Tag: The Holy Roller

Can’t Wait for Comics | Cloonan + Lotay’s ‘Somna’ awakens at DSTLRY

Check out new comics and graphic novels arriving from Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay, Adam Samberg, Rick Remender, Roland Boschi, Jason Aaron, Sarah Kuhn, Carola Borelli, D.G. Chichester, Matt Wagner and more.

Happy Thanksgiving week and welcome to Can’t Wait for Comics, your guide to what comics are arriving in comic book stores, bookstores and on digital. It’s a lighter week due to the holidays, but you should still find plenty of comics to enjoy after a day of food, family and football.

I’ve pulled out some of the highlights below, but for the complete list of everything you might find at your local comic shop and on digital this week, you’ll want to check out one or more of the following:

As a reminder, things can change and what you find on the above lists may differ from what’s actually arriving in your local shop. So always check with your comics retailer for the final word on availability.

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‘The Holy Roller’ is throwing strikes at Neo-Nazis in a new series by Andy Samburg, Rick Remender, Joe Trohman + Roland Boschi

“If you have ever found yourself wondering, ‘Why is there no comic book about a vigilante hero who smashes people’s faces in with a bowling ball?’ you are in LUCK, bruv!”

A new hero who uses a bowling ball to fight Nazis will make his debut in November at Image Comics.

Actor and comedian Andy Samburg, who you know from Saturday Night Live and those Corona ads with Snoop Dogg, will team with X-Force/Scumbag writer Rick Remender, Fallout Boy guitarist Joe Trohman and Scumbag artist Roland Boschi on The Holy Roller.

“If you have ever found yourself wondering, ‘Why is there no comic book about a vigilante hero who smashes people’s faces in with a bowling ball?’ you are in LUCK, bruv!” said Samberg.

“Sometimes the best stories start off as silly, over-the-top ideas that after a little while become clear to everyone in the room are actually great. This is one of those,” said Remender. “This is a hilarious and poignant story, full of big action, and told from a place of real passion.”

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