ASTRONOTES #257269 Corresponds to Previews December 2017

Hey, hi, howdy, and welcome to Astronotes #257. I guess it's #257- my archive thingy seems to be a little wonky. Or maybe it's just my head that's wonky. Took a whack in the head this week which could explain away a bit of confusion. Yeah- I'll blame the head bump. And it's actually #269.

Never content to leave well enough alone, I've messed around with the format of this thing again, but can't get it all perfectly screwed together in time to make our monthly upload deadline:
For the last 25 years or so each publisher's name was preceded by 32 plus signs, and justified right. This worked just dandy when we were doing actual printed copies of this thing, but we went "Playboy" style around #150 (online only), and now the eye naturally falls left on a new page rather than right. I do want to retain the +++++++++ to put a well-defined break between the publisher name and the book titles. I only started doing this around the "V" publishers this month. If you're curious, take a peek way down there.
Hell, never mind this "peeking nonsense: Start reading, I've counted over 60 "suggestable" titles so far, and I've only checked as far as the third publisher, IDW.

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

001   INCOGNEGRO RENAISSANCE #1

(W) Mat Johnson (A/CA) Warren Pleece

After a black writer is found dead at a scandalous interracial party in 1920s New York, Harlem's cub reporter Zane Pinchback is the only one determined to solve the murder. Zane must go incognegro for the first time-using his light appearance to pass as a white man-to find the true killer, in this prequel miniseries to the critically acclaimed Vertigo graphic novel, now available in a special new 10th Anniversary Edition. With a cryptic manuscript as his only clue, and a mysterious and beautiful woman as the murder's only witness, Zane finds himself on the hunt through the dark and dangerous streets of roaring twenties Harlem in search for justice.  A page-turning thriller of racial divide, Incognegro: Renaissance explores segregation, secrets, and self-image as our race-bending protagonist penetrates a world where he feels stranger than ever before. 32pgs, FC $3.99

002   MATA HARI #1 (MR)

(W) Emma Beeby (A/CA) Ariela Kristantina

Dancer. Courtesan. Spy. Executed by a French firing squad in 1917.  100 years on from her death, questions are still raised about her conviction. Now, the lesser-known, often tragic story of the woman who claimed she was born a princess, and died a figure of public hatred with no one to claim her body, is told by breakout talent writer Emma Beeby (Judge Dredd), artist Ariela Kristantina (Insexts), and colorist Pat Masioni drawing on biographies and released MI5 files. In this first part of a five-issue miniseries, we meet Mata Hari in prison at the end of her life as she writes her memoir-part romantic tale of a Javanese princess who performed "sacred" nude dances for Europe's elite, and part real-life saga of a disgraced wife and mother, who had everything she loved taken from her. But, as she sits trial for treason and espionage, we hear another tale: one of a flamboyant Dutch woman who became "the most dangerous spy France has ever captured"-a double agent who whored herself for secrets, lived a life of scandal, and loved only money.  Leading us to ask... who was the real Mata Hari? (STL071402)

MATURE THEMES              32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

003   FIGHT CLUB 2 TP (MR) DEC170052

(W) Chuck Palahniuk (A) Cameron Stewart (CA) David Mack

Ten years after starting Project Mayhem, he lives a mundane life. A kid, a wife. Pills to keep his destiny at bay. But it won't last long; the wife has seen to that. He's back where he started, but this go-round he's got more at stake than his own life. The time has arrived .  Collects Fight Club 2 #1-10 and the FCBD story. SC, 280pgs, FC $19.99

004       ANGEL S11 TP V-3 DARK REFLECTIONS  DEC170057

(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Ze Carlos (CA) Scott Fischer

On a time-traveling mission to prevent an impending disaster, Joss Whedon's ensouled vampire is confronted by the opportunity to challenge his very existence in the concluding arc of Season 11. Will his companions be able to convince him that changing the past is not, after all, the solution to the future? Or will Angel finally find the key in the past to the shadow over his present? Collects S11 #9-12. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC  $17.999

005       BTVS SEASON 11 GILES #1  DEC170062

(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Rebekah Isaacs (CA) Steve Morris

From Joss Whedon and Erika Alexander comes a series that returns Buffy's Rupert Giles to high school! But this time-as a grown man living in a teenage body-Giles will be a student instead of a teacher. At an inner-city LA-area school, when a mystical influence is detected and teachers start to go missing, Giles enrolls to investigate. What he finds is more than vampires and demons; something unusual and frightening is happening here. If Giles can get through one day as a student, he'll have a chance to find out who, what, and where-but high school is still hell, y'all. 32pgs, FC    SRP: $3.99

006       ONCE UPON TIME MACHINE TP V-2      DEC170082  

 (W) Lee Nordling & Various (A) Khoi Pham & Various (CA) Farel Dalrymple

"Ancient" Greece: the year 3016 AD. And 4079 AD. And 6060 AD. From the trials of Heracles to the love songs of Orpheus, the myths of the past are reborn in wondrous and scarcely imaginable futures. Witness exciting new visions of the Greek tradition from the minds of today's most inventive creators. SC, 7x10, 432pgs, FC    $17.99

007       HELLBOY & BPRD 1955 BURNING SEASON ONE SHOT

(W) Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson (A/CA) Shawn Martinbrough

Hellboy investigates a rash of spontaneous human combustions in a Florida town unlike any supernatural phenomena he's seen before-and the fire has an appetite for Bureau agents. 32pgs, FC    SRP: $3.99

If you have Hellboy/BPRD on your list, you'll "automatically" get this.

008       ALIENS PREDATOR PROMETH FIRE STONE TP DEC170129

(W) Chris Roberson (A) Patric Reynolds (CA) David Palumbo

The moon of LV-223-resting place of the doomed Prometheus expedition, enigmatic source of all organic life, and nightmarish source of ultimate destruction. Now a new generation of explorers hope to uncover the mysteries of this strange and dangerous world, but what they find may lead to humanity's undoing. First time in paperback! The full Fire and Stone story cycle in a value package!   SC, 672pgs, PC      SRP: $24.99

009       REEFER MADNESS TP (C: 0-1-2)   DEC170136

(W) Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster (A) Jerry Robinson & Various

Degradation! Crime! Madness! Hysteria surrounded marijuana as a perceived gateway drug from the 1930s to the 1950s and beyond. Adventure Comics, by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and works by Frank Frazetta, Jerry Robinson, Jack Kirby, and many more, reveal the social reaction to this era of "Reefer Madness." From comically misinformed to soberly concerned, these comics lament the impact of weed on youth culture.

Eisner and Harvey Award winner Craig Yoe brings us his newest collection of wacky, wild, and culturally relevant comics. (STL030650) Reolicited from NOV160070 SC, 8x11, 200pgs, FC  : $19.99

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

010       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! RES. from Previews last month

011       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? RES. from Previews last month

012       JLA DOOM PATROL SPECIAL #1

(W) Steve Orlando & Various (A)  Aco, Sonny Liew (CA) Frank Quitely

MILK WARS part one! Welcome to the un-event of the year! Kicking off a line-wide adventure, DC's Young Animal collides with the DC Universe to bring you a different kind of crossover. The Doom Patrol has discovered that an interdimensional corporation called RetCo has been stealing stories, reconfiguring them and repackaging them for new markets. Our gang of misfit heroes have felt the touch of this nefarious company, and it has already started to change them. Even scarier, though, is how deeply RetCo has embedded itself into current continuity, using the radioactive milk of psychic cows to quell the more dangerous impulses of the Justice League and turn them into heroes safe for the masses. And to kick this off, RetCo has gone all the way to the top. Meet Milkman Man, heretofore unknown final son of Krypton, who was sent to our planet to save him from the destruction of his homeworld, only to be adopted by an evil dairy farmer and raised to love all things dairy! Co-plotted by Steve Orlando and Gerard Way, with art by ACO (MIDNIGHTER), this extra-sized special starts "Milk Wars" with a splash! Plus, who is Eternity Girl, and how does she connect to this whole scheme? A special four-part back-up feature by Magdalene Visaggio (Kim and Kim) and Sonny Liew (The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye) begins here. (STL073300)

48pgs, FC   SRP: $4.99

013       MOTHER PANIC BATMAN SPECIAL #1

(W) Jody Houser, Magdalene Visaggio (A) Ty Templeton, Sonny Liew (CA) Frank Quitely

MILK WARS part two! Mother Panic has discovered a Gotham City transformed. What happened to her family and friends? And who moved into Gather House, the religious school that scarred Mother Panic as a young girl? It's Father Bruce, the orphan millionaire who decided to give back to society by filling the deep demand for sidekicks. So many Robins in need of a nest! Plus, part two of the Eternity Girl backup story!48pgs, FC $4.99

014       SHADE THE CHANGING GIRL WONDER WOMAN SPECIAL #1

(W) Cecil Castellucci, Magdalene Visaggio (A) Mirka Andolfo, Sonny Liew (CA) Frank Quitely

MILK WARS part three! Shade has been split into multiple parts, each representing a different mood, all in service to the perfect and beautiful Wonder Wife. But Happy Shade is starting to sense that not all is right in Wonderland, and she finds something strange staring back at her on the other side of the looking glass! Plus, part three of the Eternity Girl backup story! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99

015       CAVE CARSON SWAMP THING SPECIAL #1

(W) Jonathan Rivera, Magdalene Visaggio (A) Langdon Foss, Sonny Liew (CA) Frank Quitely

MILK WARS part four! Swamp Thing has detected a disturbance in the Green, and his hunt for it has led him to RetCo headquarters. There he finds Cave Carson and his crew struggling against being assimilated into RetCo's diabolical narrative. Is it possible for Swampy and Cave to destroy the organization from the inside? Plus, find out how their efforts help Eternity Girl in the final installment of her backup story! 48pgs, FC $4.99

016       DOOM PATROL JLA SPECIAL #1

(W) Steve Orlando, Gerard Way (A) Dale Eaglesham (CA) Frank Quitely

MILK WARS finale! As RetCo's foundation shatters, the Young Animal teams come together with the Justice League and even more DC Universe heroes to finish the job. The only problem is, Milkman Man and RetCo still stand in their way. To right reality, the heroes of Young Animal and the DC Universe will have to unlock an outrageous power never before seen on any world!

This mind-blowing conclusion will establish new realities for all of the DC's Young Animal titles. Look for the return of Cave Carson, Shade and Mother Panic next month!  48pgs, FC      SRP: $4.99

017       BATMAN SINS OF THE FATHER #1 (OF 6)

(W) Christos N. Gage (A/CA) Raffaele Ienco

Based on the acclaimed videogame series from Telltale Games, this new digital-first comic tells the story of events between the first and second seasons. Someone is killing people associated with Arkham Asylum during the time Thomas Wayne was forcibly committing people there. Suspicion falls on the families suing Bruce Wayne to pay for the harm caused by his father. Batman has other ideas, but his investigation leads to him becoming the target of a deadly assassin. (STL072764)

32pgs, FC (1 of 6)      SRP: $2.99

018       BRAVE & THE BOLD BATMAN & WONDER WOMAN #1 (OF 6)

(W/A/CA) Liam Sharp

Don't miss the start of a new, six-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Liam Sharp (WONDER WOMAN)! When a Celtic god's murder leads to a war between the fairy folk and a possible breach between worlds, Wonder Woman must find the murderer and keep the peace while Batman investigates strange occurrences in Gotham City. As Diana must turn to the World's Greatest Detective for help, the two heroes quickly learn their cases may be connected. (STL072753)

32pgs, FC (1 of 6)      SRP: $3.99

019       GREEN LANTERN EARTH ONE HC VOL 01   DEC170239

(W) Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko (A/CA) Gabriel Hardman

The newest Earth One original graphic novel presents an all-new origin for the Emerald Warrior!

Hal Jordan yearns for the thrill of discovery, but the days when astronaut and adventure were synonymous are long gone. His gig prospecting asteroids for Ferris Galactic is less than fulfilling-but at least he's not on Earth, where technology and culture have stagnated. When Jordan finds a powerful ring, he also finds a destiny to live up to. There are worlds beyond his own, unlike anything he ever imagined. But revelation comes with a price: the Green Lantern Corps has fallen, wiped out by ruthless killing machines known as Manhunters. The odds against reviving the Corps are nearly impossible...but doing the impossible is exactly what Hal Jordan was trained to do!

