AfterShock Comics

11/18/2025

Huge shoutout to Patton Oswalt for always backing the bloody brilliance that is Maniac of New York. Elliott Kalan’s not finished telling this story and trust us, you’re not ready for what’s next.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Bill Maher pours a drink and settles in with Patton Oswalt for a sharp, hilarious tour through comedy, culture, and the weird world we call home. From dissec...

02/12/2025

Now more than ever.

10/01/2024

All of us associated with AfterShock Comics and AfterShock Media mourn the sudden loss of artist Karl Mostert, who, among his many professional accomplishments, furnished the illustrations for “The Man Who F #&%ed Up Time.” Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fans 😔.

09/29/2023

“As far as spectacle goes, it's gorgeous if not perfect…” wrote ComicBook.com’s Jamie Lovett of SAMURAI DOGGY upon the series’ debut. Chris Tex and Santtos’ complete epic dystopian adventure of one canine’s revenge against a mechanized tomorrow is at comic shops NOW, including these six leaders of the pack:
• Dr. No's Comics & Games Superstore - Marietta, GA
• Comickaze Comics - San Diego, CA
• Ash Avenue Comics & Books - Tempe, AZ
• Memory Lane Comics - Wilmington, NC
• House of Heroes Comics + Games - Oshkosh, WI
• Rainbow Comics, Cards & Collectibles - Lincoln, NE

09/29/2023

BULLS OF BEACON HILL “is an intense story filled with drama and suspense – perfect for readers looking for something different…,” wrote Justin Soderberg of comics and geek culture site Capes and Tights. “The characters are well developed, allowing us to get inside their heads as we experience their struggles first hand through every page turning moment!” Steve Orlando and Andy MacDonald’s COMPLETE SERIES is at comic shops NOW, including these six curators of crime and confrontation:
• FIRST AID COMICS - 2 locations in Chicago, IL
• MaximuM Comics - Las Vegas, NV
• THIRD EYE COMICS - Annapolis, Lexington Park. Waldorf & College Park, MD + Mechanicsville & Short Pump, VA
• Source Comics & Games - Roseville, MN
• Revenge Of - Los Angeles, CA
• Wild West Comics and Games - Fort Worth & Arlington, TX

09/29/2023

Like any fine wine, THE VINEYARD is best experienced when you can take the time necessary to take in and savor all its flavor, nuance and notes of horror, terror and family intensity. Brian Hawkins and Sami Kivelä’s COMPLETE SERIES is at comic shops everywhere NOW, including these six merchants of mayhem:
• Arsenal Comics & Games - Newbury Park & Ventura, CA
• Tardy's Collector's Corner - Grand Rapids, MI
• Tosche Station - Springfield, VA
• Black Cat Comics - Salt Lake City, UT
• Midtown Comics - 3 locations in New York + Astoria, NY
• All Star Comics Melbourne, VIC, AU

09/28/2023

The Vines family will sell no wine before it’s time…to die! Get your hands on a copy of the complete edition of Brian Hawkins and Sami Kivelä’s acclaimed horror classic, THE VINEYARD – on sale at comic shops NOW, including these six perfectly aged proprietors:
• Strange Adventures - Gilbert, AZ
• Coy's Comics - Saginaw, MI
• The Comic Book Shop - Wilmington, DE
• Superscript Comics and Games - Lakewood, OH
• Comix Experience - San Francisco, CA
• Cards Comics and Collectibles - Reisterstown, MD

09/28/2023

SAMURAI DOGGY “proves revenge is best served with a distinct sense of style,” wrote Monkeys Fighting Robots’ Hank Essman upon the series debut. “From the electric mix of anthropomorphic animals and humaniod robots, to the centerpiece…fight scene that delivers on kinetic carnage, there’s a whole lot this book does to stand out from the pack.” Chris Tex and Santtos’ COMPLETE SERIES is out in comic shops NOW and never lets up. Here are six best in breed:
• Cosmic Monkey Comics - Portland, OR
• Double Midnight Comics - Concord & Manchester, NH
• Up Up & Away! - Blue Ash & Cincinnati, OH
• G-Mart Comics - Chicago and Champlain, IL
• Champion Comics and Coffee - Williston, VT
• Austin Books & Comics - Austin, TX

09/28/2023

“This is good,” writes Graphic Policy’s Brett Schenker of BULLS OF BEACON HILL. “This is very, very, very good…A solid, violent crime story…reminds me of GoodFellas, Casino and The Godfather.” Steve Orlando and Andy MacDonald’s complete series is out in comic shops NOW, including these six unusual suspects:
• Blerds Underground - Lagrange, IL
• Green Brain Comics - Dearborn, MI
• Cape and Cowl Comics - Oakland, CA
• Richie's Comic Cabana - Waterbury, CT
• Harrison's Comics & Pop Culture - Salem, MA
• Titan Comics - Dallas, TX

09/27/2023

“BULLS OF BEACON HILL appeals to anyone who loves crime fiction and thrillers,” wrote JP Fallavollita at Biff Bam Pop upon the series debut. “When the skeletons avalanche out of the closet, for father and son, someone’s world is bound to turn bloody.” Steve Orlando and Andy MacDonald’s bloody epic of revenge and family lies is on sale TODAY at comic shops everywhere, including these six emporiums of excellence:
• Heroes Aren't Hard To Find - Charlotte, NC
• Amazing Fantasy Books and ComicsAm - Lockport, Tinley Park & Frankfort, IL
• 4 Color Fantasies - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Endless Comics, Games & Cards - Florissant, MO
• Mayhem Comics and Games - Ames & Clive, IA
• The Nerd Store - West Valley City, UT

09/27/2023

THE VINEYARD “…really stands out as an examination about how cults and fervent religious devotion ruin families and lives,” wrote ComicBook.com’s Christian Hoffer when the series debuted. “This is an intriguing comic…” Now Brian Hawkins and Sami Kivelä’s complete horrific tale of myth, murder and family values is ripe for the harvest. On sale at comic shops TODAY, including these six vintage vendors:
• JHU Comic Books - Staten Island, NY
• Chicago Comics - Chicago, IL
• Comics Adventure - Milwaukie, OR
• Fantom Comics - Washington, DC
• Gryphon Games & Comics - Ft. Collins, CO
• Zeppelin Comics - Benicia & Napa, CA

09/27/2023

Of the debut issue, CBR’s Sayantan Gayen wrote “SAMURAI DOGGY…is a swashbuckling, bone-breaking debut of a dog with a sword that gives a classic revenge tale a cyberpunk twist.” Chris Tex and Santtos’ complete 192-page epic arrives at comic shops everywhere TODAY, including these six picks of the litter:
• Rose City Comics - Portland, OR
• Downtown Comics - 3 locations in and around Indianapolis, IN
• Infinite Realities: Comics, Games & More - Tucker, GA
• Bedrock City Comic Co. - 6 locations in and around Houston, TX
• Emerald City Comics - Clearwater, FL
• Boom Tube Comics LLC - Southington, CT