New Gatchaman Comic Series from Mad Cave Studios

[Stardust]

This should prove to be interesting being Sosai is an alien himself.
This Phantom Ascendency gives me Avatar feelings from the series Charmed.
Also I'm not sure how this fits into the 105 episodes universe. I'm concerned, but will keep an open mind.

[The Other Jason]

Hi all,

A new Red Impulse mini-series is starting soon. Here is Mad Cave's information about the first issue. Due April 29th!


Red Impulse #1

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Covers A (Riccardo Robaldo) and B (Colm Griffin)

Here's the story tease for Red Impulse #1:
"Captain Kentaro Washio takes Ken the Eagle on a blistering training run, but then gets a tip that Galactor is building a weaponized “attack city” designed to lure Gatchaman in and kill them all. With Doctor Nambu unaware and no time for backup, Kentaro goes in alone…and crashes straight into Berg Katse’s trap, where even the “citizens” are killer machines. Outnumbered, grounded, and fighting with nothing but grit and a sidearm, the Captain must demolish an entire city to keep his team safe…especially the son who doesn’t know their bond."

Writer - Steve Orlando, Artist - Riccardo Robaldo
Price $4.99 (retailer incentives may be priced higher).

[Bobkat]

Here we go with ep #53 again At least, some backstory about it.

Maybe I'm the only one who finds that funny.

[Stardust]

Here we go with ep #53 again At least, some backstory about it.

Maybe I'm the only one who finds that funny.

Nope. Yeah be ready to cry at the end and for Ken to hate Katse even more.

[Stardust]

Issue 16, what the?

[Bobkat]

What Stardust said!

[The Other Jason]

Hi all,

Here are some cover images for the eighteenth issue of the Gatchaman series from from Mad Cave. Due in May!


Gatchaman #18

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Covers A (Inaki Miranda) and B (Chris Batista, Sabrina Cintron and Tom Chu)

Here's the story tease for Gatchaman #18:
"As the Gatchaman world reels from the Phantom Ascendency’s “miracles,” a new Galactor hermit-crab mecha tears through a restored rainforest, forcing the Science Ninja Team into an uneasy team-up with Light, Mirror, and Veil to stop a catastrophe. Unfortuantely, trust is the most dangerous weapon of all in this escalating countdown to Miracle Day."

Writer - Sam Humphries, Artist - Chris Batista
Price $4.99 (retailer incentives may be priced higher).

[The Other Jason]

Hi all,

Here is Mad Cave's information about the second issue of Red Impulse, due in May!


Red Impulse #2

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Cover by Riccardo Robaldo

Here's the story tease for Red Impulse #2:
"Kentaro and Masaki go undercover inside a Galactor research site to steal an experimental power source—but nothing about the mission goes according to plan. With deadly mechs on their tail and the situation spiraling skyward, Red Impulse is pushed to their absolute limit. Instinct, trust, and nerves of steel will decide if they make it home."

Writer - Steve Orlando, Artist - Riccardo Robaldo
Price $4.99 (retailer incentives may be priced higher).

[The Other Jason]

Hi all,

A whole lot of new issue information today!
Here are some cover images for the ninteenth issue of the Gatchaman series from from Mad Cave. Due in June!


Gatchaman #19

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Covers A (Inaki Miranda) and B (Chris Batista, Sabrina Cintron and Tom Chu)

Here's the story tease for Gatchaman #19:
"Tensions explode as the Science Ninja Team and the Phantom Ascendency clash over a grotesque new Galactor weapon: a parasite-like “Tick Mecha” draining power from a global Spire. But when the traitorous Neo Blackbirds breach the tower, both teams are pulled into a battle that leads to a shocking discovery buried deep within the structure."

Writer - Sam Humphries, Artist - Chris Batista
Price $4.99 (retailer incentives may be priced higher).

[Bobkat]

I'm still unenthused with all the extra characters but I digress.

I'm going to discuss these covers for a second (ok, maybe more).

I know what Mad Cave is trying to do - put 5 covers side by side and get a larger art piece. It's not as easy this time around because there are actual chunks missing in the artwork. A piece of Ken's arm is missing between 16 and 17. The GP doesn't line up with her vents between 17 and 18.

This is what I've noticed so far.

And in #19 - what is with the hands on Cover A!? Is this AI taking over at the worst possible time? I have accounted for Ken's hands but why in the world is Jun's hand in front of his!? This is the only explanation I have for the "third" hand in front of Ken and why is bent like that? It doesn't make any sense.