From co-writer and artist Gabriel Hardman (Invisible Republic) comes a soaring original graphic novel that takes a radical new look at the mythology of Green Lantern and provides a great entry point for new readers (STL072754)

HC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $24.99

020       YOUNG MONSTERS IN LOVE #1   DEC170240

(W) Paul Dini & Various (A) Guillem March & Various (CA) Kelley Jones

It's hard being a monster and even harder being a monster in love. Sparks will fly and hearts will be broken when the ghouls and ghosts of the DC Universe assemble to bring you the Valentine's Day Special that no one saw coming! 80pp, FC $9.99

ACTION COMICS #1000 80 YEARS  HC   DEC170241

(CA) Jim Lee

Join us for the 80th anniversary celebration of the most important comic book in American history: ACTION COMICS #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman! It's an extraordinary party as we revisit stories from across the decades, featuring the debuts of not just the Man of Tomorrow, but also Supergirl, Brainiac, the Fortress of Solitude and more! See the work of generations of top writers and artists on the original superhero! Enjoy sparkling essays from literary wizards who have won Pulitzer Prizes and hit the bestseller lists, including Jules Feiffer, who relives his memories of when ACTION COMICS #1 first hit newsstands. Plus, a historical essay by guest editor Paul Levitz, and all one thousand ACTION COMICS covers presented on a special 30" x by 39.75" poster! And as a bonus, don't miss a previously unpublished 1940s Superman tale believed to be written by Jerry Siegel with art by the Joe Shuster studio, salvaged fifty years ago and hidden away until now! This new hardcover serves as a companion to the ACTION COMICS #1000 comic book coming in March! 384pgs, FC   $29.99

Our back pages:  Many years ago, we got an Action Comics #2 in a (sort of trade with a fellow who was soon to leave Montreal. It took about a week to find it a new home, with someone who's a very serious (and astute) collector. The principal problem with the book? No back cover. The buyer had it partially restored, by Susan Ciccone, just about the best there is. No "increase the price" trickery here- the book, aside from the back cover, was so solid that he just wanted it secure enough so that when the inevitable question came up from visitors, "What's your oldest book?" he could hand them the second ever appearance of Superman to read without too much fear of damage. By the way, unless they've done it again recently, #2 was in the unique position of being the only issue of Action that didn't feature Superman on the cover.

021       MERA QUEEN OF ATLANTIS #1 (OF 6)

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Lan Medina (CA) Nicola Scott

From the pages of AQUAMAN comes a brand-new adventure starring Mera, in her own title for the first time ever! As the brutal Atlantean Civil War rages, Mera must keep the peace between the surface world and Atlantis as its newly anointed queen in exile. But when Aquaman's brother Orm, a.k.a. Ocean Master, learns of his homeland's fate, he'll stop at nothing to return to Atlantis as its king and savior! 32pgs, FC (1 of 6)  $3.99

022       MISTER MIRACLE DIRECTORS CUT #1 (MR)  DEC170316

(W) Tom King (A) Mitch Gerads, Mike Norton (CA) Nick Derington

We crack open the vaults on MISTER MIRACLE #1 to show you this issue's original black-and-white artwork by Mitch Gerads and the script by Tom King, providing a peek into the creative process. Plus, King has written a brand-new eight-page story retelling Mister Miracle's origin, drawn by Mike Norton (MYSTIK U) and available here for the first time! MISTER MIRACLE #1 sold out fast, so you won't want to miss out on this special edition of one of the most talked-about debuts of the year!    48pgs, FC  SRP: $5.99

023       NEW SUPER MAN & THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF CHINA #20

(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Brent Peeples, Richard Friend (CA) Philip Tan

"SEAS OF CHANGE" part one! It's the dawn of a new era for the Justice League of China! The New Super-Man of China and his teammates have struck out on their own, and even the Ministry's newly formed Lantern Corps is no match for this renegade force to be reckoned with! But as China's superhero community reorganizes itself, trouble is brewing in North Korea-and from the depths emerges a new metahuman that will change everything. 32pgs, FC  SRP: $3.99

#20? #20? Did I somehow not notice 19 issues of a DC title?
Nah. This is the first issue of this, and would have been #20 of New Supes. Did DC somehow fall into a time warp back to the early 50's, when industry wisdom said that newsstands didn't want to try new (and therefore untested) titles, so publishers would start at #17 or 9 or whatever. Off the top of my head, the EC title "A Moon A Girl Romance" #3 became "Weird Science Fantasy" #4. If that's what's happening, I suppose we might be seeing "Suction Comics" #1001 next month.
I somehow doubt that that one will actually happen, but if this does occur again, I want to see video of the DC staff singing "the pelvic thrust drives you insane-eayne-eyane".
Dan Didio would make a charming Riffraff, although the thought of him slimming down enough for the role is a bit of a mind flip...

024       ALL STAR BATMAN TP V-2 ENDS OF EARTH REBIRTH      

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(W) Scott Snyder (A)  Jock & Various (CA)  Jock

In these tales from ALL STAR BATMAN #6-9, the Dark Knight faces some of his greatest foes to trace the origin of a blight that's sweeping the planet, confronting Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and the Mad Hatter along the way! SC, 144pgs, FC $14.99

026       ALL STAR BATMAN HC VOL 03 FIRST ALLY REBIRTH 

DEC170374

(W) Scott Snyder & Various (A) Rafael Albuquerque, Sebastian Fiumara (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

When the Dark Knight is taken down by a new enemy whose attacks he cannot counter, Batman uncovers a plot spanning generations...whose mastermind might be one of his closest allies! But who is the First Ally? And as painful secrets from the past are revealed, Batman must face down a nemesis unlike any he's seen before-or risk the horrific consequences of the Genesis Engine falling into the wrong hands! Collects issues #10-14!

176pgs, FC  SRP: $24.99

027       BATGIRL TP VOL 03 SUMMER OF LIES REBIRTH       

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(W) Hope Larson (A) Chris Wildgoose & Various Batgirl and Nightwing's feelings for each other have always run deep...but is their bond built on more than Bat-Family loyalty and a long-ago childhood crush? When an old villain comes back into Babs' life, she and Dick will have to reopen painful wounds and remember a time they'd hoped would remain forgotten. This is an event no Batgirl or Nightwing fan will want to miss! Collects BATGIRL #12-17. SC, 144pgs, FC $16.99

028       DARK DAYS THE ROAD TO METAL HC   DEC170376

(W) Scott Snyder & Various (A) Andy Kubert & Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams

Batman is hiding a dark secret that could threaten the very existence of the multiverse! Leading directly into the blockbuster event DARK NIGHTS: METAL, this is an epic story that spans generations, featuring DARK DAYS: THE FORGE and DARK DAYS: THE CASTING, as well as classic DC stories that built the foundations of Metal, including FINAL CRISIS #6-7, THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #1, plus BATMAN #38-39 (N52), NIGHTWING #17 (current) and more! 256pgs, FC    SRP: $29.99

029       FLASH TP VOL 05 NEGATIVE REBIRTH  DEC170377

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico & Various (CA) Neil Googe

It's a bleak new day as the citizens of Central City meet Negative-Flash! Barry Allen's personal life is in shambles, his new Negative-Flash powers aren't working properly, and someone has been tampering with evidence at the Central City Police Department. The Flash is not having a good day, and it's going to get worse when he comes face to face with Bloodwork, a terrifying new villain with secret ties to Barry Allen. Collects THE FLASH #28-32. (STL073283)

128pgs, FC  SRP: $14.99

030       GREEN LANTERNS TP VOL 05 OUT OF TIME REBIRTH 

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(W) Sam Humphries (A) Ronan Cliquet & Various (CA) Brad Walker, Andrew Hennessy

Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz venture into space to train with the Corps! But will they reach the Corps after Jessica is jettisoned out of transluminal travel and forced to find her way through the void? And as their training on Mogo comes to an end, Jessica and Simon prepare to head back to Sector 2814 and Earth, but the partnership between the Green Lanterns and the Sinestro Corps may mean reassignment and new partners. Collects GREEN LANTERNS #27-32.   SC, 144pgs, FC      $16.99

031       HELLBLAZER TP VOL 03 INSPIRATION GAME REBIRTH     

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(W) Tim Seeley, Richard Kadrey (A) Jesus Merino, Davide Fabbri (CA) Tim Seeley

Home from Paris, John has a terrible dream about a dead teenager-and then finds an actual corpse! Did someone use his imagination as a weapon, or has his distaste for humanity made him a murderer? Then, another one of John's magician friends has died-with a smile on his face and the words "thank you" scrawled in his own blood beside him... Collects THE HELLBLAZER #13-18. (STL073263)

SC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

032       JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA TP V-3 PANIC MICROVERSE

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(W) Steve Orlando (A) Ivan Reis & Various (CA) Ivan Reis

Ryan Choi leads the JLA on a rescue mission into the Microverse to rescue his long-lost mentor, Ray Palmer, the original Atom, and unravel the mystery of his disappearance in DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1. But when disaster strikes and the JLA's shrink ship crashes on a strange world, the team encounters a mysterious being who claims a connection to the missing Ray Palmer. But nobody's going anywhere without the help of Shahn-Zi, a sentient planet with the power to find Palmer. Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #12-17.

SC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

033 SUPER SONS TP V-02 PLANET OF THE CAPES   DEC170381

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Jorge Jimenez, Carmine Di Giandomenico (CA) Jorge Jimenez

Robin has a new member in mind for the Teen Titans, and-spoiler alert-it's Superboy! But something sinister is at work, and Damian's real motives for introducing Jon to the team are revealed to devastating consequences! Monster-maker Kraklow puts Superboy to the test during his first team-up with Damian Wayne's Teen Titans. Collects SUPER SONS #6-10.  SC, 128pgs, FC $14.99

034       AQUAMAN THE LEGEND OF AQUAMAN TP   DEC170382

(W) Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming (A) Curt Swan & Various (CA) Curt Swan, Al Vey

Discover Aquaman's humble beginnings before he became ruler of Atlantis! Born as Orin to Queen Atlanna and the mysterious wizard Atlan in the city of Poseidonis, he was abandoned as a baby on Mercy Reef above sea level. To any other Atlantean, this would have been fatal-but Orin survived to travel the ocean until he was found by a lighthouse keeper and renamed Arthur Curry. This new title collects AQUAMAN SPECIAL #1 and AQUAMAN #1-5 from 1989, in which Aquaman must face unseen invaders in Atlantis. SC, 168pgs, FC        $19.99

As I recall, this came out near the beginning of the "grim 'n' gritty" Aquaman era, having come at a time when the influence of Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Returns" touched just about everything in the comics industry.
Of course very very few character revisions even half way approached the brilliance of "Dark Knight", and Aquaman wasn't one of them.

035 BATGIRL STEPHANIE BROWN TP VOL 02   DEC170383

(W) Bryan Q. Miller (A) Pere Perez & Various (CA) Dustin Nguyen

Stephanie Brown's second semester at Gotham U. starts like anyone else's: new classes, new allies, a vigilante stalker-everything a gal could want! But what Batgirl isn't prepared for is the arrival of the mysterious Order of the Scythe. Who are they, and why have they set their sights on her? Also features Clayface, Supergirl, Klarion the Witch-Boy, Damian Wayne and more! Collects BATGIRL #13-24, BRUCE WAYNE: THE LONG ROAD HOME: BATGIRL#1 and a story from BATMAN INCORPORATED: LEVIATHAN STRIKES #1. SC, 328pgs, FC      $24.99

036       BATMAN 66 MEETS WONDER WOMAN 77 TP   DEC170384

(W) Jeff Parker, Marc Andreyko (A) David Hahn, Karl Kesel (CA) Alex Ross

What mysteries are hidden in the book Ra's al Ghul hired Catwoman to steal? And why does this caper lead Batman down memory lane-to his childhood fight against actual Nazis? Witness the Caped Crusader's first encounter with one of the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Wonder Woman! Collecting the six-issue miniseries!

