Webcomics in Print: Calla Cthulhu and Blood Brothers

by Andrea Purcell

Are you glued to your computer screen reading webcomics? Looking for an excuse to get out of the house? Have no fear, your favorite webcomics may already be at your local comic shop! Webcomics are more popular than ever, and comic publishers are taking notice. As an introduction to new creators and fun characters, they are bringing fans to the medium and invading comic book stores. From fantasy to comedy with detours through the strange and surreal, these digital stories are unique looks at what small press creators are making. 

There’s a bit of everything online and we’ve endeavored to bring you the best of what’s available. From Kickstarter projects, web series, and more, webcomics are a unique medium where the only uniting factor is being on the Internet. We’ve listed a few below, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. There really is something for everyone in the wide world of webcomics.

The Internet is full of great comics, and we’ve pulled the best from April's PREVIEWS catalog for you. April's "Webcomics in Print" column has web series and Kickstarters for fans of all comics. This month take on monsters with Calla Cthulhu, join the Blood Brothers, rock out with GWAR, and more!

Calla Cthulhu

Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer are bringing their young adult series to comic shops with a little help for Dark Horse Comics in Calla Cthulhu (APR170060). This trade paperback is perfect for fan of the supernatural as Calla Tafali battles monsters, human assassins, and her uncle The King in Yellow - all because Calla carries the bloodline of Lovecraft’s Great Old Ones in her veins. Calla must resist the call to embrace her heritage and join the “family business” of driving humanity insane and fight to prevent the awakening of the terrible creature which lies sleeping in the city of R’lyeh. Download the Stela app to read the first chapter of Calla Cthulhu for free.

Blood Brothers #1

Indie darling Fabian Rangel Jr. is bringing another blockbuster Kickstarter series to comic shop with Blood Brothers #1 (APR171600). Following the story of two very different siblings, Diego and Gabriel Soliz are detectives living in a city populated by mythological creatures. When an Aztec skull gets stolen from the local museum it’s up to the brothers to take on the case and return the artifact to its rightful home. Fans of Criminal Macabre and Hellboy will love every page of this supernatural crime thriller from Dynamite Entertainment.

Hanazuki Full of Treasures #1

Hasbro’s latest hit series is making the leap from digital first to comic books in a new series from IDW Publishing. Hanazuki Full of Treasures #1 (APR170504) explores the origin of Hanazuki, the new protector of the Hemkas and the guardian of the special treasures that will turn back the forces of darkness. The adorable Moonflower Hanazuki must protect her distant moon from the encroaching darkness of the Big Bad by planting her treasure trees to warn of its evil reach. With over 2 million views on YouTube, Hanazuki is set to be the next big hit for Hasbro and comic fans won’t want to miss out! Watch the first episode on Hasbro’s website.

GWAR Orgasmageddon #1

Punk rock and heavy metal’s most shocking and disgusting band is making its way into comic shops thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign and Dynamite Entertainment. GWAR Orgasmageddon #1 (APR171582) follows the barbaric interplanetary warriors as they trample through time leaving blood, gore, and…other fluids in their wake! Co-written by Matt Miner and GWAR themselves this is one series that’s sure to leave your ears ringing and a bad taste in your mouth. A must-have for the diehard GWAR fan, Orgasmageddon is as good as it gets.

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Andrea Purcell is a Web Content Writer for PREVIEWSworld.com and a part-time assistant to busy comic creators. Her favorite past times are singing karaoke at comic conventions and memorizing obscure trivia about random pop culture.