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SDCC Reveal: Robert Kirkman Announces the Return of Invincible Universe Series Capes!
| Remastered & New Issues of the Long Out-of-Print Series to Be Released Beginning This November |
LOS ANGELES 07/25/2025 — At his “Robert Kirkman LIVE at SDCC” panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), visionary creator Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, TRANSFORMERS) announced the return of the long out-of-print and very much in-demand comic book series Capes from Skybound and Image Comics. Representing his and co-creator/artist Mark Englert’s (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hack Slash) corner of the Invincible Universe, Capes will return to comic book shops beginning in November 2025 as a special remastering featuring new art and dialogue from the original creative team.
Reprinted for the first time since its release over 20 years ago, fans and collectors will not want to miss the new monthly releases of Capes. This series is perfect for fans looking to discover every corner of the Invincible Universe as seen in the hit Skybound and Prime Video series, which continues to shatter records worldwide.
Then, in a thrilling second announcement, Kirkman revealed that all-new Capes stories will be coming from another longtime friend of the Invincible Universe, writer Benito Cereno (Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, Blood & Thunder), alongside artist Mark Englert. Beginning in 2026 with issue #7, this revival of Capes promises to take fans even deeper into unexplored areas of the Invincible Universe.
“With so much excitement surrounding all things Invincible-related, I knew we had to get Capes back in print!” exclaimed an uncharacteristically enthusiastic Robert Kirkman. “Revisiting the original issues was so much fun, we knew we couldn’t stop there. I love these characters and it was a thrill to get to introduce the world to Bolt, Kid Thor and Knockout in Invincible season 3. If the world wants more Capes how can we not give it to them?”
“When Robert contacted me out of the blue and asked if I wanted to recolor Capes, I was super excited,” said Mark Englert. “I wasn’t expecting going over the old pages to feel so therapeutic, almost mentoring my younger self to bring the art up to par with rest of the amazing books in the Skybound library. When we made the decision to go all in, really remaster the art beyond the colors, adding backgrounds, fixing up faces or figures, my passion for drawing sequential pages was rekindled and I wanted to keep going. Creating brand new Capes stories with Robert and Benito has been a dream come true!”
BOLT! KID THOR! KNOCK OUT! CAPTAIN COSMIC! CLAIRE VOYANT! BIG BRAIN! COMMANDER CAPITALISM! Welcome to Capes Inc, employers of your favorite superheroes that protect New York City – well, at least when they’re on the clock – from threats like MACHINE HEAD, TITAN…and now are in the crosshairs of an enemy they never expected!
“It’s been a real thrill to get to dive back into the Invincible Universe, especially into some of its less-explored corners,” said Benito Cereno. “Any Invincible fan might spend time wondering about the off-panel adventures of Allen the Alien or the Immortal, but it takes a real weirdo to wonder what Battery Bill and Brain Boy were up to during the Viltrumite War. And luckily for me, I get a chance to be that weirdo, officially, together with my old pal, Mark Englert!”
Capes #1 features covers by both Invincible series artists, contributing creator Ryan Ottley and co-creator Cory Walker. The stacked lineup includes a main cover by Ryan Ottley, an open-to-order cover by Mark Englert, a 1:10 incentive variant by Cory Walker, a 1:25 incentive variant by Jahnoy Lindsay, a 1:50 incentive black-and-white variant by Ryan Ottley, and a blank sketch cover.
Capes #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- Capes #1 Cover A by Ryan Ottley
- Capes #1 Cover B by Mark Englert
- Capes #1 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Cory Walker
- Capes #1 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Jahnoy Lindsay
- Capes #1 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) (Black & White) by Ryan Ottley
- Capes #1 Cover F Blank Sketch Cover
| Capes #1 Cover A by Ryan Ottley |
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| Capes #1 Cover B by Mark Englert |
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| Capes #1 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Cory Walker |
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Capes #1 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) (Black & White) by Ryan Ottley |
| Capes #1 Cover F Blank Sketch Cover |
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| Capes #1 Pages 1-2 Original Version and New Remastered Version |
| Capes #7 Cover B by Mark Englert |
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The Most Insane Nerd Notes in Forever
From July 8th – July 15th I took a vacation in Denver, CO. I did not check Youtube during this time and sporadically checked emails. I have games to play and review, TV and movies to watch, and life to catch up on, but I am going to do my best to find things I missed while I was away eating amazing food, visiting Meow Wolf, Rocky Mountain National Park, Casa Bonita and so much more (a post on the trip to come). So here we go… Nerd Notes.
