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Manga Debuts, The Agony of Stars, and Escape From New York: Escape From the North Pole
Here is the latest comics news and previews, including: What’s upcoming from Manga Mavericks. It’s time to pre-order The Agony of Stars #1 and #2! And a new one-shot from Mad Cave Studios. 3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Manga Mavericks has announced its upcoming slate of manga releases, which includes new print and digital series launches and additions to continuing titles.
TMNT Reviews - Shredder #10 and The Last Ronin: Training Day
Two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-related comics out this week, with Shredder #10 and The Last Ronin: Training Day from IDW Publishing. 3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Shredder looks to cement his grip over the Dog Star Clan with extreme prejudice. But the Earth Protection Force is closing in on Shredhead... and this time its agents aren’t looking to take any prisoners.
Screwing Sinatra
While I don’t usually review prose novels, Screwing Sinatra from IDW Publishing caught my eye and I rapidly got into it. Check out the details and some advanced thoughts. 3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Review - TMNT: Mutant Nation #8
More from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe from IDW Publishing, with Mutant Nation #8. 3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. When Angel takes her malfunctioning Nobody suit to Harold’s lab for a repair, she discovers it’s not as simple as taking her laptop to the local computer store.
Missing On The Moon, Synap, Something Beyond The Petrichor & Spoops
Here are the latest bits of news and previews including: Two new trade paperbacks from Mad Cave Studios. Something Beyond The Petrichor lands this week. And Halloween fun from Top Shelf Productions. 3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Science-fiction mystery coming soon in this collected edition of the Mad Cave Studios comic, Missing On The Moon.
Advance Review: It Rhymes With Takei
A special graphic novel of an amazing life. It was a pleasure to have an advance look at It Rhymes With Takei from Top Shelf Productions. George Takei has shown the world many faces: actor, author, outspoken activist, helmsman of the starship Enterprise, living witness to the internment of Japanese Americans, and king of social media. But until October 27, 2005, there was always one piece missing—one face he did not show the world.
Review - TMNT: Mutant Nation #4
One new title this week from the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from IDW Publishing - TMNT: Mutant Nation #4. 3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Raphael’s diversion turned rescue mission has erupted into a fight for survival! As he rallies to free his friends and forge a safe exit from the restricted stronghold, Metalhead goes deeper and makes a final stride toward his target.
Reviews: TMNT - Mutant Nation #2 & Nightwatcher #3
From the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe, there are two new titles this week from IDW Publishing - Mutant Nation #2 and Nightwatcher #3. 3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Assist an old enemy in breaking into a highly restricted, heavily guarded, famously classified government facility?
SCHISM
A new project by Mark Abnett and artist Goran Parlov is coming on Kickstarter. Check out a preview and more details below on SCHISM. 3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Advance Review - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution #1
This week, we return to the future of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with the next step of the story in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution #1 from IDW Publishing. Get the latest comics news, reviews and more in your inbox: More than a decade after the Last Ronin defeated the Foot Clan, New York City finds itself in a state of steady decline. Now, the disparate gangs vie for economic and political control and that the chaos is taking its toll.
Advance Review: Golgotha Motor Mountain #1
Coming soon from IDW Publishing is a new horror story set in an interesting location and with a vast cast. Check out my thoughts on Golgotha Motor Mountain #1. 3 Million Years is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. When a derelict chunk of a passing interstellar rock rains down on Elwood and Vernon Damnage’s meth lab in Golgotha Knob, Kentucky, their lives are turned into a redneck body horror nightmare.
Fund Me Friday: Going Green
Coming soon on the comics crowdfunding platform Zoop is a new comic - Going Green. GOING GREEN is a death-positive, sci-fi/horror comic in the style of Locke & Key with a family being rocked by supernatural events. Artist Vincenzo Federici, co-writers Sean Reliford & Scott Duvall, plus colorist Michele Monte, with letterer Taylor Esposito make up the creative team.
Review - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin-Lost Day Special
For a different future and from the world of the excellent TMNT series - IDW Publishing has a special issue out now, this is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Day Special. Share This was a fantastic read. I really enjoy the Last Ronin series and the world it is in. Usually, we get to see the ‘new’ brothers as an aside in the main series happening right now, but this issue heavily features both them and old April.
Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #140
A new and interesting start for the TMNT in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #140 from IDW Publishing - is out this week. Share Available for iOS and Android This comes off of the outcome of the overarching Armageddon Game. This isn’t out for a while, so I will try not to add anything that will spoil that. The Splinter Clan seem to be at a loss. Once the big bad is defeated, what next? There are some interesting aspects here, with the Turtles struggling with the new world and their place in it.
