Plunder #01

Why We Love IT: Swifty Lang gave us a new perspective on werewolves with feeding, terrible story is packed with social commentary. When he told us that he teamed with rookie Skuds McKinley for the history of horror on the high seas, we were all in.

Why you'll love it: BOOM! Archaia Studios and have been at the forefront of the horror comic revival, with names like fertile soil, curses, and Clive Barker Next Testament. Embezzlement is the next step in this evolution, as fans of Captain Phillips and the thing will enjoy this blend of current events inspired adventure and supernatural horror.

What it is: After facing off against illegal Chinese vessel, the gang of Somali pirates trying to take what they think the research vessel, only to find himself in the midst of carnage. As their worst nightmares become reality, 14-year-old boy who went from interpreter to reluctant pirate not only becomes the key to survival, but must decide for himself how far he is willing to go in the name of self-preservation.