ASTRONOTES #268  CORRESPONDS TO PREVIEWS NOVEMBER 2017

 

Hey, hi,  howdy, and welcome to Astronotes #268, where things are going along kinda mishkabibble these days. As I mentioned last month, most everyone has moved on to (hopefully) bigger & better things, with John being the last man left. Not quite "last man standing- he's been hospitalized with a nasty mix of mono and flu the past couple of weeks, only allowed out (and here) for a few days. We look forward to his healing up and returning.
Speaking of returning, many of you will remember Jean-Marc, who was here 15-20 years ago. He moved on when it looked like his other job had potential as a career opportunity. Well, it turned out the other place was a here today, gone tomorrow situation, and now that the axe has fallen for him and the other thousands of Sears employees, he's "come home".
Maybe he should change his name to Gabe Kaplan: Welcome back, welcome back.
All we need now is two more guys willing to be called Vinnie Barbarino and Arnold Horshack.
We do have one new "guy", who's definitely not a sweathog.

Her name is Ronel (no "d") and, being both personable and knowledgeable, she's already been drawing compliments. As Marvel so often said to new characters joining established groups, "Welcome to Astro, Ronel. Hope you survive the experience..." It's just a matter of learning our systems. Piece of cake.

Speaking of "mishkabibble" (mixed up) Diamond got a bit weird this month, losing the first 400-odd items from our September coded order. Fortunately, most of them could be recovered. A very glaring exception was Previews itslf, which had to be jammed in as a reorder. We'll be getting just about enough of them in a week later than the rest of the world.

So read on, folks. I've found about 70 assorted titles to suggest to people (that's what those 001, 002, 003 numbers before the titles indicate), so there's plenty of new projects, while still not approaching a glut.

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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++DARK HORSE COMICS

 

001   HUNGRY GHOSTS #1 (OF 4)

(W) Anthony Bourdain, Joel Rose (A) Alberto Ponticelli, Vanesa Del Ray (CA) Paul Pope

On a dark, haunted night, a Russian oligarch dares a circle of international chefs to play the samurai game of 100 Candles-where each storyteller spins a terrifying tale of ghosts, demons and unspeakable beings-and prays to survive the challenge. Inspired by the Japanese Edo period game of Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, Hungry Ghosts reimagines the classic stories of yokai, yorei, and obake, all tainted with the common thread of food. First course: With bad consequence, a ramen chef refuses to help a beggar, and a band of pirates get more (and less) than they were bargaining for after their encounter with a drowning woman turns ghastly. Hungry Ghosts is cooked up by the infamous author and chef, Anthony Bourdain (Kitchen Confidential, Emmy-Award winning TV star of Parts Unknown) and acclaimed novelist Joel Rose (Kill, Kill, Faster, Faster, back again from their New York Times #1 best seller, Get Jiro!). Joining them this issue are stellar artists Alberto Ponticelli and Vanesa Del Rey, with amazing color by Jose Villarrubia, and a drop-dead cover by Paul Pope.

28pgs, FC (1 of 4)      SRP: $3.99

 


 

002   KOSHCHEI THE DEATHLESS #1 (OF 6)

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Ben Stenbeck (CA) Mike Mignola

Hellboy's immortal foe! Sent to kill Hellboy by the Baba Yaga in Darkness Calls, Koshchei the Deathless hinted at a long and tragic life before being enslaved to the Russian witch. Now Koshchei relives every horrible act on his road to immortality and beyond, with none other than Hellboy himself-in Hell. Mignola returns to Hell and to the bizarre folklore that's filled some of his greatest books, reuniting with one of his favorite collaborators, Ben Stenbeck (Frankenstein Underground, Witchfinder: In Service of Angels). 28pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99

 

 

003   VINEGAR TEETH #1 (OF 4)

(W) Damon Gentry (A/CA) Troy Nixey

As a human being, Artie Buckle is a grade-A schmuck. But he's a pretty damn fine cop. Good thing, because Brick City is under siege from its citizenry and only an unlikely partnership with a mysterious, tentacled, extra-dimensional being can put an end to the escalating crime problem. Thing is, there's a danger far greater than cub scouts robbing banks . . . oh my! Across space and time lies a far greater threat, not only to Brick City but to the world! Holy crap! Can the two get past their differences and save the planet? Well, of course they can, but getting there is gonna be a helluva fun ride.

28pgs, FC (1 of 4)      SRP: $3.99

 

ABE SAPIEN DARK & TERRIBLE HC VOL 02   NOV170018

(W) Mike Mignola, Scott Allie (A) Max Fiumara (CA) Sebastian Fiumara

When monsters began to tear down civilization, suspicion fell on Abe Sapien, who resembled the frogmen plaguing mankind. The two volumes of Dark and Terrible tell the complete story of Abe's quest to prove his innocence as he went AWOL from the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense. Collects Abe Sapien volumes 6-8. HC, 7x10, 408pgs, FC   SRP: $34.99

 

LOBSTER JOHNSON TP VOL 06 CHAIN FORGED IN LIFE   NOV170020

(W) Mike Mignola, John Arcudi (A) Ben Stenbeck & Various (CA) Tonci Zonjic

Collecting five Lobster Johnson one-shots featuring the Lobster in a Christmas robbery, a prison break with a familiar enemy behind it, an art museum heist, a preacher serving up more than scripture, and a zombie hitman! Collects Lobster Johnson: A Chain Forged in Life, Lobster Johnson: The Glass Mantis, Lobster Johnson: The Forgotten Man, Lobster Johnson: Garden of Bones, and Lobster Johnson: Mangekyo. (STL069036)

SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

 

HARROW COUNTY TP VOL 07 DARK TIMES A COMING   NOV170021

(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Tyler Crook

Things are heating up in this supernatural fantasy as young heroine Emmy Crawford prepares to face off against old foes in the horror-plagued town of Harrow County. Something evil has returned from the grave and joins forces with Emmy's wicked family for a brewing monster war! Will she be able to protect her home and herself alone, or will Emmy need to gather some allies in order to defeat this evil once and for all in this coming-of-age tale? Collects issues #25-#28. (STL069095)

SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC    SRP: $17.99


 

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS SEASON 8 TP VOL 02   NOV170024

(W) Joss Whedon & Various (A) Karl Moline & Various (CA) Jo Chen

Creator Joss Whedon's official sequel to Season 7 of the television series continues in this second of two volumes that contain the entirety of the Chosen One's eighth season of fighting demons and dark forces to save the world and all of mankind. Collects Buffy Season 8 Library HC volume 3 and volume 4 with out sketchbook materials, includes all series covers (Buffy S8 #21-#40, Riley one-shot "Commitment Through Distance, Virtue Through Sin," "Harmony Bites"  "Harmony Comes to the Nation" short from MDHP #25, "Vampy Cat Play Friend" short from MDHP #19, and the HARM magazine feature.SC, 6x9, 584pgs, FC  SRP: $24.99

 

 

004   CELL BLOCK EARTH & OTHER STORIES TP   NOV170028

(W) Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray (A) Juan Santacruz & Various (CA) Dave Johnson

The Powerhouse writing team of Jonah Hex and Power Girl reunite for an invasion of alien criminals, a fighting ring of monsters, and giant sea creatures. Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn, Starfire) and Justin Gray (G.I. Combat, All-star Western) present Wrestling With Demons and The Deep Sea from Dark Horse Presents, and the new story Cell Block Earth.    SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $17.99

 

 

005   PAYBACKS TP   NOV170029

(W) Donny Cates, Eliot Rahal (A/CA) Geoff Shaw

Heroism doesn't come cheap, so when superheroes borrow money to finance their genetic enhancements or crime-fighting supercomputers, their debts make student loans look like I.O.U.s! Enter the Paybacks, a repo squad composed of bankrupt former heroes here to foreclose on everybody's secret lairs! Collects The Paybacks Volume 1 from Dark Horse Comics and The Paybacks V-2  published by Heavy Metal. SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC      $24.99


 

AUTOBIOGRAPHIX TP   NOV170089

(W/A) Frank Miller & Various (CA) Will Eisner

FRANK MILLER/MATT WAGNER/WILL EISNER/LINDA MEDLEY/SERGIO ARAGONèS/STAN SAKAI/PAUL CHADWICK/WILLIAM STOUT, and others

Dedicated readers have long known that the medium of comics and graphic novels isn't all about caped superheroes and spandex-clad bad girls. In fact, the combination of words and pictures can be the perfect vehicle for telling all kinds of stories, from poignant memoirs to lighter takes on the mundane musings of modern life. This collection of short stories illustrates, quite literally, the effectiveness of the medium for telling the most personal of stories - the autobiography - and does so by showcasing some of the first published autobiographical stories from living-legend artists, mainstream greats, and young "indie" up-and-comers. (STK221461) (STAR20203)   SC, FC    SRP: $14.95

Okay, this one might be of interest to a few people, despite it being offered again from DH's Nebraska-sized warehouse:
Its original backlist code is STAR20203.
Now, STAR12345 etc was Diamond's old way of identifying backlist items. When they reached 99,9999 they realized that (a) they needed an extra character space in the code number field, and adding one simply wasn't feasible space-wise, and (b) there was really nothing wrong with maintaining the original codes, they're the same length. The original codes also give the buyer some idea of how old a book is: "NOV120001" was solicited in November 2012, which indicates it's about five years old. The "logic" at the time was "Who would want some old comic from way back last year? If we put "STAR" in front of the code, people will think it's brand new! Besides, we'll never have had 100,000 different titles available as backliist items, so there's plenty of room."
Yeah, well. With about 3,000 to 3,500 new items offered each month, if every one gets a STAR code, those 100,000 available codes are used up in under three years. And just keeping the original codes meant it was virtually impossible to use up the codes, unless Diamond expanded their line to over 10,000 new items a month. That hasn't been a problem so far, they're still around 3,000 a month (This month it's 3185.)
This was before books like Watchmen and Sandman proved that people did want to read comics from way back last year. Watchmen in particular still just keeps on chugging along, despite it being 30-odd years old, Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns from the same time frame is also regularly wanted, and deservedly so.
By the way, Diamond currently offers some 43,000 different codes as available in stock at their big warehouse down in Mississippi.

And then there's some things that are just forgotten gems, ones that didn't have continuous sales, that were here today, at least semi-gone tomorrow. Most of Chester Brown and Joe Sacco's works fall into this category.

So what started this rant? The "original" code for Autobiographix is shown as STAR20203, which means it was published before 2005, when Diamond abandoned the "STAR" designations.

Right. So it's more than ten years old, but still looks like a goodie. Some of the creators described as "up and comers" in the blurb have become become "living legends", and some have disappeared. Where's Kevin Smith? Where's Robert Kirkman? BKV? In 2002, when the interviews for this book were done, those guys weren't even blips on the radar yet But the other creators listed have thir stories to tell, and they're told in their own words, not in the interpretations, no matter how good they might be of the Wikipedia collective, Fred VanLente, or whoever.

 

COMICS BETWEEN THE PANELS HC NEW CVR EDITION   NOV170099

(W) Steve Duin, Mike Richardson

This lavish volume takes an in-depth look at the history of comics in a manner decidedly unlike the dry timelines and profiles of most reference-style titles. Via alphabetical entries, the authors take an irreverent, often hilarious, behind-the-scenes look at creators, companies, characters, collectors, and conventions, pulling no punches when exposing some of the darker sides of the industry.

Containing countless stories gleaned from over 150 interviews of comics industry veterans, Comics Between the Panels is loaded with more than half a century of insider information on the talented and eccentric creators who forged the comics industry and art form.

Features 670 illustrations and photos - including dynamic and bizarre cover art compiled under such curious headings as Atomic Bombs, Death with Indignity, Gorillas, Headlights, Hooded Menaces, and Skulls. (STAR19879)SRP: $34.95

I remember this one as being a terrific reference (and just plain enjoyable) book.

And while we're on the subject, Gerard Jones' Men of Tomorrow would be another good one to bring back. Of course that's not likely to happen unless and until he's cleared on that child pornography charge he was hit with last year

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++DC COMICS

 

 

006   MOTHERLANDS #1 (OF 6) (MR)

(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Rachael Stott (CA) Eric Canete

In a crazed future where unhinged technologies and interconnected parallel Earths have given rise to a spectacular class of super-criminal, the most beloved celebrities aren't actors or rock stars, but the bounty hunters who traverse an exotic multiverse in search of impossible prey! But when the spotlight-shunning, strait-laced tracer known as Tab finds herself in an ultra-violent race for her greatest prize yet, she's forced to work with her greatest enemy, the only person capable of IDing him: her own elderly, overbearing and hypercritical mother, who was once the most fabulous and celebrated bounty hunter of them all. 

A sci-fi action comedy blacker than dragon s***, MOTHERLANDS is the dimension-hopping, criminal-blasting story of two extraordinary women written by Si Spurrier (SUICIDE SQUAD, The Spire) with art by Rachael Stott (Star Trek/Planet of the Apes, Sex Criminals).   32pgs, FC (1 of 6)      SRP: $3.99

 

007   SIDEWAYS #1

(W) Dan DiDio, Justin Jordan (A/CA) Kenneth Rocafort

During the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, high school junior Derek James accidentally fell through a rift into the dark matter dimension! Now, as Sideways, he can create rifts in midair to leap through dimensions at will! But with that much power comes great liability-and cracks are starting to form in the fabric of the space-time continuum!   32pgs, FC   SRP: $2.99

 

 

008   TERRIFICS #1

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado (CA) Ivan Reis

Bound together by fate, united by the spirit of exploration and hope for tomorrow, the Terrifics are bound from the Dark Multiverse of Metal! When Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man and Phantom Girl find themselves literally bound together by a tragic accident, our team of unlikely allies must rely on one another to make their way back home. But a startling revelation on their return trip brings them face to face with a new mystery: Where in the universe is Tom Strong?

RATED T+ (STL069849)

32pgs, FC   SRP: $2.99

 

 

009   DARK KNIGHTS RISING THE WILD HUNT #1

(W) Scott Snyder & Various (A) Doug Mahnke, Ivan Reis (CA) Doug Mahnke

Continued from the pages of the bestselling DARK NIGHTS: METAL! The Dark Knights ride through the farthest reaches of the Multiverse to track down the unlikeliest of teams: The Flash, Cyborg, Raven and Detective Chimp. The mission: keep these heroes from completing their desperate quest to save all of existence! Plus, Challengers' Mountain crackles with dark energy that will release an army of the world's worst nightmares into the streets of Gotham City! 

This one-shot also answers the question: Where are the Metal Men? And who is the latest addition to the team?   40pgs, FC $4.99

 

 

010   RAVEN DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS #1 (OF 12)

(W) Marv Wolfman (A) Pop Mhan (CA) Yanick Paquette

In this all-new miniseries, Raven faces a new, otherworldly menace that is all too grounded in reality. Plus, Raven's personal life is in an uproar as her mother and aunt struggle for the soul of a Titan! It's up to Baron Winters of the Night Force to intercede on her behalf as she embarks on the adventure called The Girls With the Anime Eyes!    32pgs, FC (1 of 12)   SRP: $2.99

 

 

011   DC SUPER HERO GIRLS DATE WITH DISASTER TP   NOV170216

(W) Shea Fontana (A/CA) Yancy Labat

From the highly successful DC SUPER HERO GIRLS line of original graphic novels comes the latest title, starring Batgirl!

Catwoman is out on the prowl one night when kaboom! An explosion at S.T.A.R. Labs rouses the heroes from their slumber. Star students Batgirl and Lois Lane both know the lab incident is fishy, and they meet later to share clues. But nothing could've prepared Batgirl for what they see next: Batgirl's dad out on a date! Batgirl is grossed out until her friends convince her that dads get lonely, too. And with the school dance coming up and everyone pairing off-heck, even Principal Waller has a date with a guy called Deadshot-maybe it'll be okay. The girls place a personal ad for Commissioner Gordon while they delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the explosion, but they're about to discover more than who is behind the attack on S.T.A.R. Labs. Could it be that posting an ad looking for dates for the commissioner is like advertising catnip for criminals? (STL069856)

128pgs, FC  SRP: $9.99

 

 

012   EXIT STAGE LEFT THE SNAGGLEPUSS CHRONICLES #1 (OF 6)

(W) Mark Russell (A) Mike Feehan (CA) Ben Caldwell

It's 1953. While the United States is locked in a nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union, the gay Southern playwright known as Snagglepuss is the toast of Broadway. But success has made him a target. As he plans for his next hit play, Snagglepuss becomes the focus of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. And when powerful forces align to purge show business of its most subversive voices, no one is safe!

