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, television, 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.

Retailers and Customers can now preorder Planetary Expansion Issue 5 through their local comic book store in the Philbo ...
09/21/2026

Retailers and Customers can now preorder Planetary Expansion Issue 5 through their local comic book store in the Philbo Distribution September 2026 Catalog. This will allow retailers another chance to stock up on issue 5 Planetary Expansion with issues 6 and 8 to follow.

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

Planetary Expansion - Comic Book Series
Issue 5
Mature Audiences
Written by: Christopher Reda
Illustrated by: Alonso Molina Gonzales
Lettered by: Travis Lanham
26 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.

Derek McCaw - https://youtu.be/loJslkx1gUAhttps://fanboyplanet.com/sdcc-2026-forming-an-indie-comic-alliance/SDCC 2026:F...
09/09/2026

Derek McCaw - https://youtu.be/loJslkx1gUA

https://fanboyplanet.com/sdcc-2026-forming-an-indie-comic-alliance/

SDCC 2026:
Forming an Indie Comic Alliance

I first encountered writer/producer/publisher Christopher Reda at a microcon at Emerald Knights Comics in Burbank. Once his publisher Critical Entertainment got on my radar, I started seeing them at various conventions and always picked up a book or two. The ones that rose to the top were Zombie Zero and The First Americans. But there are plenty more.

Just before San Diego Comic-Con this year, Reda and Critical Entertainment announced “Indie Comic Alliance.” This much needed organization follows companies like Massive Comics, which bundle indie publishers together for greater visibility in comics catalogs. Reda takes it a step further; the Alliance will pool resources for lower printing and distribution costs that will hopefully see these smaller companies do something revolutionary: make a little money.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldatwarcomics1/kingsville-issue-1Less than 14 hours left in the Kingsville Issue...
09/08/2026

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldatwarcomics1/kingsville-issue-1

Less than 14 hours left in the Kingsville Issue 1 Kickstarter Campaign by Writer Thomas Huls Thomas Huls and Artist Dan Zay! We’re fully funded!

Kingsville 1: Fake heroes strong-arm a nation for super-serum minerals as the scientist hide a deadlier version amid betrayal.

Early 2027, Kingsville issue 1 will be published by Critical Entertainment and be distributed through the Indie Comic Alliance!

You have the opportunity to get your copies early by backing the Kickstarter here!
The entire series has been re-formatted, re-lettered by veteran letterer Travis Lanham and edited by Christopher Reda!

Kingville issue 1 drops you into a slick, neon-lit conspiracy where the Alliance for Global Safety brands itself as heroes while quietly strong-arming a small island nation for the rare mineral that fuels its superhuman program — and the scientist who created that serum is already hiding a far more dangerous version from everyone, including the women he’s falling for. It’s corporate villainy dressed up as public good, loyalties fracturing in real time, and a cast that can’t tell who’s actually on their side, all building to a cliffhanger that makes it clear this is just the opening move.

Cover A from Dan Zay! Dan has been on the interiors since day 1 and always provides a great cover A. This cover A for issue 1 has Dr. D on the cover. Dr. D is the leader of the Alliance for Global Safety. Definitely someone you do not want to cross.

Cover B is from the all star artist Jordan Noir! You probably saw his cover for Image Comics Spawn Universe Scorched issue 51 recently. Get your hands on this amazing cover from Jordan now! Featuring the latest addition to the Alliance for Global Safety’s super human team, Lady Lex.

Cover C is from the creator of Glitch, fan favorite artist DJ Wiedrich with colors from veteran superstar colorist Dave Kemp. This is our Incredible Hulk issue 345 Homage of Collapse from issue 1 of Kingsville.

Cover D by DJ Wiedrich & Dave Kemp
Cover E by Brandon Bravo
Edited by Christopher Reda

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldatwarcomics1/kingsville-issue-1There are 64 hours left in the Kingsville Issue...
09/05/2026

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldatwarcomics1/kingsville-issue-1

There are 64 hours left in the Kingsville Issue 1 Kickstarter Campaign by Writer Thomas Huls Thomas Huls and Artist Dan Zay!

Kingsville 1: Fake heroes strong-arm a nation for super-serum minerals as the scientist hide a deadlier version amid betrayal.

