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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 7h

Let’s go!

Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 13h

Masterminds returns this week with issue #2, available now wherever you get your comics! Details: https://bit.ly/4orHXl9

It's time for Level 2...

From @zackkaps.bsky.social Stephen Thompson, and team. With covers from Thompson, @martinsimmonds.bsky.social

Base cover for Masterminds issue #2, with illustration from Stephen Thompson

Variant cover for Masterminds issue #2, with illustration from Martin Simmonds

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 16h

MASTERMINDS continues today!

@backcrackah.bsky.social can't get enough of the mind games @zackkaps.bsky.social & Stephen Thompson are playing in their @darkhorse.com series ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 14h

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 REVIEW for @darkhorse.com MASTERMINDS #2, out in stores today!

"Masterminds is full of twists, turns, action, and real-life consequences" - @nerdinitiative.bsky.social "Make sure you enter this game!"

nerdinitiative.com/2025/10/08/m...

MASTERMINDS #2: Level Two

Edward and Angie have accepted the Masterminds game, launching them towards a world of unimaginable royalties. What they thought would be a fun and harmless game has quickly turned dangerous as they a...

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AIPT @aiptcomics.com · 1d

‘Masterminds’ #2 proves the series has staying power
@zackkaps.bsky.social @darkhorse.com #comicbooks #comics #NCBD #scifi #horror #comicsky
Out tomorrow, read @davidbrooke.bsky.social's review:

‘Masterminds’ #2 proves the series has staying power

Puzzles, style, and escalating peril blend into a thrilling continuation that raises the stakes and keeps the game worth playing.

aiptcomics.com

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 17h

And finally, @madcavestudios.com DARK EMPTY VOID TPB is out in comic shops! From myself, @chrisshehanart.bsky.social, @francescosegala.bsky.social and Justin Birch.

A sci-fi cosmic horror adventure. Scientists have lost control of a micro black hole and things are coming out.

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 17h

Today, @darkhorse.com MASTERMINDS #2 is out in comic shops, from myself, Stephen Thompson, Thiago Rocha and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Design by Muller.

The world's smartest secret society invites you to play their game. If you can survive.

Don't miss it!

Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 2d

This Week, @darkhorse.com Masterminds is back with Issue #2, and check out this gorgeously freaky cover from @martinsimmonds.bsky.social! Series artwork by Stephen Thompson, @thiagocrocha.bsky.social and Hass.

The game has only just begun. Are you playing?

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, I will be at NYCC! I'll be in Artist Alley with all the new stuff. @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS I & II and MASTERMINDS, @madcavestudios.com DARK EMPTY VOID TPB, @topcowofficial.bsky.social Con Exclusive PORT OF EARTH HC and more! Would love to see you all, come say hello!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 5d

It’s so good to be back!!

Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 5d

ICYMI: Kill All Immortals is back in business with an all new arc! Kill All Immortals II #1 is now available: https://bit.ly/3TOYbY7

Frey and her brothers' newfound mortality is put to the test!

By @zackkaps.bsky.social, Fico Ossio, @thiagorochart.bsky.social, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Page from Kill All Immortals II issue #1

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 5d

Kill All Immortals is back from
@darkhorse.com and you can order the next issue and then go sit by the pool for the weekend, enjoy your scotch and scimitar like this guy. Kill All Immortals II #2 available for pre-order!

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Tony Miller @beardedrogue.bsky.social · 7d

My New Comic Book Day post is late because I ran errands right up to the start of Dynamite so I only just now got the chance. Multiple new series this week, including the return of Kill All Immortals!

A photo of comics including Arcbound 6, The Author Immortal 1, Birds of Prey 26, Bytchcraft 4, Cold Slither 1, The Department of Truth 0, Gunpowder Prophets 1, Kaya 30, Kill All Immortals II 1, and Look Into My Eyes 3.

A photo of comic books including Rocketfellers 9, Rook: Exodus 7, Life 6, Roots of Madness 2, and They’re All Terrible Deluxe Edition.

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI @darkhorse.com Kill All Immortals is back!!

10/10 "Excellent story-telling!" - @nerdinitiative.bsky.social

9/10 "Beautiful art and strong writing!"- @aiptcomics.com

"I loved it!" - Rockin Robbie

"The wait was worth it!" - @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social

"Definitely recommend!" - NerdyAF

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 7d

"I loved it. It's got action and intrigue." & "If you read the original Kill All Immortals, you will love this one. If you didn't read Kill All Immortals...you should. It's pretty freaking good! - Rockin Robbie

@darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS II out now!

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Weekly Comic Book Review 10/01/25

YouTube video by Pop Culture Philosophers

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 7d

10/10 💥💥💥💥💥 BOOM!