Awesome news on “Ghost Eaters“ by Clay McLeod Chapman being adapted for the screen.
I will call it there. 10 days away from news and reports while living life and having experiences is a long time but for the most part I know of and have learned of much and feel on top of what is happening while having learned of new stuff and going to events as one can.
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Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) Joins IWTV
Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), the largest professional wrestling promotion in continental Europe, is proud to announce its new partnership with Independent Wrestling TV (IWTV), a premier streaming service for independent wrestling.
With this collaboration, IWTV subscribers will gain access to a curated selection of wXw content, starting with:
- All Ambition Events
- Every 16 Carat Gold Tournament since 2016
- And much more to come in the future
This partnership marks a major milestone in wXw’s 25th anniversary year. Founded in 2000, wXw has played a key role in shaping modern European wrestling. Its alumni and former champions include internationally renowned talents such as Walter (Gunther), Axel Dieter jr. (Ludwig Kaiser), Ilja Dragunov, Bryan Danielson, Sami Zayn, and Claudio Castagnoli.
“We’ve wanted to find the right way to work with wXw for a long time, and we’re thrilled to finally make it happen. wXw has been a major influence on the global independent scene, and we’re proud to bring wXw to IWTV subscribers.” – Gerard Durling
By joining IWTV’s growing network—now home to over 400 partner promotions and a library of more than 10,000 events—wXw joins a global platform that already features standout companies like ACTION Wrestling, Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW), Limitless Wrestling, and archival footage from All Japan Women’s Pro Wrestling and Battlarts.
IWTV subscriptions are available for $10 per month, with streaming supported on the Apple App Store, Google Play, Fire TV, and Apple TV.
Launch date: 2025-07-17
For more updates, follow @wXwGermany and @indiewrestling on social media or visit wXw-wrestling.com and independentwrestling.tv.
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Comedy Meets Calamity as My Friendly Neighborhood Comes to Consoles Today!
| Killer puppets? Not in my neighborhood |
Los Angeles, USA – July 17, 2025 — In celebration of the two-year anniversary of the Steam release of My Friendly Neighborhood, developer siblings John and Evan Szymanski and indie horror publisher DreadXP are pleased to announce that the comedic survival horror has launched on console. This port expands the availability of the acclaimed adventure to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, and is available on Game Pass for Xbox and Windows.
It was just another night for Handyman Gordon… until it wasn’t. Called into the studio behind the once-beloved puppet show, The Friendly Neighborhood, after the defunct children’s show began mysteriously airing on televisions across the globe once more, Gordon finds that the puppets have come to life and they’re not so friendly after all. Step into Gordon’s work boots and use a variety of letter-based weapons to fend off perilous puppets, solve perplexing puzzles, organize an intricate inventory, and get to the bottom of the return of this once-family-friendly-turned-terrible television transmission.
Features:
- A colorful cast of puppet friends turned adversaries (and maybe turned friends again!).
- Non-linear, survival horror gameplay. Make sure to check your map!
- Unique weapons like the Rolodexer. Do you know your ABCs? You better – it’s your ammo.
- An array of puzzles in the vein of the survival horror greats.
- A multitude of diverse environments, from the “BTS” Ray’s Workshop to cardboard crayon halls.
- A grid-based real-time inventory, ’cause that’s just way better.
NOW FEATURING: Post-game Neighborhorde mode!
My Friendly Neighborhood is available now on Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows Store, and Game Pass.
