INSPIRED BY THE LUCHA LIBRE FILMS OF YESTERYEAR MASKED REPUBLIC COMICS IS
ALL NEW
ACTION
HORROR
SCI-FI
FANTASY
COMEDY
ADVENTURES
OUTSIDE OF THE RING
Vampiro: Rockabilly Apocalypse #1 In Shops Now!
Cover A: Rafael Gallur
Cover D: Michael Calero
Cover A: Rafael Gallur
Cover B: Julio Guerra
Cover D: Michael Calero
Cover A: Rafael Gallur
Cover C: Diego Simone
Cover D: Michael Calero
Cover D: Michael Calero
Cover D: Michael Calero
Cover D: Michael Calero
Cover D: Michael Calero
Cover E: Classic Film Homage by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm 1:10 Retailer Incentive
Cover E: Classic Film Homage by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm 1:10 Retailer Incentive
Cover E: Classic Film Homage by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm 1:10 Retailer Incentive
Cover F: Bryan Silverbax 1:25 Retailer Incentive
Cover E: Classic Film Homage by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm 1:10 Retailer Incentive
Cover E: Classic Film Homage by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm 1:10 Retailer Incentive
Vampiro: Rockabilly Apocalypse
Release week appearances and signings:
Wednesday 10/16
NY, NY - Vampiro & writer Michael Kingston.
Griffith, IN - Variant (cover B) artist Julio Guerra
Thursday 10/17
NY, NY - Vampiro & Kingston at NYCC (Headlocked Booth)
Let your local comic shop know you want to see Vampiro & Kingston in your area!
Masked Republic at SDCC
Masked Republic & Headlocked Panel
On Thursday of SDCC, Masked Republic President & COO and Headlocked Comic creator and writer Michael Kingston lead a panel focused on Taking Wrestling Outside Of The Ring. Both companies made major announcements and talked about Kleinrock & Kingsotn co-creating Vampiro: Rockabilly Apocalypse for Masked Republic Comics. They also debuted the series motion comic trailer which you can find below.
The Luchaverse is getting developed for TV
With the first issue of Luchaverse: Catalyst having just hit comic shops on July 17th and many shop owners reporting selling out of the copies they stocked, it was perfect timing to announce the pact at SDCC. Cole has roots in Southern California wrestling, but is best known now in Hollywood as a television writer. His latest project is writing & showrunning the tv adaptation of the MMA film Warrior for Paramount+ and news leaked recently about an "wrestling meets Dazed and Confused" pilot he has sold to a top tier cable network. MXN founder Mason Novick has a long history in film and TV. Before he formed MXN he produced films including Juno, 500 Days of Summer and Jennifer’s Body. Since forming MXN, productions have included Lisa Frankenstein, Big Time Adolescence and Nightbooks for Netflix.
New Series - Vampiro: Rockabilly Apocalypse
Announced in the days leading up to the convention, Vampiro: Rockabilly Apocalypse was a hit at SDCC. Fans from around the world stopped by the Masked Republic & Headlocked booth to meet the lucha legend and get their hands on the SDCC exclusive ashcan preview of issue #1 which will be in comic book shops on October 16th and is available for order now through Diamond Distribution's Previewsworld.com.
Created by Masked Republic's Kevin Kleinrock and Headlocked Comics' Michael Kingston and starring the most successful non-Hispanic star in the history of lucha libre, Vampiro (CMLL, WCW, Wrestling Society X, Lucha Underground, Lucha Libre AAA) Kingston is writing the series with art by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm and lettering by Jacob Bascle. Cover A for issue #1 (and more to come) is painted by legendary lucha libre comic cover artist Rafael Gallur.
NEW ACTION-HORROR COMIC BOOK SERIES, STARRING LEGENDARY LUCHADOR VAMPIRO OUT THIS OCTOBER!
July 18
[Hood River, Oregon] Massive Publishing, a leading publisher in the comic book direct market has partnered once again with lucha libre focused live event, merchandise, and media organization Masked Republic on the upcoming project. The two companies recently partnered on the release of another wrestling-inspired series, Luchaverse which featured some of the most iconic luchadors in the business today. Now, with Vampiro: Rockabilly Apocalypse, they are bringing a stylized action filled adventure to die hard horror enthusiasts and the legions of Vampiro fans around the globe. This horrifying first issue is a SUPER SIZED 48-PAGE premiere written by Michael Kingston and is set to release on October 16, 2024 but eager fans don’t have to wait till October to get their first taste of this brand new series. Massive and Masked Republic will have an exclusive ashcan preview available at this year’s San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) available throughout the weekend including a special signing with Vampiro and Kingston on Friday July 26th at booth #1901 from 5pm-6pm!
