TFW2005HisstankTokuNationToyark
Tokunation › Comic Books

Articles Related to Comic Books

under General Tokusatsu News, Radiant Black

The first time we met Cássia Costa was in the back pages of the first issue of Radiant Black.  Since then, we have seen various images and teases about an upcoming Kickstarter project.  Today, that project is now live!

Inferno Girl Red is a tokusatsu and superhero inspired comic book written by Mat Groom (SELF/MADE, ULTRAMAN), drawn by Erica D’Urso (JAMES BOND, XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL), colored by Igor Monti (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, MEGA MAN: FULLY CHARGED), lettered by Becca Carey (WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL, HARLEY QUINN, RADIANT BLACK), and edited by toku-famed writer Kyle Higgins (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, RADIANT BLACK, NIGHTWING, THE WINTER SOLDIER, ULTRAMAN).

The story follows Cássia Costa is as follows:

An ancient cult and their army of demons have stolen Cássia’s home, Apex City.  When a magical dragon bracelet rockets into her life and affixes itself to her arm, Cássia’s the only person equipped to stop the cult from offering the entire city to their dark lord.

There’s just one catch…

The magical bracelet is powered by belief, and Cássia — an intensely pragmatic, rational girl – doesn’t have much to spare. She’ll have to find something to kindle her faith, though, and fast —because she has a secret legacy to live up to. Because her mother’s life is on the line. And because Apex City needs Inferno Girl Red.

There are a number of reward tiers giving you everything from a digital copy of the graphic novel, to appearing in the graphic novel itself, to receiving an actual piece of original artwork from artist Nicola Scott.

CLICK HERE AND BACK THIS KICKSTARTER PROJECT TODAY!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support yet another tokusatsu-inspired comic book creation from a big tokusatsu fan in Mat Groom (host of the Ranger Danger Podcast).  Included in our story are some of the art prints or covers from backing this project.  We encourage everyone to pledge their support and fund this project!

under Radiant Black

Thanks to Kyle Higgins and the Black Market Narrative newsletter we have our first look at Issue 02 of the sold-out Radiant Black comic book.  Check out the pages below!

Radiant Black Issue 02 releases March 17th 2021 at your local comic book store and online at Comixology.  Be sure to subscribe to the Black Market Narrative newsletter to never miss an update!

under Radiant Black

The saga of Radiant Black continues as our hero – Nathan – continues to square off against the villainous Radiant Red.  This issue is billed as an issue where everything changes – and they mean it!  Check out the solicitation below along with the covers.  Click each cover to see the full image.

These were revealed via the Black Market Narrative newsletter for Radiant Black.  Sign up to stay up to date by clicking here.

RADIANT BLACK #4
WRITER: KYLE HIGGINS
ARTIST: MARCELO COSTA
COVER A: EDUARDO FERIGATO & MARCELO COSTA
COVER B: JUSTIN MASON
COVER C: DOALY

MAY 19 / 32 PAGES / FC / T+ / $3.99

It was always going to come to this: Radiant Black vs Radiant Red in a knock-down drag-out fight across the city of Lockport! And believe us when we say that after this fight, nothing will ever be the same again. For Lockport. Or for Radiant Black. We actually mean it.

 

under Uncategorized

If you’re a fan of new tokusatsu-inspired properties then 2021 is shaping up to be a banner year for you.  First, we had Radiant Black launch earlier this month and inside we got our first look at another new property coming – Inferno Girl Red!

This project will be tied to a Kickstarter that launches in March.  We don’t know much more about the property aside from a character sheet of our main character – Cássia Costa.  More details will be announced when the Kickstarter goes live and from our first look at things – we’re 100% on board!

Inferno Girl Red is brought to you by writer Mat Groom (Self/Made, Rise of Ultraman, and the Ranger Danger podcast), artist Erica D’urso (Prison Witch, Xena Warrior Princess, Marvel Comics), colors by Rico Renzi (Gwenom vs Carnage, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Quicksilver, Spider-Gwen), letters by Becca Carey (Radiant Black).  The book will be edited by Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, The Rise of Ultraman, Radiant Black, Winter Soldier, Nightwing, Batman Beyond).

Stay tuned for more details.

under Radiant Black

Surprise!

In the newsletter for Radiant Black maintained by writer Kyle Higgins, he revealed an exclusive first-chance to readers to purchase extremely limited foil autographed covers of Issue 01 of Radiant Black.  The David Finch foil cover (pictured) is limited to 100 copies and the Goñi Montes foil cover is limited to 50 copies.  Each will be autographed and numbered by writer Kyle Higgins and are available RIGHT NOW.

