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Jack And The Beanstalk As An Intergalactic Fairytale?!  GRIMM SPACE Is Coming This December By SCOUT COMICS!

Jack And The Beanstalk As An Intergalactic Fairytale?! GRIMM SPACE Is Coming This December By SCOUT COMICS!



Logline:


On the intergalactic courier ship The Beanstalk, a mechanic named Jack has come to possess a strange navigation unit. When the mysterious unit activates itself and brings The Beanstalk into uncharted deep space, Jack defies his crewmates by investigating the massive alien craft they find there.
 
Synopsis:


Jack, a young mechanic, lives in a beat up old space ship called The Beanstalk. The captain is a human woman called “Mom,” and two aliens round out the crew: Zeke, who runs security, and Stilts, who handles their business relations. After a robot malfunctions on the ship, Mom orders Jack to sell it at a space station bazaar. Instead of selling it though, Jack gets sidetracked by a smooth talking alien who persuades Jack to give him the robot in exchange for a strange navigation unit. When he gets back, Mom is angry that Jack didn’t sell the robot and tosses the NAV unit aside, which mysteriously activates itself. As they’re sleeping, the ship somehow finds itself in deep space in front of a massive alien ship. Eager to prove that the NAV unit wasn’t a waste, Jack boards the ship and discovers a giant sleeping alien as well as a bunch of large golden eggs. Excited that they could sell one, Jack picks up an egg, which triggers an alarm, waking the alien. Jack races back to his ship, making it to safety just in time. Later, the crew celebrates their score while, unbeknownst to them, the egg begins to crack.
 
Creators:

Written by Frank Martin. 
Art and Cover by Dan Scalisi 
Variant Covers by Rully Akbar & Periya Pillai 
Logo by Dave Lentz



Quote from the creator, Frank Martin
 
"Scout Comics has quickly risen as a force in the indie comic world. Scout is publishing quality books in so many genres, and as a mash-up of both sci-fi homages and classic fairy tales, I couldn't be happier that Grimm Space has found a home there." - Frank Martin


A Young Girl Is On The Run Within The Shattered Remains Of 24th-century America. DARKLAND is Coming Soon From Scout Comics!

A Young Girl Is On The Run Within The Shattered Remains Of 24th-century America. DARKLAND is Coming Soon From Scout Comics!




Logline:


A young girl is on the run within the shattered remains of 24th-century America.
 
Synopsis:


In the 24th-century, a young girl named Rose finds haven in an abandoned mall. When she is inadvertently thrust into the deadly remnants of America, Rose must learn to adapt if she wants to survive. Following closely in her wake is Zed -- a notorious bounty hunter. Recently released from prison, Zed has been offered her freedom in exchange for Rose. With the odds stacked against her, will Rose make it?
 
Creators:

Writer: Nicholas Black

Artist: Serg Acuna (WWE, Firefly: The Sting)

Colorist:  Hackto Oshiro (Kid Nefarious)

Letterer: Bernardo Brice (Artifact, Hidden Society)


Quote from the creator, Nicholas Black
 
"Darkland is a combination of everything I love: post-apocalyptic adventures, retrofuturism, and Lovecraftian monsters. I'm honored and ecstatic to bring Darkland to life with Scout Comics!"
PATTY & LAZ Rush To The Scene In 2023 From Scout Comics. The Debt Of Their Lives Must Be Paid, Or Does It?

PATTY & LAZ Rush To The Scene In 2023 From Scout Comics. The Debt Of Their Lives Must Be Paid, Or Does It?




Logline:


Patty saved her brother's life by sacrificing five of her memories, but the price for salvation means fighting their own literal demons and remembering who they truly are.
 
Synopsis:


What would you give up to save someone you love? Patty and Laz is a sprawling heartfelt epic about two siblings who will go to any lengths to keep each other safe, even when the truth of their lives, past and present, threatens to force them apart. When they make a deal with a mysterious demon, he brushes off the idea of getting their souls. Instead, he wants something deeper: Their memories and a "favor”. It’ll be the fight for their lives, but who could have expected a deal with the devil to only be the beginning.
 