Series Details
Created by: Masked Republic's Kevin Kleinrock & Michael Kingston
Written by: Michael Kingston
Art by: El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm
Letters & Layout: Jacob Bascle
Cover A: Rafael Gallur
Cover C: Diego Simone
Cover E: El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm
About Masked Republic Comics
Masked Republic® has become known and celebrated worldwide as the leader in expanding lucha libre and lucha culture beyond the borders of Mexico and collaborating with the Legends of Lucha Libre® to create both officially licensed products and new exciting publishing, film and television properties. A vision over half a decade in the making, Masked Republic Comics will bring to both fans of lucha libre and of great comics exciting new storyworlds with both superstar luchadores you know and original characters you will surely come to love. It all kicks off July 17th with Luchaverse: Catalyst #1 featuring Rey Mysterio & Tinieblas Jr. Pre-order it now at your local comic shop and check out MassivePublishing.com for exclusive limited edition variants.
Masked Republic Comics Is Exclusively Published By Massive Publishing
Founded in 2022 by comic creators Michael Calero, Trevor Richardson and Kevin Roditeli, Massive Publishing has quickly gained recognition as a home for top-quality comic book publications. From exceptional artwork and storytelling to the highest quality printing and distribution, Massive Publishing has stayed true to its vision of treating every book it produces like the most important series in its library.
In partnership with Whatnot Inc., the live-streaming marketplace founded by Grant LaFontaine and Logan Head, Massive Publishing launched its first imprint, Whatnot Publishing, with titles such as Alpha Betas, Ninja Funk, Wesley Snipes’ The Exiled, Quested and Liquid Kill. In the first 6 months of retail distribution, Whatnot Publishing titles sold 800,000 units.
We're Only Getting Started....
Luchaverse: Catalyst #1 is part 1 of 3 of the Luchaverse: Catalyst arc and then there is so much more to come.
Ask your LCS (Local Comic Shop) to add the full run of the Luchaverse series to your pull list to make sure you don't miss out on a single exciting issue!
Writers: Ivan Plaza & Marco Lopez
Art on Rey Mysterio: Ben Harvey
Colors on Rey Mysterio: Bryan Magnaye
Art & Colors on Tinieblas Jr: Diego Simone
It all starts here with the three-part launch of the epic new shared Luchaverse! The world’s most famous luchadores battle in the ring by day, and serve humanity as monster hunters and world protectors by night. In this series, Masked Republic Comics and Massive Publishing bring back the glory and tradition of real-life lucha libre stars in comic books, setting the stage for a new era filled with epic cross-genre action in a shared universe.
The first 3 installments of the Luchaverse series are action-packed giant-sized double features that are a perfect entry point for both long time fans of luchadores and new readers looking for genre bending adventure and universe altering mystery.
WAYS TO GET MASKED REPUBLIC COMICS
PREVIEWS MAGAZINE + LCS
PREVIEWS MAGAZINE + LCS
PREVIEWS MAGAZINE + LCS
Check out the May 1st issue of Previews magazine and ask your Local Comic Shop to pre-order you a copy of Luchaverse: Catalyst #1 or even better, ask them to add the entire run of Luchaverse comics to your pull list!
EXCLUSIVES
PREVIEWS MAGAZINE + LCS
PREVIEWS MAGAZINE + LCS
Keep a watch out for EXCLUSIVE cover variants coming to select stores and events including Luchaverse: Catalyst #1
Masked Republic Live Events variant by Rockets Are Red
Your first chance to get it will be at San Diego Comic Con at the Masked Republic booth #1901
LIVE EVENTS
PREVIEWS MAGAZINE + LCS
LIVE EVENTS
Beginning in August, you will be able to find Masked Republic Comics at the merchandise stands at all Masked Republic live events - starting September 7th at MaskedMania at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, TX.(MaskedMania.com for details)
Luchaverse: Catalyst #3 Cover Gallery
Cover A: Francesco Tomaselli
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Covers 1-3 connect for an incredible 3 panel art piece!
Cover C: Puis Calzada
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover D: Action Figure Puis Calzada +
Cover D: Action Figure Puis Calzada +
Cover D: Classic Lucha Film Homage by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm
Cover D: Action Figure Puis Calzada +
Cover D: Classic Lucha Film Homage by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm
Cover D: Classic Lucha Film Homage by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm
Cover D: Classic Lucha Film Homage by El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm
Luchaverse: Catalyst #2 Cover Gallery
Cover A: Francesco Tomaselli
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Covers 1-3 connect for an incredible 3 panel art piece!
Cover C: Alessandro Micelli
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover C: Alessandro Micelli
Cover D: Javier Martin Caba
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover C: Alessandro Micelli
Luchaverse: Catalyst #1 Cover Gallery
Cover A: Francesco Tomaselli
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Also available in limited edition Foil and Metal variants.
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Covers 1-3 connect for an incredible 3 panel art piece!
Cover C: Ben Harvey Rey Mysterio
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover D: Andy Belanger Superman vs. Ali Homage
Cover D: Andy Belanger Superman vs. Ali Homage
Cover B: Leo Colapietro Connecting Cover (Issues 1-3)
Cover D: Andy Belanger Superman vs. Ali Homage
Also available in limited edition Foil and Metal variants.
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