Ablaze Publishing April 2025 Solicitations

Death Be Damned is a compelling graphic novel that thrusts readers into a dark where the undead rise in defiance against injustice and crooked societal norms. Crafted by the creative trio of Mike Alcazaren, Noel Pascual, and AJ Bernardo, the narrative unfolds when a television crew crashes a party of society's elite at a remote hacienda, and a supernatural revolution of the undead suddenly boils over. A formidable legion of zombies, led by a mysterious 10-year-old girl and armed with sickles and scythes, emerges to challenge the living. The story weaves together horror, action, and a poignant critique of societal disparities, engaging readers in a high stakes struggle for survival and justice. Who will survive? Death Be Damned spans 232 pages of intense, thought-provoking narrative, brought to life through AJ Barnardo's masterful narrative illustrations, all in striking black-white-and-red. ABLAZE is proud to present another smash-hit from the world of Filipino comics, a horror story with universal appeal.

: It's time to discover your hidden talent! 16-year-old Touya Senji, facing down an inferiority complex caused by living in the shadow of his older brother, has discovered that he's special after all. He has the ability to draw power from a past life, and he's among those called "Returners." Drawn into the world of Returners by his classmate Haito, Touya is plunged immediately into the conflict between two factions: The Forest of the Greats and The Sinners. Having arrived late to the ongoing struggle, he must quickly learn its intricacies while developing his own abilities and furthering his own desires. This omnibus collects the original volumes 3 and 4 of Mikihisa Konishi's hit manga. With over 3 million copies sold in Japan and beyond, ABLAZE MANGA is now bringing Petals of Reincarnation to English readers worldwide! Anime adaptation coming soon... https://petals-of-reincarnation-anime.com/

From Eisner Award winning writer Mark Russell and artist Roberto Meli comes the Eisner-nominated compelling sci-fi story... Traveling to Mars tells the story of former pet store manager Roy Livingston, the first human to ever set foot on Mars. Roy was chosen for this unlikely mission for one simple reason: he is terminally ill and therefore has no expectation of returning. Roy is joined on his mission to Mars by Leopold and Albert, two Mars rovers equipped with artificial intelligence, who look upon the dying pet store manager as a sort of god. Against the backdrop of not only his waning days but those of human civilization as well, Roy has ample time to think about where things went wrong for both of them and what it means to be a dying god. A riveting story of planetary exploration and of finding meaning in your final days. Collects the critically acclaimed 11-issue series plus cover gallery and bonus material.