Oni has released lengthy previews of next week’s releases to comic shops:  Bunker #17, Invader Zim #9, and Space Battle Lunchtime #1 by Natalie Riess.

Official previews:

SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME #1
(W/A/C/CA) Natalie Riess
Retailer incentive alternate cover illustrated by Carey Pietsch

Fried Pie Comics interconnecting variant cover illustrated by Leila Del Duca
Age Range: 8 and up
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $3.99

Space Battle Lunchtime is a hit show broadcast all over the universe, and the new season is about to start! When one of the competing chefs drops out at the last minute, an aspiring baker from earth, Peony, gets the opportunity of a lifetime (and a chance at a 20,000 Solarbuck prize!). But is she ready for the cutthroat world of intergalactic cooking?

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Why It’s Neat:

  • Written, illustrated, colored, and lettered by one-woman powerhouse Natalie Riess!
  • It’s is a truly unique comic that’s never been done before, set during an intergalactic cooking competition in space.
  • It’s the first title to be published from our 2015 open submissions call!
  • Perfect for fans of Chopped, Cupcake Wars, and The Great British Bake Off.
  • Retailer incentive alternate cover by Carey Pietsch (Lumberjanes, Adventure Time: Marceline, Gone Adrift)!
  • Fans of cooking manga, Bee & PuppyCat, and adorably peppy characters will love Space Battle Lunchtime.

What people are saying:

  • “[…] this food-centric concept is vastly different from what most comics offer, and it’s a lot of fun to read. […] Wherever Space Battle Lunchtime goes, I will be back to read it.” ComicsAlliance
  • “Chefs have to think on their feet and react quickly, especially when they’re in competition—ESPECIALLY when that competition is in SPACE! With fun characters and delicious dishes, this space adventure fits right in to the young chef’s menu.” Lucy Knisley (Relish: My Life in the Kitchen)
  • “DOES SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE GREATEST COMIC IN THE GALAXY? ABSOLUTELY! I totally dig it! A cooking show competition with aliens, so fun and zany! Will bring out the inner chef you didn’t know you had. I’m hooked!” Amy Chu (Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death)
  • “Sweet but filling, Space Battle Lunchtime has given us a fantastic opening issue which leaves you wanting more.” Mairghread Scott (Toil and Trouble, Transformers: Windblade)
  • “If somehow “intergalactic cooking competition” by itself doesn’t do it for you, Space Battle Lunchtime is also full of wonderfully-designed characters, great cartooning, and beautiful coloring. Don’t miss it.” Ben Towle, Eisner Award-nominated creator of Oyster War
  • Space Battle Lunchtime is incredibly charming and fun! It’s an exciting peek at a well-developed cast of characters and an exciting, upbeat Space Bake-Off. I can’t wait to read more!” Carey Pietsch (Lumberjanes, Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift)
  • “Natalie Riess delivers a comic that lives up to its exciting name, Space Battle Lunchtime! With gorgeous layouts, unique character designs and an intriguing premise, I am excited to read the next installment and find out who will be the toughest cookie in this tasty new series!” Sarah Graley (Rick and Morty: Lil’ Poopy Superstar)
  • “(˙o˙) !!!!!!” Madeleine Flores (Help Us! Great Warrior)
  • “Mixing the appetizing tints of baked goods with the enchanting hues of space, Space Battle Lunchtime is a technicolor treat for all ages thanks to it’s gorgeous paneling, fun storytelling and adorable characters. Isabelle Melançon (Namesake, Valor)
  • “Natalie has really outdone herself here. Space Battle Lunchtime is absolutely, 100% my favorite comic about space baking. Ethan Kocak (Black Mudpuppy)
  • “Riess opens Space Battle Lunchtime with a loveable heroine and a great hook, but then brings it to life beyond your expectations with her signature charm and dazzling color. YesHomo.net

Don’t miss out on these alternate covers!

Retailer incentive alternate cover illustrated by Carey Pietsch (Lumberjanes, Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift)!

Fried Pie Comicsinterconnecting variant cover illustrated by Leila Del Duca (Shutter, The Wicked + The Divine)

Collect the entire set of interconnecting Fried Pie Comics interconnecting variants!

Space Cadets Collection exclusive variant cover by Natalie Riess!

 

 

THE BUNKER #17
(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov
(A/CA) Joe Infurnari
(C) Gonzalo Duarte

Age Range: 15 and up
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $3.99

Things are going well for Senatorial candidate Grady Potts, until Natasha and Daniel are caught committing a horrible crime. Now, with all of his friends in prison, fingers begin pointing to Grady… and he no longer has anyone to turn to.

Why It’s Neat:

  • Actions have consequences, and everyone is about to find that out… TO THE EXTREME!
  • Infurnari’s amazing visuals allow you to literally see through the eyes of the characters.

What people are saying:

  • I don’t need to tell you the virtues of THE BUNKER by this point; Joshua Hale Fialkov and Joe Infurnari continue to pile on with this new fourth arc, Gonzalo Duarte is settling in nicely as series colourist […] continues to turn the screws for our protagonists, even to the point of sadism…!” An Englishman in San Diego
  • […] the core of the series is back and shining. The logic and discussion of time travel in this book […] is perfect. We’re reminded that the future characters are just as aloof to the concept as we are. They don’t know how any of this works and that draws great parallels to their past selves who can’t even begin to understand what consequence means in this newly realized time travel world.” Cover Judger
  • This series is still fantastic.” Gamma Bomb, “Top of the Stack”

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INVADER ZIM #9
(W) Eric Trueheart and Jhonen Vasquez
(A) Dave Crosland with Aaron Alexovich
(C) J.R. Goldberg
(CA) Dave Crosland and Cassie Kelly
Back-up comic by Edmund McMillen
Retailer incentive alternate cover illustrated by FSc
Exceed Exclusives variant cover illustrated by Megan Lawton

Age Range: 8 and up
Genre: Comedy, Sci-fi
Price: $3.99

When his latest ZIM video gets torn apart on the Truthshrieker forums, Dib decides to take drastic measures… by disguising himself as an alien, infiltrating ZIM’s house, and becoming ZIM’s intern!

Why It’s Neat:

  • This issue is written by Jhonen Vasquez and show veteran Eric Trueheart with art from the incredible Dave Crosland (Yo Gabba Gabba: Comic Book Time, Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja)!
  • Dib kinda-of-sort-of-not-really learns a valuable life lesson: never read the comments on an Internet video.

What people are saying:

  • “[…] imaginative, dark and weird; it hits all the points you want from a Zim story […]” AIPT!
  • “This issue has action, adventure, and sheer awesomeness—definitely an issue that any Invader Zim fan will appreciate.” ComicWow!
  • “[…] I’m happy to report that this goddamn book made me laugh out loud and not give a damn who heard.” Big Comic Page

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Don’t miss out on these alternate covers!

Retailer incentive alternate cover illustrated byFSc (Nightmares & Fairy Tales)!

Exceed Exclusives variant coverillustrated by
Megan Lawton
(inker on Invader ZIM Vol. 1)!

 

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