Refugees From TFTQ - Part Two
The often-mentioned Tales From The Quarantine has, for want of a better word, been a bit of a nightmare. Share Now, many creators have submitted their work to this anthology, and there (at the time of writing) is no sign of a physical copy of the book. These are all creators that should be seen more - so here are some of the highlights from those creators. In my current list, there are 216 creators involved; perhaps there will be more to come… This is the second part.
Refugees From TFTQ - Part One
The often-mentioned Tales From The Quarantine has, for want of a better word, been a bit of a nightmare. Now, many creators have submitted their work to this anthology, and there (at the time of writing) is no sign of a physical copy of the book. These are all creators that should be seen more - so here are some of the highlights from those creators.
Fund Me Friday: Chronicles of Ivy, TFTQ, Resolution, Thunder Hunters & Downlands
It’s Friday, so here is the latest Fund Me Friday, with links to some of the most recent crowdfunding projects featured here on 3 Million Years. The second issue of Chronicles of Ivy is now funding on IndieGoGo, with various print and digital options. I had a chance for an advanced look. There are two new projects on Zoop. Resolution has returned for a second run, and Thunder Hunters is now live. Coming to both Kickstarter and Crowdfundr is the excellent Downlands.
3MY Round-Up: A Lot Of Reading
I’ve had a bit of a break recently, with a few days up in Scotland visiting my wife’s family. It was a long drive, but we had no problems. I got to see the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies up close. They are all imposing! Share I have and had a lot of reading - including comics in print and digital. On top of that, I still have a pile of books to read, including Illuminations by Alan Moore and I Am The Law by Michael Molcher.
Tales From The Quarantine ... Is Dead
Share Where to start? First, a quick recap of the ongoing problems can be found here: and here: Now first things first, before I get into all of this. Some people have said that this ongoing saga has caused them not to back crowdfunding projects. This is a shame, and this isn’t the first project that I have been burned by , and I am sure there will be others in the future. With this in mind, though, the most successful projects I have backed have delivered.
Fund Me Friday: Romanis Magicae, Magni the Mighty, Snow White Zombie Apocalypse & Riptide Sanitarium
Share My latest news on some of the crowdfunding projects that have caught my eye over the last week. Just launched on Kickstarter is Romanis Magicae: A prequel comic.
The Teases Are Over From Rebellion...
I have to admit, I didn’t even guess at this one. I’m a long-time 2000 AD reader, and this is something that I wouldn’t have guessed with their selection of #ComingSoon teases. Share I’m quietly excited - an interesting creative team and something from the depths.
Review - Dreadnoughts Book 1: Breaking Ground
Out now from Rebellion, Dreadnoughts Book 1: Breaking Ground features the early days of the Judges… The year is 2035 and American society is crumbling, the police force become judge and jury, dispensing justice on the streets. Police brutality in response to public protests sparks even greater restrictions on what American citizens are free to do. This is the horror story of a descent into fascism and the beginnings of the world of Judge Dredd.
Fund Me Friday: Adventures Everywhere
Coming soon to Kickstarter is Adventures Everywhere: A Comic-Book Anthology for Kids by Nathan Kempf. The pre-sign up is available here to get notified of the launch. NATHAN KEMPF MAKES HIS DEBUT ON KICKSTARTER WITH A YA ADVENTUROUS ANTHOLOGY FEATURING A WIDE ARRAY OF TALENT ON OCTOBER 15th.
Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2021
From IDW Publishing is a special issue featuring the TMNT – This is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2021 For millennia, the Pantheon family have played a deadly chess game with humanity, willingly sacrificing innocent and guilty alike in their twisted pursuit of victory. But now, one member of the family sees the opportunity to end the eternal contest once and for all — a final, crushing triumph over his immortal siblings and all of human- and mutant-kind.
Spotlight Review: The Hardways #1-2
With issues #1 and #2 available now on ComiXology digitally, and another three issues to come. There is also a collected edition planned. Here are details on The Hardways as well as my thoughts on the first two issues. When a high-stakes gambler with a weakness for beautiful women gets kidnapped outside a Vegas casino, will he live long enough to make it to the ransom exchange? If you’re a fan of “Ocean’s 11,” “Suicide Kings,” “Stumptown” or the “Parker” books, you need to pick up THE HARDWAYS.
Putin Sends His Dirty War Forces to Syria
Reuters confirmed Wednesday what The Daily Beast first reported last week—not only have Russian troops been deployed to Syria but they are indeed taking part in active combat operations, although against which of the manifold enemies of the Assad regime remains unclear.
Opinion: Justice comes in many forms. Here’s how wrongs can be turned into good policy and laws.
