Fred Van Lente

1 month ago | kirkusreviews.com | Fred Van Lente

A grim but well-executed fantasy of murder and creeping adulthood. A stylish graphic novel tells a tale of death and drama at the theme park. This collection of the first five issues of a comic-book series, written by Van Lente and illustrated by Panda, lays out its thesis early (“Growing up, then, is this not, also, a kind of death?”), then mashes up elements of corporate satire, dark fairy tales, and a whodunit soaked in theme-park nihilism.

Jan 23, 2025 | writersdigest.com | Fred Van Lente

On January 21, 2025, my fourth novel, Bloodshot, based on the bestselling Valiant comics series, debuted. Though I’m known primarily as a comics writer—Marvel Zombies, Deadpool, Amazing Spider-Man, and more—I hadn’t directly mixed comics and prose in such a direct manner until now. (Prose Fiction vs. Graphic Novels.)In adapting a long running comics character for the prose medium, I learned some valuable tricks of the trade.

Jan 21, 2025 | bookshop.org | Fred Van Lente

(Author) FORMAT FORMAT Buy new or used from an indie through our partner Biblio: Price Condition Seller Bookshop.org has the highest-rated customer service of any bookstore in the world Description The Bourne Identity meets X-Men in Bloodshot, an all-new origin story and a heart-pounding adventure featuring the popular comic book character from Valiant Entertainment.

Nov 23, 2024 | popculthq-comics.com | Fred Van Lente |Jason Bennett

On Wednesday, November 27th, Mad Cave Studios is releasing MURDER KINGDOM #2 (of 5)! Here’s a look at the cover, storyline, and preview pages for Mad Cave Studios’ release on New Comic Book Day… MURDER KINGDOM #2 (of 5) Written by Fred Van Lente Art & Colors by Chris Panda Letters by Becca Carey Covers & Cover Artists: Paulina Ganucheau (Cover A) Gory fairy-tale murders continue to plague the Storybook Kingdom amusement park, but Prince Prince Charming (yes, his name is Prince) and his...

Oct 27, 2024 | valiantentertainment.com | James Asmus |Fred Van Lente |Art by

Quantum and Woody are the world’s worst superhero team. Archer & Armstrong are a mismatched pair of conspiracy-busting adventurers. When a mysterious force collides these ill-suited and irresponsible “heroes” for a cross-country race through the darkest corners of American mythology, all hell is bound to break loose. Can two busted pairs become four of a kind in time to defeat the Hobo King, save the day, and make it back home in time for happy hour?