Creators:

WRITER – Michael Sanchez
ARTIST/Colors – Reik Lopez
LETTERS – DC Hopkins
EDITOR – James Haick
DESIGNER – Marcus Guillory
BANSHEES Is Coming This February From SCOUT COMICS! NYCC Ashcan Available Now!

BANSHEES Is Coming This February From SCOUT COMICS! NYCC Ashcan Available Now!

Logline:

It's 'Jennifer's Body' meets 'Stand by Me' as the ghosts of four female college students team up to exact revenge on the serial killer that murdered them. But first they must discover the killer’s identity, and the shocking truth behind their deaths.

 
Synopsis:


Emily Edwards is beginning her college freshman year away from her family; a welcome change given the summer she has had. Her best friend Beth had committed suicide the summer before, and she has been secretly haunted by her memories for months. Moving away from her past seems like the best way to start anew. The future looks brighter once she meets her roommate, Abbey, and the two become fast friends. Abbey is everything that Emily needs in her life; Abbey is energetic, playful, sarcastic, and the duo are seemingly aligned in their outlooks on life. They even have the same major: Psychology.

Abbey jokes with Emily about the rumors that their dormitory is haunted... and the weirdness begins. Late one night, Emily is terrorized by the ghosts of three girls, sending her on a quest to find the truth. She dives deeply into the school’s past and discovers the hushed history of The Lion-- a serial killer who took the lives of at least three female students from 1987 to 1991 before seemingly vanishing without a trace. Her investigations do not go unnoticed, drawing the killer out of "retirement." Now, Emily must convince the ghosts of The Lion's victims to bring him to justice-- lest his killing spree continues!

 
Creators:

Dave Dwonch & Jessica Balboni, Writers
Riccardo Faccini, Artist
DAM, Colorist
Dave Dwonch, Letterer
Tim Daniel, Main Cover Artist
Cachet Whitman, Variant Cover Artist
Jessica Balboni, Editor


 
Creator Quotes:

"Banshees is everything I love about comics; a coming-of-age story that blends horror, mystery and crime noir in ways I haven't seen done yet. I can't thank Scout enough for believing in the work, and I'm beyond stoked to be a part of the Scout family. Buckle up for a wild ride, folks!" says writer Dave Dwonch.

Writer/Editor Jessica Baboni says, "Bringing Banshees to Scout Comics is really exciting for me, personally. This being my first printed work and coming from the retail side of things, I was overjoyed when Scout picked us up. I love that they have been so supportive of horror. I'm a huge horror fan and can't wait to show my love of genre to the world."

From Artist Skinner 
Banshees is the perfect book to read as fall comes creeping in. Jessica and Dave's writing starts in a charmingly unsuspecting fashion and then immediately expands in a rich spectrum of horror, lovable characters, new supernatural concepts and enough twists and turns to keep you there until the thoughtful end! The art by Riccardo Faccini is a perfect match, visually enriching the tale! Dynamic, spooky clarity just how I like! I'm all in on BANSHEES! 

Corrected Version Of AZZA THE BARBED Issue #1 Will Be Shipping Along With Issue #2 Next Month!

Corrected Version Of AZZA THE BARBED Issue #1 Will Be Shipping Along With Issue #2 Next Month!

September 21, 2022 saw the premiere of Scout Comics’ issue #1 of Azza the Barbed, a new fantasy epic written by Pat Shand with artwork by Rio Burton and lettering by Jim Campbell, or at some of the lettering.  The issue was printed in error with the second half of the book missing all of Jim’s work.  This was not a new avant-garde approach to storytelling contributed by the creative team, it was a mistake on the publishing side. 

A new printing of Azza the Barbed #1 is already in production and will be released simultaneously with the second issue of the fantasy adventure series.  Retailers are being asked to destroy the existing copies, but collectors may still be able to find some copies in stores.