For more information:
Play on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/
Follow John Szymanski on X: https://x.com/Ducky_Szymanski
Follow DreadXP on X: https://twitter.com/DreadXPGames
Follow DreadXP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreadxpgames
Join the Ducky Dev Games Discord: https://discord.gg/TPNFGCd
Join the DreadXP Discord: https://discord.gg/JTPfXdSFXq
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Stop-motion Handmade Digging Adventure Mashina Announces July 31 Release Date!
The new trailer shows that the wait for Mashina is almost over with release set for later this month!
16 JULY 2025 – Dig into the world of Mashina; a digging adventure where you play as Mashina, a friendly mining robot tasked with finding minerals to help mend, build and nurture her quirky robot community. The wholesome, hand-made adventure game had a new trailer revealing that the release is even close than you migth have expected: Mashina is set to release on Steam on July 31, 2025.
Everything in Mashina is made out of various materials and animated using traditional stop-motion techniques. The art style follows on from Talha and Jack Co’s debut game Judero which is currently nominated for Excellence in Visual Arts in the 2025 IGF Awards.
About the Game
Mashina is a digging adventure by the developers behind Judero. You play as Mashina, a friendly mining robot tasked with finding minerals to help mend, build and nurture her quirky robot community.
The gameplay in Mashina is divided into two distinct sections; a deep, mysterious underground full of trinkets and minerals and a vibrant, fully explorable 3d overground.
Underground
A lot of the game will be spent exploring, discovering and reclaiming the underground world.
- Use your radar to scope out objects of interest.
- Dig to excavate rare minerals.
- Store the rare minerals safely in Mashina’s backpack
- Turn those minerals into cash
- Build helpful machines to aid your excavations
- Find robot pals, treasures, trinkets and more!
Overground
The overground is where your pals hangout. It is here where you will find ways to enhance Mashina’s digging and broaden her horizons.
- Meet the locals and get missions
- Upgrade your equipment
- Decorate your surroundings
- Explore and find collectables and secrets
Dig, build, discover and mend in a chill, stop-motion world.
Key Features
- Traditional Stop-Motion Animation: Everything in Mashina is handmade out of various materials and animated using traditional stop-motion techniques.
- Digging / Mining: An entire under world to explore and dig around! Dig by hand, use your radar to find precious items and work your way up to a fully automated process with tools and inventions you find along the way!
- Inventory Management: Digging up minerals, trinkets and treasures takes up a lot of space! Make sure you manage your inventory to maximize your time in the under world.
- Secret Items and Unlockables: Excavate rare minerals, find items that help you unlock new inventions and friends that will join you and help you on your adventure!
- Equipment Upgrades: Upgrade your digging and mining equipment to maximize your under world operation!
- Exploration and Base Building: Take the items you find in the under world above ground! Friends around your island help you in all sorts of ways!
If you want more updates on Mashina, you can follow the dev on:
BlueSky | Twitter/X | YouTube
About Talha and Jack Co (Developer)
Jack King-Spooner and Talha Kaya team up to bring unique stop-motion videogames to life, with decades of indie game-making experience. Always prioritizing fun and serving an interesting experience that will stay with you for a long time.
About Judatone Studios (Publisher)
Judatone Studios aims to help developers achieve their goals with marketing and production while bringing their vision for fun and soulful gaming to life. We work with development teams of all sizes and levels of experience to help bring their games to major platforms and reach global audiences.
judatone.com | info@judatonestudios.com
Copyright © 2025 Judatone Studios, All rights reserved.
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ALAAC 2025 Recap in Photos
I do not have a photo of the 20 pounds of books I sent home earlier on day one, nor do I have a photo of the many books I ended up getting on the last day. One day, but I also feel the books being both already published and Galleys/ARCs will slowly just be on the shelves. I do want to note that the new Joe Hill, which I scored an ARE before leaving the show is epic not just in concept but also in size.
There’s something really intriguing about an expo/convention when everything is gone from the shelves and its quiet and about to be fully broken down.
Also I hugged a Herobear.
