The 4th Monkey Comic Anthology comes to print.

The 4th Monkey: An Anthology for Awareness

Cover art by Jose Jacaro and logo by Kenneth Matthews

     After a successful Kickstarter campaign in late 2017 comic book writer James E. Roche and a bevy of comic book creators are bringing to life The 4th Monkey: An Anthology for Awareness. The name plays on the 3 Mystic Monkeys proverb: " See no Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil." The 4th Monkey is the one who is not blinded. It is aware and wants the World to take Notice.

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      Thru his new imprint, James E. Roche is now publishing the 100 page comic anthology featuring stories to raise awareness about environmental and social issues. Each creative team will be bringing to life a story about something that is near and dear to their hearts. The book features 8 stories brought to life by over 30 creators revolving around: Ocean Pollution. Alcoholism. Poaching. Suicide. Political Polarization. Abuse. Pesticides. Online Bullying.

     In his short, James E. Roche tackles the issue of Ocean pollution with a tale highlighting the effects on the people who depend on the Sea for sustenance. The story shows in dark terms the ultimate effects of dwindling resources.

James E. Roche -Dark Waters pg 1 Art by Hus Ozkan

James E. Roche - Dark Waters pg 2 Art by Hus Ozkan

James E. Roche - Dark Waters pg 3 Art by Hus Ozkan

DC Comics and Walmart Team Up

DC Comics launches exclusive 100 pg Giants     Walmart inks exclusive deal to sell 100 page Giants by DC Comics

     Beginning in July DC Comics and Wal-Mart has inked an exclusive deal to sell four 100 page DC Comics anthology titles each month, featuring both reprints and new content that was previously unavailible.
     The four titles - Superman Giant, Justice League of America Giant, Batman Giant and Teen Titans Giant. The new material will include a 12-part story by Tom King and a 12-part story by Brian Bendis.

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     Batman Giant #1 will feature a new story By Jimmy Palimiotti and Patrick Zircher, One more chance.

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        Batman Giant #1 also includes Batman #608 (2002) By Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, Nightwing #1 (2011) By Kyle Higgins and Eddy Barrows, Harley Quinn #1 By Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner.

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        Superman Giant #1 will again feature the talents of Jimmy Palmiotti this time working with Tom Derenick to bring you chapter one of a two part story Endurance. Also included in this issue will be The Terrifics #1 (2018) By Jeff Lemire, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado. Green Lantern #1 (2005) by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver as well as Superman/Batman #1 (2003) byJeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness and Tim Sale. 

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     Teen Titans Giant #1 will feature an original 6-part story by Dan Jurgens with art from Scot Eaton, Wayne Faucher and Jim Charalampidis.

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     The book will include reprints of Super Sons #1 (2017) by Peter J. Tomasi and Jorge Jimenez, Sideways #1 (2018) by Dan Di Didio, Justin Jordan and Kenneth Rocafort and Teen Titans #1 (2003) by Geoff Johns and Mike McKone.

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     Justice League of America Giant #1 will feature an all new story starring Wonder Woman, The Conversion, written by Tim Seely with art from Rick Leonardi and Steve Buccellato.

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   This issue will also feature Justice League #1 (2011) by Geoff Johns, Jim Lee and Scott Williams, Flash #1 (2011) by Brian Buccellato and Francis Manapul and Aquaman #1 (2011) by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

     With books hitting shelves in over 3000 Wal-Mart stores nationwide, we can hope that this deal will bring comics to many casual readers who otherwise would not step into a comics shop.