SC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

037 BATMAN & HARLEY QUINN HC   DEC170385

(W) Ty Templeton (A) Rick Burchett (CA) Ty Templeton

Ty Templeton and Rick Burchett reunite for a story that serves as a sequel to the Batman and Harley Quinn animated film! Harley Quinn is a legend in her own mind, so when she realizes The Joker thinks of her as more of a sidekick, she takes her revenge! But before Batman can swoop in and cart her off to Arkham Asylum, her pal Poison Ivy rescues her! But if the only way to get rid of her sidekick status is to strike out on her own, will Harley be willing to try it? And does that mean...joining Batman? Collects BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN digital chapters #1-12. (STL073266)

HC, 136pgs, FC    SRP: $24.99

038 WORLDS FINEST THE SILVER AGE VOL 02   DEC170386

(W) Edmond Hamilton & Various (A) Dick Sprang (CA) Evan "Doc" Shaner

The adventures of the World's Finest Heroes continue in this new collection of tales from the 1950s as Superman and Batman encounter alien gamblers, battle a space explorer turned villain, foils Lex Luthor's attempt to conquer the bottle city of Kandor and visit an exhibit of futuristic crime-fighting inventions in Gotham City. Plus: Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk trade foes and engage in a battle of magic! Collecting stories from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #95-116. SC, 304pgs, FC    $24.99

039       BATMAN BY NEAL ADAMS TP BOOK 01   DEC170387

(W) Bob Haney & Various (A) Neal Adams, Dick Giordano (CA) Neal Adams

Neal Adams' epic tales of the Dark Knight are presented in a newly recut collection of stories from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #175-176 and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #79-85. These stories include Batman's team-up adventures with Deadman, The Flash, Aquaman, Green Arrow and the Teen Titans! (STL073264)     SC, 240pgs, FC  SRP: $24.99

Did you know?:
That Neal Adams is reputed to have been the originator of the chef making the thumb & index finger "OK" sign that has appeared on every generic pizza box since the dawn of time?

040       BATMAN NOIR THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN HC

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(W/A/CA) Frank Miller

It's been three years since the events of The Dark Knight Returns, and everything is fine. At least on the surface. Together with his army of Bat-soldiers, including Carrie Kelley-formerly Robin, and now the new Catgirl-the Dark Knight wages a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. Now DC presents the epic three-issue miniseries in black and white for the first time!    HC, 248pgs, B&W      SRP: $39.99

BATMAN NEW GOTHAM TP VOL 02   DEC170390

(W) Greg Rucka (A) Shawn Martinbrough, Rick Burchett (CA) Dave Johnson

Sasha Bordeaux knows Bruce Wayne is Batman, but being his personal bodyguard means she has to protect him in both identities. However, tailing Batman is not easy! It becomes a cat-and-mouse game as the Mad Hatter makes a phone call to Detectives Allen and Montoya and puts them under his control. This title also includes appearances by Two-Face and Superman. Collects DETECTIVE  #755-765 and SUPERMAN #168. SC, 296pgs, FC  $24.99

041       BATMAN TALES OF THE MAN BAT TP   DEC170391

(W) Chuck Dixon, Bruce Jones (A) Flint Henry & Various (CA) Michael Golden

More feral than ever, Kirk Langstrom has only one consuming wish: to see his family again. But as a series of brutal murders committed by a winged creature terrorize Gotham City, S.W.A.T. teams mobilize to take down Man-Bat. But behind the true killer's rampage lie secrets to chill even the blood of Man-Bat...secrets that could cost Langstrom's wife her very life. Collects SHOWCASE '94 #11, MAN-BAT #1-3 (1996) and MAN-BAT #1-5 (2006).    SC, 216pgs, FC  SRP: $19.99

042 DC BOMBSHELLS TP VOL 06 WAR STORIES   DEC170392

(W) Marguerite Bennett (A)  Aneke & Various

The Bombshells face their final battle as a supernatural Nazi invasion begins! On top of that, Hugo Strange unleashes his failed lab experiments on Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy's circus, and Lois Lane has her chance to avenge her family on the villain-will she take the shot? Amid the chaos, discover Lex Luthor's true colors as he reveals which side he's really on, and what that means for the future of the Bombshells! Collects DC COMICS: BOMBSHELLS #25 and #30-33.   SC, 176pgs, FC $16.99

043       HAWK AND DOVE THE SILVER AGE TP   DEC170394

(W) Steve Skeates & Various (A) Steve Ditko & Various

The original run of one of DC's most thought-provoking concepts is collected in its entirety. The Hawk and the Dove were gifted with super-powers by a mysterious voice that sets them on their quest for justice...but their approaches to this mission could not be more different. In the course of these late 1960s stories, the duo battles inner-city crime and corruption as they struggle to get along. Collects SHOWCASE #75, HAWK & DOVE #1-6 and TEEN TITANS #21. SC, 208pgs, FC      SRP: $24.99

I think it was Hawk & Dove that made me realize that not everything that Steve Ditko did was good. That or his early 60's Captain Atom. Whatever. With the caveat that my artistic taste is very rarely in sync with most people's, maybe it was just wonderful. By the way, this month (Nov 2) saw Ditko's 90th birthday. With the number of nonagenerians we regularly see in the industry, maybe staying in the field has some positive impact on longevity. Hey- maybe it works for readers too (hint hint).

044       JUSTICE LEAGUE POWER & GLORY TP   DEC170395

(W) Bryan Hitch (A) Bryan Hitch & Various (CA) Bryan Hitch

It's widescreen action and adventure from superstar writer/artist Bryan Hitch, as the League comes up against an armada of aliens that claims to be a peaceful religious tribe heading for Earth. But something sinister is lurking in their ranks...something with ties to ancient Krypton! And more importantly...whose side will the Man of Steel fall on? Collects #1-4 and 6-10.

SC, 288pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

045       JL TASK FORCE TP V-1 PURIFICATION PLAGUE

          DEC170396

(W) David Michelinie & Various (A) Sal Velluto, Greg LaRocque (CA) Sal Velluto

It's the Justice League as you've never seen them before, with a lineup that includes Wonder Woman, The Flash, Black Canary, Blue Beetle, Captain Atom and more! Led by Martian Manhunter, the "strike team" of Justice League members are on a special mission when Rafael Sierra and a group of rebels plan to assassinate Sanobel President Enrique Ramos. Will they be able to work together and stop the rebels in time? Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE TASK FORCE #1-12. SC, 296pgs, FC   SRP: $29.99

046       LEGION OF SUPER HEROES SILVER AGE OMNIBUS HC V-2 

          DEC170397

(W) Jerry Siegel & Various (A) Jim Mooney & Various

The 1960s adventures of DC's 30th-century team of teenage heroes continues! In these stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #329-360 and SUPERBOY #124-125, the team meets the Bizarro Legion, faces the triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains, learns of a long-ago war between Krypton and Earth, faces the villainy of the Time Trapper and Computo and much more! HC, 680pgs, FC      SRP: $75.00

047 PLANETARY TP BOOK 02   DEC170398

(W) Warren Ellis (A) John Cassaday, Jerry Ordway (CA) John Cassaday

For Elijah Snow, it's time to look at everything Planetary has encountered during the past year and start piecing it all together. What is the Hark Corporation? Why do they sometimes work with the Four? And the biggest question of all: Why are the Four in Australia, building a giant gun atop Ayers Rock? Elijah Snow is building his own plan to bring down the Four, and he's targeting William Leather first. But what does his plan, which entangles Anna Hark and John Stone, have to do with the first moonshot, in 1851? Collects PLANETARY #15-27, PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA #1 and PLANETARY/BATMAN NIGHT ON EARTH #1.

 440pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

I wonder (but not really) if Elijah Snow is any relation to Phoebe. If his plan is to send the "Four" straight down the drain, I guess this book definitely does not Lackawanna-be four-flusher.
Sorry, I can't cite any anthra puns, and that's just coaled reality. Almost.

048 WONDER WOMAN BY PEREZ OMNIBUS HC V-3   DEC170399

(W) George Perez, Mindy Newell (A) Jill Thompson & Various

In this final Omnibus edition collecting George Per_z's acclaimed 1980s run on WONDER WOMAN, the Amazon Princess is accused of murder and struggles against the will of the gods! Plus, in WAR OF THE GODS, Wonder Woman must stop a battle that could destroy the galaxy and discover who is pulling the strings behind the scenes! Collects WONDER WOMAN #46-62, WAR OF THE GODS #1-4, WONDER WOMAN #168-169 and #600. 672pgs, FC      SRP: $99.99

049       WONDER WOMAN FORGOTTEN LEGENDS TP   DEC170400

(W/A) Trina Robbins & Various (CA) Trina Robbins

Tales of Wonder Woman in the style of the Golden Age of Comics by Trina Robbins and Kurt Busiek are collected at last! In these stories from the 1980s, Paradise Island is threatened by a mysterious Amazon known as Atomia! This title collects THE LEGEND OF WONDER WOMAN #1-4, WONDER WOMAN #318 and a story from WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #2. SC, 128pgs, FC     SRP: $16.99

Speaking of forgotten legends, Trina Robbins is one who's living proof that some legends are best left forgotten. Currently 79 years old and still active in the field, she looks like she's heading for that comics industry nonagenerian club...

050       DEATHBED #1 (OF 6) (MR)

(W) Joshua Williamson (A/CA) Riley Rossmo

Myth, hack, sex symbol, stark raving lunatic-all of these words have been used to describe Antonio Luna, the world's greatest living adventurer. Or at least he was until 20 years ago, when he mysteriously vanished from the public eye. Now the ninety-year-old has returned and claims to be on his deathbed. Which is where Valentine Richards, a failed novelist turned reporter, comes in. Val is hired to travel to Luna's remote castle home and uncover where the old star has been all these years, and just how much of what he says is actually true. But once Val starts to hear Luna's tale, she finds herself entering into an insane world of psychedelic violence and explosive supernatural adventure. This brand-new series is a bold collaboration between Joshua Williamson (THE FLASH, FROSTBITE) and Riley Rossmo (THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHED). Before it's through, they promise to take you to the Moon and back-and everywhere in between-plus some places that are totally off the map.    32pgs, FC (1 of 6)  SRP: $3.99

051       EX MACHINA COMPLETE SERIES OMNIBUS HC DEC170409

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Tony Harris & Various (CA) Tony Harris

The acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning EX MACHINA is collected in an Omnibus edition at last! Meet Mitchell Hundred, who becomes America's first superhero after a strange accident gives him super powers-but the adventure really begins when Mitchell runs for mayor of New York City... Collects EX MACHINA #1-50 and EX MACHINA SPECIAL #1-4. HC, 1432pgs, FC    SRP: $150.00

A hunnert an' fitty bucks?? WTF??
Well, it works out to about 35¢ a page- expensive. On the other hand, it is BKV. On the other other hand, $150 is about what you would expect to pay for 50 floppies these days (last year, anyways), but I still don't expect to be selling too many of these. How about proving me wrong, folks?

052 SCALPED TP BOOK 02    DEC170410

(W) Jason Aaron (A) R. M. Guera & Various (CA) R. M. Guera

In these stories from SCALPED #12-24, on the morning after the opening of the Crazy Horse Casino, Dashiell Bad Horse learns that two women were murdered during the night. It's up to Dash to find the killers and, in the process, come to grips with his relationship with his own mother. Plus, Chief Red Crow is trying to walk the strait and narrow, but how far will he let Mr. Brass push him?    SC, 320pgs, FC     SRP: $24.99

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

053       PUNKS NOT DEAD #1

(W) David Barnett (A/CA) Martin Simmonds

As if being an awkward, bullied 15-year-old isn't bad enough, "Fergie" Ferguson suddenly discovers he can see dead people. Well, one dead person specifically-the ghost of a certain punk rocker named Sid. Sid's spirit was trapped in London's Heathrow Airport for 40 years until the day he met Fergie. Sid's ghost is now stuck to Fergie-as if Fergie doesn't have enough on his plate, being raised by a single mum whose idea of parenting is strictly fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants. Now Fergie has to contend with an unruly ghost sidekick and some weird, uncontrollable new "abilities." How does the father Fergie never knew fit into this mayhem? And why is the Department for Extra-Usual Affairs showing an interest? Never Mind the Bollocks-all of this plus fish fingers, chunky chips, and endless pints of anarchy in the new monthly series PUNKS NOT DEAD!