The series tells the story of Azza who was born into a family that, for generations, served in the Obsidian Guard, a military unit of holy warriors. During Azza's Coronation, a magical ceremony that would imbue her with a holy glowing power, something went wrong. Instead of the sacred Obsidian tattoos, she became disfigured with thorned, black markings and was banished by her people. Now, Azza lives in solitude guarding a great evil...but when that evil escapes and begins to spread its wicked power, Azza must make a choice: save the people that expelled her or allow her home town to fall to darkness. With an emotional, comedic, and awe-inspiring story of empowerment, Azza the Barbed blends fantasy, adventure, mythology, horror, and action in this unforgettable new series.

The adventure continues on October 19, 2022 with both issues #1 and #2 being released.  Reserve yours today at your local retailer and possibly add the error-printing to your collection before they are taken off the shelves.

Please reach out to store@scoutcomics.con with any questions.
NEW RAT CITY Is About A Dystopian New York That’s One Bad Day Away From Being Ruled By Rodents. Out Now From SCOUT COMICS!

NEW RAT CITY Is About A Dystopian New York That’s One Bad Day Away From Being Ruled By Rodents. Out Now From SCOUT COMICS!

Logline:

In a near-future New York City, curious pest controller Felicia Shepherd discovers how the mystery of her mother’s disappearance is related to the biggest threat facing the flooding, rat-plagued city.
 
Synopsis:


New York City, 2083. After decades of floods, infrastructure disasters, and abandonment, what was once the greatest city on Earth has shrunk to a shadow of its former glory.

Pest controllers keep the city livable for the few people who remain. They're limited by law to using non-lethal methods like sound cannons and pheromones, until a massive rat horde spurs the mayor to lift the no-kill order for two weeks so tourists don't stop visiting.

Raised to believe it was morally indefensible to kill an animal, Felicia Shepherd is a pest controller who tries to deal with the swarms of rats and roaches plaguing her city without hurting anything. As if that weren't enough, she's also wrestling with a growing suspicion that her mother, who disappeared after a horrible accident with a neural implant, isn't actually dead. And the fact that the rat and roach swarms seem to be... talking to her.
 
Creators:

Honor Vincent - Writer
George Quadros - Artist
DC Alonso - Colors
Lucas Gattoni - Letters

Cover artists:
George Quadros & DC Alonso
Apple Nuñez
Lee Milmore
Mateo Maciorowski
Ralf Singh

 
Creator Quotes:
"This story has been pestering me for many years, and when I finally started writing the script for the first issue I did it with the plans to send it to Scout. As someone who's relatively new around here, it means the world to me to have my first completed series published by a company who puts out great work and supports indie creators in everything they do."
 - Honor Vincent

"Working on New Rat City was one of the best experiences of my career so far. It's an incredible universe, designed and developed by a super creative team. I was the first fan of this comic and I tried to render a beautiful (and disgusting) post-apocalyptic rat world through my art." - George Quadros

Reviews:

"A semi-dystopian New York that’s one bad day away from being wholly ruled by rodents and roaches shouldn’t look this bright, shouldn’t be populated with generally positive people. But it is, and it works. With the combined efforts of a great team of creators, New Rat City is a smart piece of speculation and just an all around entertaining read." - 
The Pullbox
The Devil Has Been Destroyed And His Son Must Take The ROAD TRIP TO HELL To Accept The Throne. Coming This October From Scout Comics!

The Devil Has Been Destroyed And His Son Must Take The ROAD TRIP TO HELL To Accept The Throne. Coming This October From Scout Comics!

Logline:

The devil has been destroyed and bequeathed Hell to his son, Francis Rhoades, who now needs to travel down below to accept the throne. But when Satan includes a clause that says anyone from Hell can usurp the throne by killing his replacement, Francis is in for a hellish nightmare that includes the likes of Adolf Hitler, Attila the Hun, Vlad the Impaler, and many more of the worst the world had to offer.  
 
Synopsis:


A dark comedy filled with action, adventure, and the worst the world had to offer, Road Trip to Hell follows Francis Rhoades, a young man with the ability to see horrible things in a person's future just by touching them. His life has been full of hardship, but things get even worse when the demon Baphomet informs him that his father is Satan and he’s been destroyed. Now, Francis has been designated the new king of Hell. The catch? All the damned have escaped, and if one of them can kill Francis before he can reach the netherworld himself, that soul will become the new leader of Hell! With the help of his sister Star and his literal guardian angel Joan of Arc, Francis needs to survive his trip to hell... hopefully without losing his own soul in the process! 
 