Drama! Humor! Tragedy! It all starts in Exit Stage LEFT: The Snagglepuss Chronicles #1, a new miniseries from the writer who brought you the Flintstones.   32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99

 

 

013   AQUAMAN BY PETER DAVID TP BOOK 01   NOV170357

(W) Peter David (A) Kirk Jarvinen & Various (CA) Martin Egeland, Brad Vancata

Peter David's classic run on Aquaman begins in this volume collecting AQUAMAN: TIME AND TIDE #1-4 and AQUAMAN #0-8. From his abandonment on a reef to his upbringing by a dolphin to his first encounter with surface dwellers, these tales chronicle the origin and ascension of Aquaman. 320pgs, FC      SRP: $29.99

 

 

013   BATMAN SUPER POWERS TP   NOV170363

(W) Marc Guggenheim (A/CA) Jerry Bingham

The Justice League guest-stars in this tale written by Marc Guggenheim! While chasing a supposed alien, Batman heads to the Watchtower to get information. There he relives his first meeting with a super-powered team before his heroic career truly got under way!   This new collection features BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #50-54.    SC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

 

 

014   DC MEETS LOONEY TUNES TP   NOV170365

(W) Tom King & Various (A) Lee Weeks & Various (CA) Lee Weeks

The team-ups you never thought you'd see are collected in a new title featuring

the acclaimed LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES/BUGS BUNNY SPECIAL #1, LOBO/ROAD RUNNER SPECIAL#1, MARTIAN MANHUNTER/MARVIN THE MARTIAN SPECIAL #1, BATMAN/ELMER FUDD SPECIAL #1, WONDER WOMAN/TASMANIAN DEVIL SPECIAL #1, JONAH HEX/YOSEMITE SAM SPECIAL #1. Order now, because th-th-th-that's all, folks!   SC, 248pgs, FC $19.99

 

 

015   DC UNIVERSE BY NEIL GAIMAN TP   NOV170366

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Andy Kubert & Various (CA) Andy Kubert

New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's tales of DC's greatest superheroes are collected in a new trade paperback. Gaiman, co-creator of THE SANDMAN and author of American Gods, teams with superstar artist Andy Kubert to tell the story that truly defines the years of Batman's life in the epic “Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?” Also included are stories starring Batman, Poison Ivy, The Riddler, Metamorpho and others from the pages of SECRET ORIGINS #36, SECRET ORIGINS SPECIAL #1, WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-12, BATMAN #686, DETECTIVE COMICS #853 and GREEN LANTERN/SUPERMAN: LEGEND OF THE GREEN FLAME #1. (STL070216)

224pgs, FC  SRP: $19.99

 

 

016   ELSEWORLDS SUPERMAN TP VOL 01   NOV170367

(W) J. M. DeMatteis & Various (A) Eduardo Barreto & Various (CA) Eduardo Barreto

In these reimagined versions of Superman, the Man of Tomorrow becomes a medieval knight, a grizzled loner fighting to save the planet, a Dark Knight, and much more. Collects SUPERMAN: SPEEDING BULLETS, SUPERMAN: KAL, SUPERMAN: DISTANT FIRES, SUPERMAN: A NATION DIVIDED, SUPERMAN, INC. and SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE WORLDS. SC, 368pgs, FC SRP: $34.99

 

 

017   JACK KIRBY 100 TP   NOV170370

(W/A) Howard Chaykin & Various (CA) Chris Burnham

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of legendary comics creator Jack “King” Kirby with these tribute tales by a star-studded cast of writers and artists that collects THE NEW GODS SPECIAL #1, THE NEWSBOY LEGION AND THE BOY COMMANDOS SPECIAL #1, THE SANDMAN SPECIAL #1, the MANHUNTER SPECIAL #1 and the DARKSEID SPECIAL #1! 168pgs, FC  SRP: $16.99

 

018   LEGENDS OF TOMORROW THE ATOM TP   NOV170371

(W) Gardner Fox & Various (A) Gil Kane & Various (CA) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado

Tales starring one of the heroes of the hit CW TV series Legends of Tomorrow! These action-packed stories introduce the Atom from the Silver Age to today!  Collects SHOWCASE #34, SECRET ORIGINS #29, THE ATOM SPECIAL #1, GIANT-SIZED ATOM #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE ATOM: REBIRTH #1. SC, 168pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

NIGHTWING TP VOL 07 SHRIKE   NOV170372

(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Greg Land & Various (CA) Greg Land, Drew Geraci

Follow Dick Grayson as he shapes his new life and identity as Nightwing and by day one of Gotham City's finest as he battles Blockbuster and his new weapon, Shrike. Collects NIGHTWING #54-60 and NIGHTWING: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. SC, 264pgs, FC  $24.99

 

019   SUPERMAN THE MANY WORLDS OF KRYPTON TP   NOV170373

(W) Dennis O'Neil & Various (A) Dave Cockrum & Various (CA) Dick Giordano, Ross Andru

Witness the past of Superman's homeworld in SUPERMAN: THE MANY WORLDS OF KRYPTON in this new title collecting WORLD OF KRYPTON #1-3, THE WORLD OF KRYPTON #1-4 and stories from SUPERMAN #233, 236, 238, 240, 248, 257, 266 and SUPERMAN FAMILY #182. SC, 240pgs, FC   SRP: $19.99

Shouldn't this be called "The many survivors of Krypton"?
After all, you've got Supes, his cousin Supergirl, his dog. her cat, the monkey, the horse. all the residents of Argo City (at least until the meteor shower wiped them out), the people in Kandor... Oh yes, and all the bad guys imprisoned in the Phantom Zone, too.
Okay maybe this took place before Krypton exploded, or maybe it's about all the assorted planets that have chunks of Krypton embedded in them in the form of kryptonite meteors.

 

 

CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE TP VOL 02   NOV170337

(W) Gerard Way, Jonathan Rivera (A/CA) Michael Avon Oeming

Cave Carson has a cybernetic eye! Or more accurately, he had one. After the fallout with the Whisperer and his cult, the eye has run amok-and it's up to Cave and the rest of Team Carson to find it. What's that cognizant ocular computer chasing, anyhow? Collects issues #7-12.   SC, 144pgs, FC      SRP: $16.99

 

MOTHER PANIC TP VOL 02 UNDER HER SKIN   NOV170338

(W) Jody Houser, Jim Krueger (A) John Paul Leon & Various (CA) Tommy Lee Edwards

Gotham City's newest vigilante, Mother Panic, sees a life she once saved struck by tragedy, causing her to look at her mission of revenge and her role in Gotham City. But when she gets a hunch about the murderer, are impulsiveness and a thirst for vengeance really the right tools to stop a killer?

Then Violet hits the Gotham City party scene to dig up more clues for the people behind Gather House. What she finds is a figure from her past whom she thought was long dead. Meanwhile, Violet's allies discover something disturbing about her mother... Collects issues #7-12.   SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $16.99

 

TITANS TP VOL 03 A JUDAS AMONG US REBIRTH   NOV170356

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Kenneth Rocafort & Various (CA) Kenneth Rocafort

As Omen begins her investigation into the identity of the team's traitor, the Titans launch a full assault on H.I.V.E., whom they believe hold the key to restoring Bumblebee's broken mind. Meanwhile, tensions rise when Roy discovers Wally and Donna's blossoming romance-which threatens to tear the Titans apart! Collects issues #12-18.  168pgs, FC      SRP: $16.99

 

 

BATMAN THE GOLDEN AGE TP VOL 04   NOV170361

(W) Bill Finger (A) Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson

The 1940s tales that cemented Batman's reputation as the world's greatest crime-fighter, including the Caped Crusader's run-ins with the Joker, the Penguin, Two-Face and more! Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #66-74, BATMAN #12-15 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #7-9. (STL070191)

SC, 384pgs, FC    SRP: $29.99

 

BATMAN LEGACY TP VOL 02   NOV170362

(W) Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench (A) Graham Nolan, Jim Aparo (CA) Carl Critchlow

Bane takes center stage in this second Legacy trade, in which the man who broke Batman's back returns to Santa Prisca to learn the identity of his father. This title also includes Bane's run-ins with Ra's al Ghul and Azrael from the pages of Batman #534, Batman: THE VENGEANCE OF Bane #1, Batman: Bane of the Demon #1-4, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #54, Detective Comics #701-702 and Robin #32-33. (STL070194)

SC, 276pgs, FC    SRP: $24.99

 

 

 

TEEN TITANS BY GEOFF JOHNS TP BOOK 02   NOV170375

(W) Geoff Johns & Various (A) Tom Grummett & Various (CA) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning

The Titans return from the trip with the Legion...ten years too late! Get ready to meet the all-new Titans lineup: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Animal Man, Aquawoman and The Flash! Face to face with themselves ten years from now, the Teen Titans make a pact that doesn't bode well for the future. Now they must find a way home, before the Titans of Tomorrow catch up with them! Collects TEEN TITANS #13-19, LEGENDS OF THE DCU 80-PAGE GIANT #1, BEAST BOY #1-4 and TEEN TITANS/LEGION #1. SC, 320pgs, FC $29.99

 

SCOOBY APOCALYPSE TP VOL 03   NOV170376

(W) Keith Giffen, J. M. DeMatteis (A) Dale Eaglesham (CA) Jill Thompson

Velma's brother turns sibling rivalry up to extremes in his quest to rule the monsters...but the creatures are more interested in attacking his skyscraper than in being his loyal subjects. Can Velma, Scooby and the gang stop him from carrying out his plans to mutate the creatures even more? This new title collects issues #13-18 of the hit series!   SC, 160pgs, FC  SRP: $16.99

 

YOUNG JUSTICE TP BOOK 02   NOV170377

(W) Peter David (A) Todd Nauck & Various (CA) Todd Nauck, Lary Stucker

In this new helping of stories from YOUNG JUSTICE #8-17, YOUNG JUSTICE: 80-PAGE GIANT #1, YOUNG JUSTICE IN NO MAN'S LAND #1, SUPERGIRL #36-37 and pages from YOUNG JUSTICE: SECRET FILES #1, the team is studying espionage under Captain Atom. Their class project? Solve a cold case that involves a forty-year-old murder. Now, the true killer has resurfaced to target anyone who might expose the truth about the original crime-and that includes each and every member of the team! SC, 416pgs, FC    SRP: $34.99

 

020   GREEN LANTERN SECTOR 2814 TP VOL 01   NOV170378

(W) Len Wein (A) Dave Gibbons & Various (CA) Dave Gibbons

- Collecting GREEN LANTERN #172-176 and 178-181, featuring stories rom 1984 by Len Wein and art by Dave Gibbons!

- Don't miss Hal Jordan's battles with some of his greatest foes and the Guardians of the Universe! SC, 192pgs, FC      $16.99

 

 

DMZ TP BOOK 04    NOV170388

(W) Brian Wood (A) Riccardo Burchielli (CA) Brian Wood

In stories from DMZ #45-59, journalist Matty Roth redefines himself in the DMZ, rolling with a private security force and self-made mandate to heal the city. Then he retreats into exile to take a good, hard look at himself and his conduct since entering the DMZ, not liking what he sees. SC, 384pgs FC  $24.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++IDW PUBLISHING

 

021   STAR WARS ADV FORCES OF DESTINY #1 LEIA

(W) Elsa Charretier, Pierrick Colinet (A/CA) Elsa Charretier

The Star Wars Forces of Destiny initiative celebrates the inspiring stories of heroes from a galaxy far, far away....

Star Wars Adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the Star Wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as Princess Leia, Rey, Padme, Ahsoka, and Hera along with your soon-to-be favorites from The Last Jedi, Rose and Paige!

Fans will be excited to discover these stories told by talent from across Star Wars novels, comics and animation, including Delilah S. Dawson, Elsa Charretier, Beth Revis, Jody Houser, and Devin Grayson!

_ Each issue has a variant cover by Elsa Charretier! Collect all five!

_ Featuring your favorite classic Star Wars characters and a couple of brand new favorites!  NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada.   32pgs, FC     SRP: $3.99

 

STAR WARS ADV FORCES OF DESTINY #2  REY

(W) Jody Houser (A/CA) Arianna Florean

The Star Wars Forces of Destiny initiative celebrates the inspiring stories of heroes from a galaxy far, far away....

Star Wars Adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the Star Wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as Princess Leia, Rey, Padme, Ahsoka, and Hera along with your soon-to-be favorites from The Last Jedi, Rose and Paige!

Fans will be excited to discover these stories told by talent from across Star Wars novels, comics and animation, including Delilah S. Dawson, Elsa Charretier, Beth Revis, Jody Houser, and Devin Grayson!

_ Each issue has a variant cover by Elsa Charretier! Collect all five!

_ Featuring your favorite classic Star Wars characters and a couple of brand new favorites! NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada.   32pgs, FC     SRP: $3.99


 

NOV170413

STAR WARS ADV FORCES OF DESTINY #3  HERA

(W) Devin Grayson (A/CA) Eva Widermann

The Star Wars Forces of Destiny initiative celebrates the inspiring stories of heroes from a galaxy far, far away....

Star Wars Adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the Star Wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as Princess Leia, Rey, Padme, Ahsoka, and Hera along with your soon-to-be favorites from The Last Jedi, Rose and Paige!

Fans will be excited to discover these stories told by talent from across Star Wars novels, comics and animation, including Delilah S. Dawson, Elsa Charretier, Beth Revis, Jody Houser, and Devin Grayson!

_ Each issue has a variant cover by Elsa Charretier! Collect all five!

_ Featuring your favorite classic Star Wars characters and a couple of brand new favorites! NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada.   32pgs, FC     SRP: $3.99.

 

 

STAR WARS ADV FORCES OF DESTINY #4  AHSOKA & PADME

(W) Beth Revis (A/CA) Valentina Pinto

The Star Wars Forces of Destiny initiative celebrates the inspiring stories of iconic heroes from a galaxy far, far away....

Star Wars Adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the Star Wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as Princess Leia, Rey, Padme, Ahsoka, and Hera along with your soon-to-be favorites from The Last Jedi, Rose and Paige!

Fans will be excited to discover these stories told by talent from across Star Wars novels, comics and animation, including Delilah S. Dawson, Elsa Charretier, Beth Revis, Jody Houser, and Devin Grayson!

_ Each issue has a variant cover by Elsa Charretier! Collect all five!  Featuring your favorite classic Star Wars characters and a couple of brand new favorites! NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada.   32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

 

 

STAR WARS ADV FORCES OF DESTINY #5  ROSE & PAIGE

(W) Delilah Dawson (A/CA) Nicoletta Baldari

The Star Wars Forces of Destiny initiative celebrates the inspiring stories of iconic heroes from a galaxy far, far away....

Star Wars Adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the Star Wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as Princess Leia, Rey, Padme, Ahsoka, and Hera along with your soon-to-be favorites from The Last Jedi, Rose and Paige!

Fans will be excited to discover these stories told by talent from across Star Wars novels, comics and animation, including Delilah S. Dawson, Elsa Charretier, Beth Revis, Jody Houser, and Devin Grayson!

_ Each issue has a variant cover by Elsa Charretier! Collect all five!

_ Featuring your favorite classic Star Wars characters and a couple of brand new favorites! (STL068724) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada.32pgs, FC $3.99

Oh yeah? Haven't seen one featuring my favorite classic Star Wars character yet, and that would be Cornelius Evazan, the barfly with a death sentence in twelve systems.


 

STAR WARS ADVENTURES TP VOL 02 NOV170425

(W) Landry Quinn Walker & Various (A) Eric Jones & Various (CA) Nathan Greno

Travel to a galaxy far, far away in this collection of Star Wars comic book tales! FN-2187 turns a bad day and troublesome pest into praise from Captain Phasma. Luke and Leia undertake a high-stakes, two-part undercover mission on Tibrin with explosive results. Plus more stories with K-2SO, Cassian, Emil, CR-8R, and the rebels vs. the Empire expand the world of Star Wars into new territory for a new generation of fans. Collects Issues #3-5. (STL068734) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada.

SC, 6x9, 80pgs, FC      SRP: $9.99

 

022   TANGLED #1 (OF 3) CVR A SAITO (C: 1-0-0)

(W) Scott Peterson (A) Roberto Di Salvo, Rosa La Barbera (CA) Diogo Saito

Further adventures inspired by the Disney Channel series! Join Rapunzel, along with her boyfriend Eugene and best friend Cassandra, in these adventures that take place after the events of the hit Tangled film! (STL068736) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada.   32pgs, FC (1 of 3) $3.99

 

023   WALT DISNEY SHOWCASE #1 DONALD DUCK

(W) Rudy Salvagnini, Jonathan H. Gray (A) Lara Molinari (CA) Andrea Freccero

“The Bad News Bruise Cruise!” We know Donald's proud of his sailor suit-but can he singlehandedly sail a luxury liner full of billionaires across the ocean? And if not... why is Uncle Scrooge demanding that he try? (STL068741) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available in US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand -- NOT AVAILABLE in US Territories.

32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

 

024   DONALD DUCK NEST OF THE DEMONBIRDS TP   NOV170440

(W/A) Lars Jensen & Various (CA) Massimo Fecchi, Fernando Guell

A feature-length Donald Duck tale with the Tamers of Nonhuman Threats, Duckburg's top-secret paranormalist patrol. A must-read for Disney and sci-fi fans! Ducks in space! Donald Duck rejoins the Tamers of Nonhuman Threats-and ends up trapped on an alien planet, beak-to-beak with feathered freaks! This epic two-part adventure, collected from Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #739-740, showcases Disney Comics sci-fi masters Lars Jensen and Flemming Andersen at their interstellar best! Available in US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand C, 6x9, 96pgs, FC    $12.99

 

 

JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS INFINITE TP   NOV170450

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Stacey Lee, Jenn St-Onge (CA) Stacey Lee

The FIRST-EVER Jem/Misfits crossover event takes both bands to a whole new world... like, literally! Now a happy quintet, Jem and The Holograms are stronger than ever, which is a good thing because they're about to embark on an adventure unlike anything they'd ever imagined. After a public fight with The Misfits at a charity event, a strangely dressed Techrat shows up and takes them on a strange journey, a journey that is going to change EVERYTHING.    SC, 144pgs, FC   SRP: $19.99

 

 

025   STRETCH ARMSTRONG & FLEX FIGHTERS #1 (OF 3) CVR A AMANCIO

(W) Kevin Burke, Chris "Doc" Wyatt (A) Nikos Koutsis (CA) Aluir Amancio

Stretch Armstrong is back! Based on the all-new Netflix animated series and inspired by the classic toy line, Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters features Stretch, along with his partners Omni-Mass and Wingspan, attending high school by day and fighting crime at night in futuristic Charter City! But when they come across the monster known as The Mantoid, they have to decide whether it's truly the threat everyone thinks it is! (STL069829)

32pgs, FC (1 of 3)      SRP: $3.99

 

X-FILES (2016) TP VOL 04   NOV170468

(W) Joe Harris (A) Matthew Dow Smith (CA)  Menton3

The mystery and intrigue continue with the latest from the comic series! Scully receives an invitation from Firas Ben-Brahim after months of silence, and she soon discovers the dark secrets he's been keeping from her. Once the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, it threatens to send Mulder over the line, just as shadowy forces are revealed to have compromised the upper echelons of government. Collects #14-17. SC, 96pgs, FC     $15.99

 

TMNT ONGOING TP VOL 18 TRIAL OF KRANG   NOV170469

(W) Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (A) Dave Wachter, Cory Smith (CA) Cory Smith

"Invasion of the Triceratons," Part 3 of 5. As all sides of the conflict make plans for the final battle, a surprise character returns to make amends!    SC, 128pgs, FC   SRP: $17.99

 