- PUNKS NOT DEAD is co-created/written by David Barnett (Hinterland, Angelglass) and illustrated by Martin Simmonds (Death Sentence, LIMBO).

- A new continuing series from IDW's Black Crown imprint!

- Letter column, interviews, behind-the-panel process pages & more!

- What if a ghost named Sid was your father figure? 32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

All BLACK CROWN titles are packed with letter columns, interviews, process pages & more! 32pgs, FC     SRP: $3.99

054 GI JOE FALL OF GI JOE TP   DEC170438

(W) Karen Traviss (A/CA) Steve Kurth

When villains have become the new heroes, to what lengths must the former heroes go to save a world that doesn't even want their help? Does the world really need G.I. JOE? Their greatest enemy, Cobra, has become an international peacekeeping force... and the future of America's ultimate fighting team looks bleak. Scarlett leads what's left of the JOEs-but will she be able to keep them together? The darkest chapter in G.I. JOE history unfolds as real-world action and politics collide, and nothing will ever be the same! Collects G.I.JOE Volume 4, issues #1û8.SC, 200pgs, FC    SRP $24.99

055       GI JOE VS SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN #1

(W) Ryan Ferrier (A) S. L. Gallant (CA) John Cassaday

The greatest American heroes go face-to-face with the most dangerous living weapon... Steve Austin! Hacked by COBRA, the Six Million Dollar Man has the G.I. JOEs in his bionic targets as the fate of world peace hangs by a thread and Cobra Commander holds the world's infrastructure in his venomous clutches! 32pgs, FC     SRP: $3.99

056       ROM VS TRANSFORMERS SHINNING ARMOR TP   DEC170452

(W) Christos N. Gage, John Barber (A/CA) Alex Milne

Rom and the Transformers star in an all-new series revealing their secret shared history... plus a major new character is introduced! Hundreds of years ago, Rom discovered Stardrive, the sole survivor of a doomed space probe. Stardrive committed herself to protecting the galaxy from the Dire Wraiths... but when the Decepticon called Starscream makes a deadly deal, Rom and the Transformers are forced onto a collision course... with Stardrive caught between two worlds!

 SC, 128pgs, FC   SRP: $17.99

057 TRANSFORMERS LOST LIGHT TP VOL 02   DEC170461

(W) James Roberts (A) Jack Lawrence, Priscilla Tramontano (CA) Alex Milne

Rodimus and his Autobot crew continue their adventure as they chase the starship Lost Light-and its mutinous new captain! A witty, smart, emotional take on fan-favorite Transformers characters in a sci-fi world unlike any other! Collects issues #7û12.   SC, 144pgs, FC   $19.99

058       CLUE TP   DEC170462

(W) Paul Allor (A) Nelson Daniel (CA) George Caltsoudas

Get a CLUE! Solve the world's favorite murder mystery in this comic book adaptation of the classic whodunit board game. When the mysterious Mr. Boddy turns up dead at his own dinner party, everyone's a suspect! Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum-all the familiar faces from the famous board game are back, with a couple new twists. But will Boddy's body be the last to fall, or is it just the beginning? SC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

059 TMNT GHOSTBUSTERS TP VOL 02  DEC170478

(W) Erik Burnham, Tom Waltz (A/CA) Dan Schoening

An enemy from Master Splinter's past is back and hungry for revenge. To get it, he'll summon the most dangerous foe that the Turtles have ever encountered-the Collectors, shape-shifting demons that can pass through dimensions at will and cannot be stopped once they have been summoned to harvest a soul. To save themselves, the Turtles team up with the Ghostbusters, the only people who have ever faced them and lived to tell the tale, in a battle that turns into a chase across dimensions both incredible and terrifying.

SC, 128pgs, FC    SRP: $17.99

060 X-FILES ORIGINS TP VOL 02 DOG DAYS  DEC170482

(W) Jody Houser, Matthew Dow Smith (A/CA) Corin Howell, Chris Fenoglio

Before the FBI, before the X-Files, they were just teenagers searching for the truth. Follow the continuing adventures of young Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. On Martha's Vineyard, a strange encounter with a deaf girl sends 13-year-old Fox on the hunt for a mysterious signal. Meanwhile, in San Diego, young Dana looks into a plane crash somehow tied to the man she helped put in jail. Two kids, two mysteries, one conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity. SC, 96pgs, FC    SRP: $15.99

061       STAR TREK TNG MIRROR BROKEN TP   DEC170494

(W) Scott Tipton, Denton J. Tipton (A/CA) J. K. Woodward

For the first time in the history of Star Trek: The Next Generation, go into the alternate "Mirror, Mirror" universe to meet the cold-blooded crew of the I.S.S. Enterprise and their captain, the ruthless Jean-Luc Picard! Inspired by the classic Star Trek episode, this topsy-turvy world hosts an adventure of epic proportions, where nothing is what it seems! SC, 128pgs, FC $17.99

062 UNCLE SCROOGE BUTTERFLY TRAIL TP   DEC170506

(W/A) Romano Scarpa & Various (CA) Henrieke Goorhuis

Scrooge, Donald, and the nephews are off on more adventures in these tales from around the world. When Brigitta MacBridge and Huey, Dewey, and Louie find a centuries-old insect with a built-in Columbus-era treasure map, how can Scrooge McDuck not try to cash in? Then it's Scrooge and John D. Rockerduck vs. the Beagle Boys in "The Villainous Vase Case"! Collects issues #26û28. (STL065035) NOTE: Available in US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand -- NOT AVAILABLE in US Territories.

SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC     SRP: $12.99

063 DONALD AND MICKEY BIG FAT FLAT BLOT PLOT TP

          DEC170507

(W/A) Andrea Castellan & Various (CA) Andrea Freccero

Leap into action with Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse for a wacky collection of modern-day comics classics-featuring the return of the diabolical Phantom Blot! When the supervillain Phantom Blot turns himself two-dimensional, daring Mickey can only stop his crime spree by hopping dimensions! Then, unlucky Donald Duck finally wins the lottery... and will do anything to hang on to his prize! All the stories from IDW's Donald and Mickey #1 and #2 are anthologized in this exciting paperback collection, featuring work by fan-favorite writer-artists William Van Horn and Andrea "Casty" Castellan! (STL065021) NOTE: Available in US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand -- NOT AVAILABLE in US Territories.

            SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC      SRP: $12.99  

064 MY LITTLE PONY OMNIBUS TP VOL 04   DEC170514

(W) Christina Rice, Ted Anderson (A) Agnes Garbowska & Various (CA) Andy Price

In "Ponies of Dark Water," the group goes on an adventure to a newly erupted geyser, with some strange-even sinister-results. Meanwhile, in "Election," Mayor Mare and Filthy Rich square off! Finally, in the craziest, most epic story yet, multiple versions of the ponies are springing up around town and strange new beasts stalk the land as an orb of energy grows larger in the sky. Twilight and the Princesses have no answers, but Discord might, in "Accord." Collects issues #38-50 of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series. SC, 6x9, 288pgs, FC  SRP: $24.99

065 GOOSEBUMPS DOWNLOAD & DIE #1

(W) Jen Vaughn (A/CA) Michelle Wong

All-ages friendly spooks and creeps return in this, our second arc of the best-selling series, originally created by R.L. Stine! When Mitra and her two besties find a phone with the latest and greatest technology and apps, they think they are dreaming. But when push (notifications) come to shove, they might be living a nightmare!

32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

066       HIGHEST HOUSE #1

(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross (CA) Yuko Shimizu

The creators behind the Hugo Award-nominated The Unwritten, Mike Carey and Peter Gross, invite you into The Highest House, the story of a slave boy named Moth, who makes friends with a powerful entity called Obsidian that promises advancement and happiness. Clearly, Obsidian has a hidden agenda, but Moth has ambitions and plans of his own...   32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF COMICS COMICS FOR ALL #3 CVR A
(W) Fred Van Lente (A/CA) Ryan Dunlavey
MANGA STRIKES BACK! Out of the ashes of World War II, Japan rises to achieve total world dominance of comics and anime! How did this happen? The simple answer is that Japan had OSAMU TEZUKA-"The God of Manga"-and all other nations didn't! His story is in this issue! Plus: The Her-Story of Comics continues! And the insane legal story of the Air Pirates' struggle against Disney! 32pgs, FC  SRP: $3.99

067SPIDER KING #1 CVR A DARMINI

(W) Josh Vann (A/CA) Simone D'Armini

When a fleet of spaceships crashes into northern Europe in 956 AD, a group of unlikely Viking heroes are the last line of defense against a brutal intergalactic warlord. Equal parts science fiction and fantasy, The Spider King follows the adventures of Viking warriors as they defend their world against alien invaders armed with futuristic technology and impossible weapons. Reprinting the critically acclaimed, award-nominated Kickstarter graphic novel! Perfect for fans of Vikings, Conan the Barbarian, or Hellboy!   32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

068 PRISON SHIP HC   DEC170546

(W) Bruce Jones (A/CA) Esteban Maroto

Showcasing the beautiful black-and-white art of the renowned Spanish artist Esteban Maroto in this science-fiction space opera first published in the 1980s. Diana Jacklighter has been assigned what should be an easy mission, transporting a group of criminals in suspended animation, but after her ship is struck by a meteor and crashes, the plague-stricken prisoners escape and Jacklighter must head out and capture them. For fans of science-fiction properties like Alien, Ghost in the Shell, Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game, Ursula Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness, Alastair Reynold's House of Suns, and Samuel R. Delaney's Babel-17. HC, 9x11, 96pgs, B&W    SRP: $19.99

069 RICK VEITCH THE ONE #1 (OF 6)

(W/A/CA) Rick Veitch

The classic revisionist superhero saga that predates Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns!

Rick Veitch's ground-breaking series has been called the last word on superheroes. It is a world-spanning, continent-crushing, over-the-top adventure story that brings the United States and Russia to the brink of annihilation... from both nuclear warheads and crazed superheroes-run-amok! Completely remastered with new scans and updated color, all overseen by Veitch himself, The One presents a shocking worldview that almost predicted today's political climate! (STL072446)

40pgs, FC (1 of 6)      SRP: $4.99

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++IMAGE COMICS

070       KICK-ASS #1

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) John Romita

KICK-ASS IS BACK-ready to wipe out the city's criminal lowlives, destroy its gangs, and save its communities from decay. But there's a new face beneath the old mask, a new figure wearing that famous green and yellow spandex. Who is this new vigilante superhero? Who can fill Dave Lizewski's shoes? WHO IS THE NEW KICK-ASS? Find out in the first issue of this new, ongoing monthly series. Comic book legends MARK MILLAR and JOHN ROMITA, JR. reunite for the next chapter of the greatest superhero comic of all time. 32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

071       KICK-ASS DAVE LIZEWSKI YEARS TP VOL 01 (MR) 

          DEC170572

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) John Romita

This month marks 10 YEARS OF KICK-ASS-the greatest superhero comic of all time! It's been a decade since teen comic book nerd Dave Lizewski donned his homemade Kick-Ass costume and took to the streets of NYC to fight the city's hardest criminals. This New York Times bestseller became a worldwide phenomenon overnight, spending three months at the top spot on the Diamond Direct Market chart and spawning the KICK-ASS movie that opened at No.1 in the box office! To celebrate the launch of the NEW KICK-ASS series, all four volumes of KICK-ASS: THE DAVE LIZEWSKI YEARS are being released through Image Comics. Relive what happens when Dave Lizewski asks himself "How come nobody's ever become a superhero before?" and makes his teenage superhero daydreams an ass-kicking reality. Superstar creators MARK MILLAR and JOHN ROMITA, JR. present this true 21st-century classic.

