 is the first comic in the second volume of the Wolvenheart series. This horror style comic focuses on Sterling Cross and presents readers with vampires, werewolves, and the staples of horror that they love. If you are a fan of the Underworld movies or other vampire/werewolf themed stories this will be a read you’ll want to pick up.

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Mad Cave Studios has been creating some great content recently and their most recent release Bountiful Garden is a series that immediately pulled me in. I did get early access to this comic, but due to some time issues on my part I only recently got a chance to read it. This works out well for readers though as the first issue of this series is out now for everyone.

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I’ve really enjoyed the first two issues of Duplicant and had the chance to review issues three and four. I wasn’t entirely sure of the exact release dates and thought that I would discuss the most recent issues in one combined post. This sci-fi story is perfect for fans of Repo: The Genetic Opera and any sort of body modification specific read. Check out my thoughts on issues three and four in the the rest of the article.

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I love a good space opera and when I was contacted about Full Tilt Boogie I was instantly intrigued. The full collection from writer Alex de Campi and artist Eduardo Ocana is an all ages read that did release in May. I have been a bit behind with comic reviews and this admittedly did get unintentionally moved to a later month. This is a fun read and definitely something you should check out, but keep reading to find out more.

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After reviewing the first issue of Nottingham I was excited to be contacted to do a review of the complete graphic novel. My hopes were very high after the first book and it did not disappoint. If you like new takes on fairy tales or historical fiction stories this is a graphic novel you will want to pick up.

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The second issue is the first arc of Duplicant should be out today, though there have been some delays with the release. If the release date has shifted this comic is still available for pre-order and can be ordered online. The first issue introduced us to a future where humanity has been afflicted by a pandemic of organ failure. Matt Travers has created a way to duplicate organs and save humanity, but this scientific advancement has led many to be forced into servitude in order to pay back the cost of these life saving new organs.

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Becstar Issue #1 immediately caught my eye because of the cover. Now yes, I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but with comics it seems impossible not to. The cover of this issue was done by Sweeney Boo, who is one of my favorite artists. I was hooked by the cover, but the story of Becstar definitely kept me interested.

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Duplicant #1 releases on April 14th and showcases a story that combines futuristic worlds with a frightening concept. Written by Karla Nappi with art by Marianna Strychowska, lettering and production by Josh Reed, and cover art by Leila del Duca and Owen Gieni this story will take you to a future where organ failure has resulted in new innovations in science that may not behave exactly as intended.

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