BACK TO THE FUTURE TP VOL 05 TIME SERVED   NOV170479

(W) Bob Gale, John Barber (A) Marcelo Ferreira (CA) Bart Sears

Co-creator Bob Gale takes his most famous characters through new comic book adventures that expand the universe created by the blockbuster films! On a mission to uncover the secrets that sent Jailbird Joey Baines to prison, Marty is trapped in 1972, and the DeLorean has vanished! Things go from bad to worse when Biff Tannen teams with 18-year-old Joey to break into a house... and they drag Marty along! Their target: Doc Brown's mom! Collects issues #22-25.   SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $17.99

 

 

026   GEARS OF WAR RISE OF RAAM #1 CVR A BROWN

(W) Kurtis J. Wiebe (A) Max Dunbar (CA) Ryan Brown

The most iconic villain of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in... The Rise of RAAM! (STL069885)

32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

 

STAR TREK NEW VISIONS TP VOL 06   NOV170495

(W/A/CA) John Byrne

Presenting all-new tales set in the Star Trek: The Original Series universe, done in a unique, one-of-a-kind photomontage style, using images from the classic TV series. It's as close as fans will ever come to getting new episodes featuring the original cast. Includes the stories “The Traveler,” “Time Out of Joint,” and “All the Ages Frozen.” Collects issues #15-17. SC, 128pgs, FC    SRP: $17.99

 

 

TRANSFORMERS WINDBLADE LAST CITY TP   NOV170511

(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Sarah Stone & Various (CA) Sara Pitre-Durocher

The original fan-made Transformer stars in her own series. She cuts straight to the truth and no obstacle is going to stand in her path. Windblade is a force for good, who never fails to do the right thing. But what happens when she's forced to work with Starscream to recruit new colonies to the Council of Worlds? Collects both the four-issue and seven-issue Windblade mini-series. (STL069903)

SC, 220pgs, FC    SRP: $24.99

 

TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME TP VOL 02   NOV170512

(W) John Barber (A) Priscilla Tramontano & Various (CA) Priscilla Tramontano

Explore the aftermath of Optimus Prime and his Autobots stopping an alien invasion of Earth. Diving into stories of war, peace, loss, regret, and redemption, this volume of Optimus Prime gives readers dramatic Transformers stories that spotlight the Autobots' present and past struggles while setting the stage for future surprises! Collects Transformers: Optimus Prime issues #7-10 and the Transformers Annual 2017. (STL062264)

SC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

 

 

027   TRANSFORMERS GI JOE FIRST STRIKE TP   NOV170514

(W) Mairghread Scott, David Rodriguez (A) Max Dunbar (CA) Freddie Williams II

A Hasbro Comic Book Event of epic proportions! The TRANSFORMERS are under attack from COBRA, G.I. JOE's greatest enemy! As Earth joins the intergalactic community, a massive explosion threatens the peace! A new COBRA-led by the worst villains to ever tangle with G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K.:Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, and the Transformers-is invading Cybertron, and only Scarlett, Optimus Prime, the Joes, and the Autobots can save two worlds! It's a race to the finish as good fights evil! Will our heroes win, or will Cobra DESTROY ALL TRANSFORMERS?!? (STL062262)

SC, 152pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

 

 

028   TRANSFORMERS GI JOE FIRST STRIKE CHAMPIONS TP   NOV170518

(W) Christos Gage & Various (A) Ilias Kyriazis, Chris Panda (CA) Sara Pitre-Durocher

Your favorite characters-Rom, the Autobots, Micronauts, G.I. Joe, and more-get to shine in standalone stories setting up the ultimate Hasbro comic book event! First, with Cybertron under siege from Baron Ironblood, it's up to Optimus Prime and Arcee to defend their homeland, and the Revolutionaries team is caught in the middle! Then, back on Earth, Rom finds himself teaming up with the world's smallest heroes, the Micronauts! Can they prevent catastrophe, or is it already too late? And, with the team divided, G.I. Joe must confront dangers both in space and Earthside. Looks like they'll need some help from M.A.S.K.:Mobile Armored Strike Kommand! (STL062263)

SC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

 

 

GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO TP VOL 19   NOV170522

(W) Larry Hama (A) S. L. Gallant (CA) John Royle, Jagdish Kumar

Picking up where the classic comic series left off, longtime fans can continue following the adventures of their favorite characters from the legendary toy line of the 1980s. It's a showdown in Springfield as deadly and disparate forces converge in the search for the mysterious ninja, Dawn! Meanwhile, JOEs, Cobra, and Blue Ninjas all collide in Darklonia! And, just when things seem back to normal for the Joes-well, as normal as things can get for our heroes-nefarious forces once again plot their doom! Who will step up this time to face off against the latest threat to justice, freedom, and liberty? Collects issues #241-245. SC, 128pgs, FC      SRP: $17.99

 

 

029   RICHARD STARKS PARKER SLAYGROUND TP   NOV170523

(W) Richard Stark, Darwyn Cooke (A/CA) Darwyn Cooke

The award-winning graphic novel series adapting one of crime-fiction's most famous and hard-boiled characters continues in this beautifully illustrated and stylized masterpiece. Parker, whose getaway car crashes after a heist, manages to elude capture with his loot by breaking into an amusement park that is closed for the winter. But his presence does not go unnoticed-a pair of cops observed the job and its aftermath. But rather than pursue their suspect... they decide to go into business for themselves, with the help of some "business associates." From then on it's a game of cat and mouse, one played out through the closed rides of the abandoned carnival... a game that slowly starts to favor the mouse. Includes the Eisner Award-winning short story "The 7th." (STL062253)

SC, 6x9, 96pgs, PC      SRP: $14.99

 

030   WYNONNA EARP SEASON ZERO TP   NOV170545

(W) Beau Smith (A) Angel Hernandez (CA) Chris Evenhuis

Finally revealed! The never-before-seen story of Wynonna's outlaw past, only hinted at on Syfy's Wynonna Earp TV series. Outlaws. Mavericks. Werewolves. These are the Banditos, the gang Wynonna ran with in her wildest, pre-Black Badge days, and somebody or something is killing them off, one by one. It's up to Wynonna to return to her roots and find out why! (STL062266)

SC, 128pgs, FC    SRP: $17.99

 

 

031   TIME & VINE TP   NOV170547

(W/A/CA) Thom Zahler

From the creator of the Harvey-nominated Love and Capes comes the story of a magical winery where every glass of wine takes you back in time to the year it was bottled. From the Civil War to the Roaring Twenties to yesterday... it's all available with just one sip. Megan is looking for a break from taking care of her Alzheimer's afflicted mother and finds the ultimate escape when Jack, the owner of the Aeternum Winery, reveals its time-traveling secret to her. Together, they drink their way through history, both the winery's and their own. In time, Megan learns a family secret that her mother may not even remember and discovers that Jack is keeping one of his own about his late wife.

 

Thom Zahler (Love and Capes, Long Distance) brings his trademark sweetness and humor to distill a story of magic and romance told across the two hundred year canvas of New York's Hudson Valley. (STL062261)

SC, 176pgs, FC    SRP: $24.99

 

 

032   DREAD GODS TP   NOV170548

(W) Ron Marz (A) Tom Raney, Bart Sears (CA) Tom Raney

Ominous Press launches with the first of three limited series set in a science-fiction/fantasy universe of epic heroes and insidious villains. In DREAD GODS, gods in a fantasy world discover they're actually monsters in a post-apocalyptic landscape. Acclaimed creators Ron Marz (Witchblade, Green Lantern) and Tom Raney (Stormwatch) join with art master Bart Sears (Rai) to usher in adventure like no other! (STL062248)

SC, 128pgs, FC    SRP: $17.99

 

 

033   SAUCER STATE TP   NOV170549

(W) Paul Cornell (A/CA) Ryan Kelly

The story of Arcadia Alvarado, former alien abductee (possibly) and current President of the United States, continues, and now that she commands the highest office in the country, she'll use her power to find out what really happened. But, even with the power of the Presidency at her fingertips, will she be able to get to the truth? Either way, she will have to act fast as the biggest event in world history begins to unfold around her. All of the political intrigue and UFO mythology continues in the sequel and conclusion to the Hugo Award-nominated series Saucer Country. (STL062254)

SC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

 

 

034   LOAC ESSENTIALS HC VOL 11 TIPPIE 1945   NOV170562

(W/A/CA) Edwina Dumm

Collecting the works of one of the most important female cartoonists of all time, Tippie will appeal to comics readers, students of women's studies, and dog lovers. Edwina Dumm was the country's first female full-time editorial cartoonist, and one of its first female syndicated comic strip creators. Tippie is truly a Library of American Comics Essential, providing a crucial reading experience and offering perspective on the early work of women in the field.

LOAC Essentials reprints, one year at a time, the daily newspaper strips that are essential to comics history, in a format that preserves, as closely as possible, the original reader experience. HC, 12x4, 384pgs, B&W  SRP: $29.99

 

 

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035   DISSONANCE #1 (MR)

(W) Singgih Nugroho (A) Sami Basri (CA) Varsam Kurnia

In an alternate world where Earth is populated with powerful human-spirit hybrids called Fantasmen, Folke and Roisia Herviett, two siblings with opposing worldviews, are challenged to prove their worth and take up their parents' positions in a devious group who secretly run the world. Meanwhile, Seraphim, a Fantasmen warrior guard, is sent to prevent a catastrophic event from affecting the Earth and its own universe.  From designer MELITA CURPHY, writer SINGGIH NUGROHO, and featuring the art of SAMI BASRI (Power Girl, WITCHBLADE), comes a fantasy drama set in a sci-fi world unlike any other. 32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

036   FURTHER ADV OF NICK WILSON #1 (OF 5) CVR A WOODS (MR)

(W) Eddie Gorodetsky, Marc Andreyko (A) Steve Sadowski (CA) Pete Woods

From Eisner and Emmy-winning writers! For a few years in his early 20s, Nick Wilson had super powers and all the acclaim associated with them. When those powers vanished, so did his fame, sending him from national hero to late-night punchline. By the time we pick up his story, he is not yet 30 and barely an answer in a trivia contest.

Faced with a life in a rear-view mirror full of lost powers, faded glory, former enemies, ex-girlfriends, and forgotten grudges, Nick struggles to figure out who he is today. Packing on an extra 20 pounds and peering through a medicinal marijuana haze, he is trying to build a future when all that's left is just a man who hasn't been super for a very long time. These are THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF NICK WILSON. 40pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99

 

 

037   ICE CREAM MAN #1

(W) W. Maxwell Prince (A/CA) Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran

Chocolate, vanilla, existential horror, drug addiction, musical fantasy-there's a flavor for everyone's misery.

ICE CREAM MAN is a genre-defying comic book series featuring disparate “one-shot” tales of sorrow, wonder, and redemption. Each installment features its own cast of strange characters, dealing with their own special sundae of suffering. And on the periphery of all of them, like the twinkly music of his colorful truck, is the Ice Cream Man-a weaver of stories, a purveyor of sweet treats. Friend. Foe. God. Demon. The man who, with a snap of his fingers-lickety split!-can change the course of your life forever.

Written by W. MAXWELL PRINCE (ONE WEEK IN THE LIBRARY), with art by MARTëN MORAZZO (GREAT PACIFIC) and CHRIS O'HALLORAN (GENERATION GONE). (STL070077)

MATURE THEMES

40pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

038   POSTAL MARK #1 (ONE SHOT) (MR)

(W) Matt Hawkins (A/CA) Raffaele Ienco

After the stunning series conclusion to the regular POSTAL series, this one-shot story shows Mark's fate in the town one year later.   32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

 

 

039   COWBOY NINJA VIKING DLX ED TP   NOV170665

(W) A. J. Lieberman (A/CA) Riley Rossmo

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHRIS PRATT (Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World). This giant, oversized, deluxe trade paperback collects the entire run of the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series, complete with extensive extras & bonus material.

It started with Dr. Sebastian Ghislain-rogue psychotherapist / covert op / DJ. Tasked with creating a counterintelligence unit, he turned to those long thought useless to society: patients with multiple personality disorder. These agents became known simply as Triplets. Misguided? Yeah. Impractical? Sure. But did it work? Absolutely not!

Now someone has located each Triplet and created a band of ridiculously disturbed but highly effective assassins. Our only hope? A Triplet known as Cowboy Ninja Viking. We are so screwed!  SC, 304pgs, FC      SRP: $19.99

 

 

 

 

040   CROSSWIND TP VOL 01    NOV170676

(W) Gail Simone (A/CA) Cat Staggs

Goodfellas meets Freaky Friday in this mind-bending new ongoing series from fan-favorite creators GAIL SIMONE (Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Deadpool, Secret Six, Birds of Prey) and CAT STAGGS (Adventures of Supergirl, Smallville Season 11, Wonder Woman '77).

A slick and ruthless Chicago hitman.

A smart but downtrodden Seattle housewife.

When an inexplicable event strikes these two random strangers, their bodies, souls, and lives are switched-to potentially deadly effect. Collects CROSSWIND #1-6    SC, 128pgs, FC      SRP: $9.99

 

 

041   GET NAKED OGN (W) NOV170679

Steven T. Seagle (A) Emei Olivia Burell & Various (CA) Mads Ellegard Skovbakke

In the spirit of essayist David Sedaris and monologist Spalding Grey, SEAGLE and 19 emerging global cartoonists take drawn storytelling into the world of the “graphic essay.” 19 stories of global attitudes about the naked body balance raw comedy, raw emotions, and raw cartooning. SEAGLE honestly chronicles his place as an undressed metaphorical fish out of water on different continents-from not recognizing a famous naked celeb in Hollywood to being naked and eaten by fish in Tokyo. SC, 280pgs, FC  $24.99

 

 

 

042   SCALES & SCOUNDRELS TP VOL 01 INTO THE DRAGONS MAW   NOV170682

(W) Sebastian Girner (A/CA)  Galaad

It's hard to make an honest living in a land brimming with magic and mystery, and treasure hunter Luvander is tired of being a penniless adventurer. Ever in search of gold and glory, she sets off for a fabled dungeon, “the Dragon's Maw,” an ancient labyrinth at the bottom of which slumber endless wealth-or certain doom!

A loner by nature, Luvander is forced to team up with a group of scraggly adventurers, each hoping to find a treasure of their own in the forbidden tomb. There is Prince Aki, of the Scarlet Sands Empire, anxious for his first taste of adventure, yet blind to the consequences; his royal Shadow, Koro, whose very honor hangs in the balance of her prince's quest; and Dorma Ironweed, a stocky young dwarf whose journey will take her deeper into the darkness than she ever dared to tread.

What starts out as a road to riches becomes the first step on an epic journey to destiny, for Luvander holds a secret in her heart that will shatter the chains of fate and bring light to a world encroached upon by an ancient darkness.

Writer SEBASTIAN GIRNER (SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER!) and artist GALAAD are proud to present SCALES & SCOUNDRELS, an exciting new fantasy adventure from Image Comics, for scoundrels of all ages!

Collects SCALES & SCOUNDRELS #1-5 SC, 128pgs, FC      SRP: $9.99

 

043   SPY SEAL TP VOL 01 CORTEN-STEEL PHOENIX   NOV170686

(W/A/CA) Rich Tommaso

Journey into the thrilling world of international espionage as one of Britain's most covert MI-6 divisions, the Nest, recruits a brand-new secret agent to their team: Spy Seal! Follow the newbie spy and his furry colleagues on exciting train rides, high-speed car chases, high-flying air adventures, and down secret underground tunnels, all in an effort to hunt down a dangerous British-turned-Soviet double agent-a slippery spy who poses as an upscale art dealer while covertly killing off important figures of Parliament. What is the reasoning behind this double agent's terrorist actions? Why are three masked bunny rabbits vandalizing paintings at every London gallery? And just what is this elusive Corten-Steel Phoenix anyway? Check out this deluxe format edition to decipher the answers to these and other puzzling questions in RICH TOMMASO's (SHE WOLF) latest series, visually reminiscent of such classic comics as The Adventures of Tintin and Usagi Yojimbo.

Collects SPY SEAL #1-4 SC, 8x12, 72pgs, FC      SRP: $12.99

 

KILL OR BE KILLED TP VOL 03   NOV170691

(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Sean Phillips, Elizabeth Breitweiser (CA) Sean Phillips

The third book in the bestselling KILL OR BE KILLED series from crime comics legends ED BRUBAKER and SEAN PHILLIPS. As Dylan tries to get his life back and confront the truth about the demon, he's caught in the crossfire between the Russian mafia and the NYPD. Collects KILL OR BE KILLED #11-14 SC, 120pgs, FC $16.99

 

CURSE WORDS TP VOL 02 EXPLOSIONTOWN NOV170737

(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Ryan Browne

The world has realized that dark wizards fighting epic battles in the skies above our cities might actually be a bad thing, and Earth's leaders have finally agreed on one thing: they want Wizord and Margaret gone. Meanwhile, the evil Sizzajee is still gunning for them, and Wizord's ex, the lovely Ruby Stitch, is striking out on her own path. Forget it, Jake...it's EXPLOSIONTOWN.

 

The second chapter of the dark, funny fantasy that's captured imaginations across the land and refuses to let them go. From CHARLES SOULE (Daredevil, Darth Vader) and RYAN BROWNE (GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS). Collects CURSE WORDS #6-10, plus the CURSE WORDS HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1    SC, 160pgs, FC      SRP: $16.99

 

DESCENDER TP VOL 05 RISE OF THE ROBOTS   NOV170741

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Dustin Nguyen

The first major DESCENDER event is here. This is what it has all been building to. The Robot Resistance rises up and tightens its iron grip in the universe as the origins of the Harvesters are finally revealed and the galaxy is thrown into war!

A new chapter of the sci-fi epic begins here by creators JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN. Collects #22-26. SC, 120pgs, FC $16.99

 

SAVAGE DRAGON ARCHIVES TP VOL 09 NOV170820

(W/A/CA) Erik Larsen

The notorious threesome! Mr. Glum's story! Into Dimension-X! Malcolm graduates high school! The showdown with Dart! Malcolm and Maxine tie the knot! Ant! Spawn! Malcolm joins the Chicago Police Dept.! Malcolm and Maxine become proud parents! The Merging of Multiple Earths! Death! Birth! Everything you loved and more in the generation-spanning saga from Inkwell Award-winning creator ERIK LARSEN! Featuring the awe-inspiring epic 225th issue! All collected in one massive volume!

Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #201-225   SC, 544pgs, B&W     SRP: $24.99

 

 

SOUTHERN BASTARDS TP VOL 04 GUT CHECK  NOV170835

(W) Jason Aaron, Jason Latour (A/CA) Jason Latour, Chris Brunner

Coach Boss holds sway over Craw County for one reason: he wins football games. But after the biggest, ugliest loss of his career, the coach must become more of a criminal than ever before if he's gonna keep ahead of his enemies.

Enemies like Roberta Tubb, who's come to town with a machine gun and some serious questions about how her daddy died.

The 2015 Harvey Award-winning (Best New Series) and 2016 Eisner Award-winning (Best Continuing Series) southern-fried crime comic by JASON AARON & JASON LATOUR is back for another round of football, BBQ, and bloodshed!

Collects SOUTHERN BASTARDS #15-20   SC, 160pgs, FC    $16.99

 

WAYWARD TP VOL 05 TETHERED SOULS   NOV170855

(W) Jim Zub (A/CA) Steven Cummings, Tamra Bonvillain

Japan and Ireland are torn apart by conflict. The new power that defines the modern world rages out of control.

 

JIM ZUB (Avengers, SKULLKICKERS) and STEVEN CUMMINGS (Deadshot, Legends of the Dark Knight) continue their supernatural spectacle that combines the camaraderie and emotion of shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer with foreign cultures and fascinating mythological monsters.  This volume includes design artwork by artist STEVEN CUMMINGS and profiles on mythical creatures by ZACK DAVISSON and ANN O'REGAN not found in the single issues. SC, 136pgs, FC $17.99

 


 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++MARVEL COMICS

 

043   RISE OF BLACK PANTHER #1 (OF 6) LEG

(W) Ta-Nehisi Coates,  Narcisse, Evan (A) Paul Renaud (CA) Brian Stelfreeze

SECRET ORIGIN OF THE BLACK PANTHER Part 1

Just in time for the highly anticipated film, witness the early years of the man who will come to rule one of the most scientifically advanced countries in the world! Wakanda has always kept itself isolated from Western society, but that's all about to change. Young T'Challa knows he is destined to become king, but when his father is brutally murdered by outsiders, he'll find himself taking up a mantle he may not be ready for. Experience never-before-seen drama from the reign of T'Chaka, the king whose death changes a nation's history forever. Learn about the mother T'Challa never knew. See how the world learns about this wondrous nation for the first time. Will the power of the Black Panther be enough to keep his country safe? Journalist Evan Narcisse makes his comics debut alongside acclaimed writer Ta-Nehisi Coates as they chronicle T'Challa's rise to the throne - and to the Panther legacy that made him an Avenger.

Rated T (STL068973)

32pgs (1 of 6)    SRP: $3.99

 

 

044   OLD MAN HAWKEYE #1 (OF 12) LEG

(W)  Sacks, Ethan (A/CA) Marco Checchetto

AN EYE FOR AN EYE Part 1

The super heroes have fallen.  The country has been divided into territories controlled by super villains.  Among the wastelands lives CLINT BARTON - one of the few Avengers to survive.  But it's been 45 years, and he's no Avenger.  Trying to eke out a living anyway he can, the former HAWKEYE is confronted with a startling discovery:  the sharpshooter is going blind.  With time running short, Clint realizes there's one last thing he wants to see: revenge for his fallen comrades-in-arms.

Rising-star writer ETHAN SACKS and superstar artist MARCO CHECCHETTO take you back to the Wastelands in a story set five years before OLD MAN LOGAN.    32pgs, FC (1 of 12)    SRP: $3.99

 

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045   LEGION #1 (OF 5) LEG

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Javier Rodriguez

Trauma Part 1

A mind-bending X-Men tale from the brains of Peter Milligan (X-Statix, Shade the Changing Man) and Wilfredo Torres (Moon Knight, Black Panther)! David Haller, the son of Professor Charles Xavier, has always had trouble containing the multiple personalities in his mind. And with each personality, comes a wild and dangerous mutant power. But now, a terrifying new personality is threatening to absorb these powers and take  over David's mind and body.  In a desperate attempt to save himself, David seeks out the help of renowned young psychotherapist Hannah Jones to delve into his fractured mind and fight back this dark personality. But unknown to Legion-.Dr Jones brings her own demons with her...   32pgs, FC (1 of 5)    SRP: $3.99

 

 

046   ROGUE & GAMBIT #1 (OF 5) LEG

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Pere Perez (CA) Kris Anka

Ring of Fire Part 1

Everybody's favorite X-couple is reunited! And boy, are they not happy about that- Kitty Pryde must send Rogue and Gambit on an undercover mission to find

 

a group of kidnapped mutants. What they discover on this mission will shock them. But will it also bring them closer together-? A high-stakes adventure caper that only the hottest X-Men can deliver!  32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99

 

 

 

047   INHUMANS JUDGEMENT DAY #1 LEG

(W) Al Ewing (A) Michael Del Mundo (CA) Daniel Acuna

THE INUMANS FACE THE WRATH OF THEIR CREATORS!

The Royal Family has spent months tracking down Primagen, the element that birthed Terrigen and could save the Inhuman race from its extinction. To get it, they confronted the Progenitors - beings older than the Earth itself. They stole fire from the gods. And the gods are angry. The fate of Earth once again sits in Black Bolt and Medusa's hands. The Progenitors are here to end their experiment once and for all- and our world with it. Who will be able to stand...on Judgment Day? 40pgs, FC (1 of 1) $4.99

 

 

 

048   MARVELS AVENGERS INFINITY WAR PRELUDE #1 (OF 2)

When a terrorist puts the Avengers at odds, CAPTAIN AMERICA and THE WINTER SOLDIER go rogue to find him - but IRON MAN isn't far behind. Will the Avengers survive the fallout? Then, find out where Captain America, the Falcon and the Black Widow are headed next - because the world needs heroes, whether it wants them or not. And get a sneak peek at Tony Stark's brand-new armor! Get ready for MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR in part 1 of this special prelude!   32pgs, FC (1 of 2)      SRP: $3.99

 

 

 

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049   STAR WARS DJ #1 (LAST JEDI)

When STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI takes theaters in FORCE (get it?) this December, Star Wars fans will get a peek into some new dark corners of the Galaxy Far Away-and out of one of those corners scuttles DJ, the mysterious character played by Benecio Del Toro! Who is this mystery man, and what put him in the path of our Resistance heroes? Join Ben Acker & Ben Blacker (Star Wars Join the Resistance, Star Wars: The Last Jedi - The Storms of Crait) and Kev Walker (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Darkhawk) as they reveal a day in DJ's life before his appearance in the film! 40pgs, FC    SRP: $3.99

 

 

 

UNCANNY AVENGERS UNITY TP VOL 05 CANNONBALL RUN   NOV171047

(W) Jim Zub (A/CA) Sean Izaakse

Wanda Maximoff has returned to the Avengers at last! But not everyone is happy about it. Will the team be split down the middle by the Scarlet Witch's arrival? And as the Unity Squad faces this challenge to group harmony head-on, an old enemy makes his explosive return at the worst possible time! Our heroes' lives will be turned upside down by friend and foe alike! Then, two of Earth's mightiest friends reunite at last! When it comes to super-heroics, Wonder Man and the Beast have seen it, done it and gotten the T-shirt. So what happens when Hank and Simon share a beer or two? Would you believe the Juggernaut crashes the party?! There'll be stars and garters, love and loss - but where does the Unity Squad go from here? Collecting UNCANNY AVENGERS (2015) #26-30.   SC, 112pgs, FC      SRP: $15.99

Cannonball run? In case you didn't know, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash (later called the "Run") wasn't just a goofy movie starring Burt Reynolds. It was a real event. Quite informal, it ran for five years in the 1970s, starting just about halfway between Jim Hanley's Universe and the Forbidden Planet comic shops in mid-downtown Manhattan and ending at a restaurant in Redondo Beach California. The idea was that the crew that gets from start to finish in the least amount of time wins. That's it- no big prizes, trophies (despite the name) etc.
Just put your foot to the floor and go- 5,000 kilometers in less than two days! Back when I was a boy racer I knew two guys who actually ran it a couple of times: John Buffum of Burlington VT and Robin Edwardes of Montreal, who did it in John's Porsche Carrera RSR. Robin said they did it in something like 45 hours, well off the 32-33 hour winner times, but still averaging just over 130 kph. 130 is no big deal, until you think of doing it for close to two days straight. No sleep, no stops except for gas and the odd cop. Ah, the good old days.

 

US AVENGERS TP VOL 02 STARS AND GARTERS   NOV171048

(W) Al Ewing (A) Paco Medina & Various (CA) Paco Medina

SECRET EMPIRE hits the U.S.Avengers - hard! So now it's time to fight back! In exile, believed dead, surrounded by Hydra's forces, Squirrel Girl and Enigma get a much-needed assist - from Guillotine and the Champions of Europe! Meanwhile, in a deep, dark cell, Roberto Da Costa is dying by degrees as his M-Pox runs out of control. And as Steve Rogers' prisoners of war attempt to break out, the other half of the U.S.Avengers - and a host of international guest stars - attempt a break-in! Plus: The fate of the Red Hulk! And whatever happened to Sam Guthrie? Find out as the search for Cannonball begins! The remaining U.S.Avengers head into outer space to find their teammate, and their search leads them to strangest planet of all: Glenbrook, USA, home of Ritchie Redwood, America's best-loved teen? Collects U.S.AVENGERS #7-12.   SC, 136pgs, FC      SRP: $17.99

 

 

050   INHUMANS ONCE AND FUTURE KING TP   NOV171049

(W) Christopher Priest, Ryan North (A) Phil Noto, Gustavo Duarte (CA) Nick Bradshaw

A king in training. A brother destined for madness. Journey back in time with superstar writer Christopher Priest and witness the early days of the Boltagon legacy! When the king of the Inhumans is attacked, young Black Bolt and Maximus spring into action to save their leader! But when Black Bolt loses control, what are the consequences for his future kingdom - and his own family? It's a pivotal moment in the lives of Black Bolt and Maximus - and a turning point for the entire Inhuman race! But what role does genius super villain Bentley Wittman, A.K.A. the Wizard, play? Or the deadly assassin-Spider-Man?! With their home in danger, the Royals must meet their destinies! Plus: The teleporting dog has his day as Lockjaw leaps into his own uncanny adventures!   SC, 112pgs, FC  SRP: $15.99

 

 

051   GUARDIANS OF GALAXY TELLTALE GAMES TP   NOV171050

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Salva Espin (CA) David Nakayama

A prequel to the interactive episodic game MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: THE TELLTALE SERIES! Cultists have taken over Saturn's moon Titan, turning it into a proverbial hive of scum and villainy - all worshiping Titan's most infamous native son, the cosmic tyrant Thanos! Luckily for the Guardians of the Galaxy, it's also the target of their newest heist! Hired by a mysterious buyer, our band of ragtag misfits must get in and get out without being sliced and diced by a planet full of crazies. But what could send Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Rocket and Groot on to the gladiator pits of Sakaar? Join the Guardians, Yondu and the Ravagers in an action-packed, laugh-filled adventure - created in conjunction with Telltale - that leads directly into the new smash-hit game! Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TELLTALE GAMES #1-5.   SC, 112pgs, FC      SRP: $15.99

 

 

SECRET WARRIORS TP VOL 02 IF TROUBLE MUST COME   NOV171051

(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Juanan Ramirez & Various (CA) Javi Garron

The Secret Empire has fallen - and now it's Deadpool's turn! During the Hydra takeover, the Merc with a Mouth killed Agent Phil Coulson, Quake's mentor and close friend. Now, Quake plans to kill Deadpool - but not if the other Secret Warriors have anything to say about it! And when a dark enemy threatens Inferno's family, he'll have nowhere else to turn but to his teammates. Can he convince the band to get back together - or will Quake's revenge stand in the way? Plus: Mister Sinister turns his experimental talents on the Inhumans! He's plagued the X-Men for years, and now he's turning his sadistic evolutionary experiments to a new race! It's up to the Secret Warriors to stop him. But what happens when their most fearsome warrior, Karnak, leaves to pursue his own agenda? Collecting SECRET WARRIORS (2017) #6-12.  SC, 160pgs, FC      SRP: $19.99

 

 

052   AVENGERS & CHAMPIONS TP WORLDS COLLIDE   NOV171052

(W) Mark Waid (A) Jesus Saiz, Humberto Ramos (CA) Humberto Ramos

The Avengers come face-to-face with the Champions! The countdown for a clash of generations begins when the twisted High Evolutionary sets the Earth on a catastrophic collision course with its opposite number: the unnatural planet Counter-Earth! Can the two teams put their turbulent history aside to meet this threat - or will they be at each other's throats? And even if they can find a way to work together, can this awesome assemblage of heroes save two entire planets from destruction? There are billions of lives on the line, and it will take every single member of both teams to have any hope of stopping the Evolutionary - so what happens when the death of a hero changes the game? Collecting AVENGERS (2016) #672-674 and CHAMPIONS (2016) #13-15.   SC, 144pgs, FC     SRP: $17.99

 

 

BEN REILLY SCARLET SPIDER TP VOL 02 DEATHS STING   NOV171053

(W) Peter David (A) Will Sliney (CA) Mark Bagley

Out of the ashes of THE CLONE CONSPIRACY, Ben Reilly is alive once more - and he's retaken the mantle of the Scarlet Spider! But with enemies bearing down on him from every side, neither of those status quos might last too much longer! Ben is running out of options and running out of time! And it doesn't help that one of the people out for his blood is his spider-powered, web-slinging “sibling” - Ben's fellow clone, Kaine! Can Ben run this latest gauntlet and emerge victorious, or will he lose his new lease on life? And when a mysterious new Hornet flies into Vegas, who's pulling his strings - and what's their connection to the Scarlet Spider? Collecting BEN REILLY: SCARLET SPIDER #6-9 AND SLINGERS (1998) #0.   SC, 112pgs, FC  SRP: $15.99

 

VENOM TP VOL 03 LETHAL PROTECTOR BLOOD IN THE WATER   NOV171054

(W) Mike Costa (A) Paulo Siqueira, Mark Bagley (CA) Mark Bagley

Something sinister is lingering in the darkest depths of New York, and no one is safe! Even the monsters know fear when the world's deadliest hunter, Kraven, makes them his prey. Their only hope is Venom, a lethal protector who can turn the hunter into the hunted. But with Kraven armed to the teeth and hungry for blood, can Venom hold him off long enough to protect the dinosaur community living beneath the streets of Manhattan? Or will the vengeful, relentless and unkillable Kraven find himself a heartbeat away from adding a new trophy to his collection: the head of Eddie Brock?! Plus: You've seen things from Eddie Brock's perspective, now see how they look from the other side in a tale told from the point of view of the Venom symbiote! Collecting VENOM (2016) #154-158.

Rated T+ (STL069475)

SC, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $15.99

 

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN WORLDWIDE TP VOL 07

(W) Dan Slott, Christos Gage (A) Stuart Immonen, Greg Smallwood (CA) Alex Ross

What will SECRET EMPIRE mean for the Amazing Spider-Man? The return of Otto Octavius! But this isn't the Doc Ock of old. As the Superior Octopus, he's allied himself with Steve Rogers and Hydra, and he has a personal mission: to take down Parker Industries, the company he helped create! Peter must use the full force of his company, and every asset at his disposal, to stop Ock and Hydra - but will it be enough? Then, as New York recovers from SECRET EMPIRE, a new phase in Spider-Man's life begins. But when that bad ol' Parker luck rears its head, can Mockingbird help put a smile back on Peter's face? Spider-Man is renewed and ready to fight another day, but why is he taking that fight to-the Daily Bugle?! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2015) #29-32 and #789-791.   SC, 160pgs, FC      SRP: $19.99

 

ALL NEW WOLVERINE TP VOL 05 ORPHANS OF X   NOV171056

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Juan Cabal (CA) Terry Dodson

When Daken, Logan's enigmatic son, is kidnapped, it's up to his “sister” to find him! But when the trail leads Wolverine back to the facility where she was created and tortured, she'll find new horrors waiting for her. Who are the Orphans of X, and what do they have in store for the children of Logan? When Laura took on the mantle of Wolverine, she swore off killing. But no matter how far she runs, it seems her past will always catch up to her - unless she and Daken can put her bloody history in the ground once and for all! But the Orphans of X will stop at nothing to do the same to them! To survive, Laura will have to delve deep into Logan's history - and the legacy of the Wolverine! Collecting ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #25-29.   SC, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $15.99

 

WOLVERINE OLD MAN LOGAN TP VOL 06 DAYS OF ANGER (DM)  NOV171058

(W) Ed Brisson (A/CA) Mike Deodato

Featuring Mike Deodato Jr.'s savage artwork in glorious black and white!

Old Man Logan is confronted by an enemy from his past! And since his past is a dystopian future, you know this won't be good - but it can't get any worse than the Maestro! Determined not to let history repeat itself at the hands of the Hulk's nightmarish future self, Logan takes matters into his own hands and hunts down the Hulk Gang! But they're not the only familiar faces around: The man who was Wolverine will need an old friend's help if he wants to stay on his enemies' trail. And with Maestro applying his cunning intellect to the next devastating step of his plan, brute force isn't the only weapon Logan has to worry about. Things are about to get angry! Collecting OLD MAN LOGAN (2016) #25-30.   SC, 136pgs      SRP: $17.99

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WEAPON X TP VOL 02 HUNT FOR WEAPON H   NOV171059

(W) Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente (A) Marc Borstel, Ibraim Roberson (CA) David Nakayama

The most savage X-book on the stands continues! The newly reformed Weapon X program took DNA from the most dangerous genetic anomalies in the world to create a rage-filled behemoth of epic proportions. Now the secrets behind their work will be revealed! Old Man Logan and the gang are on the hunt for this deadly new creature, Weapon H - but they are still one step behind Weapon X. And the only person who can point them in the right direction is-Reverend Stryker! Even if Logan finds Weapon H, he struggled against the Hulk in his prime - how will he fare as an old man against a nightmare with the powers of Hulk and Wolverine combined?! Will Laura Kinney, the All-New Wolverine, lend a claw? Collecting WEAPON X (2017) #7-11.