Collects KICK-ASS #1-8 (STL072986)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 216pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

          KICK-ASS DAVE LIZEWSKI YEARS TP VOL 02 SRP: $16.99

          KICK-ASS DAVE LIZ YEARS TP VOL 03 (MR)   DEC170574

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) John Romita

Dave Lizewski has taken a HORRIFYING and EXHILARATING plunge. Armed with minimal combat training and a pair of batons, he donned a mask and set out to become a real superhero, Kick-Ass. And he succeeded. Wildly. Kick-Ass and tween black belt Hit-Girl took on the mafia-and won. But his arch nemesis Red Mist now thinks superheroes are pass_ and has become the world's most notorious super villain. His first target? Dave Lizewski's family.

Collects KICK-ASS 2: BALLS TO THE WALL #1-7 SC, 200pgs, FC      SRP: $16.99

072 KICK-ASS DAVE LIZEWSKI YEARS TP VOL 04 (MR) 

          DEC170575

MATURE THEMES

SC, 232pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

Who knew an 18-year-old could become a real superhero? Dave Lizewski did. After being trained up in combat by black belt preteen Hit-Girl, the two superheroes joined forces and took on the mafia. Now Hit-Girl's been thrown in jail, the police have cracked down on superheroes, and outlawed them completely. Without the pint-sized tween assassin by his side, can Kick-Ass really lead Justice Forever and beat the bad guys?

073       HIT-GIRL #1

HIT-GIRL IS BACK!

The pint-sized Punisher-meets-Polly-Pocket has left America behind and set off to serve justice around the world. First stop: Colombia. A mother seeking vengeance for the murder of her child enlists Hit-Girl to destroy his killer, but Mindy has bigger plans for Colombia's most feared hitman. MARK MILLAR and RICARDO LOPEZ ORTIZ join forces for the first chapter of Hit-Girl's world tour in this new, ongoing monthly series. (STL072980)

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

074       VS #1 CVR A RIBIC (MR)

(W) Ivan Brandon (A/CA) Esad Ribic

War has become a spectator sport. Privately funded armies of superstar soldiers march into battle for fame, profit, and the glory of their sponsor nations.

When a new generation of soldiers arrive, top gladiator Satta Flynn is about to discover how fleeting the limelight can be.

From writer IVAN BRANDON (BLACK CLOUD, DRIFTER) and superstar artist ESAD RIBIC (Secret Wars, Uncanny X-Force) in his creator-owned Image debut, with painted color by NIC KLEIN (DRIFTER, VIKING) and graphic design by TOM MULLER, VS delivers spectacular action, darkly humorous satire, and explores our hunger for fame and our penchant for self-destruction.   32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

075       BEEF #1 (OF 5) (MR)

(W) Richard Starkings, Tyler Shainline (A/CA) Shaky Kane, John Roshell

The creator of ELEPHANTMEN and the creator of The A-Men join forces with TYLER SHAINLINE (Liberty Justice) to bring you the story of Meat Men! Chuck is a mild-mannered meat factory worker who is a little in love with a strawberry picker named Mary Lynn. But everything changes when Mary Lynn falls victim to the Vodino Brothersà. (STL072999)

32pgs, FC (1 of 5)      SRP: $3.99

076       DEATH OF LOVE #1 (OF 5) (MR)

(W) Justin Jordan (A/CA) Donal Delay, Omar Estevez

Love sucks. Philo Harris is going to do something about it. After gaining the ability to see the Cupidae that make love work-after a particularly bad drunken decision-Philo ends up going to war with love itself. With a chainsaw. (STL073002)

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC (1 of 5)      SRP: $3.99

077       TWISTED ROMANCE #1 (OF 4) (MR)

(W) Alex De Campi, Sarah Horrocks (A) Katie Skelly, Magen Cubed (CA) Katie Skelly

FOUR-ISSUE WEEKLY MINISERIES EVENT!

Critically acclaimed writer ALEX de CAMPI teams up with some of comics' hottest artists to create tales of love gone wrong, right, and everywhere in between.

ISSUE ONE: "OLD FLAMES"

In New York City in 1978, there are thousands of ways for people to get together. There's only one agency dedicated to tearing them apart: Heartbreak Incorporated. But who is the handsome seducer who runs the agency, and what is the secret he's hiding? Drawn by KATIE SKELLY

(My Pretty Vampire). Backup comics story by SARAH HORROCKS (Goro, The Leopard) and prose story by MAGEN CUBED (Crashers). (STL073006)

MATURE THEMES

48pgs, FC (1 of 4)      SRP: $3.99

078 MULTIPLE WARHEADS GHOST THRONE (ONE-SHOT) (MR)

(W/A/CA) Brandon Graham

It's been a spell, but TA-DA! the final WARHEADS appears.

From comics' best self-promoting narcissist: BRANDON GRAHAM. A wizard heist that our heroes planned in the MULTIPLE WARHEADS chapters appearing in ISLAND magazine finally comes to fruition. (STL073010)

MATURE THEMES

48pgs, FC   SRP: $4.99

079 WICKED & DIVINE 1923 (ONE-SHOT) (MR)

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Aud Koch (CA) Jamie McKelvie, Matt Wilson

Basically, a bunch of 1920s gods based on major modernist figures stuck in the middle of an Agatha Christie murder mystery, done in a comics-prose hybrid that's clearly trying to start a fight with JONATHAN HICKMAN. (Yeah, you heard, Jon. Come at us, bro.) It's high art versus lo art, with the most beautiful AUD KOCH artwork the world has ever seen. We're so excited, we may have to have a lie down. (STL073011)

MATURE THEMES

56pgs, FC   SRP: $4.99

080       BINGO LOVE OGN   DEC170648

(W) Tee Franklin (A) Jenn St-Onge, Joy San (CA) Genevieve Ft

When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari both married young men and had families. Decades later, now in their mid-'60s, Hazel and Mari reunite again at a church bingo hall. Realizing their love for each other is still alive, what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. From TEE FRANKLIN (NAILBITER's "THE OUTFIT," Love is Love) and JENN ST-ONGE (Jem & The Misfits), BINGO LOVE is a touching story of love, family, and resiliency that spans over 60 years.

"A towering emotional achievement. BINGO LOVE is the graphic novel I didn't know I couldn't live without." -GAIL SIMONE SC, 88pgs, FC   SRP: $9.99

081       FIREBUG TP   DEC170655

(W) Johnnie Christmas (A/CA) Johnnie Christmas, Tamra Bonvillain

A volcano goddess named Keegan is loose in the world, and the prophecies are unclear whether her coming will bring humanity's destruction or salvation.

In the shadow of a sacred volcano, from which Keegan derives her powers, lies the ancient city of Azar. Holding the key to the mysteries of her past, Keegan and her friends must get to Azar before it is overrun by a horde of forest monsters. Meanwhile, The nefarious Cult of the Goddess has plans to summon forces as old as time to extinguish Keegan's flame permanently.

From the number-one New York Times bestselling cartoonist JOHNNIE CHRISTMAS (Angel Catbird, SHELTERED) and superstar colorist TAMRA BONVILLAIN (Doom Patrol, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur) comes a fiery tale you're not soon to forget! Collecting the full saga that began in ISLAND magazine, with all-new material! (STL073014)

SC, 136pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

082       REDLANDS TP VOL 01 (MR)   DEC170659

(W/A) Jordie Bellaire, Vanesa Del Rey (CA) Vanesa Del Rey

A mysterious and bloodthirsty matriarchal force runs the town of Redlands, Florida, and in order to stay on top, sacrifices must be made. Someone is intent on removing these women from the top of the food chain, and he's ready to unleash their darkest secret but has seriously underestimated the lengths the townspeople will go to protect the new order of things. Inspired by the strange complexities of real-world politics and crime, the characters of REDLANDS play victim and villain, attempting to understand themselves and others through murder, magic, and mayhem. Collects REDLANDS #1-6   SC, 144pgs, FC      SRP: $9.99

083       SACRED CREATURES TP VOL 01 (MR)   DEC170664

(W) Pablo Raimondi, Klaus Janson (A/CA) Pablo Raimondi

When the supernatural forces maintaining the fragile balance of power in this world start to unravel, Josh Miller, a young college grad and expectant father, is caught in the middle of a vast conspiracy threatening to tear apart the foundations of humanity as we know it. As myth and reality collide, Josh finds himself on the frontline of a battle against an enemy dating back to the beginning of time itself. Comic legends KLAUS JANSON (Daredevil, Dark Knight Returns) and PABLO RAIMONDI (X-Factor, Book of Doom) proudly present SACRED CREATURES, their first-ever creator-owned series. Collects SACRED CREATURES #1-6 (STL062291)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 312pgs, FC    SRP: $22.99

084 BLACK SCIENCE TP V-7 EXTINCTION IS RULE   

(W) Rick Remender (A) Matteo Scalera, Moreno DiNisio (CA) Matteo Scalera

The Eververse is collapsing under its own weight. The Dimensionauts, a ragtag collection of heroes, scientists, and anarchists from countless alternate realities, must band together and head towards the center of the Onion, the infinite-layered construct of all there is, was, and ever could be. Grant McKay created the Pillar to save the world with science, and now he must use it to save all worlds, all of creation, or doom reality itself to oblivion. Collects BLACK SCIENCE #31-34 SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.99   DEC170675

085 GENIUS TP VOL 02 CARTEL (MR)   DEC170698

(W) Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman (A/CA) Rosi Kampe

The greatest military mind of her generation returns in the follow-up to the winner of TOP COW'S PILOT SEASON. Seventeen-year-old Destiny Ajaye took on the LAPD in her South Central Siege and paid for it-not with her life, but with her freedom. Now, Destiny is sequestered in the Madrasa Institute, a government school for prodigies. But will she use her gifts to wage war at the military's behest-or is she already planning another revolution? Collects GENIUS: CARTEL #1-5    SC, 144pgs, FC  SRP: $19.99

086 GHOST STATION ZERO TP   DEC170700

(W) Antony Johnston (A/CA) Shari Chankhamma

FROM THE CREATOR OF "ATOMIC BLONDE!"

 BABOUSHKA'S BACK FOR A BRAND-NEW MISSION!

"Ghost Stations" are abandoned Soviet bases from the Cold War, long forgotten and useless...or so people think! When an EON agent goes missing on the trail of a Ghost Station in the Swiss mountains, Mr. Clay turns to crime-boss-turned-blackmailed-international-superspy BABOUSHKA to investigate-and what she finds is EXPLOSIVE!

Collects #1-4 SC, 112pgs, FC  SRP: $14.99

087 GLITTERBOMB TP VOL 02 FAME GAME (MR)   DEC170702

(W) Jim Zub (A) Djibril Morissette-Phan, K. Michael Russell (CA) Djibril Morissette-Phan

Kaydon Klay wants to be famous. She wants it more than anything else she's ever known. The dream is hers for the taking. All she has to do is embrace the national tragedy that's put her in the spotlightà.

The entertainment industry feeds on our insecurities, desires, and fears. You can't toy with those kinds of primal emotions without them biting back.

Collects GLITTERBOMB: THE FAME GAME #1-4 (STL062275)   SC, 136pgs, FC  SRP: $16.99

088       LAZARUS X PLUS 66 TP (MR)   DEC170719

(W) Greg Rucka & Various (A) Steve Lieber & Various (CA) Michael Lark

Six separate stories follow characters old and new from The New York Times bestselling series LAZARUS, shining light into the dark places of the world following the events of the Cull. Collects LAZARUS: X+66 #1-6 (STL062281)

MATURE THEMES   SC, 160pgs, FC      SRP: $16.99

089 POSTAL LAURA (ONE-SHOT) (MR)

(W) Bryan Hill (A) Isaac Goodhart (CA) Raffaele Ienco

Laura has spent her life protecting her town, the criminals within it, and her son's future. Now her son might choose to leave her behind to start a new life away from her. Laura Shiffron punishes those who want to abandon her rules-with death-but will she apply the same brutal ideology to her own son?    32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

090 RINGSIDE TP VOL 03 (MR)   DEC170741

(W) Joe Keatinge (A) Nick Barber, Simon Gough (CA) Ibrahim Moustafa

Former professional wrestler Danny Knossos has given up everything to save the life of his beloved, only to have his reality come shattering down around him. Now a broken man, Danny rebuilds who he is from the inside out as he goes down a road from which he may never return. When he loses everything, the real horror begins as the Minotaur rises again. Collects #11-15 SC, 136pgs, FC $16.99

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

091       X-MEN RED #1 LEG

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Mahmud A. Asrar (CA) Travis Charest

The Hate Machine Part 1

THE FIRST SENSATIONAL ARC OF AN ALL-NEW TEAM OF X-MEN STARTS HERE!

