Working For God In A Godless World Vol 5 Preview

 

Yukito just wanted to protect his friends from a ruthless Emperor. Instead, his little experiment with religion has gotten increasingly complicated. Once people begin to believe in a supreme deity, they realize that they can choose who they worship. Which god will come out ahead? And will the competing religions endanger Yukito's ability to protect his friends?

Here's all the info from Titan Manga: 

Working for God in a Godless World Vol. 5

Author: Aoi Akashiro

Artist: Sonsho Hangetsuban

Publisher: Titan Manga

SC, 176 pages, B&W, $12.99

ISBN: 9781787743601

On sale April 14, 2026

 

Dive into this thrilling divine isekai saga where gods and mortals collide in high-stakes battles and celestial intrigue. From Aoi Akashiro, creator of Classroom of the Elite, this action-packed adventure delivers intense drama, unexpected twists, and stunning artwork – from the hit anime streaming on Crunchyroll.

 

The battle between gods and mortals escalates in Working for God in a Godless World Volume 5, as Yukito and Mitama face new divine conflicts. Following the events of Volume 4, where Mitama’s power continued to wane and Dakini’s cult spread, the stakes are now higher than ever.

 

With Dakini’s influence continuing to grow, she becomes an ever greater threat to Mitama and her remaining followers. Leading a dangerous and rapidly expanding religion, Dakini’s ultimate goal is to overthrow Mitama and seize divine power for herself. Yukito and Mitama must confront this rising peril while navigating the increasingly blurred line between gods and humans.

 

As Mitama’s influence weakens, Yukito’s ingenuity and acting skills become crucial to turning the tide. The deepening bond between him and Mitama unlocks a new power within them, offering hope in the face of overwhelming odds. However, the path ahead is fraught with danger, and Yukito must rely on both his resourcefulness and emotional strength to protect Mitama and confront the shifting power dynamics between gods and mortals.

 

Packed with intense action, moral dilemmas, and stunning art by Sonsho Hangetsuban, Volume 5 of this seven-volume series continues the epic story with a darker, more emotionally charged tone. With the twelve-part anime adaptation on Crunchyroll growing in popularity, this volume is essential for fans of supernatural and isekai tales, offering a thrilling ride through divine struggles and human resilience.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe.

 

 

For how this series began, see my review of Working For God in a Godless World Vol 1. 

Wonder Woman #32 Review

 

Wonder Woman #32 Review

Writer: Tom King

Artist: Daniel Sampere

Colorist: Adriano Lucas

Letterer: Clayton Cowles

Cover Artists: Daniel Sampere & Tomeu Morey; David Nakayama; Dike Ruan; Daniel Sampere, Tom King & Tomeu Morey

Things To Come Variant Cover Artist: Jorge Fornés

April Drools Variant Cover Artist: Gerald Parel

Editors: Marquis Draper & Brittany Holzherr

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Release Date: April 15, 2026

 

They grew up together. Even though they always fought, Lizzie and Lyssa loved each other. But Lizzie had a mother. In Damian Wayne and Jonathan Kent, she also had two treasured friends who shaped her life as surely as Diana sculpted her upon the shore of Themyscira. And they promised to protect her, regardless of the cost to themselves.

 

Just as life takes us in different directions from our family and friends, it can turn us against each other. As Amazons, Lizzie and Lyssa prize competition above almost all else. But how many people will die as their childhood battles lead to a Wonder War? And is the Matriarch destined to dominate the Earth as effectively as Darkseid? Let’s leap into Wonder Woman #32 and see!

 

Story

When Lex Luthor gazed out his office windows in Metropolis, he beheld a golden globe perched atop a nearby tower. But instead of the words Daily Planet, Matriarch orbits the globe. So when Lyssa addresses her subjects, she invites a reporter to the Oval Office. Tammy expresses her readers' confusion about whom they can trust. Lyssa reassures Tammy that, whatever situation afflicts their lives, Americans can rely on her to be their arbiter of truth.

 

As the interview transpires, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos discuss her Wonder War and how Lyssa grasped the reins of absolute power. Yet even as she sits in the White House, assuring Americans that she is omniscient and omnipotent, events occur beyond Lyssa's control. Like the Fates who narrate Wonder Woman #32, Diana and Lizzie interweave their narrative with Lyssa's, demonstrating that the Matriarch is neither all-knowing nor all-powerful.

 

Like the threads Clotho spins, Lechesis measures, and Atropos cuts, democracy is beautiful but fragile. Tom King draws on history, mythology, and conspiracy theories to muse on how the United States might follow Rome’s example. While hinting at the events that transformed Lyssa from Lizzie’s friend into a ruthless leader, he reveals the costs that Lyssa paid for the power to destroy Diana’s world in Wonder Woman #32.