Rated T+ (STL069531)

SC, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $15.99

 

 

UNSTOPPABLE WASP TP VOL 02 AGENTS OF GIRL   NOV171060

(W) Jeremy Whitley & Various (A) Elsa Charretier & Various

This is it! The Red Room wants Nadia back, and they'll pull out all the stops to get her. The clock is ticking, and both Nadia and her friend Ying's lives are in the balance. That means the geniuses of G.I.R.L. are up against their first real science challenge: to outsmart the Red Room! Whatever happens, Nadia's fate will be altered - but can the original Wasp, Janet Van Dyne, help her find a way forward? When they get together, few can resist their sting! Plus: In a classic tale, Janet Van Dyne meets Hank Pym, and a heroic legacy is born as Ant-Man and the Wasp battle the Creature from Kosmos! Collecting THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP #5-8 and TALES TO ASTONISH #44.    SC, 120pgs, FC  SRP: $15.99

 

 

053   INVINCIBLE IRON MAN IRONHEART TP VOL 01 RIRI WILLIAMS   NOV171061

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Stefano Caselli

A new Iron Age begins! From the violent streets of Chicago, an armored hero rises! Clad in her very own Iron Man suit, Riri Williams is ready to show the world what she can do as the self-made hero of tomorrow. Her technology just might change the world forever-if she survives long enough! But is she ready for all the problems that come with stepping into Iron Man's jet boots? Problems like her first big Marvel villain. And the other guy currently running around as shell-head. And the laundry list Tony Stark left of criminals looking to destroy his legacy. Oh, and all the super-teams out to recruit her! As Riri's adventures go viral, it's time to get an alter ego of her own - welcome to the Marvel Universe, Ironheart! Collects INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2016) #1-5.   SC, 136pgs, FC      SRP: $19.99

 

 

X-MEN GOLD TP VOL 03 MOJO WORLDWIDE   NOV171062

(W) Cullen Bunn, Marc Guggenheim (A) Jorge Moline & Various (CA) Arthur Adams

Blue and Gold, together at last! Mojo, the demented creature obsessed with melding deadly TV shows with reality, has made Earth his focus - and it will take the combined might of two teams of X-Men to fight back! But when threats from their past are thrown at them, including Sentinels and the Brood, how will the squads react? Flooded by bad memories, can Kitty and Jean lead their X-Men to save Manhattan? Or will tricks like, oh, say, the Dark Phoenix be exactly what Mojo needs to finally deliver the ratings hit he's longed for? The mighty mutants will have to take the fight to Mojoworld itself if they have any hope of stopping the absurd Mojo-fication of Midtown Manhattan! Collects X-MEN BLUE #13-15 and X-MEN GOLD #13-15.  SC, 136pgs, FC $17.99

 

 

054   ASTONISHING X-MEN TP VOL 01 LIFE OF X   NOV171063

(W) Charles Soule (A) Jim Cheung & Various (CA) Jim Cheung

Charles Soule and a stellar roster of superstar artists unite to put the Astonishing back in the X-Men! An ancient evil is attacking the world's most powerful minds. It will have them by the time you finish this sentence - and a moment later, it will have us all. A band of X-Men discovers the truth behind the threat, but is there any time left for Psylocke, Old Man Logan, Bishop, Archangel, Fantomex, Rogue and Gambit?  In an action-packed X-epic, they must head to the astral plane in pursuit of-the Shadow King! But who does he have by his side? When Logan loses himself, the true horrors begin - for London, and for the X-Men! To survive this ordeal, the team will have to face sacrifice, lies-and the darkest of truths! Collects ASTONISHING X-MEN (2017) #1-6.   SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $17.99

 

SQUIRREL GIRL TP VOL 7 BEEN WAITING FOR SQUIRREL   NOV171064

(W) Ryan North (A/CA) Erica Henderson

Squirrel Girl goes savage! When Doreen Green and Nancy Whitehead enter a mysterious programming competition, they don't suspect that the prize for winners will be an all-expenses-paid trip to-the Savage Land! Will Squirrel Girl fight a dinosaur? Will Squirrel Girl fight two dinosaurs?! Will we come up with really excellent reasons why these fights would take place, reasons that both justify the fights while also telling the story of what led to this dinosaur-punching smashup? A story which, even though it stars dinosaurs and Squirrel Girls, contains within it the chance for us to recognize, perhaps for the first time, our most personal and secret selves? Of course! Plus, jokes and a super villain who's causing major problems - it's the complete package! Collecting THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #22-26 and material from A YEAR Of MARVELS #4   SC, 136pgs, FC      SRP: $17.99

 

 

ROYALS TP VOL 02 JUDGEMENT DAY   NOV171065

(W) Al Ewing (A) Kevin Libranda & Various (CA) Javier Rodriguez

If the Inhuman race was borne of Kree experiments, then who made the Kree? Enter the Progenitors! But before a cosmic family reunion can be complete, the Inhuman Royals will need some help - and they'll get it from an unexpected source! Enter the Universal Inhumans, alien beings engineered by the Kree on other worlds just as they created the Inhumans on Earth - our heroes' brothers and sisters in the stars! Unfortunately, sometimes brothers and sisters fight. Plus: Their name means “genocide.” But what exactly are the Inhuman-possessing Skyspears? Can our crew find out before the Snark War begins? The secrets of the Prima Materia, the original Terrigen, will be revealed at last. But it has been foretold that of the seven royals who left Earth, only six will return - and that prophecy is about to be fulfilled! Collecting ROYALS #6-12 and INHUMANS: JUDGMENT DAY #1.

Rated T+ (STL069473)

SC, 192pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

 

055   DESPICABLE DEADPOOL TP VOL 01 DEADPOOL KILLS CABLE   NOV171066

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Scott Koblish (CA) David Lopez

Forget world's greatest - Deadpool is despicable! And to prove it, he's gonna ice Cable. You heard that right. No more being a hero - Wade Wilson is a wanted man, and he's going back to doing what he does best: killing people. What better way to show you're serious about going bad than offing your old pal? Deadpool's new best friend, Stryfe, is going to be so happy! Though just because Deadpool is a man on a mission, doesn't mean he can't find a little time along the way to fight some dinosaurs - because who wouldn't want to punch a dinosaur? But then it's straight back to the plan. Join Wade Wilson on his journey back to the dark side! Collects DESPICABLE DEADPOOL #287-291.SC, 136pgs, FC $17.99

 

PUNISHER TP VOL 03 KING OF NEW YORK STREETS   NOV171067

(W) Becky Cloonan (A) Kris Anka, Matt Horak (CA) Declan Shalvey

The Punisher is back in the Big Apple: Start spreading the bullets! He's coming today! He wants to shoot the crime of it-New York, New York! And when a blackout hits the city, the dark brings out some of the worst its mean streets have to offer. The NYC subway can be pretty rough even on a good day, and this won't be a good day as Frank heads underground with a gang of murderous criminals in his sights. Expect some slight delays. But can even the Punisher keep the city safe from the man called Face? He began as a psychopath, then overdosed on mind-wrecking, strength-enhancing drugs. Face was a live wire in the wilderness. In New York City, he's an armed bomb - and Frank is all that stands between him and eight million souls. Collecting PUNISHER (2016) #13-17.   SC, 112pgs, FC   SRP: $15.99

 

 

056   INHUMANS VS X-MEN TP   NOV171068

(W) Charles Soule, Jeff Lemire (A) Kenneth Rocafort & Various (CA) Leinil Francis Yu

The X-Men and Inhumans have been on a collision course ever since the link was proven between the Inhumans' precious Terrigen Mist and the sickness and death afflicting mutants worldwide. And when the Beast discovers that mutantkind has only two weeks left before Earth becomes completely uninhabitable for them, an Inhuman/mutant war is unavoidable! It all begins with one choice, and the world will never be the same! New Attilan comes under attack, and the Inhumans won't surrender without a fight - but when the X-Men target the Terrigen cloud, will that mean the end of the line for the entire Inhuman legacy? Karnak vs. Fantomex! Emma Frost vs. Medusa! The NuHumans vs. Magneto! IVX delivers sensational set and gargantuan grudge matches that promise to shatter the Marvel Universe as you know it! SC, 208pgs, FC $34.99

 

057   LEGION SON OF X TP VOL 01 PRODIGAL   NOV171072

(W) Si Spurrier (A) Tan Eng Huat, Jorge Molina (CA) Mike Del Mundo

The son of Professor Charles Xavier, Legion is the world's most powerful and unstable mutant. Now, following the tragic death of Professor X, Legion will finally attempt to tame his fractured mind, conquer his inner demons and embrace his father's legacy! First, he tries to help newly manifested mutant twins being exploited by a criminal cartel in Japan. But the twins have plans of their own, as do Legion's inner demons! Then, two new villains begin plotting Legion's demise. Little does he know one of them is lurking within his own psyche, and the other is hiding among the X-Men! Legion infiltrates the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning - but when he learns the demon in his head has a familiar face, can he and the X-Men help each other overcome it? Collects X-MEN LEGACY 2012 #1-6. SC, 136pgs, FC    SRP: $15.99

 

LEGION SON OF X TP VOL 02 INVASIVE EXOTICS   NOV171073

(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Tan Eng Huat, Paul Davidson (CA) Mike Del Mundo

Refusing Wolverine's offer to join the X-Men, David Haller must now decide exactly how he will carry out his father's legacy. But upon venturing into the world on his own, will he be beckoned back to Westchester by his budding fascination with young X-Man Blindfold? And more important, how will their future together change the fate of mutantkind? Plus: Desperate to learn whether the predictions of his destroying mutantkind are true, Legion makes a deal with the devil in his own mind to find answers. But what terrifying truth would drive David to take extreme measures - and undergo a procedure that would remove his mutant powers?

Collects X-MEN LEGACY (2012) #7-12.  SC, 136pgs, FC   S $15.99

 

STAR WARS DR.APHRA TP VOL 2 ENORMOUS PROFIT  NOV171074

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Kev Walker, Marc Laming (CA) Karmome Shirahama

Aphra's back with a new plan that's guaranteed to pay! There's just one teensy problem: It involves surrounding herself with some of the galaxy's biggest baddies. And they don't like the not-so-good doctor's tricks! Her mission to make quick credits by auctioning off an ancient Jedi artifact will start well-and end badly. And that's just when a dark figure from Aphra's past decides to make an appearance! Plus: A solo focus on Aphra's Wookiee shadow, Black Krrsantan! Find out why this beastly bounty hunter is as frightening as they say - and then some! Collects STAR WARS: DR. APHRA #9-13 and ANNUAL #1.SC, 152pgs, FC   $17.99

 

 

058   STAR WARS JEDI OF THE REPUBLIC MACE WINDU TP   NOV171075

(W) Matt Owens (A) Denys Cowan (CA) Jesus Saiz

One of the most revered Jedi Masters of all stars in his own solo series! Learn all there is to know about the man, the myth, the legend - Mace Windu! For over a thousand generations, the Jedi have been the peacekeepers of the galaxy. But as the Clone Wars dawn, they find themselves in a new role: generals in the Army of the Republic. As Mace Windu, one of the Order's greatest warriors, leads a small unit into battle, can the Jedi make peace with their new role - or will they be lost to the violence around them? Collects STAR WARS MACE WINDU #1-5.SC, 120pgs, FC $15.99

 

 

059   CAPTAIN AMERICA TP ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN AMERICA   NOV171077

(W) Fabian Nicieza, Karl Kesel (A) Kevin Maguire & Various (CA) Kevin Maguire

Two retro-inspired, classic-style WWII Cap adventures for the price of one! First, revisit the awesome origin of Captain America - with a twist! Young Steve Rogers is determined to do his part for the war effort - and despite his frail form, his strength of will makes him the ideal candidate for the Super-Soldier program. Newly transformed into Captain America, the Sentinel of Liberty, Steve becomes the face of freedom - but how will this newly minted hero react when he must face the Red Skull? Plus: All-new pulp adventures told in the classic newspaper- strip format! Cap and his sidekick, Bucky, serve up helpings of adventure filled with robots, secret underground cities, femme fatales and no-good Nazis just waiting for a sock in the jaw! Collecting ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN AMERICA #1-4 and CAPTAIN AMERICA 1940S NEWSPAPER STRIP #1-3.SC, 304pgs, FC $34.99

 

 

060   AVENGERS ACADEMY TP VOL 01 COMPLETE COLLECTION   NOV171078

(W) Christos Gage & Various (A) Mike McKone & Various (CA) Mike McKone

Norman Osborn subjected six superhuman teenagers - Veil, Finesse, Mettle, Hazmat, Reptil and Striker - to torturous training to mold them in his image. Now, they've been rescued by Hank Pym and his fellow instructors - Tigra, Justice, Speedball and Quicksilver - and enrolled into Avengers Academy! They've been told that they're the most promising heroes of the new generation - but the shocking truth is that they may be the most deadly future threats to the Marvel Universe! Now, it's up to each of the Academy students to decide whether they will join the ranks of Earth's Mightiest - or become the villains of tomorrow. So how will they react when they meet the scared-straight Thunderbolts, or face foes including the Hood, Taskmaster and Korvac? Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #1-12, AVENGERS ACADEMY GIANT-SIZE #1, THUNDERBOLTS (1997) #147 and material from ENTER THE HEROIC AGE #1.SC, 400pgs, FC  SRP: $34.99

 

 

 

 

061   CABLE & X-FORCE TP ONSLAUGHT RISING   NOV171083

(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Terry Dodson & Various (CA) Ian Churchill

The shadow of Onslaught looms over Cable and X-Force! As a subtle evil begins its rise, the Askani'son faces destiny's call which means a devastating confrontation with his counterpart from the Age of Apocalypse, Nate 'X-Man' Grey! Meanwhile, X-Force is caught up in an unholy alliance between Sebastian Shaw and the horrifying Holocaust! As all hell breaks loose, the members of X-Force will target their own leaders, Cable and Domino - and that means things will get explosive! Threats lie in wait including the Blob, the Mimic, Selene, the Externals and S.H.I.E.L.D.! Boomer approaches Meltdown, there's Risqu_ business for Warpath, and Siryn must enlist Deadpool's help to regain her freedom! Plus: Cable and X-Force face impossible odds - as in, Impossible Man odds! Collecting X-FORCE (1991) #49-56, CABLE (1993) #29-31, X-MAN #14 and X-FORCE/CABLE ANNUAL '95.   SC, 360pgs, FC $34.99

 

 

ZOMBIES ASSEMBLE MANGA TP VOL 02   NOV171086

(W) Yusaku Komiyama, Jim Zub (A) Yusaku Komiyama (CA) Kiichi Mizushima

The Avengers face a threat even bigger and more menacing than they could have imagined as the stakes are raised in the race to cure the zombie outbreak! Caught in a massive explosion, Captain America, Hawkeye and Iron Man wake up in the midst of a city overrun by zombies. Miraculously, they find they haven't been turned, though they come face-to-face with Jasper Scott - a mysterious scientist who claims to have a cure for the virus. But who is he really, and does he actually possess the antivirus Bruce Banner has been struggling to create? More important: Is the Hulk immune to the zombie plague? Marvel's English-language adaptation of the original blockbuster manga series rolls on! Collecting ZOMBIES ASSEMBLE 2 #1-4.

Printed in black-and-white in the original right-to-left reading orientation.   SC, 176pgs, B&W    SRP: $14.99

 

062   MYSTERY MEN TP GOLDEN AGE   NOV171087

(W) David Liss (A) Patrick Zircher, Jason Armstrong (CA) Patrick Zircher

Meet Marvel's never-before-seen heroes of the 1930s! With a new evil washing over an unsuspecting New York City, the Operative, the Aviatrix, the Surgeon, the Revenant and Achilles blast through dangers from blood-soaked mob warehouses to monster-infested mansions, and fight to blow the lid off a conspiracy that could bring the nation itself to its knees! Award-winning historical-thriller novelist David Liss (BLACK PANTHER: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR) weaves an edge-of-your-seat and in-continuity adventure intertwined with America's most scandalous crimes! Plus: Liss takes on classic Golden Age hero the Phantom Reporter! By day, he's a cub reporter - by night, he's the relentless scourge of the underworld! But what is the Reporter's uncanny origin? Collecting MYSTERY MEN #1-5 and DARING MYSTERY COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL.   SC, 160pgs, FC  SRP: $19.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++AARDVARK-VANAHEIM

063   WATCHVARK #1

(W) Dave Sim, Sandeep Atwal (A) Dave Sim, Gustave Dore (CA) Sandeep Atwal

Everyone in hell is re-reading Watchmen (yes, "again"); first appearance of Dr. Jacobson, Watchvark and OHIP; Watching Men; deconstructing Rorschach. Also reprints online strips from September-October 2016 including the conclusion of Aardvark-Vanaheim Civil War: Cerebus vs. The Renegade Super-Poets; Todd McFarlane's Grey Hulk; Super-Cerebus and Batvark Team-Up; photoshop Village People tribute bands (C! M! Y! K!); Tex Avery Film Festival; True History of The Graphic Novel session 16; Teena Teen Queen;  Third Circle of Hell Memorial Day Rodeo; Senator Cerebus; more Nietzsche; Dante's Botox injection; FONDOO!; re-imagining The Lizard and more! 24pgs, B&W   SRP: $4.00

 


 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ABSTRACT STUDIOS

 

064   STRANGERS IN PARADISE XXV #1

(W/A/CA) Terry Moore

America's favorite couple is back! To celebrate its 25th-Anniversary, the Eisner Award-winning series is back with an all-new story beginning with this #1 issue! Francine and Katchoo are living the dream until they learn a former Parker Girl is in hiding and writing a tell-all book about the wicked empire Darcy Parker built with Katchoo at her side. Determined to stop her, Katchoo enlists the aid of her mercenary sister Tambi and the hunt is on!    7x10, 24pgs, B&W   SRP: $3.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ACTIONVWERSE

 

JACK HAMMER PAPER HERO ONE SHOT

(W) Brandon Barrows (A/CA) Bill Blankenship

Jack McGriskin, cranky, super-strong private eye, is back in an all-new one-shot! One of Jack's oldest foes, Monkey Business, has finally been caught red-handed, but when his trial turns into a circus, Monkey Business goes on a murderous rampage! It's up to Jack to bring the sinister simian to heel - but when things go from bad to horrific, is Jack up to the challenge posed by a super-human with nothing to lose?  7x10, 32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++aftershock

 

BLACK BETTY #1

(W) Shawn Gabborin (A/CA) Michela Da Sacco

Meet the newest member of Zombie Tramp universe! Black Betty has made a living killing the unkillable. She has taken down monsters of every shape and size with a style all her own. But when a man's daughter is kidnapped by a local legend, Betty steps in to save her - for a price! If you need it dead (and you've got the cash!), Betty's your girl! (STL068899)

7x10, 32pgs, FC   SRP: $4.99

 

 

DANGER DOLL SQUAD TP VOL 01 (MR)   NOV171121

 

(W) Jason Martin & Various (A) Winston Young & Various (CA)  Celor

Our three most popular Danger Zone titles, Zombie Tramp, Vampblade, and DollFace come together to form the all-new Danger Doll Squad! When each girl's deadliest foes merge together, our terrible threesome must enter "the black room," a virtual reality inside cyberspace, to do battle against Necro Magic AI! Can they handle it? Can you? Collects issues 0-3, the complete Danger Zone crossover spectacular event! (STL065043)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 128pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

 

MISBEGOTTEN TP VOL 01 RUNAWAY NUN   NOV171131

(W) Caesar Voghan, Eric Granger (A/CA) Justin Case

In a post-apocalyptic world turned medieval, the Church sends their top crusader to infiltrate a renegade scientist's enclave and kidnap a Jesus look-alike cloned from a drop of blood off the Turin shroud. Meet the clones of Marilyn Monroe, Hitler, Gandhi, and Jesus - Misbegotten is cyber-punk religion gone mad! (STL041935)

SC, 128pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

 

PESTILENCE TP VOL 01    NOV171154

(W) Frank Tieri (A) Oleg Okunev (CA) Tim Bradstreet

It is the late 14th Century, and a Great Pestilence-the "Black Death"- is sweeping across Europe, killing over 100 million people. BUT, what if history as we know it was a lie? What if, in reality, this was no straightforward plague, but the FIRST non-recorded Zombie Infestation of man? Ex-Crusader Roderick Helms and his fellow "black ops" agents the Church, Fiat Lux, must seek out the cause of this undead outbreak and vanquish it before mankind ceases to exist!

