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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 9.5/10 @comicbookclique.bsky.social REVIEW for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2. "The Smart Division #2 is a very strong follow-up to the stellar first issue, giving us an intriguing murder mystery and a tech-driven world that is all too plausible." comicbookclique.com/majorreviews...

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REVIEW: The Smart Division #2 - No Such Thing As A Perfect Crime? — Comic Book Clique

They say that the potential of AI is limitless.  They also say there is no such thing as the perfect crime.  Can both of these things be true at the same time?

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 16h

Hey! I got a big week! In addition to NYCC, @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS III Issue #1 is out, along with Only The Savage Are Left #4, and The Smart Division #2 just dropped...and I'll be at @fpnyc.bsky.social Wednesday night, #ncbd! Come say hello and get some comics!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 17h

Great conversation with Longbox Conversations about all the @darkhorse.com titles as well as some of my past work, but especially KILL ALL IMMORTALS III out this week!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 18h

Today is your last day to pre-order @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #3, an all to real detective thriller about Artificial Intelligence. Covers by @johnjpearson.bsky.social and @fabianamascolo.bsky.social! Call your shop now!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Next stop: @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social! I’ll be there all four days with Scott’s Collectables in Artist Alley with all my comics and some exclusives! Plus a cool @darkhorse.com signing Sat 4-5pm w a Jenny Frison Kill All Immortals cover giveaway. Can’t wait! See you all soon!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hey NYC!!! If you can't make it to New York Comic Con, I have a RELEASE SIGNING at the epic @fpnyc.bsky.social on Wednesday, October 7th for the new arc of @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS! I'll sign for free, bring whatever and come celebrate our Immortal Viking series!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Smart Division #2 from @darkhorse.com is out in stores to more killer reviews and reactions! Thanks from @johnjpearson.bsky.social, @bertacious.bsky.social and Hass to everyone reading and enjoying our thought-provoking thriller. Time to order Issue #3 and beyond from your comic shop!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Wanna get ready for @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS III next week, as well as my other continuing titles Only the Savage are Left and The Smart Division? Dive into the Yetii with @jimmygaspero.bsky.social for a great podcast about the comics!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 REVIEW for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION 2! “Brilliant storytelling, appealing & often mesmerizing illustrations, top-notch professional lettering!”

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Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 30/09/2026

The Smart Division continues this week with issue #2, available now: bit.ly/47a3JTD Newly-made partners Stevie Larque and William Bailey set out to find a missing developer... By @zackkaps.bsky.social, @johnjpearson.bsky.social, and team. With covers from Pearson & @jamesstokoe.bsky.social

Base cover of The Smart Division issue #2, illustrated by John J. Pearson

Variant cover of The Smart Division issue #2, illustrated by James Stokoe

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 @nerdinitiative.bsky.social REVIEW for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2, me & @johnjpearson.bsky.social. "The Smart Division #2 will inject a level of fear into the reader that they may not have thought an issue could do." nerdinitiative.com/2026/09/30/t...

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THE SMART DIVISION #2: Play Your Part.

The Smart Division #2 review by Matt Roth.

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 9 /10 @superpoweredfan.bsky.social REVIEW @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2. "Kaplan continues to create a dark, thrilling and engaging noir style mystery in this issue, Pearson delivers stunning, intense and visually exciting art throughout." www.superpoweredfancast.com/the-smart-di...

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The Smart Division #2 Review - Super Powered Fancast

The Smart Division #2 Dark Horse Comics Written by Zack Kaplan Art by John J Pearson Colors by John J Pearson Letters by Buddy Beaudoin The Rundown: Agents Bailey and Larque discover their murder myst...

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Fanlight Zone @fanlightzone.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Smart Division Review - Let's see what @juanreadscomic.bsky.social has to say about @zackkaps.bsky.social and @johnjpearson.bsky.social has been doing with this second issue. #comics #ncbd #comicbookreviews #comicbookcommunity @darkhorse.com

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 9.8/10 @fanlightzone.bsky.social REVIEW of @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2, out now! "This is a smart, suspenseful second issue that leaves the case more dangerous and more intriguing than ever. If this series isn’t already on your Pull List, reconsider that decision NOW."

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"The more you fight, the more enemies you make." If you all aren't hyped yet, check out our trailer for KILL ALL IMMORTALS III, from myself, Francesco Mortarino, @thiagocrocha.bsky.social & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. The final arc out next week, October 7th. Get ready for war!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If it feels absurd, overwhelming and scary, that's the point. Welcome to the insane frontier of AI. Right now. Go on, zoom in, read on. @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2, out tomorrow from myself, @johnjpearson.bsky.social, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and Buddy Beaudoin. Get ready!

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Fanlight Zone @fanlightzone.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Who else is ready for New Comic Book Day! These are the lead-off reviews from the FLZ team starting at 9am EST Wednesday! Don't miss them on the way to the LCS! @dc.com @darkhorse.com @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @marvelcomicshqs.bsky.social @imagecomics.com #comics #superman

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Jimmy Gaspero @jimmygaspero.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Coming up on the @comicbookyeti.com Cryptid Creator Corner podcast this week: On tomorrow's episode I'm chatting with @kennyporter.bsky.social & @tcannoncomics.bsky.social about Operation: Iron Coffin and on Wednesday I'm chatting with @zackkaps.bsky.social about Kill All Immortals & so much more!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just one more week! Time to catch up on Volumes I and II because you do not want to miss this!

