Critical Entertainment

Critical Entertainment Critical Entertainment is a Los Angeles based publishing company primarily operating in the comic book and graphic novel industry.

Our mission is to create innovative content that compels our audience to read with purpose and thought. We believe in producing stories that are engaging on a reflective and intellectual level; drawing desire from customers who want products that are original, diverse, and creative. With Hollywood actively seeking new comic book properties, we seek to adapt our inspirational stories into film, tel

evision, and animation. The key to our success is in the development of a strong relationship with our artists, writers, illustrators, colorists, letterists, and other talent; driven first and foremost by fair and respectable pay. Our artists are allowed additional time and given the freedom to create the highest level of illustration. We aim to build a reputation of taking care of our artists and nurturing their talent. We also cherish the time, effort, and artistic perspective of our talent thus fostering a quality-driven collaboration. Critical Entertainment is comprised of two publishers, Christopher Reda and Mason Mendoza. Christopher Reda is a talented writer who has self-published several comic books (Zombie Zero, The Cowboy with Many Hats) and exhibits at the Artist Alleys within WonderCon, Los Angeles Comic Con, and Long Beach Comic Con. He boasts a passion for creative writing including skills in comic book editing and graphic design. Mason Mendoza is a publisher that specializes in business operations, technical expertise, and salesmanship. He wishes to produce stories that improve the world and inspire others.

The Deluxe Hardcover Edition of the graphic novel Zombie Zero is Available Now on Zoop! Check out the hit complete comic...
08/09/2026

The Deluxe Hardcover Edition of the graphic novel Zombie Zero is Available Now on Zoop! Check out the hit complete comic book series about the last zombie at the end of an apocalypse! Read this unique twist on the zombie genre from writer Christopher Reda Christopher Reda with illustrations by Leandro Rizzo Leandro Rizzo and letters by Travis Lanham!

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For the first time we are offering a Deluxe Hardcover Edition of one of our most popular comic book series, Zombie Zero! This collected hardcover contains all seven issues of the post apocalyptic series with beautiful full color cover art and gritty black and white interiors. Follow this unique story with a twist on the zombie genre by writer Christopher Reda and artist Leandro Rizzo with letters by Travis Lanham!

Zombie Zero is currently optioned for Film Development over at Patriot Pictures with the producer Michael Mendelsohn.

Series Description:
The Mortuus Virus, a disease that reanimates the dead, put a hold on civilization. Zombified civilians littered the streets and spread the contagion like wildfire, crumbling the populace and nearly bringing society to a state of natural chaos. That was 15 years ago.

Now, with Mortuus publicly eliminated and social order reestablished, the disease’s final carrier, Alexander Livingston, remains under the close supervision of microbiologist Dr. Victor Brooks. With his project kept secret as he searches for a cure, Victor tempts fate with the risk of another apocalyptic outbreak, and should the well preserved abomination escape, no one knows how long the undead can survive a fragile world.

Deluxe Hardcover Features:
Full Color Chapter Covers
Extended Artist Gallery with work from Artist Leandro Rizzo
Script Pages from Writer Christopher Reda

zoop.gg/c/zombiezeroThe First Set of Stretch Goals have been Reached!Thank you everyone who has pledged to our campaign ...
08/08/2026

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The First Set of Stretch Goals have been Reached!

Thank you everyone who has pledged to our campaign and helped us reach our first set of Stretch Goals! Everyone who has picked up a physical copy of the Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition will be receiving a Limited Edition Zombie Zero Bookmark and a Zombie Zero sticker! Our next Stretch Goal is less than $500 away and features a Zombie Zero Collectible Card. Help us reach our next goal by letting anyone who enjoys Zombie stories know about our campaign.

For the first time we are offering a Deluxe Hardcover Edition of one of our most popular comic book series, Zombie Zero! This collected hardcover contains all seven issues of the post apocalyptic series with beautiful full color cover art and gritty black and white interiors. Follow this unique story with a twist on the zombie genre by writer Christopher Reda and artist Leandro Rizzo with letters by Travis Lanham!

Zombie Zero is currently optioned for Film Development over at Patriot Pictures with the producer Michael Mendelsohn.

Series Description:
The Mortuus Virus, a disease that reanimates the dead, put a hold on civilization. Zombified civilians littered the streets and spread the contagion like wildfire, crumbling the populace and nearly bringing society to a state of natural chaos. That was 15 years ago.

Now, with Mortuus publicly eliminated and social order reestablished, the disease’s final carrier, Alexander Livingston, remains under the close supervision of microbiologist Dr. Victor Brooks. With his project kept secret as he searches for a cure, Victor tempts fate with the risk of another apocalyptic outbreak, and should the well preserved abomination escape, no one knows how long the undead can survive a fragile world.