Written by the master of violence, gore, and mayhem, Frank Tieri (MARVEL vs CAPCOM, WOLVERINE, DEADPOOL), with spectacular art from Disney illustrator, Oleg Okunev, and covers by Eisner Award-nominated artist Tim Bradstreet (THE PUNISHER, HELLBLAZER)!

Collecting all six issues of the first story arc from the hit AfterShock series, PESTILENCE! SC, 144pgs, FC   SRP: $17.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ALTERNA COMICS

GO WEST #1

(W) Garrett Gunn (A) Sean Forney (CA) Saint Yak

Now seeking a life of peace, "Slade the Blade" used to be one of the deadliest men in the New West. But when his family is brutally murdered, Slade embarks on one of the grimmest, grittiest, and goriest tales of revenge that the world has ever seen.   SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC    SRP: $1.50

One of these days I really have to check out these Alterna comics, but somehow I'm never around when they show up. They have a pretty standard price of $1.50- in color. That's very nice but I have to wonder exactly how crappy are they? Of course "crappy" is very subjective- what's crappy to me may well be wonderful to someone else. In fact I'm often pretty sure that stuff I find wonderful is crappy to virtually everyone else. So maybe I shouldn't try these $1.50 comics, just in case I like them (aka giving them the kiss of death). But you're safe  maybe you should try a couple...

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY

 

PELLUCIDAR AT EARTHS CORE #1

(W) Mike Wolfer (A/CA) Clint Hilinski

It is a world of eternal daylight, where prehistoric beasts terrorize the land and primitive tribes fight for survival in an incredible landscape of lush beauty and vicious brutality. This is Pellucidar, the world at the Earth's core, one of the most fascinating and beloved creations of science fiction author Edgar Rice Burroughs! Ruled by the telepathic and blood-thirsty Mahars, all of Pellucidar lives in fear of the pterosaurian terrors, but the flesh-eating monsters might have met their match in Dian the Beautiful, whose indomitable will could lead all of Pellucidar to rise up in revolt of their savage oppressors! 32pgs, FC $3.99

 

 

CHIM CHUM & PORTLY SAMURAI #1

(W/A/CA) Adrian Ropp

"Chim Chum and the Lost Village" When a down-on-his-luck freelance swordsman and his plucky fox sidekick finally land a paying gig, they become unwitting players in the mystery of a legendary lost city. Written and illustrated by former Disney artist Adrian Ropp, Chim Chum and the Portly Samurai is an all-ages adventure comedy based on the web comic of the same name. Chim Chum and the Portly Samurai comes with two covers - Main and Doughnut by Adrian Ropp.   32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

STARGATE ATLANTIS SINGULARITY #1

(W) Greg LaRocque (A) Mark L. Haynes, J. C. Vaughn (CA) Greg LaRocque

All of American Mythology's Stargate Atlantis comics to date have been leading up to this! Singularity pits the Atlantis team against the out-of-control Ancient, Janus, and his alien army, with the fate of two galaxies on the line! This is the first of three issues that will wrap up the epic events of Back to Pegasus, Gateways, and Hearts & Minds.  32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++AMIGO COMICS

 

CALL OF THE SUICIDE FOREST #1 (OF 5)

(W) Desiree Bressend (A) Ruben Gil (CA) Toni Fejzula

The sequel to the acclaimed graphic novel! Portia, an American student overwhelmed by her life, prepares to commit suicide in Japan's notorious "suicide forest" of Aokigahara. The living and dead who make this forest their home will begin a struggle not only for Portia's life... but also for her soul!

32pgs, FC (1 of 5)      SRP: $3.99

 

TALES OF ROGUES #1 (OF 6)

(W) Roberto Corroto (A) Ertito Montana, Bryan Lie (CA) Ertito Montana

Want to read more stories about Bram and Weasel? Tales of Rogues! are auto-conclusive comics by new, emerging hot artists! In this debut issue, our Rogues face one their oddest jobs: a nobleman has challenged them to test - and beat - the security of his fortress. And no thief has ever escaped from the Hall-Katraz castle!   32pgs, FC (1 of 6)    SRP: $3.99

 

 

SKYMASTERS SPACE FORCE COMP SUNDAYS 1959-1960 HC NOV171207

(W) Jack Kirby & Various (A) Ferran Delgado (CA) Wallace Wood

This oversized deluxe book compiles for first time ever a complete set of Sunday pages of Jack Kirby and Wally Wood's Sky Masters of the Space Force, presented in meticulously remastered color along with dozens of never-before-reprinted scrapbook panels! It also contains plenty of extras, like twenty original color guides by Kirby himself, a huge section with original art, rare pieces and articles by main experts. (STL069209) (C: 0-1-1)

HC, 10x14, 128pgs, FC   SRP: $34.95

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT

 

CAVEWOMAN BATTLE ANKHAS BROOD #1 (OF 2)

(W/A/CA) Devon Massey

Meriem, Carrie, and Mona fight Lonnie Ravenwood's new group of super powered girls in street of  downtown Marshville and no one is safe. Meriem is trying to solve the mystery of these new powerful girls and where they came from. Is this the work of Ankha somehow? Nobody knows but these suspicious ladies seem out for blood. 6x9, 24pgs, B&W (1 of 2)    SRP: $3.99

 


 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

 

COSMO #1

(W) Ian Flynn (A/CA) Tracy Yardley

NEW ONGOING SERIES! "Space Aces" - Part One: Get ready for out of this world fun in the ALL-NEW sci-fi adventure series COSMO! Join Cosmo and his Martian crew as they find adventure and dangers in the deepest corners of space! Their latest mission turns into a much larger adventure when they stumble upon their most unique specimen yet: A panicked human!   32pgs, FC   SRP: $2.99

 

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SORCERY TP   NOV171239

(W/A/CA)  Various

Presented by Sabrina the Teenage Witch, this collection features some of the most horrifying classic stories to ever be published by Archie Comics, collected for the first time in graphic novel form. Featuring an all-new cover by comic artist extraordinaire Francesco Francavilla    SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC      SRP: $19.99

 

 

JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS TP VOL 02   NOV171251

(W) Cameron Deordio, Marguerite Bennett (A)  Various

JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS VOL. 2 sends the world's biggest comic book band on action-packed adventures all around the world! Collects issues 6 - 9 of the Josie and the Pussycats series by writers Marguerite Bennett (DC Comics' Bombshells) and Cameron DeOrdio and artist Audrey Mok SC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC     SRP: $12.99

 

 

ARCHIE GIANT COMICS ROLL TP   NOV171255

(W/A/CA)  Various

Get ready for a rollercoaster of fun and laughs with this collection of 480 pages of iconic Archie tales in one amazing volume! SC, 5x7, 480pgs, FC   SRP: $7.99

 

ARCHIES BIG BOOK TP VOL 02 FANTASY   NOV171256

(W/A/CA)  Various

This second volume of the ARCHIE BIG BOOK series features some of the best fantasy and fairy tale stories featured in Archie comics!    SC, 7x10, 304pgs, FC     SRP: $19.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ASPEN MLT INC

 

 

ASPEN LEGACY 15TH ANNIVERSARY (ONE SHOT)   NOV171268

(W/A/CA)  Various

Aspen Comics is celebrating fifteen years of publishing and you can join in on the fun with this jam-packed anniversary edition! Kicking off a yearlong series of anniversary titles, new and returning releases, trade paperbacks and more for 2018, this yearbook style look back will include a unique compilation of Aspen's past, present and future! With exclusive creator interviews and artwork, an in-depth special feature on Aspen's industry accomplishments and history, and a ton of never-before-seen and heard stories from Aspen talent, our beloved fans and many more, this is THE Aspen Comics book to own in 2018 and the perfectly priced commemorative issue for brand new readers and loyal Aspen fans alike!   32pgs, FC      SRP: $0.15

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++AVATAR PRESS INC

 

UBER TP VOL 06   NOV171270

(W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Daniel Gete

Kieron Gillen's reimagining of superpowers and history is back with America under attack!  In the waning days of World War II, the Germans discovered a way to enhance soldiers into unstoppable monsters.  With these weapons Hitler conquered all of Europe and now has set his sights on the United States.  This is Uber: Invasion!  The German battleships are on American soil and with the allies struggling to make up lost ground in Enhanced Soldier development; the USA is facing the possibility of annihilation!  Uber Volume 6 collects issues 1-7 of the Uber: Invasion series. SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++BLACK MASK COMICS

 

ETERNAL OGN    NOV171290

(W) Eric Zawadzki, Ryan Lindsay (A) Eric Zawadzki

A group of isolated shieldmaidens protect their village against a tide of men who think they can take their land land from them. Vif takes her band of women off viking to quell the advances of a loitering mystical scumbag, Bjarte. But some battles rage on inside us long after the field is empty, and some opponents won't ever stay down. Eternal is a haunting story of how vulnerable you make yourself when trying to protect everything around you.

 

This oversized bande dessinee graphic novella is a love letter to brutal violence and eternal emotions. With hyperdetailed art and gorgeous fluid motion from artist Eric Zawadzki [hot off THE DREGS], this story will be one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking things you will read this year. Written by Ryan K Lindsay, known for marrying emotion to genre in BEAUTIFUL CANVAS and the award winning NEGATIVE SPACE, this self-contained story is aimed to be a boutique item for your shelves, and a gateway gift to others you know and love. (STL070416)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC     SRP: $7.99

First they call it a graphic novel, then a "graphic novella" and an "oversized bande dessinee". Well, at 64 pages, I guess "novella" is appropriate, but oversized? BD's are usually 8/1/2x11 and this thing is 7x10. In North America we call that a "prestige format" book...

 

 

CLANDESTINO COMP COLL TP    NOV171291

(W/A/CA) Amancay Nahuelpan

Written, penciled, inked, colored, and lettered by Amancay Nahuelpan  [CALEXIT, YOUNG TERRORISTS], CLANDESTINO is a tour-de-force of a hyperstylized, splatterpunk, ultraviolent revolution.

 

The country of Tairona became a no man's land after the military coup. Guerrrillas were formed across the lands, and rebels unified against the dictator to resist the regime. A high-octane, action-packed thrillride about freedom fighters, their love of country, and a rebellion to seize liberty from tyranny!

MATURE THEMES

SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++BIG PLANET/ RETROFIT

 

 

TALES FROM THE HYPERVERSE (ONE SHOT)

(W/A/CA) William Cardini

Welcome to the Hyperverse, where space sorcerers hurl face-melting spells in battle, ancient wizards and witches scour the cosmos for fuel, and less powerful beings just try to avoid getting ground into powder for magic potions. 40pgs, FC $8.00

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++BOOM! STUDIOS

 

MECH CADET YU TP VOL 01   NOV171296

(W) Greg Pak (A) Takeshi Miyazawa (CA) Takeshi Miyaza

Once a year, giant robots from outer space come to Earth and bond with young cadets from the elite Sky Corps Academy to defend the world from the terrifying aliens known as the Sharg. It's an honor to be chosen, but this year...well, the wrong kid was picked. Greg Pak (Totally Awesome Hulk) and Takeshi Miyazawa (Ms. Marvel) team up for an  adventure perfect for fans of Amadeus Cho and Pacific Rim! Collects issues #1-4. 7x10, 96pgs, FC $14.99

 

065   PLANET OF THE APES URSUS #1

(W) David Walker (A) Chris Mooneyham (CA) Paolo Rivera

David F. Walker (Luke Cage) returns to the Planet of the Apes with artist Christopher Mooneyham (Five Ghosts) for a limited series about the franchise's most notorious villain!

General Ursus has always hated and feared mankind. Get a glimpse at his rise through the ranks to General and what experiences brought him to the Forbidden Zone.  SC, 32pgs, FC $3.99

 

KABOOM!

 

ABBOTT #1

(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Sami Kivela (CA) Taj Tenfold

Hugo Award-nominated novelist Saladin Ahmed (Black Bolt) and artist Sami Kivel_ (Beautiful Canvas) present one woman's search for the truth that destroyed her family. Hard-nosed, chain-smoking tabloid reporter Elena Abbott investigates a series of grisly crimes that the police have ignored. Crimes she knows to be the work of dark occult forces. Forces that took her husband from her. Forces she has sworn to destroy. (STL067767) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.

SC, 32pgs, FC     SRP: $3.99

 

WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2018 SPECIAL #1   NOV171309

 

(W) Ryan Ferrier & Various (A) Kendall Goode (CA)  Xermanico

Every January, Royal Rumble takes the world by storm in a battle royale free-for-all in one of the most celebrated annual events. Featuring "The Debut of AJ Styles," written by WWE Superstar AJ Styles and Michael Kingston (Headlocked)! From Ric Flair winning his first rumble to Shawn Michaels going the distance after teetering on the edge, we're packing this special with the greatest hits throughout Royal Rumble history. Featuring an all-new story from WWE Superstar "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles!

NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.   SC, 40pgs, FC      SRP: $7.99

 

WWE THEN NOW FOREVER TP VOL 01    NOV171311

(W/A)  Various (CA)  Rahzzah

Going beyond what you get to see on TV and The WWE Network, WWE: Then. Now. Forever. takes fans through the greatest moments of Sports Entertainment history! Featuring an all-star roster of writers and artists including Dennis Hopeless, Box Brown, Tini Howard, Ed McGuinness, Rob Guillory, Dan Mora, Andy Belanger, Jorge Corona, and Daniel Bayliss, this collection celebrates the rich history of WWE throughout the years. From legendary WrestleMania matches to sizzling SummerSlam feuds, the biggest and best moments are highlighted, showcasing fan-favorite superstars like Dusty Rhodes, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Razor Ramon, Daniel Bryan, Sasha Banks, The New Day, and more! Collects WWE WrestleMania 2017 Special, WWE Summer Slam 2017 Special, and the backup shorts from WWE issues #1-8. SC, 128pgs,  $16.99

 

 

WOODS TP VOL 09   NOV171336

(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Michael Dialynas

It's been three years since Bay Point Preparatory High School was mysteriously transported from suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin to an alien wilderness in the depths of space. Along the way, countless lives have been lost-teachers, students, friends, lovers...but a way home looms on the horizon, if they can survive it.

Written by James Tynion IV (Dark Nights: Metal, Memetic) and illustrated by Michael Dialynas (Gotham Academy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), The Woods: The Way Home collects the critically acclaimed final arc of the widely ignored bestselling series.

"Ultimately,  The Woods is a story about growing up... it's the story of my life, the encapsulation of the first five years of my career, and all my interests and follies." - James Tynion IV

 

I hope that everyone enjoyed this weird, emotional, trans-galactic adventure we embarked on so many years ago. - Michael Dialynas    SC, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

 

 

FRAGGLE ROCK OMNIBUS TP    NOV171346

(W) Jeffrey Brown & Various (A)  Various (CA) Jeff Stokely

Celebrating 35 Years of Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock!

Featuring heartwarming stories by Jeffrey Brown (Star Wars: Darth Vader and Son), Cory Godbey (Jim Henson's Labyrinth Tales), Katie Cook (My Little Pony, Gronk: A Monster's Story), and more.

Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Omnibus is a celebration of friendship and fun. The collection also includes forewords from Karen Prell and Dave Goelz, the puppeteers of Red and Goober in the original Fraggle Rock television series.  Collects Fraggle Rock Vol. 1 and Fraggle Rock Vol. 2: Tails and Tales. SC, 8x8, 240pgs, FC $19.99

 

 

LUMBERJANES BONUS TRACKS GN   NOV171352

(W) Faith Erin Hicks & Various (A)  Various (CA) Chynna Clugston Flores

Presenting the Lumberjanes short wstories collected for the first time in a paperback. Join April, Jo, Mal, Molly, and Ripley as they explore their all-girls camp. From ghost ponies to strange plants, these Lumberjanes are ready to take on anything that comes their way as long as they have each other. Collects the Lumberjanes Specials, including Beyond Bay Leaf, Making the Ghost of It, and Faire and Square. 32pgs, FC      SRP: $14.99

 


 

STEVEN UNIVERSE ONGOING TP VOL 02 BUNKER    NOV171371

(W) Melanie Gillman, Grace Kraft (A) Rii Abrego (CA) Missy Pena

Explore Beach City with Steven, Connie, and the Crystal Gems in this collected edition that includes stories about what Lion does while everyone else thinks he's sleeping, Pearl and Amethyst entering the wrestling ring, and that strange corn maze Peridot and Lapis have created near the barn. Collects issues #5-8. (STL067982) (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.   SC, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

 

ADVENTURE TIME COMICS TP VOL 04   NOV171380

(W/A)  Various (CA) Paul Pope

Dive into mathematical shorts from across the the Land of Ooo, written and illustrated by acclaimed writers and artists from around the world.Collects issues #13-16. SC, 112pgs, FC $14.99

 

 

AMAZING WORLD GUMBALL OGN VOL 04 SCRIMMAGE SCRAMBLE    NOV171381

(W) Megan Brennan (A) Kate Sherron (CA) Katy Farina

Anais decides that it's time that she learns a sport and goes to Darwin and Gumball for guidance, but they don't know how to play any sports, either! Afraid to lose face to Anais, they make up their own sport- that becomes an intergalactic sensation?! (STL067777) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC     SRP: $15.99

 

DEEP TP   NOV171382

(W) Tom Taylor (A/CA) James Brouwer

Where the hit Netflix series began!

Journey into The Deep with the daring aquanaut family, The Nektons, aboard their state-of-the-art (and oh, so shiny) submarine, The Aronnax. When an earthquake off the coast of Greenland leads to strange reports of monster sightings, William and Kaiko Nekton, along with their kids, Fontaine and Ant (and of course, Ant's pet fish, Jeffrey), dive into the mystery! Will they find what they're looking for? Will they teach a fish to fetch? Will they be accidentally eaten? Find out in the all-ages adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Tom Taylor (Injustice: Gods Among Us, All-New Wolverine), and artist James Brouwer (Justice League Beyond). SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $14.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

 

066   SHERLOCK HOLMES MURDER AT CABARET GN   NOV171468

(W) Gary Reed (A) Michael Zigerlig, Guy Davis (CA) Michael Zigerlig

Murder at a famed cabaret! Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate a double murder at a cabaret in Paris, a crime that must be kept silent. Parisian gendarme Inspector Bodine claims the murder and motive are obvious and Mr. Holmes' services are not needed. Holmes demonstrates that not everything is as it first appears with more than enough contradictory clues to go around. With guest character appearances such as Oscar Wilde and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, the mystery weaves a tapestry of betrayal and forbidden love.  SC, 7x10, 58pgs, B&W    SRP: $8.99

"Parisian gendarme Inspector Bodine", eh? shouldn't that be Inspecteur Beadine? "Inspector Bodine" seems to be talking about some guy who rides around in an orange carriage that has its roof painted in a Confederate battle flag motif.

 

SNOW QUEEN ADV IN FROZEN KINGDOM GN   NOV171469

(W) Mike Perkins, Hans Christian Anderson (A) George Broderick, Bradley Walton (CA) Laura Rimaszombati

An adaptation of Andersen's classic story. A young boy, Kay, is captured by a striking image that appears in his frozen window. It is the hauntingly beautiful woman who travels on the winter wind, the icy maiden known as the Snow Queen. An obsession seizes Kay and one day he disappears with the spectral goddess. But his friend, Gerda, refuses to let him go, and she embarks on a quest to bring him back home. SC, 7x10, 70pgs, B&W  SRP: $10.99

 

TALES FROM THE OUTER RIM GN   NOV171470

(W) Alberto Conte (A) Luca Rossi, Andrea Piccardo (CA) Luca Rossi

Three stories woven by a common thread tied to a service station in space. It's the final outpost for the lives of three protagonists. Rusty is the best gambler in New Vegas: he always wins. But now he gets arrogant and this time it'll be a different game with his life at stake. Henry Lance is a tycoon, a genius: and bored by other people, but mostly by his brother Darius. Henry embarks on an ambitious chess game: he plans to rule the world. But sometimes you're not the King of the chessboard. The Hunter is the best galactic bounty killer out there: he has no rival. He's been hired to catch a girl but he soon discovers an enemy that even he can't defeat: love. SC, 7x10, 62pgs, FC $9.99

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++D. E./DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

 

067   DEJAH THORIS #0

(W) Amy Chu (A) Pasquale Qualano (CA) Jay Anacleto

The untold story of the Red Martian princess! After learning of the legendary Gardens of Mars from her grandfather, Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium, sets off on a dangerous scientific expedition to save her dying planet. But things don't go the way she planned when she encounters a mysterious Green Martian prisoner... A prequel to Edgar Rice Burroughs' beloved book A Princess of Mars. (STL069834)

32pgs, FC   SRP: $0.25

 

BSG VS BSG #1 (OF 6)

(W) Peter David (A) Johnny Desjardins (CA) John Cassaday

At last! The epic story you've been dying to see is here, a galaxy and timeline-spanning saga bringing the two very different (and yet so very much alike) crews of the Battlestar Galacticas series together. But don't expect this historic meeting of heroes to be friendly: they have no idea why they have been brought together, or what the result of this unprecedented meeting is. And it starts here as the legendary Commander Cain and the crew of the Pegasus are revealed to be alive, and have encountered an individual they never thought they would meet: the last Cylon. All this has happened before, but there will NEVER be anything like it again! 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99

 

068   JAMES BOND THE BODY #1

(W) Ales Kot (A/CA) Luca Casalanguida

As Bond undergoes a post-mission medical examination, he relays the story of his previous mission to the examiner. Each cut, bruise, and broken bone connected to a specific event of the mission. A connection is made between two people with different purposes: one to save lives, the other to take them. From writer Ales Kot (Secret Avengers, Zero) comes a James Bond story that explores the secret agent in ways that we have yet to experience! (STL069851)

32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

GWAR ORGASMAGEDDON TP   NOV171555

(W) Matt Miner, Matt Maguire (A/CA) Jonathan Brandon Sawyer

From the depths of outer space to the frozen wasteland of Antarctica, punk rock and heavy metal's most shocking and blasphemous band of intergalactic blood spewing alien monsters has returned to kill everything and respect nothing in the pages of GWAR: Orgasmageddon! Banished to the past by the cold and calculating Mr. Perfect, the heroes of GWAR trample through time like a deranged Bill and Ted on bath salts - antics ensue as they stomp and smash and shape human history to what we accept as our current reality.   SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC    SRP: $17.99

 

 

MIGHTY MOUSE TP VOL 01 SAVING THE DAY   NOV171568

(W) Sholly Fisch (A) Igor Lima (CA) Alex Ross

You're the world's greatest hero, exiled to another dimension with no way back. Trapped in an alien world, where not even the laws of physics work the way they should. The only person who even believes you exist is a young kid whom no one will listen to. Yet, you're the shining light that this drab, cynical world needs to restore its color and life. Oh -- and you're a cartoon mouse. Here comes Mighty Mouse to save the day, in his most unexpected adventure yet... right here, in the real world! COLLECTS #1-5 + BONUS CONTENT  SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $19.99

 

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS HERO KILLERS TP   NOV171569

(W) Ryan Browne (A) Pete Woods (CA) Ryan Browne

Welcome to Libertyville U.S.A.! Home of too damn many superheroes! Watch out, crime, here comes Captain Battle Jr.! And Sparky! And Tim! Yeah, you know...Tim! What? You've never heard of them? Huh. Well, it's hard to be a sidekick when there is a city full of capes running around stopping every misdemeanor with a spandex wrapped flourish. Now watch as things get weird when three lad companions (totally not weird) try to get to the criminals before their bosses do! From the insanity-riddled minds of Ryan Browne (God Hates Astronauts) and Pete Woods (Robin, Deadpool). Prepare to feel the wrath of Tim! COLLECTS ISSUES 1-5 + BONUS CONTENT.   SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++DRAWN & QUARTERLY

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++FANTAGRAPHICS

 

 

COMPULSIVE COMICS SC    NOV171661

(W/A/CA) Eric Haven

Compulsive Comics collects the very best of Eric Haven's inverted-comic book-consciousness and genre-bending short stories. Includes the controversial story “I Killed Dan Clowes,” where the main character fatally hits graphic novelist Daniel Clowes and then immediately goes on to accidentally kill another fan favorite, Adrian Tomine. Haven's surrealist, self-reflexive, and superbly rendered comics surprise at every turn and showcase an inherent joy for the medium. SC, 6x9, 144pgs, PC   $19.99

 

 

                                                          +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++KNOCKABOUT COMICS

 

FIFTY FREAKIN YEARS OF FREAK BROTHERS TP NOV171749

(W/A/CA) Gilbert Shelton

It's been 50 years since the world's best-loved and best-known underground comic characters first appeared in The Rag in Austin Texas. This souvenir extravaganza contains brand new strips like "Phineas becomes a Suicide Bomber," "Franklin got his Gun," "Fat Freddy gets Religion," and more Freak Brothers short strips. Also including an up-to-date interview with Shelton and a gallery of Freak Brothers parody strips by Robert Crumb, Hunt Emerson, and more! RES. from Previews JUL17 SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W    $12.95

Well, Freddie, Phineas and Franklin might not be Wonder Wart-Hog, but in the pantheon of underground comix stars, they're right up there with him at the top. It would be nice if they threw in some of Shelton's "Advanced Motoring Tips", but I suppose you just can't always get what you want. And yes, that is the title of an old Rolling Stones song. An appropriate coincidence because today, Oct 24, happens to be the 81st birthday of the oldest (ex) Rolling Stone: Bassist Bill Wyman.

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++LEGENDARY COMICS

 

PACIFIC RIM AFTERMATH #1 (OF 6)

(W) Cavan Scott (A/CA) Richard Elson

Prepare to return to the epic universe of Jaegers and Kaiju with Pacific Rim Aftermath, the official comic book prequel to the highly anticipated new film Pacific Rim Uprising starring John Boyega and coming to theaters March 2018. Santa Monica, 2034. In a city that was once the jewel of the west coast, a new world has emerged: one rising up from the ashes of giant robots and giant monsters. In this futuristic aftermath, we will meet a new generation of survivors, including Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, who is searching for answers behind the death of his Legendary father; Griffin, a Jaeger pilot who has gone from using his skills to defend the world to piloting an illegal Jaeger enforcer for a mob boss; and the Mech Czar, a techno-criminal overlord who rules the underworld with a steel fist a mysterious but familiar figure arrives with a dangerous agenda!    7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 6)      SRP: $3.99

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++LION FORGE

 

VOLTRON LEGENDARY DEFENDER TP VOL 02 PILGRIMAGE   NOV171751

(W) Tim Hedrick, Mitch Iverson (A) Jung Gwan, Rubine (CA) Mariko

When the Voltron Paladins respond to a distress call, they discover a group of alien settlers on a mining planet under attack by the Galra. The five daring pilots must then escort the convoy of rescued settlers to their new home. To succeed they must cross into increasingly dangerous territory, successfully navigate amongst frightening predators and colossal beasts, and battle the evil Galra! SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

 

INCIDENTALS TP VOL 01 POWERS LIES SECRETS   NOV171753

(W) Joe Casey (A/CA) Larry Stroman

Bo Vincent Chen is a billionare who gained superpowers on the night of "The Event", and he's been plagued by nightmares ever since. His covert team of superhuman operatives is fighting against enemies from all sides to save the superpowered teenager called Seven, but time is running out, and internal conflicts may rip the group apart before they complete the mission. The bigger problem is the secret Bo is keeping from his team, about the real danger heading to Earth.    SC, 144pgs, FC  SRP: $14.99

 

 

DREAM OF THE BUTTERFLY GN VOL 01 RABBITS OF THE MOON   NOV171768

(W) Richard Marazano (A/CA) Luo Yin

Tutu is lost in a village where winter is eternal and the rabbits of the secret police find her guilty of one of the worst crimes imaginable - being a little girl! The Emperor of this strange town holds the key to her redemption, but it will come at a price.   SC, 9x7, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $12.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ONI PRESS INC.

 

SCI-FU GN   NOV171791

(W/A/CA) Yehudi Mercado

Hip-Hop, Sci-Fi and Kung Fu all hit the turn-tables for the mash-up mix of the year! Cartoonist/force of nature Yehudi Mercado (Pantalones, TX, Rocket Salvage) sets his sights on 1980s Brooklyn and Wax, a young mix-master who scratches the perfect beat and accidentally summons a UFO that transports his family, best friend, and current crush to the robot-dominated planet of Discopia. Now Wax and his crew must master the intergalactic musical martial art of Sci-Fu to fight the power and save Earth. Word to your mother. (STL065102)

SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC     SRP: $12.99

 

ARCHIVAL QUALITY GN   NOV171792

(W) Ivy Noelle Weir (A/CA) Steenz

After losing her job at the library, Celeste Walden starts working at the haunting Logan Museum as an archivist. But the job may not be the second chance she was hoping for, and she finds herself confronting her mental health, her relationships, and before long, her grasp on reality as she begins to dream of a young woman she's never met, but feels strangely drawn to. Especially after she asks Cel for help- As Cel attempts to learn more about the woman, she begins losing time, misplacing things, passing out-the job is becoming dangerous, but she can't let go of this mysterious woman. Who is she? Why is she so fixated on Cel? And does Cel have the power to save her when she's still trying to save herself?    SC, 6x9, 272pgs, FC     SRP: $19.99

 

INVADER ZIM TP VOL 05   NOV171799

(W) Eric Trueheart, Dave Crosland (A) Warren Wucinich & Various (CA) Warren Wucinich

ZIM's latest doomsday plot is foiled when GIR goes haywire and tries to kill everyone in sight! (But especially ZIM. He kinda deserves it.) Diagnostics reveal that the malfunction is due to a virus, forcing ZIM to do the one thing he never thought he'd have to-GO INSIDE GIR'S BRAIN. Where nothing works and everything is exactly at GIR's level of nonsense. And when ZIM discovers that the virus was created and implanted by a being known only as VIROOZ from the planet Cyberflox... well hey, let's not give away too much, alright? Just read this special 4-part story with bonus guest issue from Dave Crosland! (STL065100) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.   SC, 128pgs, FC      SRP: $19.99

 

RICK & MORTY POCKET LIKE YOU STOLE IT TP   NOV171803

(W) Tini Howard (A/CA) Marc Ellerby, Katy Farina

Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It is the fan-favorite comic book miniseries based on the popular Adult Swim television series and inspired by the Pocket Mortys mobile game! Morty is on a quest to free himself (and all the other Mortys) from the clutches of Ricks, who collect Mortys and force them to battle one another for schmeckles and glory. Along the way, he'll discover the grisly history of Morty battling, the dastardly lengths that Ricks are willing to stoop to in order to win, and perhaps- the strength in himself that's needed to free the Mortys once and for all? (STL065101) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K.   SC, 128pgs, FC      SRP: $19.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++PAPERCUTZ

 

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA GN VOL 01 KAKIELAND KATASTROPHE   NOV171814

(W) Stefan Petrucha (A/CA) Allen Gladfelter

The debut Hotel Transylvania graphic novel based on the movies! Kakieland theme park owner Stephen Cling visits Hotel Transylvania to try and prove monsters are still dangerous. Dracula, his daughter and her family, and the Drac pack are anything but! However, when a human child goes missing, it is up to Drac, Mavis, and the rest of the Hotel crew to locate the child before their monstrous reputation gets them chased out of town. Available in softcover and hardcover editions. (STL048613)

SC, 64pgs, FC     SRP: $7.99

 

 

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA GN VOL 02 HIDE AND SHRIEK NOV171816

(W) Stefan Petrucha (A/CA) Allen Gladfelter

Based on the all-new television series focusing on the earlier teenage years of Dracula's daughter Ma-vis and her three closest friends, Hank N. Stein, Pedro and Wendy Blob. With Dracula away on "Official Vampire Business," Mavis finally sees her chance to show her father what she can do. With the help of her friends, she decides to put her brilliant ideas of how to run the Hotel into motion, but-enter Aunt Lydia, Dracula's older and authoritarian sister. While Mavis and friends are ready to let loose and have fun, Aunt Lydia pushes for even more order and tradition at the Hotel.    SC, 64pgs, FC    SRP: $7.99

 

 

REGAL ACADEMY GN VOL 01 SCHOOL FOR FAIRY TALES   NOV171818

(W) Luana Vergari (A/CA) Vendetta Barone

Everyone knows the great fairy tale heroes, but you may not be familiar with their most life-changing adventure of all - they got old! To pass their stories onto future generations, they joined together and built a school - Regal Academy! Will this latest generation of fairy tale heroes ride the coattails of their famous grandparents? Or do they have a whole new adventure in store?    SC, 96pgs, B&W     SRP: $9.99

 

REGAL ACADEMY GN VOL 02 HAPPILY EVER AFTER   NOV171820

(W) Luana Vergari (A/CA) Vendetta Barone

Rose Cinderella is acclimating to her new life as the granddaughter of the famous Cinderella. Enrolled at Regal Academy and surrounded by other descendants of fairy tale royalty, young Rose is navigating school, friends, and family only to discover that is precisely what makes life magical! Available in softcover and hardcover editions.   SC, 96pgs, FC      SRP: $9.99


 

SUPER GENIUS

 

"Super Genius" appears to be an imprint of Papercutz, much like Vertigo is a DC imprint, Skybound of Image, Boundless of Avatar, United Plankton an imprint of Bongo, and so on. This month they're going a little crazy over the short-lived Tekno Comics line. Tekno featured titles dreamed up by star creators (Like Gaiman , John Jakes and others), while the actual writing and art for the comics was done by freelancers. I remember something called "Mulkon Empire" as being pretty good, but to my mind, "Mr.Hero", which is being ofered this month was very good. Almost as good as Technophage, which was my favorite. It's remarkable to fondly recall a book that was just a blip on the comics world's radar screen fondly, if at all, after 20 years...
Come to look at it, these TPB's are a pretty good deal pricewise, too: Full size, color, 200+ pages for just $15. Atsa alright, Boss.