Creators:

Nicole D’Andria – Writer (“The Kill Boat” in the Nightmare Theater Anthology, Comic Adaptation of Peter David’s Artful)
Monika Maccagni – Artist (Vampblade, Zombie Tramp)
Joaquin Pereyra – Colorist (Liberator, MediSin)
Marco Fontanili – Variant Cover Artist (Pentagram of Horror, Kingjira)
Justin Birch – Letterer (The Séance Room, Miraculous)
Jacob Bascle – Logo Designer (The Shepherd, Evil Dead 2)

 
Quote & Review:
“I’ve been working with Scout Comics behind the scenes for a while now. I can tell they really care about their comics and the people pouring their blood, sweat, and geekiness into them, so I knew they would be the right publisher for Road Trip to Hell. I’m looking forward to seeing just how far this road trip will go with Scout!” - Nicole D'Andria

"This is the kind of story I wish I would’ve come up with first… then I realize I couldn’t have pulled it off this good!" —Shawn Gabborin (Black BettyPuppet Master)

“Son of a…Devil? Rather, son of THE Devil. Road Trip to Hell is a great first comic from Nicole D'Andria. Marco Maccagni, Joaquin Pereyra, and Justin Birch compliment the witty writing and hairpin plot twists. Definitely pick this one up.” —Erica Schultz (Xena, Twelve Devils Dancing

Road Trip to Hell is a wild, clever, inventive ride, mixing memorable, original characters that you root for and historical figures that you long to see finally get what they deserve. With the return of villains we thought we'd seen the last of, this story is timely and timeless. To find out what happens in this series, I will gladly go to hell!”—Jennie Wood (Flutter

“I really enjoyed it. Good, clean premise. Deep characters. The art works nicely. And I love that the whole thing has a Buffy-esque swagger to it.”—Rylend Grant (Aberrant, Banjax

Road Trip to Hell is an impressive debut that reminds me a bit of the tragically short-lived TV show, Reaper. It has that same vein of dark humor and deals with just as much of the supernatural. This book sets itself out, pulling from a number of fun aspects of the Bible and history.”—James Ferguson (
Horror DNA

Solve The Mystery Of GHOST PLANET This October From Scout Comics!

Solve The Mystery Of GHOST PLANET This October From Scout Comics!

Logline:

A teen daughter rushes to solve the mystery of Ghost Planet before her recently-dead loved ones return to kill her. Lost in Space meets Last of Us.  
 
Synopsis:


A family of deep space explorers discovers a planet teeming with life, a new home capable of providing safe haven for their people. However, when an alien creature kills one of the crew members, his fiancé is soon haunted by his presence, driving her mad. Ghost Planet is a story that explores a loving family unit as they confront the horrors of a nihilistic universe and the awful biology within.
 
Creators:

WRITER – Jeffrey Burandt (Odd Schnozz and the Odd Squad, Killer Bad)
ARTIST – Sean Von Gorman (Toe Tag Riot, Pawn Shop)
COVER ARTIST – Mike Allred (Superman, X-Cellent, Madman)
COLORS – Sean Von Gorman (Toe Tag Riot, Pawn Shop)
LETTERS – Sean Von Gorman (Toe Tag Riot, Pawn Shop)
EDITOR – Andrea Lorenzo Molinari (The Shepherd)

 
Quote & Review:
"GHOST PLANET is a classic sci-fi tale with a body-horror twist. Artist Sean Von Gorman has beautifully rendered every tentacle and alien spore, opting for a pop art palette that is both emotional and artsy. Meanwhile, the story explores the most primal of human relationships and fears. Death is biology. Hope is a ghost. I think this story really packs a wallop, and I’m pleased as a punch-bot that Scout Comics has taken a chance on our futuristic, sci-fi horror tale.” — Jeffrey Burandt

“Ghost Planet is a terrifying science fiction nightmare. I loved it. When I finished the book all I wanted to know was what happens next.” - Chris Miskiewicz (Grateful Dead Origins/This Is Where We Fall)“

Jeffrey Burandt and Sean Von Gorman's GHOST PLANET is like a mash-up of LOST IN SPACE and BLACK MIRROR. A spooky synthesis of hope and horror.
--Dean Haspiel (The Red Hook, Billy Dogma)

Mike Allred: “Very cool! Big fun!”