A story about Brotherly Love, PA: This awesome hat for Ma Lessie’s caught my eye as I was on line to buy some ACTUAL fried chicken & waffles. I wanted to buy one but they only had it in black. The chef gave me the hat off his head, no charge, even after I offered. Amazing. The food was also amazing and I must come back sometime sooner than later. Maybe in September.
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Small Press Expo Announces Tom Gauld, Gigi Murakami, Paul Karasik, Kayla E, and Dean Haspiel as Special Guests for SPX 2025
Bethesda, Maryland -June 25, 2025
Media Release – Small Press Expo is proud to announce the first batch of Special Guests for SPX 2025. The show takes place on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, with programming and workshops about the amazing world of independent comics as well as an exhibitor floor featuring over 500 creators.
Additional Special Guests will be announced over the next few weeks.
SPX 2025 is honored to have the following creators as Special Guests to this year’s show:
 Tom GauldWhat happens to a cat who goes through a wormhole? Tom Gauld returns with Physics for Cats, his second collection of science-based cartoons for the New Scientist. Find out why every scientist worth their sodium chloride has a Tom Gauld cartoon taped to their electron microscope. This new batch of hilarious gags will be as important to every self-respecting scientist as a lab coat and goggles and oversize rubber gloves. |
| Gigi Murakami Gigi Murakami will be present at SPX all weekend, signing her Ignatz-nominated supernatural horror manga RESENTER, her self-published horror anthology zine, Midnight Bites, and Abrams-published Are You Afraid of the Dark? Sinister Sisters horror anthology. |  |
 Paul KarasikIn 1994, Paul Auster’s City of Glass was adapted into a graphic novel and became an immediate cult classic. In his SPX talk, Special Guest Paul Karasik will outline the journey in adapting Auster’s complete “New York Trilogy” with the aid of master cartoonists, David Mazzucchielli (“Asterio Polyp”) and Lorenzo Mattotti (New Yorker cover artist). Hidden secrets and comics Easter eggs will be revealed. The Guardian has called the 3-in-1 graphic novel,“…a stone cold masterpiece.” |
| Kayla E Eisner-nominated artist Kayla E is a Special Guest at SPX! She’ll be signing her bestselling graphic memoir, Precious Rubbish. Although it’s her debut book, it’s been garnering a remarkable amount of praise, with everyone from The New York Times (“Precious Rubbish is a scream as precisely pitched as a middle C from a tuning fork”) to The New Yorker (“Her wry portrait reveals a fresh eye, at once vulnerable and undaunted.”) to Publishers Weekly (“This four-color atomic bomb of a comic signals the arrival of a formidable talent.”) designating Kayla as an artist to watch! |  |
 | Dean Haspiel In Spring of 2023, Dean Haspiel launched a self-publishing concern focusing on a series of crowdfunded “Deep Cuts” from his pantheon of creator-owned characters, featuring COVID COP, BILLY DOGMA + JANE LEGIT, THE RED HOOK, and CHEST FACE. Dino continues to grow his heartfelt roster of dumb luck nobodies, exploring hybrids of action comix and speculative memoir. |
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Tillie Walden Hits the Road with Clementine Book Three on Tour This Summer!
“The only thing more powerful than Book 3’s gorgeous and soulful artwork is the character writing. Clem and her friends felt real, and I was rooting for them every step of the way.” – Matt Braly (Creator of Disney’s Amphibia, Co-Creator of FAMILY FORCE V)
“A bittersweet, hope-tinged conclusion to a stirring trilogy.” – Kirkus Reviews
LOS ANGELES 06/24/2025 – Skybound Comet today announced the Clementine Book Three Book Tour, a nationwide summer tour in support of the new graphic novel from the incomparable writer/artist Tillie Walden (Spinning, On A Sunbeam). The heart-wrenching finale of the Eisner-Award nominated YA trilogy is available in comic book shops tomorrow and everywhere books are sold July 8, 2025.
From the world of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead comes the epic conclusion of Clementine, in which Tillie Walden holds absolutely nothing back.
