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  "description": "The Witcher, Spider-Man, Gran Familia and more!",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-19T17:40:32.000Z",
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    "The Witcher: Blood Stone #4 :: Profile :: Dark Horse ComicsSorrow and guilt linger in the wake of the massacre, but not all lives are lost . . . To prevent another tragedy, Geralt returns to the dwarven caves, but where human desire spawned bloodthirsty greed, what awaits is a new danger. And for the remaining natives of Plinth, destiny becomes a choice.Written by Daniel Freedman (Birdking, Kali, Raiders) with art by Pius Bak (Slightly Exaggerated, Godfather of Hell)!Series finale!Dark Horse Comics",
    "Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) #1 | Comic Issues | MarvelBrowse the Marvel Comics issue Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) #1. Learn where to read it, and check out the comic’s cover art, variants, writers, & more!Marvel Logo",
    "Get a copy of Gran Familia - Vol. 3 today!",
    "Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral – Body Count #1 reviewThe twisted origins of a twisted killerGAMINGTRENDTim Jenkins",
    "Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts reviewLara must face the demons of her past while contemplating her future.GAMINGTRENDCassie Peterson"
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  "textContent": "We're back to recap a great week of **Comics & Manga** we read here at **GamingTrend.com** last week!\n\nWe have three comics to showcase this week: one from **Dark Horse Comics** , one from **Marvel Comics** , and one from **Titan Manga**!\n\nAt the end, we have new pieces by Tim Jenkins on **Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1** and**Cassie Peterson** on**Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts**!**__** Keep an eye out for a **preview** of the comics we're covering this week!\n\n* * *\n\nCover art and first five pages of ****The Witcher: Blood Stone - Issue #4****!\n\n### **The Witcher: Blood Stone - Issue #4**\n\nA grim ending to a fabulous Witcher story! What happens if Geralt can't find a way out? Blood Stone delivers a story that is beautiful, dark, and very violent providing us with a glimpse of a Geralt we rarely see in the games or shows.\n\nThe art follows the violence showing everything from the torn faces from bare hands to the slashes from weapons. Nobody is safe, not even Geralt. This could be the deadliest threat he's faced alone so far!\n\nThe entire run is now out and is perfect for any fan of The Witcher!\n\n1-Min Impressions of ****The Witcher: Blood Stone - Issue #4****!\n\nThe Witcher: Blood Stone #4 :: Profile :: Dark Horse ComicsSorrow and guilt linger in the wake of the massacre, but not all lives are lost . . . To prevent another tragedy, Geralt returns to the dwarven caves, but where human desire spawned bloodthirsty greed, what awaits is a new danger. And for the remaining natives of Plinth, destiny becomes a choice.Written by Daniel Freedman (Birdking, Kali, Raiders) with art by Pius Bak (Slightly Exaggerated, Godfather of Hell)!Series finale!Dark Horse Comics\n\nGet a copy of ****The Witcher: Blood Stone - Issue #4**** today!\n\n* * *\n\nSix different covers for ****Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1****!\n\n### **Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Issue #1**\n\nA star-studded cast is what brings The Spectacular Spider-Man back in Brand New Day #1. From Wilson Fisk to The Punisher, and even some characters that fans of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game will know well make their way to New York to make Peter's life a living hell.\n\nWhile Doctor Strange's spell worked and nobody remembers Peter is Spider-Man, quite a few remember they KNEW who Spider-Man truly was under the mask. This irritates many to no end, including Peter who's lost quite a lot of friendships along the way.\n\nThis issue was PACKED with catching up with Peter's history, plenty of appearances to smile at, and lots of plucky Spider-Man quips! If you're a fan of the Spectacular Spider-Man, this one is for you!\n\n1-Min Impressions of ****Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1****!\n\nSpectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) #1 | Comic Issues | MarvelBrowse the Marvel Comics issue Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) #1. Learn where to read it, and check out the comic’s cover art, variants, writers, & more!Marvel Logo\n\nGet a copy of ****Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1**** today!\n\n* * *\n\nCover art and five pages of ****Gran Familia - Vol. 3****!\n\n### **Gran Familia - Vol. 3**\n\nLeo and his friends are back in a heartbreaking yet intense volume that goes above and beyond to start and explain Leo's past, the reason the Demi-Mafia hates humans, the political turmoil behind the scenes, and even a budding romance.\n\nThe volume begins with an explanation of the reason the Demi-Mafia is attacking Leo. During that story, you see how humans hurt the Demi and even their protector. Writer Kenji Hamada does a wonderful job helping the reader feel empathetic to the Demi even if they've grown and are attacking our heroes.\n\nWhile the mysteries of Leo's past are far from explained, we meet new characters that know him well and we get the starting point for his friends now to learn, \"who really is Leo?\"\n\n1-Min Impressions of ****Gran Familia - Vol. 3****!\n\nGet a copy of Gran Familia - Vol. 3 today!\n\n* * *\n\nThree variant covers for ****Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral - Issue #1****!\n\n### **Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral - Issue #1 review**\n\nAmazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral – Body Count #1 offers a look into the twisted mind of Marvel's newest serial killer, Torment, that ultimately adds to the character's horrifying nature.\n\nReading less like a traditional origin story and more a manifesto desperately seeking to make others understand the motives behind his heinous actions, the story builds slowly, creating an unassuming facade that allows the sudden twist to catch readers unawares even as they're looking for it.\n\nRead the full review from **Tim Jenkins** below:\n\nAmazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral – Body Count #1 reviewThe twisted origins of a twisted killerGAMINGTRENDTim Jenkins\n\n* * *\n\nCovers for ****Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts - Issue #1-4 review****!\n\n### **Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts - Issue #1-4 review**\n\nTomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts is an exciting story tying back to classic Tomb Raider games. It’s a quick mini-series featuring beautiful artwork and excellent writing, painting a picture worthy of television.\n\nRead the full review from **Cassie Peterson** below:\n\nTomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts reviewLara must face the demons of her past while contemplating her future.GAMINGTRENDCassie Peterson\n\n* * *\n\n### **Coming this week from GamingTrend Comics & Manga:**\n\nImpressions of**Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome _#3_** ,**Rogue _#5_** , and **Record Journey _Vol. 1_**!\n\n* * *\n\nStay tuned to **GamingTrend.com** for all the news, reviews, and interviews you could want: **By humans, for humans**!",
  "title": "A week of heroes trying to save the day!",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-19T17:40:33.103Z"
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