JEAN GREY is back! Returned to a world she doesn't recognize, the First Lady of the X-MEN gathers an unlikely team - NIGHTCRAWLER, NAMOR and LAURA KINNEY (A.K.A. ALL-NEW WOLVERINE) - to face an evil that threatens to tear down XAVIER's dream by any means necessary!  40pgs, FC     SRP: $4.99

092       DOCTOR STRANGE DAMNATION #1 (OF 5) LEG

(W) Donny Cates, Nick Spencer (A/CA) Rod Reis

The city of sin gets its biggest sinner yet. When Doctor Strange raises Las Vegas up from destruction during SECRET EMPIRE, he inadvertently opens a door for MEPHISTO! The devilish villain takes the city for himself and sets his sights on the rest of the world. It's going to take heroes from all over the Marvel Universe to defeat him, but there's nothing simple about fighting the lord of Hell.40pgs, FC (1 of 5)    SRP: $4.99

093       BLACK PANTHER SOUND AND FURY #1 LEG

(W) Ralph Macchio (A/CA) Andrea DiVito

PANTHER VS. KLAW!

The fantastic technology of Wakanda comes to Dubai! But when the villainous KLAW launches a plot to extort billions from the citizens of the city, T'CHALLA's diplomatic mission becomes a search and rescue for the BLACK PANTHER! Written and illustrated by industry legends Ralph Macchio and Andrea Di Vito, THE SOUND AND THE FURY puts the Black Panther on a mission that will test his prowess against his long-standing nemesis, as well as new villains û BLOKK, GARROTTE, and SHEN-YU!

Includes a special presentation of FANTASTIC FOUR #53, featuring the earliest conflict between T'Challa and Klaw, and the introduction of VIBRANIUM!   48pgs    SRP: $3.99

Industry "legends" Ralph Macchio and Andrea Di Vito? Isn't that like saying legendary Montreal DJ Chucky Chandler or legendary Manitoba premier Duff Roblin? Yes, they were all accomplished achievers in their fields, but not all achievers attain legendary status. "Legend" and "legendary are rapidly becoming as ubiquitous and meaningless as "iconic" and "superstar".

But speaking of Egg Loaf (A Challa is a type of white bread featuring lots of egg in the mix), "Black Pather: Bla Bla is just getting too long for the amount of space available, and Marvel seems to be getting a little crazy over the character.
So how about if I just shorten it to things like
TCHALLA SOUND AND FURY or even better,
BLAP SOUND AND FURY?
How about it folks? Anybody got a better idea?

094       LOCKJAW #1 (OF 4) LEG

(W) Daniel Kibblesmith (A) Carlos Villa (CA) Ed McGuinness

WHO'S A GOOD BOY? Part 1

At long last, the dog has his day! Lockjaw spends most of his time defending the Inhuman empire alongside Black Bolt and Medusa. But when he gets a message that his long-lost litter mates are in danger, he'll spring into action to save them! But wait û Lockjaw has brothers and sisters? Can they teleport? Are they Inhuman? Can they possibly be as gosh-darned cute as their big brother? All the answers are here! Get ready for an adventure worth fetching for!

Rated T (STL072049)

32pgs (1 of 4)    SRP: $3.99

Does "worth fetching for" mean that the big mail-order houses won't be mailing this? You have to go to a store and fetch it yourself?
Our mail-order people need have no fear: If you want it, we'll be happy to include it in your monthly parcel. You only have to molon labe if you're an in-store pick up person.

095       INFINITY COUNTDOWN ADAM WARLOCK #1 LEG

(W) Gerry Duggan (A/CA) Aaron Kuder

ADAM WARLOCK IS BACK! Reborn from the realm of the dead, Adam has come seeking the Soul Stone and the truth about what it did to Him! His guide through this Infinity Quest is none other than Kang the Conqueror?!? Be there as Adam begins down the dark trail sure to lead him into the heart of the mystery of the Infinity Stones 40pgs  SRP: $4.99

Infinity stones: Are they like kidney stones that just won't pass?

096       STAR WARS THRAWN #1 (OF 6)

(W) Jody Houser (A) Luke Ross (CA) Paul Renaud

One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Star Wars Universe, Grand Admiral Thrawn is back with a six-issue miniseries about how he became one of the most feared military tacticians in a galaxy far, far away. Written by Jody Houser (ROGUE ONE ADAPTATION) and drawn by Luke Ross (STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION), follow the comic adaptation of Timothy Zahn's New York Times best-selling novel about Thrawn's rise in the Imperial ranks!

Rated T (STL072067)

40pgs (1 of 6)    SRP: $4.99

097 X-MEN GRAND DESIGN TP   DEC170935

(W/A/CA) Ed Piskor

Over six tumultuous decades, the X-Men have carved a singular place in comic book lore and popular culture. From their riotous birth in the '60s, to their legendary reboot in the '70s, to their attitude adjustment in the '90s, to their battle against extinction in the '00s, the X-Men have remained unquestionably relevant to generations of readers, the ultimate underdogs in an increasingly complicated world. Now, New York Timesûbest-selling author Ed Piskor (Hip-Hop Family Tree, Wizzywig) takes you on a pulse-pounding tour of X-Men history unlike anything you've ever experienced before, an intricate labor of love that stitches together hundreds of classic and obscure stories into one seamless X-Men masterpiece! This volume also includes 1963's X-MEN #1, masterfully recolored by Ed. Presented in the same dynamic, oversized format of the best-selling Hip Hop Family Tree! Collecting X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN #1-2.  SC, 120pgs, FC  SRP: $29.99

Gee, I didn't know X-Men Grand Design #1-2 were 60 pages each.
And stll: 120 pages for thirty bucks? Thanks but no thanks, Marvel.

098       THANOS INFINITY SIBLINGS OGN HC   DEC170936

(W) Jim Starlin (A) Alan Davis (CA) Jim Starlin

Jim Starlin and Alan Davis return in the first volume of a new trilogy! The Mad Titan has everything he ever wanted - but satisfaction is not in Thanos' vocabulary. When a temporal distortion on Titan draws his attention, he finds the purpose he's been searching for: saving himself! An old enemy lurks in the far future, and it will take the combined wits of Thanos, his brother Eros and time-travel master Kang the Conqueror to stop it - and save the Multiverse. But there are other players in this cosmic chess game - and Thanos may find himself outmatched! What lies ahead for the so-called Avatar of Death?  HC, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $24.99

Though he tries
And he tries
And he tries
He can't get no
Satisfaction.
Hey hey hey
Hear what I say
Thanos gets no
satisfaction...

099 AVENGERS & THE INFINITY GAUNTLET TP   DEC170937

(W) Brian Clevinger & Various (A) Brian Churilla, George Perez (CA) Humberto Ramos

Thanos, scourge of the cosmos, has acquired the Infinity Gems, granting him control over the entire universe. With the power of the gems, he destroyed half the population of all worlds, including many of the Avengers and half the Fantastic Four. The only force standing in his way is what's left of the Avengers. But how can a ragtag group of heroes and villains - including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ms. Marvel and Doctor Doom - overpower the unstoppable?! It's non-stop, pulse-pounding, white-knuckle action brought to you by Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo) and Brian Churilla (Rex Mundi, The Anchor)! Plus: See where the saga began in the classic kickoff of the original event! Collecting AVENGERS & THE INFINITY GAUNTLET #1-4 and INFINITY GAUNTLET (1991) #1.

All Ages              SC, 136pgs, FC      SRP: $15.99

100 AVENGERS INFINITY WAR PRELUDE TP   DEC170939

(W) Will Pilgrim & Various (A) Tigh Walker & Various

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, Falcon and Black Widow are headed next - because the world needs heroes, whether it wants them or not. Get a sneak peek at Tony Stark's brand-new armor! Get ready for 2018's biggest blockbuster with this special prelude! Plus, with the Avengers distracted, see Thanos seize his opportunity to strike at Earth in the first chapter of Jonathan Hickman's epic Infinity! Delve into the Mad Titan's past as he joins himself on a time-bending journey of discovery - one that sets the stage for his next cosmic odyssey! Collecting MARVEL'S AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PRELUDE #1-2, INFINITY #1 and THANOS ANNUAL #1.

Rated T         SC, 136pgs, FC      SRP: $15.99

101 MILES MORALES ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS HC 

          DEC170940

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Sara Pichelli & Various

When the Peter Parker of the Ultimate Universe falls, the world needs a Spider-Man - and here comes Miles Morales! But what's the secret behind his powers - and can he master them before the Scorpion strikes? Family life gets complicated as Miles learns the truth about his uncle Aaron and Captain America comes calling when war breaks out! Miles shares a Multiversal meeting of the Spider-Men with the Marvel Universe's Peter Parker - but what tragedy could leave the young hero swearing never to wear the webs again? There'll be familiar faces, heroic allies, deadly menaces, a startling return and a sprinkling of romance in the complete Ultimate Universe adventures of Miles Morales! Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1-28 and #16.1, SPIDER-MEN #1-5, CATACLYSM: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1-3, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2009) #200, MILES MORALES: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1-12 and material from ULTIMATE FALLOUT #4.

Rated T    HC, 1168pgs, FC    SRP: $125.00

102 DEADPOOL WORLDS GREATEST HC VOL 04   DEC170941

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

All the world's a stage, and he's a major player! Forsooth, Deadpool faces a comedy of errors, trapped in the works of William Shakespeare! Whether it turns out to be a midsummer night's dream, or much ado about nothing, it's sure to be Deadpool as you like it! Fingers crossed that all's well that ends well, so Wade can return to the tragedy that is his regular life - and the collapse of his marriage! Deadpool's wife, Shiklah, is a demon succubus who rules her own monster kingdom. So when she's upset, it's seriously bad news for Deadpool, Spider-Man and the Mercs for Money! Plus: Tales featuring Wade's Uncanny Avengers buddies, Rogue and Captain America! Collecting DEADPOOL (2015) #21 (B STORY) and #26-29, SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL #15-16 and DEADPOOL & THE MERCS FOR MONEY #9-10.

Parental Advisory (STL072861)

HC, 248pgs, FC    SRP: $34.99

103 MS MARVEL HC VOL 04   DEC170942

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Mirka Andolfo & Various (CA) Valerio Schiti

CIVIL WAR II is behind her, and a new chapter begins for Kamala Khan! But it's lonely out there for Ms. Marvel when loved ones no longer have her back. It's time for Kamala to find out exactly who she is on her own! And her home life, costumed life and online life will converge when a member of her World of Battlecraft guild reveals he's discovered her secret identity! He knows a disturbing number of details about her, but is heàhuman? Then, when an enemy from Ms. Marvel's past begins targeting those closest to her, everything about Kamala will be called into question - not just as a super hero, but as a human being! Things are never easy for the shape-shifting, size-swapping sensation - but are things any better for Bruno in Wakanda? Collecting MS. MARVEL (2015) #13-24.  HC, 272pgs, FC     $34.99

Well, Ms.Wilson's parents blew it. The "G" stands for Gwendolyn, which is a much more spritely and pleasant name than one that would really make her stand out in the crowd, like Gertrude, Godzilletta or "Gaseous". "G.Willow" just sounds too pleasant.
Couldn't they have guessed that some day she'd be working for Marvel, where the word "pleasant" is considered an obscenity?