“I am so thrilled to be able to share this final book of the Clementine trilogy, and to be able to talk about it with fans in person,” said Tillie Walden. “Working on these three books has been so meaningful, and I can’t wait to celebrate them. Clementine has been through a lot, been to many places, met many people, and grown considerably throughout these pages. Saying goodbye to her story is hard, but being able to write her conclusion was an honor.”
To celebrate the release of Tillie Walden’s highly anticipated graphic novel, the Clementine Book Three Book Tour will kick off with a special appearance at the ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia and will continue with stops along the West Coast through mid-July.
“Working with Tillie over the past 5 years has been an absolute joy, and I’m so excited to take the final book of the Clementine trilogy on the road for one last ride!” Said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “The conclusion to this epic The Walking Dead story is an emotional gut-punch in all the best ways, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work Tillie and Cliff Rathburn have turned in.”
Tillie Walden’s in-person appearances will include book signings and, at select locations, thoughtful conversations with Walden and a lineup of special guests that features some of the most accomplished talent working in the worlds of books and comics today, including Terry Blas (Eat Your Heart Out), G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel), and Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes).
Full details of each appearance are listed below.
Friday, June 27 – Philadelphia, PA
7:00pm – 8:30pm ET
Dual Book Signing with Matt Braly (Family Force V)
Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29 – Philadelphia, PA
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Appearing at Skybound booth (#506) and other activations for badge holders, including:
- We Control Our Own Fate: Great Expectations in Graphic Novels Panel
- Saturday, June 28, 9:30am – 10:20am ET
- Whether it be fate, destiny, or expectations from others, the universe has a lot of opinions of how we should live our lives. Despite that, the characters in these graphic novels grab their destinies by the horns, regardless of the trials they face. Brian “Smitty” Smith, Faith Erin Hicks, Matt Braly, and Tillie Walden discuss crafting stories for a wide range of readers, the road to embracing ourselves, audience Q&A, and more!
- Scary Sisters: Libraries Supporting Women Creators in Horror Comics
- Saturday, June 28, 11:00am – 12:00pm (ET)
- Horror often addresses “The Other,” that which is perceived as different, alien, or monstrous compared to the norm, invoking fear or revulsion. This panel will discuss how women comics creators, including writers, artists, and editors, use horror as a lens/mirror to reflect and critique societal issues about gender, race, sexuality, and other topics. Why do women create horror comics? Why do women read horror comics? The role of libraries in collecting horror comics can help highlight the influence of women creators in horror comics. By displaying their work, libraries help support these creators’ contributions to the horror genre, and how they challenge and redefine the genre. Libraries can also support independent publishers or self-published creators of women-created horror comics.
- Clementine Book Three ALA Signing
Clementine Book Three ALA Signing
- Saturday, June 28, 12:30pm – 1:30pm (ET)
- Please visit the Skybound booth (#506) where Tillie Walden will be signing copies of Clementine Book Three.
- Clementine Book Three ALA Signing
- Sunday, June 29, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (ET)
- Please visit the Skybound booth (#506) where Tillie Walden will be signing copies of Clementine Book Three.
Monday, July 7 – Eugene, OR
Start Time: 5:00 PM PT
In Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
Tuesday, July 8 – Portland, OR
Start Time: 7:00 PM PT
Terry Blas in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
Wednesday, July 9 – Seattle, WA
Start Time: 6:00 PM PT
G. Willow Wilson in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
Thursday, July 10 – Los Angeles, CA
Start Time: 7:00 PM PT
Shannon Watters in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
Saturday, July 12 – North Hollywood, CA
Start Time: 2:00 PM PT
Dual Book Signing with Patrick Horvath (Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees)
In Clementine Book Three, Clementine finally has it all–a safe place to live, a girlfriend, and even a cat…but nothing lasts forever. And when Clementine suffers a loss unlike anything she’s ever faced, a new mentor called The Gardener offers her a new family, and a new way of living… but at what cost?