Deluxe Hardcover Features:
Full Color Chapter Covers
Extended Artist Gallery with work from Artist Leandro Rizzo
Script Pages from Writer Christopher Reda

Retailers and Customers can now preorder Planetary Expansion Issue 1 Covers A & B through their local comic book store i...
08/06/2026

Retailers and Customers can now preorder Planetary Expansion Issue 1 Covers A & B through their local comic book store in the Philbo Distribution August 2026 Catalog. This will allow retailers another chance to stock up on the first six issues of Planetary Expansion with new issues seven and eight to follow.

Philbo Distribution and their Catalogs can be found at https://philbodistribution.com

Planetary Expansion - Comic Book Series
Issue 1 Covers A & B
Mature Audiences
Written by: Christopher Reda
Illustrated by: Alonso Molina Gonzales
Lettered by: Travis Lanham
40 Pages
$4.99

Abandoning their lives being stuck on earth, one thousand hand selected passengers aboard a Starship head to repopulate a new habitable planet. In another Solar System exists a planet just like Earth. With fresh air, clean water, and sustainable life. They will brave the dangers of space and push themselves past the limit to get there.

zoop.gg/c/zombiezeroWe are now over 57% Funded on the Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition Zoop Campaign! Thank you so m...
08/05/2026

zoop.gg/c/zombiezero

We are now over 57% Funded on the Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition Zoop Campaign! Thank you so much to everyone who has pledged to us so far! We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this campaign to your friends, especially if they love a good zombie tale! We are also less than $300 away from reaching the first stretch goal where every backer will get a Zombie Zero Sticker and a Limited Edition Zombie Zero Bookmark! Spread the word and let’s get to all our stretch goals!

For the first time we are offering a Deluxe Hardcover Edition of one of our most popular comic book series, Zombie Zero! This collected hardcover contains all seven issues of the post apocalyptic series with beautiful full color cover art and gritty black and white interiors. Follow this unique story with a twist on the zombie genre by writer Christopher Reda and artist Leandro Rizzo with letters by Travis Lanham!

Zombie Zero is currently optioned for Film Development over at Patriot Pictures with the producer Michael Mendelsohn.

Series Description:
The Mortuus Virus, a disease that reanimates the dead, put a hold on civilization. Zombified civilians littered the streets and spread the contagion like wildfire, crumbling the populace and nearly bringing society to a state of natural chaos. That was 15 years ago.

Now, with Mortuus publicly eliminated and social order reestablished, the disease’s final carrier, Alexander Livingston, remains under the close supervision of microbiologist Dr. Victor Brooks. With his project kept secret as he searches for a cure, Victor tempts fate with the risk of another apocalyptic outbreak, and should the well preserved abomination escape, no one knows how long the undead can survive a fragile world.

Deluxe Hardcover Features:
Full Color Chapter Covers
Extended Artist Gallery with work from Artist Leandro Rizzo
Script Pages from Writer Christopher

Zombie Zero Complete Series | Deluxe Hardcover Edition
264 Pages with Art and Script Gallery
Black & White Interior Pages with Color Chapter Covers
Writer Christopher Reda
Artist Leandro Rizzo
Letters Travis Lanham

We are also less than $500 away from reaching the first stretch goal where every backer will get a Zombie Zero Sticker a...
08/04/2026

We are also less than $500 away from reaching the first stretch goal where every backer will get a Zombie Zero Sticker and a Limited Edition Zombie Zero Bookmark! Spread the word and let’s get to all our stretch goals!

https://zoop.gg/c/zombiezero

For the first time we are offering a Deluxe Hardcover Edition of one of our most popular comic book series, Zombie Zero! This collected hardcover contains all seven issues of the post apocalyptic series with beautiful full color cover art and gritty black and white interiors. Follow this unique story with a twist on the zombie genre by writer Christopher Reda and artist Leandro Rizzo with letters by Travis Lanham!

Zombie Zero is currently optioned for Film Development over at Patriot Pictures with the producer Michael Mendelsohn.

Series Description:
The Mortuus Virus, a disease that reanimates the dead, put a hold on civilization. Zombified civilians littered the streets and spread the contagion like wildfire, crumbling the populace and nearly bringing society to a state of natural chaos. That was 15 years ago.

Now, with Mortuus publicly eliminated and social order reestablished, the disease’s final carrier, Alexander Livingston, remains under the close supervision of microbiologist Dr. Victor Brooks. With his project kept secret as he searches for a cure, Victor tempts fate with the risk of another apocalyptic outbreak, and should the well preserved abomination escape, no one knows how long the undead can survive a fragile world.

Deluxe Hardcover Features:
Full Color Chapter Covers
Extended Artist Gallery with work from Artist Leandro Rizzo
Script Pages from Writer Christopher Reda

We are offering the brand new Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition that collects all seven issues of our hit series. We are also offering a special Autographed Signature Plate Edition signed by Writer Christopher Reda along with Limited Edition Collectible Pins and an one hour Publishing and Film Consultation with Christopher Reda!