Early 2027, Kingsville issue 1 will be published by Critical Entertainment and be distributed through the Indie Comic Alliance!

You have the opportunity to get your copies early by backing the Kickstarter here!
The entire series has been re-formatted, re-lettered by veteran letterer Travis Lanham and edited by Christopher Reda!

Kingville issue 1 drops you into a slick, neon-lit conspiracy where the Alliance for Global Safety brands itself as heroes while quietly strong-arming a small island nation for the rare mineral that fuels its superhuman program — and the scientist who created that serum is already hiding a far more dangerous version from everyone, including the women he’s falling for. It’s corporate villainy dressed up as public good, loyalties fracturing in real time, and a cast that can’t tell who’s actually on their side, all building to a cliffhanger that makes it clear this is just the opening move.

Cover A from Dan Zay! Dan has been on the interiors since day 1 and always provides a great cover A. This cover A for issue 1 has Dr. D on the cover. Dr. D is the leader of the Alliance for Global Safety. Definitely someone you do not want to cross.

Cover B is from the all star artist Jordan Noir! You probably saw his cover for Image Comics Spawn Universe Scorched issue 51 recently. Get your hands on this amazing cover from Jordan now! Featuring the latest addition to the Alliance for Global Safety’s super human team, Lady Lex.

Cover C is from the creator of Glitch, fan favorite artist DJ Wiedrich with colors from veteran superstar colorist Dave Kemp. This is our Incredible Hulk issue 345 Homage of Collapse from issue 1 of Kingsville.

Cover D by DJ Wiedrich & Dave Kemp
Cover E by Brandon Bravo
Edited by Christopher Reda

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldatwarcomics1/kingsville-issue-1There are 4 days left in the Kingsville Issue 1...
09/04/2026

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldatwarcomics1/kingsville-issue-1

There are 4 days left in the Kingsville Issue 1 Kickstarter Campaign by Writer Thomas Huls Thomas Huls and Artist Dan Zay!

Kingsville 1: Fake heroes strong-arm a nation for super-serum minerals as the scientist hide a deadlier version amid betrayal.

Early 2027, Kingsville issue 1 will be published by Critical Entertainment and be distributed through the Indie Comic Alliance!

You have the opportunity to get your copies early by backing the Kickstarter here!
The entire series has been re-formatted, re-lettered by veteran letterer Travis Lanham and edited by Christopher Reda!

Kingville issue 1 drops you into a slick, neon-lit conspiracy where the Alliance for Global Safety brands itself as heroes while quietly strong-arming a small island nation for the rare mineral that fuels its superhuman program — and the scientist who created that serum is already hiding a far more dangerous version from everyone, including the women he’s falling for. It’s corporate villainy dressed up as public good, loyalties fracturing in real time, and a cast that can’t tell who’s actually on their side, all building to a cliffhanger that makes it clear this is just the opening move.

Cover A from Dan Zay! Dan has been on the interiors since day 1 and always provides a great cover A. This cover A for issue 1 has Dr. D on the cover. Dr. D is the leader of the Alliance for Global Safety. Definitely someone you do not want to cross.

Cover B is from the all star artist Jordan Noir! You probably saw his cover for Image Comics Spawn Universe Scorched issue 51 recently. Get your hands on this amazing cover from Jordan now! Featuring the latest addition to the Alliance for Global Safety’s super human team, Lady Lex.

Cover C is from the creator of Glitch, fan favorite artist DJ Wiedrich with colors from veteran superstar colorist Dave Kemp. This is our Incredible Hulk issue 345 Homage of Collapse from issue 1 of Kingsville.

Cover D by DJ Wiedrich & Dave Kemp
Cover E by Brandon Bravo
Edited by Christopher Reda

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldatwarcomics1/kingsville-issue-1There are 5 days left in the Kingsville Issue 1...
09/02/2026

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldatwarcomics1/kingsville-issue-1

There are 5 days left in the Kingsville Issue 1 Kickstarter Campaign by Writer Thomas Huls Thomas Huls and Artist Dan Zay!

Kingsville 1: Fake heroes strong-arm a nation for super-serum minerals as the scientist hide a deadlier version amid betrayal.

Early 2027, Kingsville issue 1 will be published by Critical Entertainment and be distributed through the Indie Comic Alliance!