Nerd Initiative @nerdinitiative.bsky.social · 7d

nerdinitiative.com/2025/10/01/k... @darkhorse.com @zackkaps.bsky.social @hopsgeeknews.bsky.social #ncbd #comics

KILL ALL IMMORTALS II #1: Together as a Family

Frey thought she was freeing her family when she tore down the tree of immortality. Peace is just an illusion, as Frey will quickly come to find. Will the Asvalds be able to band together as a family ...

nerdinitiative.com

Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 7d

BOOM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️10/10 REVIEW @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS II #1!

"Excellent storytelling as we thought we knew what the truth was but, everything is now flipped upside down and just getting started."

"Back without missing a beat!" - @nerdinitiative.bsky.social

nerdinitiative.com/2025/10/01/k...

KILL ALL IMMORTALS II #1: Together as a Family

Frey thought she was freeing her family when she tore down the tree of immortality. Peace is just an illusion, as Frey will quickly come to find. Will the Asvalds be able to band together as a family ...

nerdinitiative.com

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 7d

What a great line up! Let’s go release day!

Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 7d

Happy New Comic Book Day! Check out all of Dark Horse's new releases out today, available from comic shops: bit.ly/3rdBGNN

#NCBD

Base cover for Kill All Immortals II issue #1, illustrated by Oliver Barrett

Base cover for Minor Threats: The Last Devil Left Alive issue #1, illustrated by Scott Hepburn

Base cover for Masters of the Universe: Andra, illustrated by Adriana Melo

Base cover for The Umbrella Academy: Plan B issue #3, illustrated by Gabriel Bá

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 7d

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 9/10 REVIEW
@darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS II #1!

"Ossio is an incredibly talented artist, imbuing real emotion into scenes that are wildly action-packed."

"One of Kaplan’s great strengths...is the humanity & depth he instills in his characters." -
@aiptcomics.com

AIPT @aiptcomics.com · 7d

"I feel incredibly confident in saying that if you at all enjoyed the first Kill All Immortals comic, you will undoubtedly enjoy this new sequel series..."
@darkhorse.com @zackkaps.bsky.social #NCBD #comicbooks #comics #comicsky
Read @alexcomics.bsky.social's review:

‘Kill All Immortals II’ #1 sees the Asvald Family facing their biggest threat yet

'I thought I was giving us freedom... But I was just cursing us to our worst fears come true.'

aiptcomics.com

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 7d

What a damn good line up!

Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 7d

Happy New Comic Book Day! Check out all of Dark Horse's new releases out today, available from comic shops: bit.ly/3rdBGNN

#NCBD

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 7d

Today is release day for @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS II #1!!!

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 7d

KILL ALL IMMORTALS is back @darkhorse.com!

What a return for @zackkaps.bsky.social & Fico Ossio⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 8d

This page is a work of art.

Thiago Rocha - Comic Colorist @thiagocrocha.bsky.social · 8d

It's been a while since I've posted actual work so here's one of my favorite pages from The Midnight: Shadows graphic novel for the band The Midnight written by @zackkaps.bsky.social and drawings by Stephen Thompson. Colors by me.

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 8d

Just one more day.
@darkhorse.com Kill All Immortals II #1.
If you haven't read the first arc, dive in here and now.
More Immortals. Same Business.
Out tomorrow!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 9d

This Wednesday evening, come help me celebrate the release of Kill All Immortals II!

Collector's Paradise Comics & Graphic Novels @collectorsparadise.bsky.social · 9d

⚔️ Join us this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁 at Collector’s Paradise 𝗡𝗼𝗛𝗼 as we welcome back writer 𝗭𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 for a special LAUNCH SIGNING for part two of his hit Dark Horse series, 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗜!

@zackkaps.bsky.social
@darkhorse.com

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 9d

Excited about @darkhorse.com Kill All Immortals II this week? Check out this exclusive release week podcast with @beardedcomicbro, talking about Fico Ossio and my modern and action-packed Viking series, as well as Masterminds and @madcavestudios.com Dark Empty Void! Let’s go!!

Bearded Comic Bro @beardedcomicbro.bsky.social · 9d

I welcomed back @zackkaps.bsky.social to the show to talk about his two new comics from @darkhorse.com Kill All Immortals 2 and Masterminds. It’s always a fun time unpacking the art of crafting comics with Zack!!! youtu.be/J86wZ-JV5tc?...

Interview with Zack Kaplan (writer of Kill All Immortals 2 and Masterminds)

YouTube video by Bearded Comic Bro

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 9d

This Wednesday, come by Pulp Fiction Comics during your lunch and get some signed @darkhorse.com Kill All Immortals II #1s and more!

Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 12d

Next week, Oct 1st, I'll be at Pulp Fiction Comics in Los Angeles for a day time release signing of @darkhorse.com Kill All Immortals, plus I'll have Masterminds #1 as well! Definitely stop by, grab some signed comics and help me celebrate our launch!

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