104 VENOMNIBUS HC VOL 01   DEC170943

(W) David Michelinie & Various (A) Mark Bagley & Various

Spider-Man's symbiotic sparring partner goes solo as he heads to San Francisco - but is he a deadly villain or lethal protector? Find out, along with the Punisher, Daredevil, Iron Man, Hulk, Darkhawk, Juggernaut, Spidey and more! Venom faces madness, vengeance and a bad case of separation anxiety - plus the ultimate symbiote showdown with the psychopathic Carnage! It's a Brock-buster volume that could only be called a Venomnibus! Collecting VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR #1-6, VENOM: FUNERAL PYRE #1-3, DAREDEVIL (1964) #323, IRON MAN (1968) #302, DARKHAWK #35-37, VENOM: THE MADNESS #1-3, VENOM: THE ENEMY WITHIN #1-3, INCREDIBLE HULK VS. VENOM #1, VENOM: THE MACE #1-3, NIGHTWATCH #5-6, VENOM: NIGHTS OF VENGEANCE #1-4, SPIDER-MAN: THE ARACHNIS PROJECT #6, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #118-119, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #52-53, VENOM: SEPARATION ANXIETY #1-4, VENOM: CARNAGE UNLEASHED #1-4 and material from SILVER SABLE & THE WILD PACK #18-19, plus Venom subplot pages.

Rated T (STL072173)

HC, 1096pgs, FC   SRP: $100.00

I used to think these $100 omnibus things were a bit excessive, but considering that at 1,096 pages,we're talking just about 10¢ per.
Not bad.
Still, you've really really gotta like the character to commit yourself to a thousand pages of it.

105 SPIDER-MAN MILES MORALES TP VOL 04 

DEC170945

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Oscar Bazaldua (CA) Patrick Brown

The Sinister Six reborn! Miles Morales' world has been shaken up lately, but nothing compares to what the mysterious Iron Spider and his new group of super villains are about to do. Sandman, Hobgoblin, the Spot, Electro and Bombshell (?!) have united - to make Miles' life a living hell! And unfortunately for those closest to our hero, it's not just his life that's going to get obliterated. Miles' friend Lana has been through so much and grown into a hero. But with Bombshell on the Sinister Six, things look set to blow up for her - in a bad way! Can Spider-Man possibly save the day, or are the odds against him? Be there as Miles Morales faces his greatest challenge yet! Collecting SPIDER-MAN (2016) #234-238.     SC, 112pgs, FC  SRP: $15.99

106 MMW ANT-MAN GIANT-MAN HC VOL 03   DEC170946

(W) Bill Mantlo & Various (A) Herb Trimpe & Various (CA) Bob Layton

Because you demanded it! Marvel Masterworks is proud to bring you the continuing adventures of Ant-Man - and not just one Ant-Man, either! Hank Pym's never-before-reprinted MARVEL FEATURE series with the Wasp leads the way. Then comes Pym's former assistant, Bill Foster, who becomes an all-new Giant-Man under the codename Black Goliath! Bill's adventures continue into CHAMPIONS, in a story featuring the power of the Infinity Gems. Next comes the debut of Scott Lang, the man who stole the mantle of Ant-Man - literally! With work by Marvel icons including John Byrne, P. Craig Russell, Roy Thomas, Ross Andru, Herb Trimpe and more, this Masterworks is as big on talent as it is on adventure! Collecting MARVEL FEATURE (1971) #4-10, POWER MAN #24-25, BLACK GOLIATH #1-5, CHAMPIONS (1975) #11-13, MARVEL PREMIERE #47-48 and from IRON MAN (1968) #44.

Rated T    HC, 376pgs, FC     SRP: $75.00

75.00/376

376 pages for $75, on the other hand, is not such a great deal at 20¢ per page

107 MMW ANT-MAN GIANT-MAN HC VOL 03 DM VAR ED 

DEC170947

Gary Friedrich & Various (A) Herb Trimpe & Various (CA) Bob Layton

Because you demanded it! Marvel Masterworks is proud to bring you the continuing adventures of Ant-Man - and not just one Ant-Man, either! Hank Pym's never-before-reprinted MARVEL FEATURE series with the Wasp leads the way. Then comes Pym's former assistant, Bill Foster, who becomes an all-new Giant-Man under the codename Black Goliath! Bill's adventures continue into CHAMPIONS, in a story featuring the power of the Infinity Gems. Next comes the debut of Scott Lang, the man who stole the mantle of Ant-Man - literally! With work by Marvel icons including John Byrne, P. Craig Russell, Roy Thomas, Ross Andru, Herb Trimpe and more, this Masterworks is as big on talent as it is on adventure! Collecting MARVEL FEATURE (1971) #4-10, POWER MAN #24-25, BLACK GOLIATH #1-5, CHAMPIONS (1975) #11-13, MARVEL PREMIERE #47-48 and material from IRON MAN (1968) #44.

Rated T   HC, 376pgs, FC      SRP: $75.00

108       SPIDER-MEN II TP   DEC170948

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Sara Pichelli

The sequel five years in the making! The first time the Amazing Peter Parker and the Ultimate Miles Morales met, things ended with a question: Who is the Miles Morales of the Marvel Universe?! Now that the Miles you know and love shares a world with Peter in the mainstream MU, you're finally going to get the answer - and that's just the tip of the iceberg! As the mystery deepens, the wall-crawling wonders will find themselves targeted by the Taskmaster! Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli bring you the next heart-stopping adventure for both Spider-Men! Collecting SPIDER-MEN II #1-5.   SC, 112pgs, FC    $17.99

109 IRON FIST TP VOL 02 SABRETOOTH2   DEC170949

(W) Ed Brisson (A) Mike Perkins, Jeff Dekal

The punches and kicks fly as the man with the Iron Fist teams up with Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu! But what brings these heroes with deadly hands together? Oh, nothing much -only a murder cult trying to kill Danny Rand! But that's easier said than done - just ask Sabretooth! Victor Creed first slashed his way into the pages of Marvel comics as an opponent of Iron Fist. But now Danny has a problem only Sabretooth can help him solve! Something is threatening the very existence of K'un-Lun, and the Iron Fist must do whatever he can to protect it - even if it means convincing his old enemy to fight by his side. But where Sabretooth goes, can his old partner, the Constrictor, be far behind? Collects IRON FIST (2017) #6-7 & #73-77.  SC, 160pgs, FC      $17.99

110 X-MEN BLUE TP VOL 03 CROSS TIME CAPERS   DEC170950

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Thony Silas, R. B. Silva (CA) Arthur Adams

What do you get when you mix five time-displaced teens, a time machine and one fractured timeline? You get Jean, Scott, Hank, Warren and Bobby - impromptu time cops! The original X-Men and their new allies must survive long enough to fix what went wrong with the timestream - which isn't easy when they're stranded in the not-too-far future. If only there were a similar group of mutant heroes that could help them out - like the X-Men 2099! The adventure through the eras continues as the Blue crew meet the original Generation X! And back in the past, they're reunited at last with Professor X - and the villainous Magneto! But with the timestream in ruins - all the fault of the X-Men - can they fix everything that has gone wrongàeven if it means battling themselves? Collects X-MEN BLUE #16-20.SC, 112pgs, FC $15.99

111 ALL NEW GOTG TP VOL 03 INFINITY QUEST  DEC170951

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Marcus To & Various (CA) Alex Ross

The Guardians are on the hunt for the Infinity Stones! As everybody's favorite misfits search for the powerful gems, their first stop is joining the Nova Corps! They're taking up golden helmets in their quest to keep the universe safe. But how will Drax deal with being overrun by Ultron-ized aliens when he still refuses to throw a punch? And are we really trusting Rocket to clean up the Corps? Then, as more and more parties take an interest in the Stones, a man with serious Infinity experience joins the fray! Welcome backàAdam Warlock! But how has he returned? And why? Has he come as a savior? Or is he here to take the all-powerful gems for himself? Find out as the cosmic saga of the Infinity Stones enters its next exciting phase! Collects GOTG (2017) #146-150. SC, 128pgs, FC      SRP: $15.99

112 GENERATION X TP V-2 SURVIVAL OF FITTEST 

DEC170952

(W) Christina Strain (A) Eric Koda, Amilcar Pinna (CA) Terry Dodson

Morph, Kid Omega and Hindsight are trapped! Stuck in a villain-infested auction, the Gen X-ers must destroy a priceless weapon - all without getting caught by the auctioneer, Kade Kilgore. Meanwhile, last we saw Monet St. Croix, she had merged with her vampiric brother, Emplate! Now, cursed with the hunger to feast on others, she has set her sights on Jubilee's new class! But what about the old class? When Paige Guthrie, A.K.A. Husk, returns, the stage is set for an OG Gen X reunion! But it won't be happy for any of them. Can Jubilee, Chamber and Husk save Monet? Or is she forever lost to her brother's curse? And will M-Plate feast on the kids of Generation X? Collecting GENERATION X (2017) #7-9 and #85-87.

Rated T+ (STL072083)

SC, 136pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

113 X-MEN BLUE TP VOL 00 REUNION   DEC170953

(W) Steve Seagle & Various (A) Ed Benes & Various (CA) Chris Bachalo

The original X-Men are back together! An injured Cyclops heads to Alaska for some rest and recuperation with Jean - but when she once again dons the costume of Phoenix, that can't be good for Scott's health! And as Beast, Iceman and Angel join them for old times' sake, will an uncanny adventure have them all feeling blue - and questioning their future as X-Men? Meanwhile, Dr. Cecilia Reyes has her own fateful decision to make! Wolverine faces a life-draining encounter as Sauron attacks! Rogue's powers lead her to a dramatic tipping point! Bishop and Deathbird are lost in space! Emotions run high with the Fantastic Four! And Sabretooth gets inside Logan's head! Plus: Peer into Cerebro's classified mutant files! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #351-359, X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #17, UNCANNY X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL 1998 and CEREBRO'S GUIDE TO THE X-MEN.

Rated T (STL072093)

SC, 328pgs, FC    SRP: $34.99

114 STAR WARS EPIC COLLECTION  TP V-2  DEC170954

CLONE WARS

(W) Haden Blackman & Various (A) Brian Ching & Various (CA) Brian Ching

The Clone Wars rage on! And the fighting is fierce as General Kenobi and his first lieutenant, Anakin Skywalker, brace for the Battle of Jabiim! Facing attacks from both the Republic and the locals, can Anakin and his "Padawan Pack" hold the rain-soaked planet - or will they face a washout? Then, Skywalker finds himself behind enemy lines alongside a Tusken Raider turned Jedi! But where is Obi-Wan? Perhaps Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress has the answer! Meanwhile, Senator Bail Organa is plagued by pirates and Quinlan Vos goes undercover within Count Dooku's inner circle. All that, plus Mace Windu unleashed! But you just can't keep a bad Sith down - Darth Maul still lives! Will that last - or will he receive a death sentence? Collecting STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #55-67, STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL - DEATH SENTENCE #1-4 and material from STAR WARS TALES #22.

Rated T (STL072090)

SC, 424pgs, FC    SRP: $39.99

115       STAR WARS TP VOL 07 ASHES OF JEDHA   DEC170955

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) David Marquez

The possibility of the Death Star changed everything. But its destruction proved that the Empire is not irresistible. The specter of the devastating weapon brought together a patchwork cloth of people, united in hope. And now these rebels continue to fight for a better tomorrow for a galaxy far, far away! Jedha was left in ruins when the Death Star annihilated the Holy City - now, as Queen Trios' forces move in to strip what's left, the rebels struggle to preserve the planet for its survivors! With the Leviathan looming, Luke Skywalker is torn between his allegiance to the Rebellion and pursuing the path of a Jedi - so who will lead the charge against the Empire? The echoes of Rogue One continue to be heard in an all-new adventure written by Kieron Gillen (DARTH VADER, DOCTOR APHRA)! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #38-43.