Thank you everyone for a great Critical Entertainment Showcase Panel! It was great introducing our amazing new slate of ...
08/02/2026

Thank you everyone for a great Critical Entertainment Showcase Panel! It was great introducing our amazing new slate of creators! Please follow us for updates from our creators and their exciting comic books! Find the creators and YouTube link below!

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Jonathan Chance Jonathan Chance - SDCC Room 32A 07/26
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Welcome to the Critical Entertainment Showcase at San Diego Comic Con International 2026!
Christopher Reda (CEO of Critical Entertainment) discusses Critical Entertainment’s newly formed Indie Comic Alliance with partner Thomas Cho as well as their new comic imprint K-Toon Studios.
They also discuss their partnerships with Universal Distribution and Philbo Distribution. Christopher also discusses Critical Entertainment’s upcoming schedule of original comic books with writers Mike Smith (Tazara, Rhythm & Combat), Thomas Huls (Kingsville), Jonathan Chance (Moonlit Palms), Francis Marfone (The Wheel Turner) along with Christopher’s new issues of The First Americans, Planetary Expansion, the Zombie Zero Hardcover Zoop Campaign, and their imprint Patriot Comic Books new graphic novels Blackout and God is a Bullet. Afterwards, Christopher, Thomas, Mike, Thomas Jonathan, and Francis answers questions in their Q&A.

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08/02/2026

https://youtu.be/SiH_rGfxs5A

Welcome to the Critical Entertainment Showcase at San Diego Comic Con International 2026!
Christopher Reda (CEO of Critical Entertainment) discusses Critical Entertainment’s newly formed Indie Comic Alliance with partner Thomas Cho as well as their new comic imprint K-Toon Studios.
They also discuss their partnerships with Universal Distribution and Philbo Distribution. Christopher also discusses Critical Entertainment’s upcoming schedule of original comic books with writers Mike Smith (Tazara, Rhythm & Combat), Thomas Huls (Kingsville), Jonathan Chance (Moonlit Palms), Francis Marfone (The Wheel Turner) along with Christopher’s new issues of The First Americans, Planetary Expansion, the Zombie Zero Hardcover Zoop Campaign, and their imprint Patriot Comic Books new graphic novels Blackout and God is a Bullet. Afterwards, Christopher, Thomas, Mike, Thomas Jonathan, and Francis answers questions in their Q&A.








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We are now over 55% Funded on the Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition Zoop Campaign! Thank you so much to everyone who ...
08/01/2026

We are now over 55% Funded on the Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition Zoop Campaign! Thank you so much to everyone who has pledged to us so far! We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this campaign to your friends, especially if they love a good zombie tale!

https://zoop.gg/c/zombiezero

For the first time we are offering a Deluxe Hardcover Edition of one of our most popular comic book series, Zombie Zero! This collected hardcover contains all seven issues of the post apocalyptic series with beautiful full color cover art and gritty black and white interiors. Follow this unique story with a twist on the zombie genre by writer Christopher Reda and artist Leandro Rizzo with letters by Travis Lanham!

Zombie Zero is currently optioned for Film Development over at Patriot Pictures with the producer Michael Mendelsohn.

Series Description:
The Mortuus Virus, a disease that reanimates the dead, put a hold on civilization. Zombified civilians littered the streets and spread the contagion like wildfire, crumbling the populace and nearly bringing society to a state of natural chaos. That was 15 years ago.

Now, with Mortuus publicly eliminated and social order reestablished, the disease’s final carrier, Alexander Livingston, remains under the close supervision of microbiologist Dr. Victor Brooks. With his project kept secret as he searches for a cure, Victor tempts fate with the risk of another apocalyptic outbreak, and should the well preserved abomination escape, no one knows how long the undead can survive a fragile world.

Deluxe Hardcover Features:
Full Color Chapter Covers
Extended Artist Gallery with work from Artist Leandro Rizzo
Script Pages from Writer Christopher

Zombie Zero Complete Series | Deluxe Hardcover Edition
264 Pages with Art and Script Gallery
Black & White Interior Pages with Color Chapter Covers
Writer Christopher Reda
Artist Leandro Rizzo
Letters Travis Lanham

Sneak Peek of The First Americans Cover for Issue 4! There’s more to come from our fantastic Artist Tadd Galusha! Tadd G...
07/31/2026

Sneak Peek of The First Americans Cover for Issue 4! There’s more to come from our fantastic Artist Tadd Galusha! Tadd Galusha

The First Americans Chapters 4 is available now for preorder! Chapters 1-3 are on sale now!Critical Entertainment (link in bio)

The First Americans by writer Christopher Reda and artist ! Issue 3 Variant B Cover Kraig Rasmussen Kraig Rasmussen Available on our website (link in bio), Comixology , GlobalComix , and Hoopla !

The First Americans
At the end of the Ice Age 14,000 years ago and on the verge of starvation, a Tribe of Paleo-Indians travel across from Siberia into North America to hunt an elusive pack of Mammoths; but when they fail to hunt down the beasts, the tribe members must adapt to their new surroundings before becoming extinct.

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