GET YOUR FIRST LOOK AT WHAT CEX IS PUBLISHING THIS JULY March 24, 2023 by CEX Publishing ONE BABY. ONE RIFLE. TWO MILLION ZOMBIES Mother Russia is a gripping and thrilling series set during the height of World War II. The story follows a Soviet sniper who finds herself battling not just Nazi forces but also hordes of flesh-eating zombies. Amidst the chaos and danger, she takes on the responsibility of protecting an innocent child, raising questions about whether she is ready for the challenges of motherhood in a war-torn environment. Written and illustrated by Jeff McCommsey, the creator of the popular Mother Russia: Winter Special, this series promises intense action and suspense. The stunning cover art by rising star guest artist Ugis Berzins further adds to the excitement. Don’t miss the chance to own the 1-in-10 incentive cover by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, The Mice Templar)! If you’re a fan of action, horror, and historical fiction, Mother Russia is a must-read series. Next, get ready for the highly anticipated third issue of Seven Years in Darkness, where Matthew and the other apprentice mages prepare to be sorted into their respective houses amidst the threat of sabotage, following the devastating massacre. Don’t miss out on the action and suspense in this thrilling series, coming in July! MOTHER RUSSIA #1 Written & Illustrated byJEFF MCCOMSEY Cover BUGIS BERZINS Cover CMICHAEL AVON OEMING One baby. One rifle. Two million zombies! As a zombie apocalypse breaks out in WWII, a Soviet sniper risks her life to protect an innocent baby boy. From Jeff McCommsey, the creator behind the hit MOTHER RUSSIA: WINTER SPECIAL and introducing rising star guest cover artist Ugis Berzins! Don’t miss the 1-in-10 incentive cover by Michael Avon Oeming! Diamond IDAPR231305 / APR231306 / APR231307 Lunar Product Codes0423CX244 / 0423CX245 / 0423CX246 UPCCover A: 79394597460300111Cover B: 79394597460300121Cover C: 79394597460300131 SEVEN YEARS IN DARKNESS #3 Written & Illustrated byJOSEPH SCHMALKE Cover CRICHARD PACE Months have passed since the massacre at the Academy of Black Magic where seven children lost their lives. Now someone is sabotaging other students leading to deadly results. A mysterious and disturbed class member, Zero, is under suspicion as the possible saboteur while Matthew and the other apprentice mages prepare to be tested and placed into one of five houses. Featuring a 1:10 variant cover by horror-Meister Richard Pace! Diamond IDAPR231308 / APR231309 / APR231310 Lunar Product Codes0423CX247 / 0423CX248 / 0423CX249 UPCCover A: 79394597454200311Cover B: 79394597454200321Cover C: 79394597454200331 OUTLAND ENTERTAINMENT THE JOTUNN WAR Written byIAN STUART SHARPE Illustrated byDEVMALYA PRAMANIK, GER CURTI, PAUL LITTLE Cover byJEREMY D. MOHLER In the Vikingverse, the Norse rule the stars with restless fleets and an iron will. But when the thralls rebel, turning to the artifice of Norns to help them escape their bondage, the natural order is thrown into chaos. ISBN978-1-954255-16-6