The 2025 Skybound Comet slate also includes Family Force V (SBN: 978-1-5343-4033-6 | SRP $16.99), the prismatic YA graphic novel about your new favorite alien fighting family by Matt Braly (Disney’s Amphibia) and artist Ainsworth Lin, released in June 2025; TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2799-3 | SRP $12.99), the start of a new OGN series about the misadventures of the bot who is mightier than the sword by Brian “Smitty” Smith (Pea, Bee, and Jay) and Marz Jr. (Void Rivals cover artist), available July 2025 for Middle Grade Readers; and Pizza Witch (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2796-2 | SRP $16.99), the graphic novel that cooks up a delicious world of magic for a wide range of readers by Sarah Graley (Glitch, Our Super Adventure) and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure), coming in September 2025.
Clementine Book Three (ISBN: 978-1-5343-9737-8 | SRP $14.99) is available TOMORROW at comic book shops and at booksellers, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Clementine Book Three Tour Schedule
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The Blues Brothers: The Lost Recordings Include 13 Unreleased Live Performances Featuring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd
LIMITED EDITION BLUE VINYL EXCLUSIVELY BUNDLED WITH DELUXE EDITIONS OF THE Z2 GRAPHIC NOVEL—THE BLUES BROTHERS: THE ESCAPE OF JOLIET JAKE
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CHICAGO, IL— (June 20, 2025)— June 20, 1980. A day that changed comedy forever. With the release of The Blues Brothers, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd unleashed a film that would thrill and entertain generations with their Mission From God. Now, exactly 45 years later, Z2 has partnered with the Aykroyd and Belushi families and estate to deliver the sequel to that film in the original graphic novel, THE BLUES BROTHERS: THE ESCAPE OF JOLIET JAKE.
Uncovered by the late Judy Belushi Pisano, this series of unreleased recordings is a rare musical glimpse at Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues at the height of their blues powers. Belushi and Aykroyd blast through a 13-song set with some of the greatest musicians who ever lived. The gang is all here, as Blues Brothers legends Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Steve “The Colonel” Cropper, Donald “Duck” Dunn, Paul “The Shiv” Shaffer, Lou “Blue Lou” Marini, Tom “Bones” Malone, Alan “Mr. Fabulous” Rubin, Steve “GETDWA” Jordan, and Tom “Triple Scale” Scott show why this band is timeless. The album features unheard versions of blues classics including “Hey Bartender,” “Rubber Biscuit,” and “Green Onions.” This album will be available exclusively as a Royal Blue-colored vinyl release, packaged with THE BLUES BROTHERS: THE ESCAPE OF JOLIET JAKE.
Here’s a peek at the 13 unreleased tracks featured on The Blues Brothers: The Lost Recordings Royal Blue Vinyl LP:
SIDE A
1. “Welcome”
2. “Flip, Flop & Fly”
3.”Hey Bartender”
4. “Messin’ With The Kid”
5. “(I Got Everything I Need) Almost”
6. “Rubber Biscuit”
7. “Shot Gun Blues”
SIDE B
8. “I Don’t Know”
9. “Groove Me”
10. “Excusez Moi Mon Cherie”
11. “Soul Man”
12. “B Movie Box Car Blues”
13. “Green Onions”
To honor the 45th anniversary of the Blues Brothers movie premier and the Lost Recordings being released, Z2 has created a series of high-quality Blues Brothers apparel. The first two designs from this capsule collection feature the art of Felipe Sobreiro and are available exclusively today on Z2comics.com.
Fans can now for the first time purchase the Deluxe Edition of The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake as well as the Dan Akyroyd-signed, limited Platinum Editions, which include the oversized hardcover with slipcase, the exclusive vinyl, a Blues Brothers engraved harmonica, and Jake and Elwood Blues collector cards on Z2Comics.com. Both the Deluxe and Platinum Editions feature a new cover and slipcase with exclusive art by Felipe Sobreiro. All Hardcover, Deluxe and Platinum Editions will proudly ship to fans in advance of the October 7th in-store retail date.
Standard editions of THE BLUES BROTHERS: THE ESCAPE OF JOLIET JAKE are available for pre-order via Z2Comics.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, UltimateClassicRock.com as well as many other fine independent book, comic, and record stores.