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Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 27/09/2026

Reminder: @zackkaps.bsky.social's Kill All Immortals returns with its final arc in October! Details: bit.ly/4oC3Uin How will the Asvalds prevail against an immortal world ready to destroy them!? By Kaplan, @framortarino.bsky.social, and team. Cover shown from Oliver Barrett

Base cover of Kill All Immortals III issue #1, illustrated by Oliver Barrett

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you are excited about @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS III, do not miss this deep dive on the first two volumes and what to expect from the final season!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How do you catch a killer who has an app that predicts your every move? @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2 releases this week, an X-Files meets True Detective crime thriller from myself & @johnjpearson.bsky.social, cover by @jamesstokoe.bsky.social! If you thought Issue #1 was good, just you wait.

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Comic Book Yeti 🎃 @comicbookyeti.com · 27/09/2026

Catching up today on @zackkaps.bsky.social’s Kill All Immortals Vol 2 today after editing @jimmygaspero.bsky.social’s upcoming chat about the third arc. Chat drops this week. Love Zack’s work.

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's time! @darkhorse.com The Smart Division returns to comic shops Sept 29th with a crazy Issue #2 from myself, @johnjpearson.bsky.social, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and Buddy Beaudoin. We think you should check it out, but in case you aren't persuaded yet...

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Check out this preview for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2 with some Eisner-worthy artwork from Eisner-winning @johnjpearson.bsky.social and letters from Eisner-winning Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou! Full preview on @comicsbodega.com Out in stores next week 9.30.26!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Every year at cons, so many people still check out ECLIPSE for the first time. Now, we're giving you a chance at home. @imagecomics.com @topcowofficial.bsky.social ECLIPSE #1 10TH ANIV ISSUE, w David Mack cover. Sunlight is deadly. But there's still hope. FOC TODAY! Pre-order w your comic shop!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This is so awesome. @imagecomics.com @topcowofficial.bsky.social is re-releasing ECLIPSE #1 w a David Mack cover. The sun has turned deadly. The world still survived. If you've never read my very first comic, now's your chance to pre-order a collector's 10th anniversary edition! FOC this Monday!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s finally here! @darkhorse.com Kill All Immortals II TPB, the dose of high energy violence and your favorite immortal Viking Frey Asvald, out in stores everywhere

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Nothing better than going into my local comic shop The Comic Bug and grabbing the new @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS II TPB, out tomorrow! Gorgeous art by Fico Ossio & the team, killer action and more immortal epicness. Can’t wait for you all to check it out!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It’s finally here!!! Who’s picking up Kill All Immortals II TPB this week!!!!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

One more day & this glory can be yours! @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS II unleashes Sept 15, by me, Fico Ossio, Marco Itri, Elisabetta D’Amico, @thiagocrocha.bsky.social, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, @hellomuller.bsky.social & cover by @oliverbarrett.bsky.social! Third arc starts Oct 7, so get ready!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Excelsior! A fantastic @rosecitycc.bsky.social in the books. I got to see so many great friends and people, great energy and a great time. Thanks to everyone who came out, especially Stan Lee.

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

If you want in to @rosecitycc.bsky.social this year, you need the badge. The Smart Division badge, ft @johnjpearson.bsky.social cover! Thank you @darkhorse.com , so freaking cool! This con is packed so if you are in Portland, come down!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Okay, @rosecitycc.bsky.social is off and running! I’m in the front of Artist Alley with my entire @darkhorse.com slate and a ton of comics! Let’s go Portland!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Hey! I'm heading back to Portland for Rose City Comic Con and I can't wait. I'll have all of my new 2026 titles from @darkhorse.com as well as previous works, so definitely come by, say hello and check out the comics!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Just one week until release! @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS II unleashes some epic Viking battle goodness less than a month from the third arc! If you are not on board or caught up, now is your chance!!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Art by @amancay.bsky.social + @nataliamarques.bsky.social, design by @hellomuller.bsky.social! Pretty damn cool experience! And the final production came out absolutely phenomenal! The Oakley graphic novel is not yet commercially available for purchase, but stay on the look out!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Hey! I helped Oakley make a comic! Inspired by '92 icon Max Fearlight, conceived by Oakley’s Brian Takumi, produced by Kamp Grizzly, the immersive graphic novel explores Oakley's culture & impact via a dramatic sci-fi story!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

One more! The Comfortable Nerds Podcast - these guys are getting into creator interviews and were so fun! This was a great process one for you up-and-coming comic writers! And definitely talked @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS - FOC today! Get hyped! t.co/7qDviwDxuU

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This is the time to get on board. I can't tell you how epic this finale is - we're bringing everything we got! FOC today! Get those orders in!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It’s packed! Caps and Cowl Con today in Oakland!! @capecowlcomics.bsky.social

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

One more day to pre-order!! @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS III #1 FOC tomorrow, Aug 31! All out war Oct 7!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Two @darkhorse.com comics on FOC this wknd! Only The Savage Are Left #4 w Stefano Raffaele and @vinartwork.bsky.social! And KILL ALL IMMORTALS III #1 w @oliverbarrett.bsky.social, @elizaivanova.bsky.social, Elena Casagrande and @jennyfrison.bsky.social! Don’t miss out!

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Zack Kaplan @zackkaps.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Definitive. Epic. And Not To Be Missed. @darkhorse.com KILL ALL IMMORTALS III #1 on FOC this wknd!

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