You have the opportunity to get your copies early by backing the Kickstarter here!
The entire series has been re-formatted, re-lettered by veteran letterer Travis Lanham and edited by Christopher Reda!

Kingville issue 1 drops you into a slick, neon-lit conspiracy where the Alliance for Global Safety brands itself as heroes while quietly strong-arming a small island nation for the rare mineral that fuels its superhuman program — and the scientist who created that serum is already hiding a far more dangerous version from everyone, including the women he’s falling for. It’s corporate villainy dressed up as public good, loyalties fracturing in real time, and a cast that can’t tell who’s actually on their side, all building to a cliffhanger that makes it clear this is just the opening move.

Cover A from Dan Zay! Dan has been on the interiors since day 1 and always provides a great cover A. This cover A for issue 1 has Dr. D on the cover. Dr. D is the leader of the Alliance for Global Safety. Definitely someone you do not want to cross.

Cover B is from the all star artist Jordan Noir! You probably saw his cover for Image Comics Spawn Universe Scorched issue 51 recently. Get your hands on this amazing cover from Jordan now! Featuring the latest addition to the Alliance for Global Safety’s super human team, Lady Lex.

Cover C is from the creator of Glitch, fan favorite artist DJ Wiedrich with colors from veteran superstar colorist Dave Kemp. This is our Incredible Hulk issue 345 Homage of Collapse from issue 1 of Kingsville.

The Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition Zoop campaign is complete and fully funded! Thank you to everyone who pledged t...
08/30/2026

The Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition Zoop campaign is complete and fully funded! Thank you to everyone who pledged to the campaign! We greatly appreciate the support and we’re excited to get this book into the hands of fans!

We will be going to print in September. Your books should arrive sometime in January 2027 and will be shipped out shortly after we receive them. Everyone who picked up a physical copy of the Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition will be receiving our achieved stretch goals, a Limited Edition Zombie Zero Bookmark, two different Zombie Zero stickers, and a Zombie Zero Collectible Card signed by writer Christopher Reda!

We will give more updates so stay tuned!

We are in the last hours of our Zoop Campaign! This is your last chance to secure yourself a copy of the Zombie Zero Del...
08/26/2026

We are in the last hours of our Zoop Campaign! This is your last chance to secure yourself a copy of the Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition before anyone else! Follow this unique story with a twist on the zombie genre by writer Christopher Reda and artist Leandro Rizzo with letters by Travis Lanham!

zoop.gg/c/zombiezero

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 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!

Our next set of Rewards are at $3,000 and feature a Second Zombie Zero Sticker. Also the Zombie Zero Collectible Card will be signed by Writer Christopher Reda! The first Zombie Zero Sticker, Limited Edition Zombie Zero Bookmark, and Zombie Zero Collectible Card have already been unlocked!

Thank you everyone who has pledged to our campaign and helped us reach our third 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 Collectible Card. Help us reach our next goal by letting anyone who enjoys Zombie stories know about our campaign.

There is only 2 days left in the campaign so if you haven’t done so, now is the time to put in your pledge and secure yo...
08/26/2026

There is only 2 days left in the campaign so if you haven’t done so, now is the time to put in your pledge and secure your copy of the Zombie Zero Deluxe Hardcover Edition!

zoop.gg/c/zombiezero

Our next set of Rewards are at $3,000 and feature a Second Zombie Zero Sticker. Also the Zombie Zero Collectible Card will be signed by Writer Christopher Reda! The first Zombie Zero Sticker, Limited Edition Zombie Zero Bookmark, and Zombie Zero Collectible Card have already been unlocked!

Space Dragon is available digitally for libraries on Hoopla with Aggregate Ink ! Check out our fantastic graphic novel b...
08/25/2026

Space Dragon is available digitally for libraries on Hoopla with Aggregate Ink ! Check out our fantastic graphic novel by Critical Entertainment !

Space Dragon - Graphic Novel
Written by: Christopher Reda Christopher Reda
Illustrated by: Alonso Molina Gonzales Alonso Molina
Lettered by: Travis Lanham

After his habitat planet runs dry, a gigantic Dragon travels through space in search of a new water source with an Alien Bird passenger; but when he fails to find any drinkable water, the Dragon must learn to push on through the unknown to avoid dying of thirst.

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