Click here to order your copy(ies) today!

And you can save 20% off your order with a discount code exclusive to those who sign up for the newsletter.  Click here to subscribe to the Radiant Black newsletter and save 20% off your order of these extremely limited covers.  Inside sources at team Radiant Black tell us more deals like this will be made available ONLY to fans subscribed to the newsletter so don’t miss out.

Radiant Black Issue 01 releases February 10th, 2021 and has sold an estimated 70,000+ copies and is already potentially sold out.

under Radiant Black

The first issue release of Radiant Black is just a few weeks away but we are excited to share with you the covers for Issue 03 which will release in April 2021!

Cover A is drawn by Marcelo Costa, Cover B is by Becca Carey, and Cover C features the return of Goñi Montes as a 1:25 variant.

This information was released via the Kyle Higgins‘ newsletter for Radiant Black.  If you haven’t signed up yet – you should.  And you can do so by clicking here.

under Radiant Black

Radiant Black is officially out in comic book stores and online in less than 30 days.  And while pre-orders are now closed for the book, those who fall in love with it (and it will be many of you) will want to track down this beautiful cover.

Fans of the Power Rangers comic books by BOOM! Studios will no doubt recognize what this cover homages.  Indeed – it is famed Power Rangers comic book cover artist Goñi Montes!  We think this cover is absolutely beautiful and can’t wait to get our hands on it.  It is a 1:50 variant.

Radiant Black Issue 01 releases Wednesday, February 10th at your local comic book store and online.  Radiant Black is brought to you by Kyle Higgins, Marcelo Costa, Becca Carey, with Michael Busuttil.  Published by Image Comics.

under Radiant Black

On February 10th the first issue of the brand new comic from Kyle Higgins and Marcelo Costa – Radiant Black – will release at comic book stores and online.  With a month to go till launch a brand new animated trailer review has been uploaded to the Image Comics YouTube Channel.

The song is by Crisis Couture titled “RADIANT” and will release on February 1st.  You can find them on social media @crisiscouture.

under Radiant Black

The second issue of the upcoming RADIANT BLACK comic book is going to have you seeing red!

The release of RADIANT BLACK Issue 02 will have RADIANT RED front and center.  But what is RADIANT RED?  Is it a new character or a mysterious new form for RADIANT BLACK?  Writer Kyle Higgins and artist Marcelo Costa continue their exciting new project this March via Image Comics!  What is RADIANT BLACK?  It’s a brand new superhero comic book that takes a little bit of POWER RANGERS mixed with a bit of SPIDER-MAN and INVINCIBLE!  The result is an action-packed story with relatable characters – a true superhero book for the 21st century!


Character turn for Radiant Red

From the website Radiant.Black:

Nathan Burnett has just turned thirty, and things aren’t great: He’s working (and failing) at two jobs, his credit card debt is piling up, and his only move… is moving back home with his parents.

But when Nathan discovers and unlocks the ethereal, cosmic RADIANT, he’s given the power to radically change his fortunes!

There’s just one problem: The powers don’t belong to him. And the COSMIC BEINGS who created them want them back…by any means necessary.

Three covers will be available for Issue 02.

  • Cover A – Blue Headshot Cover by Marcelo Costa
  • Cover B – Radiant Red with a bag of money (article’s featured image) by Diego Greco
  • Cover C – Radiant Red helmet reflection by Rod Reis (1:25 variant)

RADIANT BLACK #02 will be available March 17th 2021 at comic book stores and online via Comixology and will be available to pre-order soon.  Issue 01 of RADIANT BLACK is still available to pre-order from your local comic book store, the Radiant.Black website, as well as Comixology.

under Radiant Black

While we are still a couple of months away from the official release of Radiant Black Issue 01 we have been fortunate enough to land an advanced copy.  An incredibly personal superhero book from Kyle Higgins with jaw-dropping art from Marcelo Costa provides the perfect launch-point for anyone eager to get in to a brand new superhero book from the start.

Our in-depth spoiler-free look at Radiant Black Issue 01 does contain story elements that are already discussed in interviews between the staff on the book and other sites or via the Radiant.Black website description or even preview images shared out.

Click “Read More” to get our spoiler-free thoughts on this must-read book.  Radiant Black Issue 01 arrives in stores on February 10th 2021 with five(5) different covers to collect.

[Read more…]