 

NEIL GAIMANS LADY JUSTICE TP VOL 01   NOV171822

(W) C. J. Henderson, Wendi Lee (A) Bill Sienkiewicz & Various

From the mind of New York Times-bestselling author and Eisner Award-winning author Neil Gaiman, Lady Justice is the living embodiment of justice, possessing oppressed women and giving them the ability to fight their tormentors. In times of trouble, the spirit of Justice appears before women and offers them the chance to take revenge on their male abusers. Available in softcover and hardcover editions. (STK667502) (FEB151562)

SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

I've heard that Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby sometimes fought over who would get the last copy of this title at the Golden Apple Comic shop in L.A.
Somehow I doubt that it's a true story, but it sure would be neat if it were.

 

NEIL GAIMANS LADY JUSTICE TP VOL 02   NOV171824

(W) Tom EnJoe & Various (A) Bill Sienkiewicz & Various

Several tales feature women wronged seeking the ultimate revenge, empowered by the spirit of Lady Justice. In "Control Freak," Brigitte Diamond (formerly Brigitte Dyson) is on a quest for justice that leads her to the man who taught her to kill - her lover! It's steel against steel as she fights the final battle for her sanity and her soul. "Woman About Town" features two ex-cons with a new score planned-but there's betrayal in the air. When the smoke clears, there's going to be a price to pay, and the new Lady Justice will be there to collect. Plus: Slow Death," "Disliked and Feared," and the origin of Lady Justice is finally revealed in "The Highest Bidder."  SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC  $14.99

 

NEIL GAIMANS MR HERO TP VOL 01   NOV171826

(W) Neil Gaiman, James Vance (A/CA) Ted Slampyyak

From the mind of New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman comes Mr. Hero! Created by the villainous Henry Phage (aka Teknophage) as a sleeper agent, steampunk robot Mr. Hero is the toast of the late 19th century carnival scene. But when an accident during a boxing match causes him to seriously harm a patron, he's boxed up and forgotten. Rediscovered 100 years later by a young street magician, Mr. Hero struggles to overcome his original programming and become the hero his new friend (and the world) needs. (DEC151523)   SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

 

NEIL GAIMANS MR HERO TP VOL 02   NOV171828

(W) Neil Gaiman, James Vance (A/CA) Ted Slampyyak

Jennifer Hale's life changed forever once she literally uncovered (in a crate at the museum) the ingenious steam and watchwork contrivance known as Mr. Hero. She, herself, remains as full of life and humor as ever, and perhaps at first welcomed the exciting and weird adventures that came along with Mr. Hero, but now things are getting serious, and a lot darker and more dangerous. Jennifer and Mr. Hero battle monsters, travel to a jungle world, and meet a female version of Mr. Hero. But ultimately, all roads load back to the nightmarish world of Kalighoul, the planet ruled by an insane, power-mad Teknophage! (NOV161724)   SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC    $14.99

 

 

NEIL GAIMANS TEKNOPHAGE TP VOL 01   NOV171830

(W) Neil Gaiman & Various (A/CA) Bryan Talbot, Al Davison

The Teknophage, a 65 million year old reptile, holds the keys to the universe. An immensely powerful being, Henry Phage has spent his lifetime as a conqueror, using his immense psychic powers and his ability to manipulate wormholes in order to take over planets across galaxies and feed upon the suffering of the denizens within, effectively making himself a god. From The Phage Building, located on the planet Kahlighoul, The Teknophage plots and plans the expansion of his intergalactic empire. However, when he turns his sights towards Kahlighoul's sister planet, Earth, the Teknophage encounters a source of resistance that he did not expect.  (JUN151484)   SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC  $14.99

 

 

NEIL GAIMANS TEKNOPHAGE TP VOL 02   NOV171832

(W) Neil Gaiman & Various (A/CA) Steve Pugh & Various

The 65 million year-old intelligent dinosaur known as Teknophage has begun to lose his grip on his awesome power over untold universes and possibly what passes for his sanity. Has his insatiable lust for power lead to his ultimate downfall? What are the plans of the mysterious Messalina, and the man known as the Freedom Fighter? And what happens when, finally, Teknophage is assassinated? Is that really even possible? Who will rule Kalighoul then? And who are Agnes and Johua? And what role do they play in all this madness? Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions.  (JUL161842)   SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC $14.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++RED GIANT ENTERTAINMENT

 

AMPED #1

(W) Brian Augustyn (A/CA) Pasquale Qualano

The AMPED project is a revolutionary method for giving mobility to people with that face physical challenges, by allowing them to transfer their minds into android bodies. Funded by the government, the prototypes have vast powers and military applications, which now puts the young test subjects in the cross-hairs of powerful enemies that want the technology for themselves.    24pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

 

DRAGON SLAYERS #1 (OF 3)

(W/A/CA) Mikael Bergkvist

Dragon Slayers are an elite group of warriors that spent thousands of years protecting their world from the dragons who would seek to enslave humanity. In their service, they have never failed in their duty, until now!   24pgs, FC (1 of 3)      SRP: $3.99

Has there ever been a book featuring a group described by the publisher as an "adequate" or "uninspiring" group of warriors"?


 

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++SCOUT COMICS

 

STABBITY BUNNY #1

(W) Richard Rivera (A) Dwayne Biddix

Seven-year-old Grace, still clutching her adorable plush bunny, is kidnapped by supernatural forces that have been hunting her family for generations. She awakens in a shack on the outskirts of town, and for the first time in her life, the little girl can't sense her mother's presence. Her captor knows the family's secrets, and that link has been severed. When her escape attempt fails, it seems there will be deadly consequences, but an unlikely protector intervenes. It's a big mistake to kidnap a child with a plush toy named Stabbity Bunny! (STL068353)

32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

I know nothing about this title, but if it's true to the form of Scout's initial batch of books from around 6-7 years back, it's the perfect thing for you if you're the kind of person who enjoys making sudden gagging noises. Part of the Caveat emptor line of comics.

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++TITAN COMICS

 

069   WARHAMMER 40000 DEATHWATCH #1

(W) ÄRJAN Svendsen (A) Aaron Dembski Bowden (CA) ÄRJAN Svendsen

The best of the best and the most dangerous space marines from every chapter are called to the Deathwatch! They alone have the strength of mind and body to wield alien weapons and battle the enemy across the universe, manning the wall to defend humanity from the Xenos that would destroy them. When a tide of savage Orks sweeps across the galaxy, a Deathwatch squad is dispatched to stem the flow... Whatever the cost!   32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

ASSASSINS CREED ORIGINS #1

(W) Anne Toole (A) PJ Kaiowa (CA) Stephanie Hans

Written by Anne Toole, Egyptologist and videogame writer for Assassin's Creed Origins and Horizon Zero Dawn!

Cover A by superstar artist Stephanie Hans (The Wicked + The Divine, Angela: Queen of Hel, Generations: Phoenix and Jean Grey)!

Direct tie-in to the brand-new videogame, Assassin's Creed Origins!

Comic promoted on the official Assassin's Creed social media channels!

Over 13 million fans! (STL067805)

32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

 

ATLAS AND AXIS (STATIX) #1 (OF 4)

(W/A) Pau (CA) Roman Dirge

When roaming warriors Atlas and Axis return home to find that their village has been destroyed by Viking raiders, they set off on a perilous journey across land and sea to save their friends! 56pgs, FC (1 of 4)   SRP: $5.99

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++UDON ENTERTAINMENT

 

MEGA MAN MASTERMIX #1

(W/A/CA) Hitoshi Ariga

The Blue Bomber returns to comics through the classic stories of Japanese artist Hitoshi Ariga - available for the first time in color! In a world where humans and robots live and work together, six powerful robots have suddenly turned against their programming and set their sights on causing chaos and destruction! Only one heroic robot stands in their path - Mega Man, the greatest creation of Dr. Light! 80pgs, FC      SRP: $7.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT

 

070   NINJAK VS THE VALIANT UNIVERSE #1 (OF 4)

(W) Eliot Rahal (A) Joe Bennett (CA) Mico Suayan

A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND COMIC BOOK EXPERIENCE! Watch the upcoming live-action digital promotion coming this winter - then jump headlong into the fight-fueled showdown of the century as acclaimed writer Eliot Rahal (The Doorman) and red-hot artist Joe Bennett (Teen Titans,

Deathstroke) as they reveal the full scope and adrenaline-drenched intensity of-

NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE! Colin King is Ninjak, MI-6's deadliest intelligence operative and weapons expert. When the ruthless assassin Roku exploits his greatest weakness, Ninjak will be forced to betray his closest allies. Now, on the run, he must face off against the most powerful heroes known to man for a high-octane, take-no-prisoners trial by fire more perilous and more unpredictable than any he's faced before. In 2018, the world's most dangerous super-spy goes to war with the Valiant Universe!

Guest-starring X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Livewire, Archer & Armstrong, Shadowman, and many more, don't miss the ULTIMATE JUMPING-ON POINT for the most acclaimed and hotly followed publisher anywhere in comics today as Ninjak leads an all-star introduction to the most brutal fighters the Valiant Universe has to offer!    32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99

 

X-O MANOWAR 2017 TP VOL 03 EMPEROR   NOV172039

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Clayton Crain, Renato Guedes (CA) Lewis LaRosa

The ultimate turning point! A war has been won, a victory has been decided...and, now, an entire alien world kneels before the throne of their new leader: the unstoppable X-O MANOWAR! He has traded his armor for a crown and a new age now begins...even as an extraterrestrial invader readies an interplanetary attack that could pull Aric of Dacia from the newfound safety of his imperial palace and back into the blood-sodden battlefields where his conquest began.

Comics nobody superstar Clayton Crain (4001 A.D., RAI) joins New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (RAPTURE, Mind MGMT) to summit the next pinnacle of 2017's best-selling independent superhero series - and unleash a blistering, new interstellar opus {{It's a penguin?}} chronicling the most powerful moment yet in the history of Valiant's unrelenting icon! Collecting X-O MANOWAR (2017) #7-9.  SC, 112pgs, FC      SRP: $9.99

It's an unrelenting icon? Appears on your desktop, and keeps on coming back no matter how often you delete it?

 

 

HARBINGER RENEGADE TP VOL 02 MASSACRE   NOV172040

(W/A/CA) Rafer Roberts

"Massacre" brings death to a major Valiant hero! Toyo Harada's former protege - Alexander Solomon, a "psiot" with the ability to predict and analyze potential futures - has been waiting for this moment. With the Harbinger Renegades - Peter Stanchek, Faith, Kris Hathaway, and Torque - now reunited as a result of his covert manipulations, his ultimate gambit can now begin. But he's not the only one who has been watching. Major Charlie Palmer has just re-assigned a new division of the militarized psiot hunters codenamed H.A.R.D. Corps to active duty-and they're about to bring a torrent of blood and calamity roaring into the streets of a major American metropolis for an all-out Firefight. The Harbinger Renegades. Livewire. Alexander Solomon. Generation Zero. Toyo Harada. Secret Weapons. Imperium. None of them are safe-and, when the smoke clears, a pivotal Valiant hero will become the first sacrifice of the massive Harbinger War that is to come-

Harvey Award-nominated writer Rafer Roberts (Plastic Farm) and superstar artist Darick

Robertson (The Boys, Transmetropolitan) begin THE ROAD TO HARBINGER WARS 2 - right here with a bang that will reverberate throughout the entire Valiant Universe and claim the life of a major hero! Collecting HARBINGER RENEGADE #5-#8. (STL059679)

SC, 128pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++VAULT COMICS

 

SONGS FOR THE DEAD #1 (OF 6)

(W) Andrea Fort, Michael Christopher Heron (A) Sam Beck (CA) Tess Fowler

Bethany is a minstrel with a heart full of adventure, a would-be hero determined to find a missing boy from the town of Llyne, and a friend to woodland critters. But mostly the dead ones. Because Bethany is also a necromancer. Captured by the Lord Rolland, Bethany will make an unlikely friend, who is just a bit too good at providing corpses to raise. 7x10, 40pgs, FC (1 of 6)      $3.99

Sounds like it might be fun...

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++YEN PRESS

 

DEMON WHO BECAME MY SISTER GN VOL 01   NOV172090

 

(W/A/CA) Pochi Iida

When an orphan encounters the eldritch demon Shub-Niggurath, the 'Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young' offers him one wish. His request: 'Become my big sister.' SC, 160pgs, B&W $13.00

 

THOUGH YOU MAY BURN TO ASH GN VOL 01   NOV172091

(W/A/CA) Kakashi Oniyazu

Desperate to save his ailing sister, Ryouma Shinomiya enters into a high-stakes game where losing means death! What's more, he's a girl now!?    SC, 160pgs, B&W      SRP: $13.00

 

SAGA OF TANYA EVIL GN VOL 01    NOV172092

(W) Carlo Zen (A/CA) Chika Tono

When the average Japanese salaryman is suddenly thrown into in a world wracked with warfare and hardship by a supernatural power, they might first think to hide or run away. But not Tanya Degurechaff. A calculating and utilitarian man has been reborn as a child soldier. This young girl will do anything to rise in rank and find a way to live a life of comfort, and woe to any king, country, or god who stands in her way. (STL062382) (C: 0-1-0)

SC, 192pgs, B&W   SRP: $13.00

 

OH MY SWEET ALIEN GN VOL 01   NOV172094

(W/A/CA) Kouji Miyata

Nobuo is an ordinary salaryman with a dark secret-his wife is an alien! Despite her tentacle hair and shooting beams from her eyes, he wouldn't trade her for anything. Love knows no bounds in this extraterrestrial romantic comedy! SC, 400pgs, B&W   $20.00


 

VAL X LOVE GN VOL 01    NOV172095

(W/A/CA) Ryosuke Asakura

High schooler Akutsu Takuma has learned to accept his lonely lot in life and is content surrounded by his studies, but when the god Odin taps him to save the world alongside nine Valkyries fueled by intimacy, Takuma can say good-bye to his solitary existence! (STL062384) (C: 0-1-0) NOTE: Available only in the USA, US Territories, Canada, and the U.K.  SC, 160pgs, B&W $13.00

 

KEMONO FRIENDS WELCOME TO JAPARI PARK GN VOL 01   NOV172096

(W/A/CA) Furai

Welcome to Japari Park! On an island of animal-human hybrids, friendship and laughter abound, but what else lurks beneath the surface? Based on the sleeper hit anime that took Japan by storm! SC, 320pgs, B&W  SRP: $20.00

"Laughter abounds? Sure does. Every time Pryus the maidmer (fish head/human body hybrid) appears, everybody laughs. Stupid looking thing...

 

BACCANO GN VOL 01   NOV172099

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A/CA) Katsumi Enami

From the New York Times bestselling author of Durarara!! comes a series full of mobsters, thieves, and immortals! New York, 1927. In a corrupt city where crime rules the streets, Firo Prochainezo is Camorra, an Italian criminal syndicate distinct from the mafia. A member of the relatively small Martillo family, Firo's nevertheless got big ambitions and is determined to make his mark. But while the Martillos may not be the biggest bad guys on the block, they've got some distinct advantages working in their favor. Does Firo have what it takes to become a made man? Let the crazy ruckus begin! SC, 160pgs, B&W  SRP: $13.00

 

 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT

 

ROBYN HOOD THE CURSE #1 (OF 6)

(W) Chuck Dixon (CA) Igor Vitorino

After a daring and dangerous escape from a sadistic super-max prison, Robyn is finally back home where she belongs. But as she re-acclimates to her "normal" life in New York City, Robyn gets a long distance call from her best friend, Marian Quin. A new evil has been released and Marian needs Robyn's help to send it back from where it came- But this battle is about to get more personal than either of these friends could have imagined, and nothing will ever be the same! 32pgs, FC (1 of 6)    SRP: $3.99

 

BELLE BEAST HUNTER #1 (OF 6)

(W) Dave Franchini (CA) Igor Vitorino

NEW SERIES! NEW HERO! The Grimm Universe is filled with heroes far and wide dealing with threats from vampires, werewolves, corrupt governmental organizations, to ancient orders battling for control of the realms of power.

But what lies in the deepest corners of our world could give the evilest creature nightmares. A threat since the beginning of time is rising and only one person will be there to stop it from destroying everything!

Working from the shadows a long lineage of warriors have been defending life from the darkness that exists and from that family of soldiers comes the newest ally in the war of monsters, Belle the Beast Hunter! Don't miss this new series as a new hero is introduced into the Grimm Universe! (STL068485)

32pgs, FC (1 of 6)      SRP: $3.99


 

VAN HELSING VS ROBYN HOOD #1 (OF 4)

(W) Ralph Tedesco (CA) Riveiro

ZENESCOPE CO-FOUNDER & WRITER RALPH TEDESCO SETS VAN HELSING AND ROBYN HOOD ON A COLLISION COURSE THAT WILL SHAKE THE UNIVERSE TO ITS CORE!

Robyn and Liesel learn that they're each separately on the trail of a seedy crime boss who's experimenting on humans while developing an extremely dangerous designer drug. But neither Robyn nor Liesel is prepared for what they'll uncover as the two long-time friends find themselves face to face in a battle to the death! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4)   SRP: $3.99

 

GRIMM TALES OF TERROR 2017 B&W #1 (OF 5)   NOV172138

(W) Joe Brusha (CA) Pasquale Qualano

Collected for the first time, Grimm Tales of Terror gets a special edition! This issue reprints one of the creepiest Tales of Terror released in an all new black and white format with the script presented with the artwork. Also included a never before released short story!   48pgs, FC (1 of 5)      SRP: $5.99

 

Final note: Considering all the assorted wars & fights listed this month, it might be worth mentioning that a few real (and well known) ones happened during the dates when I was preparing this issue:
-The battle of Agincourt on Oct 25 1415, a pivotal moment of the Hundred Years War, when the vastly outnumbered English army defeated the French,
-The battle of Balaclava and Charge of the Light Brigade, Oct 25 1854, part of the Crimean war
-And finally, the Gunfight at the OK Corral, on Oct 26, 1881, in Tombstone Arizona.