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About The New Blues Brothers Creative Team:
Luke Pisano is a writer and marketing professional. The son of Judy Belushi Pisano, Luke has spent his life immersed in the world of the Blues Brothers, carrying forward the legacy the Belushi family, his mother, and Dan Aykroyd built together. Following Judy’s passing in July 2024, he stepped into her role as the other half of Blues Brothers Approved Ventures, ensuring that the cultural impact of the legendary duo continues to thrive for new generations. He is committed to bringing fresh energy and storytelling to the franchise while staying true to its roots in music, comedy, and soul. Luke holds an undergraduate degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a master’s degree from the University of Oregon. Beyond his work with the Blues Brothers, he has spent the last decade as a marketing manager for various brands and companies, blending strategic expertise with creative storytelling.
Stella Aykroyd is a writer and director from Los Angeles, with a background spanning screenwriting, documentary filmmaking, and environmental advocacy. From 2017 to 2020, she worked as a writer’s assistant and later transitioned into ghostwriting, specializing in fiction and short stories. Before focusing on scripted storytelling, Stella worked in documentary film, highlighting environmental and wildlife issues. From 2014 to 2018, she collaborated with Sea Shepherd (Saving the Vaquita, Great Barrier Reef Harm Reduction) and River Keeper (DAPL). As the daughter of Dan Aykroyd, Stella has been immersed in the world of the Blues Brothers her entire life. Since 2018, she and her father have worked together as writing partners, and now, she takes on a leading role in shaping the future of the Blues Brothers brand.
James Werner is a bi-racial writer, filmmaker and actor from Los Angeles. Aside from working with the Blues Brothers and Z2 comics, James currently performs improv and clown in Los Angeles at Upright Citizens Brigade and WGIS. He also has a career in the music industry as a songwriter and musician, and plays for the indie-folk-funk band, Trees, as well as the alternative-rock-soul band Knees. In 2023, James was selected as one of fifty directors from around the world to attend the CREATOR’S LAB under mentorship of Palme d’Or winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul where he scored Apichatpong’s latest short, July stories, starring Tilda Swinton. Prior to working independently, James attended Vassar college and worked at Blumhouse Productions and Bad Robot. He’s also a great son (according to his mom).
Felipe Sobreiro is a Brazilian illustrator and colorist. He has worked for most comic book publishers big and small, with titles ranging from the creator-owned Image hits “Luther Strode”, “Spread” and “Local Man” to Marvel’s “Generation X”, and Ahoy’s “Justice Warriors”. For Z2, Felipe colored Jason Derulo’s “UZO” and illustrated stories for the “The Illustrated Al” and “No Remörse: The Illustrated True Stories of Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead” anthologies. Felipe lives with his wife in Brazil’s capital city Brasília, in a house they share with a horde of cats and a dog.
About Z2
Recently dubbed the “Hottest brand in music” by Forbes, Z2 has quickly become the premier destination for authentic graphic novels and collectibles, created in partnership with top-tier artists, musicians, and pop-culture icons. Distributed globally via Simon & Schuster, multiple Eisner and Ringo-nominated Z2 has produced 75+ unique graphic novel properties, collaborating with Iron Maiden, Gorillaz, Blondie, Elvis Presley, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Vans Warped Tour, Pantera, Tori Amos, Last Podcast On The Left, Type O Negative, Emily Hampshire, Balmain Paris, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Jason Derulo, The Grateful Dead, Machine Gun Kelly, Sublime, Beethoven, RZA, Mötley Crüe, Vince Staples, Cheech & Chong, The Doors, Anthrax, Public Enemy, Ronnie James Dio, King Diamond, All Time Low, Ivan Moody, Yungblud, Cypress Hill, Babymetal, Major Lazer, RZA, Alter Bridge, Sturgill Simpson, Poppy, John Lee Hooker, and Charlie “Bird” Parker. For more information visit Z2comics.com, and follow on Instagram and Twitter.