Image Comics has bet all of their money on the new series from Greg Rucka and Michael Lark, Lazarus, since that’s the only new #1 from the company in June. We also see the conclusion of Lost Vegas and Five Weapons from Image Comics this month, giving readers a chance to add Lazarus to their pull list!
IDW has several new #1’s hitting shelves in June with an assortment of genres to please you! Let’s dive into what each company is offering now!
New Image Comics Series for June, 2013
Lazarus #1
Story by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Michael Lark
“Family” Part One
In a dystopian near-future, government is a quaint concept, resources are coveted, and possession is 100% of the law. A handful of families rule, jealously guarding what they have and exploiting the waste who struggle to survive in their domains. Forever Carlyle defends her family’s holdings through deception and force as their protector, their Lazarus. Shot dead defending the family home, Forever’s day goes downhill from there…
New Storylines from Image Comics
Fatale #15
Story by Ed Brubaker
Art by Sean Phillips and Bettie Breitweiser
A new arc begins!
Fatale finally arrives in modern times, as Nicolas Lash’s research from his prison cell draws out old enemies. And him with nowhere left to run. And remember each issue of fatale contains extra content, articles and artwork that are not available anywhere but the printed single issues.
New IDW Comics Series for June, 2013
The X-Files: Season 10 #1
Written by Joe Harris
Art by Michael Walsh
For years they investigated the paranormal, pursued the “monsters of the week,” and sought the truth behind extraterrestrial activity, along with the grand conspiracy surrounding it rooted deep within their own government. But when AGENTS MULDER and SCULLY reunite for a new, ongoing series that ushers THE X-FILES into a new era of technological paranoia, multinational concerns and otherworldly threats, it’ll take more than a desire “to believe” to make it out alive. The X-Files: Season 10 also sees creator Chris Carter return to the fold as Executive Producer!
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #1
Written by Chris Mowry
Art by Matt Frank
In the wake of the climactic conclusion of Godzilla #13 comes a brand new series! Dozens of new monsters have risen from the depth and are staking out their own territory, regardless of humanity’s political borders! A war of dominance beings… will Godzilla end up on top? First he’ll have to beat a new upstart… Zilla!
Joe Hill’s Thumbprint #1
Written by Joe Hill & Jason Ciaramella
Art by Vic Malhotra
Private Mallory Grennan had done terrible things as an Abu Ghraib prison worker. After being discharged from the army, Mal thought she was leaving her sins behind to start a new life back home. But some things can’t be left behind — some things don’t want to be left behind. By Joe Hill and Jason Ciaramella, the writing team that brought you the Eisner-award nominated one-shot, The Cape, with art by Vic Malhotra. Thumbprint will turn your guts inside out.
Wild Blue Yonder #1
Written by Mike Raicht and Austin Harrison
Art by Zach Howard
Take to the skies in this thrilling new action-adventure sci-fi tale. In the near future, mankind has destroyed the Earth, and the only refuge from radioactive pollution can be found in the skies. Unfortunately dwindling supplies and bloodthirsty air-pirates make life all the harder. Will the crew of the Dawn escape the merciless Judge and survive another week? Read the book everyone will be talking about and find out!
Be sure to see the full list of June solicitations by clicking here and here!