 

Art

As Tammy conducts her interview, Daniel Sampere provides glimpses of how Lyssa founded her Imperium. While the White House sprouts castle-like structures, the sea erupts as the descending white outline of a jet sends bubbles upward. A meeting in the forest ends with silhouettes leaping through a red panel, while a cross adorned with an eagle's head symbolizes the Matriarch's dominance over church and state.

 

After Lyssa dons purple lipstick and a dress, she welcomes Tammy into a mansion topped with purple roofs and spires. Her red eyeshadow evokes her sword as Lyssa carves a path through anyone in her way. Adriano Lucas hints at the reason for Lyssa's affinity for purple. Yet Lyssa dons black and white armor when she roots out the opposition. As a result, Diana mourns as she confronts warriors who wear the same red, white, blue, and gold she and her daughter wear in Wonder Woman #32.

 

Clayton Cowles fills white dialogue balloons with black uppercase letters that grow bold for intonation and shrink for lowered voices. Block letters emphasizing diagonals locate us in time and space. While two Fates argue over the origins of the Wonder War in colored boxes, one rues how it will end. Sound effects enhance a brutal battle and make a captive smile while giant yellow letters emphasize an Amazon's pain. Thanks to DC Comics for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

The Amazons thrived on Themyscira. But when two warriors competed for the honor of venturing into the outside world, they upset the balance. Now, as Diana seeks to undo how Lyssa has changed the world, she worries about what her daughter will do with the power that sets her above Humans and Amazons in Wonder Woman #32. 

 

Rating 9.6/10

 

To look inside, see my preview of Wonder Woman #32.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Wonder Woman #31. 

Lenore: Muffin Else Matters #1 Preview

 

COVER A: ROMAN DIRGE

Lenore may have died. But that couldn't prevent her huge spirit from returning the little girl to life. Lenore lives in her family's house with her friends Pooty and Ragamuffin. Along with the demon from Heck and the vampire reincarnated as a doll, the former Egyptian Pharoah Taxidermy occasionally pays her a visit. 

Recently, another friend has resurfaced. He was enhancing his culinary skills by training with the muffin chefs in Europe. But when he got Pooty's call, Muffin Monster dropped everything to return to Nevermore. How will Lenore's life change now that the Muffin Monster has returned? And what happens when Lenore goes into cat withdrawals?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

 

LENORE MUFFIN ELSE MATTERS #1

Format: Comic book

Writer / Artist: Roman Dirge

Publisher: Titan Comics

FC, 32pp, $4.99, On sale: April 15 2026

 

Behold a tale of Lenore and her kitties! When Lenore’s cat battery runs down due to a lack of feline friends, an ancient Witch takes us on an origin story of Lenore’s history of cats, which holds the key to unlocking the truth about Lenore’s mum. THIRD ISSUE IN A SERIES OF FOUR LENORE ONE SHOTS!

 

 

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COVER B: KIT WALLIS

 

  

Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see my review of Lenore: Blood & Money #1. 

 

For how this series started, see my review of Lenore: Curse of the Beebee Yaga #1. 

 

 

For more info: 

https://titan-comics.com/c/2425-lenore-muffin-else-matters/

 

Mathieu Bablet's Silent Jenny Kickstarter

 

 

Like people and relationships, our planet undergoes changes. The world that we remember is not the one we live on today or will inhabit tomorrow. How will our lives change as global warming continues and Human society evolves? And while embracing the new things that come our way, what will we have to bid farewell to?

Here's all the info from Magnetic and Oni Press:

 

Magnetic and Oni Press Unleash First U.S. Edition of International Comics Luminary Mathieu Bablet’s SILENT JENNY - Now on Kickstarter! 

A Harrowing Exploration of Humanity’s Survival in the Face of the Climate Crisis

 

 

A MASTERCLASS IN WORLD-BUILDING AND A BREATHTAKING VISION OF THE FUTURE FROM AN INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR! Oni Press and Magnetic Press – the Eisner Award-winning publisher celebrating prestige graphic novels from around the globe since 2013 – are proud to announce the Kickstarter campaign for SILENT JENNY, by internationally acclaimed comic author Mathieu Bablet (Shangri La, Carbon & Silicon). Fans can support the Kickstarter campaign now. 

SILENT JENNY explores a not-too-distant future, where climate change continues to ravage the planet, and the disappearance of insects has led to the end of pollination, rendering vast areas of land infertile. A survival dynamic has emerged—mobile cities called "monads" have formed, and people strive to help each other; each group with its own customs, traditions, and ways of life.