Alex Widen, Adult Mutant Review Guy: “Burandt’s story is compelling, well scripted and expertly paced. Von Gorman’s artwork mixes all the elements together into a tale which is always suspenseful and appropriately shocking.”


https://www.patreon.com/posts/ghost-planet-one-70576897
The Twisted Tales Of Technological Terror Premieres This October! PULP Is Coming Soon From SCOUT COMICS!

The Twisted Tales Of Technological Terror Premieres This October! PULP Is Coming Soon From SCOUT COMICS!

 

Logline:

Pulp Bytes is a collection of stand-alone horror stories. It draws inspiration from the pulp comics of the past, and examines the unseen, daily dangers and unexpected consequences we face in the modern world.

 
Synopsis:


Issue one includes two twisted tales of technological terror! The first, “Junebug Bites Back,” is the story of an overbearing pageant mom who gets her just desserts after purchasing supplements from the dark web. In “Terms and Conditions,” Jack and Lacey’s day of distraction turns to a nightmare when they ignore the fine print.

 
Creators:

Writer/Artist - Pat Higgins
 
Quote from creator Pat Higgins:


“I love horror anthologies. Whether it’s E.C. horror comics, The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, or countless others, they always suck me in. The short stories coupled with the variety of characters and situations are a perfect fit for my short attention span. Pulp Bytes is my own take on the sub-genre…It’s what happens when you take all of my influences, fears, and what-ifs, shake them up in my head, and spit them onto paper. I’ve been wanting to do this project for a long time, and I’ve found the perfect home for it at Scout Comics.”

 
Reviews and Awards:

American Illustration #41 – Selected Winner, Graphic Novels/Comics

Illustration West #60 – 3 images selected, Graphic Novels/Comics

“Stories in the grand old crime and horror comics tradition. This artistic cat is going places.”
 – Monte Beauchamp / BLAB!, BLAB WORLD, The BLAB SHOW

Dancing Past Midnight, Surviving Until Dawn, KILLCHELLA Premieres This October From SCOUT COMICS!

Dancing Past Midnight, Surviving Until Dawn, KILLCHELLA Premieres This October From SCOUT COMICS!

TAGLINE:

Dancing past midnight, surviving until dawn.
 
STORY SUMMARY:


A group of friends drive from Los Angeles to attend an ultra-trendy music festival in the Coachella Valley desert. They soon face a bloody night of terror when a reclusive pop star making her big return after years in hiding recruits her most fanatical devotees to assist in a massive human sacrifice ritual.

 
CREATIVE TEAM:
 

– WRITER - Mario Candelaria (ASHES, Corktown, Epilogue, The Good Fight Anthology)
– ILLUSTRATOR - Serg Acuña (BOOM Studio’s WWE, Undertaker)
– COLOR ARTIST - Katherine Lobo (Go Go Power Rangers, The Love She Offered)
– LETTERER - Matt Krotzer (Lab Raider, Mine Anthology, Strayed)
– STORY EDITOR - James Ferguson (Reviewer at HorrorDNA.com, Senior Editor at Comicon.com)


Quote from writer Mario Canelaria:

"The idea of Killchella was born in the desert, just outside of Los Angeles. There's something primal out in that terrain that washed over me at a time when creatively I was at my lowest point. I thought on the people who come out there for spiritual healing, and the people who left big city life behind to live in the shadow of Mount San Jacinto. There's a lot of positivity to be found out there, but what if all those good vibes flipped the wrong switch in someone? What if someone like an influential celebrity got the message wrong, and then used their following of rabid fans to spread a twisted message of love and warmth onto an unsuspecting crowd?"

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