As the calendar flips to March, comic book fans get ready – five days of new releases await! With so many thrilling titles dropping in such a short time span, navigating through it all can be dizzying. To help guide you on your journey into comics this month we've curated some must-read picks that'll promise magical escapism like The Neighbors #1, Clear #1, Red Zone #1 - plus a few more.
Of course, there are many on-going books that have release dates in March, but we are focusing on new series releases. Most of our selections come from independent publishers, but you may also see books from Marvel and DC Comics as well. This list is also subjective to what we are interested in reading.
Lastly, release dates are always subject to change due many different reasons. We will do our best to update this list as we are made aware of these changes.
MARCH 22
The Neighbors #1 (BOOM! Studios)
(W) Jude Ellison S. Doyle // (A) Letizia Cadonici
When Janet and Oliver Gowdie move to a quaint mountain town, their daughter Casey becomes part of a horrific chain of events revealing that their neighbors are anything but what they seem.
Soon an unsettling old woman named Agnes Early fixates on Janet and Oliver’s other daughter-2-year-old Isobel. It becomes clear that it’s impossible to know who to trust… or who is even still human…
Steeped in Irish and English folklore and mythology, Jude Ellison S. Doyle (Maw) joins artist Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter), and colorist Alessandro Santoro (Bloom) to tread new ground in changeling horror. A tale perfect for fans of Eat the Rich and The Nice House on the Lake!
Jude Ellison S. Doyle will join Justin Soderberg on the Capes and Tights Podcast for Episode 91 to discuss The Neighbors and so much more!
Order and Outrage #1 (Dark Horse Comics)
(W) Jim Starlin // (A) Rags Morales
Gene manipulation has always been solely for those who can afford the expensive prenatal treatments. Income determines status and, more importantly, survival. If your genes have not been optimized, the Order has no use for you. You are nonessential. Less than. To be eliminated. Everything is geared to keeping the ship of state sailing along smoothly, no matter the cost.??
But in every totalitarian system lies the seeds of rebellion, independence, and outrage.
Seven Years In Darkness #1 (CEX Publishing)
(W) Joseph Schmalke // (A) Joseph Schmalke
The Academy of Black Magic has reopened its doors for the first time in 200 years! Seventy-two children will walk through the Academy doors for freshmen year. But only seven will graduate and walk out alive! Their seven-year journey starts here, in this dark and sweeping fantasy epic from acclaimed comics creator Joe Schmalke!
Schmalke joined the Capes and Tights Podcast on Episode 45 to discuss Seven Years In Darkness.