Jenny is a rather solitary researcher trying to restore the world as it once was. She seeks to recover bee DNA to clone and re-create pollinating insects. However, she will come to realize that this is impossible—the old world no longer exists, and a new one must be built. She will have to make peace with the notion that all things come to an end, no matter how much you may fight the inevitable..

"I'm thrilled that after Shangri-La and Carbon & Silicon, the American public will finally discover the end of my science fiction trilogy!” Says Mathieu Bablet. “I hope you enjoy this plunge into the underworld, exploring the wastelands, and traveling aboard the monads!"

“SILENT JENNY asks, ‘What remains of our humanity when our tools are gone?’ Through a blend of desert punk aesthetics and dystopic nightmare, the story is about environmental reclamation and the search for meaning in a world that has moved on from us,” Says Magnetic Press’ Director of Publishing, Mike Kennedy. “The book explores how we communicate through action, gesture, and presence — and how meaning survives even when language fails. Like Mathieu’s previous books Shangri-La and Carbon & Silicon, this book packs a powerful punch that really makes you think about where we, as a species, might be heading. If you loved the atmospheric mystery of The Arrival, the haunting wastelands of Nausicaä, or the architectural grandeur of Moebius, SILENT JENNY belongs on your shelf.”

Known for his intricate art and his imaginative world-building, artist and co-director of the renowned Label 619 studio Mathieu Bablet is one of the most thoughtful sci-fi creators working today. In CARBON & SILICON, he explores 300 years of humanity’s collapse from the perspective of two melancholy androids who witnessed the many changes that brought mankind to its knees. In SHIN ZERO, Bablet takes on the modern gig economy in a thrilling, humorous love letter to Kaiju and Super-sentai stories. SHANGRI-LA is a millennia-spanning epic of space exploration, evolution, and what it means to be human. And now the prolific creator is setting his sights on a more grounded tale of science, climate change, and corporate greed in SILENT JENNY. 

Here’s what people are saying about Mathieu Bablet

"Bablet is a master of scale. He captures the crushing weight of dystopia while finding the microscopic beauty in its cracks." — Le Monde

"One of the most significant voices in modern European comics. His world-building is second to none." — Comics Beat

“A visionary talent redefining the graphic novel.” — BD Gest’

“Bablet’s worlds feel lived‑in, mournful, and breathtakingly human.” — ActuaBD

“A master of atmosphere and scale.” — ComicsBlog

 

 

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In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of SILENT JENNY, the Kickstarter campaign features a limited boxed edition and an exclusive 24-page 6x9 CODEX ART BOOK, featuring a look at the world of SILENT JENNY. Fans can support Mathieu Bablet’s SILENT JENNY on Kickstarter now.

For more updates on Magnetic Press, visit them on X, Bluesky,  Facebook, and Instagram

 

Thanks to Magnetic Press, Oni Press, and Superfan Promotions for sharing their Kickstarter campaign with us. 

End Of Life #3 Review

 

End Of Life #3 Review

Writer: Kyle Starks

Artist: Steve Pugh

Colorist: Chris O’Halloran

Letterer & Designer: Becca Carey

Cover Artists: Gerald Parel, Guillem March & David Talaski

Editors: Matthew Levine & Chris Conroy

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99/$4.99

Release Date: April 15, 2026

 

Pluto used to have a small-town, touristy vibe. Richard Smiley's newspaper strips drew fans to the cartoonist's hometown. When the visitors weren't flocking to the Wrong Dog amusement park, they were helping local shops and businesses thrive. Pluto may have gotten quieter since Richard Smiley's fall from grace. But while the amusement park has closed, the locals work together to help their town thrive.

 

Visitors may not pour into Emily Wilson's shop to purchase souvenir candles any time soon. Still, things are about to heat up in Pluto. What will Eddie Stallion do when Menagerie killers reach this out-of-the-way town? And how will his father react when Eddie's presence endangers the people he cares about? Let's grab a gun and a mask, leap into End Of Life #3, and see!

 

Story

George Stallion was never around when his son was growing up. After Eddie's mother abandoned them, George sent him off to boarding school. George's inability to get along with him and others made Eddie feel flawed and unwanted. When Eddie grew up, he followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Menagerie. Then, Eddie thrust his success as a highly paid hitman in his father's face until George finally told him to go away and never return.

 

In End Of Life #3, Eddie is frustrated and confused. It was easy to blame his father for all his faults and take pride in the life he had built. But when Eddie makes a mistake and everyone turns against him, his father takes him in. As he realizes that perhaps he and his father have a second chance at connecting, Sophie tells Eddie that his father is dying. Eddie may have to look over his shoulder every day of his life for Menagerie hitmen. But there's no avoiding Stage Four Lung Cancer's death sentence.