Published on Nov 24, 2019 4:57AM MST Opinion Columns Primary category in which blog post is published Opinion It’s hard to consume the news these days without seeing stories about terrible things happening. But sometimes, new legal rights come from very horrible wrongs. That’s because we believe that no one is above the law, and all people, organizations and governments should be held accountable when their behavior recklessly harms others.
Reviews: Eve Stranger & Dick Tracy: Forever
Some thoughts on Eve Stranger #2 from Black Crown and Dick Tracy: Forever #3 from IDW Publishing – out now in print and digitally! Eve Stranger #2 Eve Stranger can do anything thanks to the nanotech that she has to inject every week to stay alive… anything except remember who she is or where she’s been. Her talents sold by the shadowy E.V.E. Project to the highest bidder, Eve’s latest mission takes her to history-drenched Prague to face a monster who must be stopped.
The Pride Season Two Joins ComiXology Originals
I’m really pleased to see the return of The Pride – a series and writer I really enjoy! Also Joining ComiXology Originals is The Pride Season One and The Pride Adventures Season One Available Digitally June 5th The Pride is the first Submit series comiXology has invested in to continue through comiXology Originals All of The Pride will be available in print via Amazon.com upon release of The Pride Season Two collected edition ComiXology Originals titles are available exclusively on Kindle and...
Review: Rainbow Brite #2
Review: Rainbow Brite #2 November 15, 2018 Michael Nimmo Comic Previews 0 Some thoughts on Rainbow Brite #2 from Dynamite Entertainment! We catch up with Wisp and Twinkle in this all-ages series! Wisp and Twinkle run into trouble in a magical land when they find themselves face to face with mad scientist Murky and his sidekick Lurky, but as they try to make their way to safety, they discover an important part of what it means to be Rainbow Brite! Jeremy Whitley – Writer Brittney L.
Preview: Hope - 3 Million Years
Out this week from the pages of 2000 AD – combining magic, detective work and demons – the collected edition of Hope – check it out! In an alternate post-war 1940s Los Angeles, where occult forces are a fact of life, Mallory Hope is a private detective haunted by his past… and by the demon he works with. When a new case involving a missing boy reminds him of his own lost child, Hope is determined to find him.
Review: 2000 AD - Prog 2106
The latest issue of 2000 AD is out now, and here are my thoughts on Prog 2106. Including Judge Dredd, Brink, Skip Tracer, Kingdom & Thargs 3rillers! A nudge from the future is teased initially – Defoe is returning! Things have really ramped up here. We get a look at how Smiley got his claws into Frank and the deaths are lining up. Dredd is really angry and it looks like we’re coming to the end game.
Preview - Lawless: Welcome To Badrock
Lawless is in its first collection here from the pages of Judge Dredd Megazine! The first collection of 2000 AD‘s latest breakout success set in the Judge Dredd universe, with an incredible new female Judge. The backwater planet of 43 Rega has spent five years recovering from an invasion of aliens known as the Zhind. isolated and a hotbed for trouble makers, Badrock is an colony township desperate for a strong law enforcer to take charge. Enter Colonial. Marshal Meta Lawson.
Review: Back To The Future #19
A new arc for Back To The Future – My thoughts! HARD TIME part 1! The secrets of Jailbird Joey threaten Marty and Doc—what did Uncle Joey do in the past that was so bad… and what does that mean for Marty in the present day of 1986? You can bet your bottom dollar that Doc Brown has a theory! Starting off a new arc, we get an introduction – this time it’s a new member of the McFly family. Marty has an uncle who went to jail before all his adventures to come.
Preview - Judge Dredd: The Cape and Cowl Crimes
2000 AD have a new collection of Judge Dredd stories out this week! COSTUMES ARE FOR CREEPS! From super-powered aliens to Cursed Earth mutants, Judge Dredd dishes out justice to all in this action-packed collection of stories from some of comic’s biggest talents, including John Wagner, Alan Grant, Carlos Ezquerra, Mike Collins, Alan Davis, Simon Bisley, Richard Elson, Simon Spurrier and Eric Powell, amongst many others.
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Previews: Kings And Canvas & Behemoth
Monkeybrain Comics have released previews of their latest digital comics – Kings and Canvas #2 & Behemoth #4 $.99 – Ages 12 – Mammoth and Nik are on the road to Queensbury, but in order to make their way out West, they’ll need a little help. Thankfully, Mammoth knows a guy. Welcome to the city of Westgate, Mammoth; you’re about to punch for your life. Oh, did we mention that the guy’s got a rhino? Like, a big rhino? Click here to buy this title now on ComiXology.
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