Black Mask Studios has been really moving and shaking this past year. With a number of titles on the docket from big creators and a bevy of new hits from unknowns, Black Mask is very quickly becoming a home for subversive, unusual and entertaining comics — and right at the top of the pile is “Godkiller.”
A book very long in production (and originally an animated film starring AFI’s Davey Havok), the book came out last week and turned out to be very much worth the wait, with our own Alice W. Castle describing it as “the comic book equivalent of death metal, grunge and punk all wrapped up in a bow that says fuck you to the socially conditioned norm.” And it turns out the wait was so worth it, in fact, that “Godkiller” has now become Black Mask’s first sell-out title, and the first heading to a second print. To celebrate that, Black Mask has sent us over the cover for their new printing — take a look:
The new cover is an homage to the film Kids, which is one of the most unnerving movies I’ve ever seen — which I guess makes sense and is rather fitting for “Godkiller,” all things considered. And, yeah, it features a nice little quote for us which doesn’t hurt, but hopefully that helps swing you in the way of checking the series out. It really is quite something. (Here’s a preview, if you’re so inclined.)
For the full press release from Black Mask, please see below.
Black Mask Studios Press Release
GODKILLER is corrupting the comic market!
If your comic shop is sold out of Pizzolo & Wieszczyk’s grimy breakout series GODKILLER, just say 10 Hail Marys and hold your breath – reprints are on the way!
Matt Pizzolo and Anna Muckcracker Wieszczyk are the mindfuckers behind GODKILLER, the surprisingly hot debut of what just might be the sleeper hit of 2014. Black Mask Studios is proud to announce that GODKILLER: WALK AMONG US #1 sold out at the distributor level in its first week on sale, and a second printing is on the way to meet reader and retailer demand!
Pizzolo and Wieszczyk’s new series about quantum physics, fallen gods, and weaponized orgasms garnered massive critical acclaim with the first issue:
“This is the comic book equivalent of death metal, grunge and punk all wrapped up in a bow that says fuck you to the socially conditioned norm… honestly, I loved it.”
– Alice W. Castle, Multiversity Comics
“I was truly moved. It’s an existentialist look at the forces weighing down on our modern civilization, a surrealist nightmare lost in a bleak future, and a dizzying read that will burrow into the core of your being… This is crucial reading for our consumer generation. Human psychology is a business, and Godkiller asks the question: what happens when you stop buying? It simply can’t be ignored.”
– Zac Thompson, Bloody Disgusting
“Comic of the Week: Godkiller #1. If you’re looking for the dirtiest and most mind-trippy comic out this week, look no further than Godkiller… Along with last year’s Ballistic, Godkiller stands as the weirdest, most unique comic Black Mask has published thus far. Don’t miss it.”
– Frederik Hautain, Broken Frontier
“Honestly, within the first couple of pages, this book haunts me. Black Mask as a company has set out to bring Punk Rock ideals to the comic industry and while I missed out on what I would call the ‘true punk scene,’ I can tell that they are succeeding with their vision by releasing Godkiller… Reading this comic felt like being one of the people trying to guess what GG Allin was going to do next, well.. except this is actually enjoyable… If issue 1 is a fair measurement, this book is something that would be a tragedy to miss.”
– Mitchell Doig, Comic Book City Podcast
GODKILLER #1 may still be available in your local comic store while supplies last, and is available digitally in the Black Mask Studios webstore (www.blackmaskstore.com).
The second printing of GODKILLER #1 arrives 12/10.