 

Kyle Starks follows Eddie as he reels from the realization that no one from his big city life loves him, while everyone in Pluto loves George Stallion. Yet even if he doesn't want to be there, the town is beginning to love Eddie. Just as George has helped the town function despite its lack of funding and infrastructure, Eddie has protected Leona and her son, Trent, at the Wrong Dog gas station. He may never see his sneaker collection again. But when Eddie recognizes the wealth of meaningful connections George Stallion has built, he emulates his father once again in End Of Life #3.

 

Art

From his Wrong Dog throne, Richard Smiley bows as he bemoans how the world beat him down. Surrounded by examples of his art and a statue of himself kneeling beside his creation, Richard’s lips part as he smiles. The exposed portions of his upper teeth evoke fangs. Eddie may have had some setbacks. Yet he struts as he walks through the dark toward his father's house. Later, when he encounters Sophie, she doesn't turn to face him despite his boisterous attitude. A vignette reveals how she wants to look at him but doesn't, while Eddie also averts his gaze. Although Sophie tries to meet his eyes two pages later, Eddie resists hers.

 

As Chris O’Halloran adorns Steve Pugh's energetic and charismatic art with a lively palette, green creeps into scenes in this out-of-the-way town. Eddie's red suit and flame-like yellow hair seem the hallmark of End Of Life #3. Yellow and red energize the Wrong Dog gas station. Emily wears a red skirt and binds her hair with a yellow-and-red scarf as she drives a green classic car. While Eddie brings new life and interest to Pluto, George represents its failing heart in his pink/lavender shirt.

 

Becca Carey fills white dialogue balloons with black, uppercase letters. The words grow bold for intonation, swell for raised voices, and shrink for lowered voices. Distress deforms balloons, while a starburst adorns the arrow of off-camera dialogue balloons. Sound effects enhance a sitcom homage and a brutal fight, while blue words on a pink/lavender background sign Eddie Stallion's death sentence. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

When life doesn't seem to treat you fairly, it's easy to play the victim. Richard Smiley transformed his insecurities and victimhood into a commercial empire. Eddie Stallion channeled the way his father treated him to live the high life in the city. But when the money and success fade away, the beloved cartoonist becomes a predator, and the unlikable, flashy killer becomes a protector in the hitman satire End Of Life #3.

 

Rating 9.6/10

 

To look inside see my preview of End Of Life #3.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of End Of Life #2.

 

For how the series began, see my review of End Of Life #1. 

David Lucarelli: Indie Creator Spotlight

 

David Lucarelli moderated a panel on indie comic creators at Wondercon 2026. He encouraged anyone who had a story idea to start telling it. "Comics is a medium you learn by doing," he said. As in any area of life, the more you do it, the better you get. 

Here's the info on his graphic novel The Children's Vampire Hunting Brigade Vol 1:

 

CVHB is a Gothic coming of age adventure that was inspired by the real life incident of the Gorbals vampire and was described by film director Joe Doughrity as Buffy meets S.E.Hinton s The Outsiders."

In 1954 hundreds of school children descended upon a Scottish cemetery looking for a vampire with iron teeth they believed had killed a couple of local kids. Today it is looked upon as an incident of mass hysteria. But what if some of those children found what they were looking for?

Flash forward to today: Gavin and Doug are two juvenile delinquents who have the misfortune to be drinking in that same cemetery the night the vampires come back. "Sometimes the good guys are a couple of bad boys."

 

 

 

When writing your story, he suggested no more than 210 words per page. David also mentioned that pacing was the most difficult aspect of comic writing to master. He suggested breaking down your favorite comic to see how the author wrote it. By reverse engineering the finished comic to the script stage, you'll gain insights into how to create a comic that fans will love.

Here's the info on his Tinsel Town series from Alterna Press:

 

The year is 1915 and beneath the glamorous surface of Tinseltown beats a rotten heart full of corruption, greed, and lies. Abigail Moore's about to dive head-first into all of it. Created by David Lucarelli with art by Henry Ponciano. 

 

 

 

Regardless of the level of success you achieve, or how difficult you initially find it, David said the main thing to keep at it. Keep making the comics you want to create. And above all, keep having fun! 

 

For more on David Lucarelli's work, see:

The Children's Vampire Hunting Brigade Vol 1 at Amazon. 

The Tinseltown series at Alterna Press. 

 

Thanks to Wondercon 2026 and David Lucarelli for sharing this story with us.