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Mar. 15, 2024Hell’s Half Acre is the first of a new collaboration between by Magma Comix and Ruptura Estudios
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A new supernatural western comic is on the way fromindie publisher Magma Comix. Hell’s Half Acre, by writer and Magma founder Denton J. Tipton and artistRamon Bunge, is the first release in what’s planned to be a brand new imprint from Magma in partnership with long-running Mexican comics organisation Ruptura Estudios.
Magma’s official synopsis for the new series reads:
You can check out the three covers for the first issue in the gallery below, starting with Ramon Bunge’s main cover, followed by variants from Chris Evenhuis and Preacher’s Glenn Fabry.
“When Denton shared his plans for Magma Comix, I automatically thought that this was a train I wanted to travel on,” said Ruptura Estudios' managing partner R.G. Llarena in a statement about the new collaboration. “Sometime later, here we are, embarking on our first journey together. To victory!”
“R.G.’s commitment to creator rights has been evident throughout his long career, making Ruptura an ideal partner for Magma,” added Tipton. “Together, we will create captivating storyworlds that transport our readers and lure them back time and time again.”
Magma Comix split off from Heavy Metal magazine last year and has since been refocusing on creator-owned indie comics. Earlier this month they also announced Silicon Bandits, a new science fiction heist adventure from Jason Starr and Dalibor Talajić, launching in April.
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Hell’s Half Acre #1 is published by Magma Comix on June 5.
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