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
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.
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.
Cover E: Sketch Cover
Cover F: Belt Maker James Brennan Championship Belt Gatefold
Cover F: Belt Maker James Brennan Championship Belt Gatefold
Cover F: Belt Maker James Brennan Championship Belt Gatefold
Cover F: Belt Maker James Brennan Championship Belt Gatefold
Cover F: Belt Maker James Brennan Championship Belt Gatefold
Cover G: Diego Simone Tinieblas Jr.
Cover F: Belt Maker James Brennan Championship Belt Gatefold
Cover F: El Terrorifico Doctor Napalm Luchador Film Poster
Cover F: El Terrorifico Doctor Napalm Luchador Film Poster
Cover F: Belt Maker James Brennan Championship Belt Gatefold
Cover F: El Terrorifico Doctor Napalm Luchador Film Poster
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
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 August 17 at the Taco & Tequila Festival in Sioux Falls, South Dakota!
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