Rated T (STL072091)

SC, 144pgs, FC    SRP: $17.99

116 MASTER OF KUNG FU EPIC COLL TP WEAPON OF SOUL

   DEC170956

(W/A) Jim Starlin & Various (CA) Jim Starlin

One of the most groundbreaking Marvel comics of all time! The series that captured the kung fu craze starts here! Born to be the world's most fearsome fighter, Shang-Chi's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the truth about his father, the villainous Fu Manchu. So begins the epic story of the Master of Kung Fu! In his quest to end the reign of his malevolent patriarch, Shang-Chi pits his deadly hands and unstoppable spirit against incredible foes like Midnight, Tiger-Clawàand even the Amazing Spider-Man! He's joined by Sir Denis Nayland Smith and "Black" Jack Tarr of the British secret service, who will stop at nothing to end the devil doctor's reign. Collecting SPECIAL MARVEL EDITION #15-16, MASTER OF KUNG FU (1974) #17-28, GIANT-SIZE MASTER OF KUNG FU #1-4, GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN #2 and material from IRON MAN ANNUAL #4.

Rated T+ (STL072080)

SC, 480pgs, FC    SRP: $39.99

117       AVENGERS EPIC COLL TP COLLECTION OBSESSION  

          DEC170957

(W) Bob Harras & Various (A) Andy Kubert & Various (CA) Ron Lim

To battle the Brethren! Thane Ector and his allies devastated the Collector - and now they've come for Earth. And to stop them, the Avengers must call in reserves, returnees - and a new recruit! But will the humbled Elder of the Universe aid Earth's Mightiest, or renew his collection obsession? Hate may conquer all when the Sons of the Serpent strike - unless the Avengers and New Warriors can do something about it! But how will our heroes react when a fallen comrade seemingly returns? Plus: The Subterranean Wars rage, and the Vault prison becomes a death trap filled with deadly menaces - including Venom! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #334-344 and ANNUAL #20, AVENGERS: DEATHTRAP - THE VAULT and material from INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL #17, NAMOR, THE SUB-MARINER ANNUAL #1, IRON MAN ANNUAL #12 and AVENGERS WEST COAST ANNUAL #6.   SC, 496pgs, FC SRP: $39.99

118       DEADPOOL BY POSEHN & DUGGAN TP VOL 02  DEC170958

(W) Brian Posehn, Gerry Duggan (A) Scott Koblish & Various (CA) Reilly Brown

Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan continue their Deadpool double act - through good times, bad times and downright ugly times! Things take a turn for the dark as the Merc with a Mouth is haunted by his Weapon X past. Can his brothers-in-arms Wolverine and Captain America help Deadpool through his most harrowing story ever? Better hope so, because he needs to be in good shape for his next battle - against S.H.I.E.L.D.! And he'll want to be on top of his game for a tomb-raiding adventure filled with action, romance - and vampires! Wade is running the gauntlet to retrieve a bride for Dracula - but when Shiklah the Succubus Queen makes her monstrous debut, will Deadpool win the fair heart of a fearsome lady? Collecting DEADPOOL (2012) #15-19 & #21-25 + DEADPOOL: DRACULA'S GAUNTLET #1-7.

Parental Advisory SC, 424pgs, FC    SRP: $34.99

119       CLOAK AND DAGGER TP RUNAWAYS AND REVERSALS

          DEC170960

(W) Brian K. Vaughan & Various (A) Takeshi Miyazawa & Various (CA) Joshua Middleton

Catch up with Marvel's newest TV sensations, Cloak and Dagger, as they walk the line between darkness and light! But can the super-powered teens called the Runaways save Cloak from a deadly case of mistaken identity - and the wrath of the Avengers? Then, Cloak and Dagger are approached by Norman Osborn - but when his Dark Reign falls apart, they just might end up joining the X-Men! But when Mister Negative targets the crimefighting duo, swapping their powers and turning them to evil, can their old pal Spider-Man return them to normal? Collecting RUNAWAYS (2003) #11-12, RUNAWAYS (2005) #9-12, CLOAK AND DAGGER (2010) #1, SPIDER-ISLAND: CLOAK AND DAGGER #1-3, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2015) #6-8 and material from STRANGE TALES: DARK CORNERS, MARVEL KNIGHTS DOUBLE-SHOT #3, DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #2, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #663 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (2016) #1.   SC, 368pgs, FC SRP: $34.99

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120 AMAZING CEREBUS #1

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

"Cerebus' Guide to Chicks"; Pineapple Guys; Ironic Punishment Division; "Bull-Fighter" the super-hero; Also reprints online strips from October 2016: Triplicate Girl; Job Motivation in Hell; Getting High in Hell; King Solomon's New Poem: "My Colostomy Bag Is Almost Full"; Pixilated (1848); Schizophrenia; Monomania (1823); Projection (1557); Jack Kirby's Demon vs Matt Wagner's Demon; the (Minimum) Wages of Sin; Cerebus vs. The Amazing Hulk and Superman and Pigeon-Man; Cerebus: Hard-Boiled Detective In Hell; A Little Repentance; Groot? or Suicide? and more! (STL071830)

24pgs, B&W (1 of 1)     SRP: $4.00

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ACTION LAB

121 ATHENA VOLTAIRE 2018 ONGOING #1

(W) Steve Bryant (A) Ismeal Canales (CA) Steve Bryant

Kicking off the ongoing adventures of comics' favorite pulp heroine! Athena races against the Nazis to find an artifact once possessed by Pope Sylvester II, but the allies helping her have their own agendas. Loyalties will be tested. With absolute power up for grabs, who can you trust? (STL071958) NOTE: Not available in Germany.

32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

122 FORCE TP VOL 01 WRIGHT TIME   DEC170985

(W) Shawn Pryor, B. Alex Thompson (A/CA) Jay Reed

Quarterback Terrance Wright is about to play in the biggest game of his life, Supreme Bowl XXVII. However, events leading up to the game could alter his fate. Will Terrance's health, finances, his scheming agent, a beloved rookie backup quarterback, and his personal relationship with the franchise operations manager take him to his breaking point before the game begins? Sometimes the battle off the field can be as tough as the battle on it. Welcome to the world of F.O.R.C.E. (Football Operations Rated Championship Elite), collecting issues #1-3 of the breakout sports drama. (STL065045)

SC, 96pgs, FC     SRP: $9.99

NUTMEG TP VOL 04 WINTER COVEN CLEANER   DEC170992

(W) James F. Wright (A/CA) Jackie Crofts

Late Winter: Coven Cleaner collects issues #10-12 of Nutmeg. After winter break, Poppy and Cassia's bond is broken, perhaps irrevocably. But from the ashes, an alliance forms between a pair of one-time rivals. Can they restore the Patty Cakes brownie empire, or will they tear each other to pieces in the process? In the midst of winter, Vista Vale is heating up. SC, 96pgs, B&W $11.99

123       PRINCELESS RAVEN PIRATE PRINCESS TP V-4  DEC170994

(W) Jeremy Whitley (A/CA) Xenia Pamfil

Year 2 of Raven's quest for Love and Revenge begins!  With the whole crew back together in one piece, it's time for a celebration.  But some of the crew have ulterior motives for this party and they'll take a romantic twist!  What no one expects is the party to be cut short by an attack that will tear some relationships apart, push others closer together, and leave our crew one lady short. SC, 128pgs, FC     SRP: $14.99

124 BABY BADASS #1

(W) D.E. Schrader, Kristian Horn (A/CA) Tim Larsen

Baby Badass didn't ask to be born. He's an escaped military experiment gone wrong; a swift, brutal, half-formed super-soldier clone hybrid killing machine, trapped inside the body of a baby. Together with Joey, a sweet, sexy waitress from the New West desert, they're on the run from the evil M.O.T.H.E.R. in a dystopian disco future world gone mad!   32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

125 HARCOURT LEGACY TP   DEC171013

(W) Brendan Cahill (A) Jason Federhenn (CA) Jason Federhenn, Josh Burcham

Occultist Edward Harcourt is dying, and wants to pass along the secrets of magic to his grandniece, gloomy teenager Violet. All Violet wants is some harmony in her troubled family life, but Edward's secrets may end up causing her more problems-particularly with Edward's sister, who has her own plans for his legacy. SC, 96pgs, FC $11.99

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ADAPTIVE BOOKS

126 FAIRY GODBROTHERS GN DEC171026

(W) Ken Kristensen (A/CA) M. K. Perker

Magic awaits... at least that's what Sean and Marcus's dad always told them when they were children. Now adults, it seems that all of that magic is behind them. Marcus fills his days with sex, drugs, and rock and roll, while Sean focuses on growing their family owned ice cream shop into a worldwide brand. Suddenly, just moments before finalizing a deal to sell their shares in the family company to a multinational corporation, Sean and Marcus are inexplicably whisked away to a world of fairytales. But these aren't the friendly fairytale characters Sean and Marcus remember from classic bedtime stories. This is the world as it was originally imagined by the Brothers Grimm, one rife with beheadings, bestiality, and brothels.  (C: 0-1-0)

HC, 7x11, 84pgs, FC     SRP: $12.99

I wasn't at all familiar with this M.K.Perker guy, but looking him up shows that he did that "Todd, Ugliest Kid on Earth" thing some years back, so yeah- he's a good one. Almost legendary (in Turkey, where he's a superstar and some of his work is considered iconic among the sub-intelligencia), I'd say go for it. Besides, how can anyone want to miss something that's rife with beheadings, bestiality, and brothels?

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++AFTERSHOCK COMICS

127 COLD WAR #1

(W) Christopher Sebela (A/CA) Hayden Sherman

Panacea Cryonics offered its customers life after death by keeping their heads frozen until the day technology could rebuild them, free of disease and death. However, as these everyday people from the past are revived, they're not handed the keys to a new life, but a gun, body armor and an ultimatum. They must fight in a war against unknown opponents for unknown reasons, to secure their place in a brave new world that doesn't want them around. From Chris Sebela, writer of Blue Beetle, Kiss/Vampirella and Evolution, and Hayden Sherman, artist of The Few and John Carter The End, comes the story that HAD to be told!  32pgs, FC $3.99

128       ROUGH RIDERS RIDE OR DIE #1

(W) Adam Glass (A/CA) Pat Oliffe

Volume Three of the hit AfterShock Series! A great jumping-on point!

It's 1906 and Theodore Roosevelt is the sitting president when a familiar face from his past asks him once again to call upon the Rough Riders to save the world. But this time it's not anarchists or aliens-no, it's something from the great beyond. Something so ancient and inherently evil that the Rough Riders will need to add to their ranks in hopes of defeating it. Who will be the newest historical figure to have the honor to call themselves a Rough Rider?

Created and written by Adam Glass (executive producer of Supernatural and writer of Suicide Squad) with artwork by Patrick Olliffe (Untold Tales of Spider-Man). 32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

129 JIMMYS BASTARDS TP VOL 01   DEC171040

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Russell Braun (CA) Dave Johnson

Jimmy Regent, Britain's number one super-spy, has got it all: intrigue, adventure, a license to shoot whoever he likes and beautiful women falling at his feet. He also has a new partner who isn't quite as impressed by Jimmy as all other women appear to be. Now, there's a price to pay for Jimmy's multiple romantic conquests - the results of which are about to come calling in the worst possible wayà From the creator and writer of Preacher and The Boys comes the brand-new series that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

130       ELEANOR & THE EGRET TP VOL 01   DEC171041

(W) John Layman (A/CA) Sam Kieth

The most daring art thief in Paris has struck again, and the police have assigned their best detective to the case. His only clue? A single white feather left at the scene. Could this feather belong to the thief? To the thief's accomplice, an oversized talking egret? Or will his investigation lead him to somewhere even stranger? (Answer: all of the above.) Presenting a peculiar and unforgettable tale of birds and banditry, paintings and pets, larceny, love andàlamprey-wielding assassins? From the legendary creator of THE MAXX and co-creator of SANDMAN, Sam Kieth, and the considerably less-legendary creator of CHEW, John Layman! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $14.99

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

131 SONITUS #1 (OF 3) (MR)

(W) Cody Sousa, Dan Sheppard (A/CA) Cecillia Lo Valvo

Mysterious voices lure a man back to his hometown to visit an abandoned house that he used to frequent as a child. But as he journeys through his old hangout, he encounters a supernatural presence that forces him to face his past and his darkest fears SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) $1.50

132 THE XII #1 (OF 5) (MR)

(W) Patrick Trahey (A/CA) Luis Suarez

The Sacred City holds the promise of a better life for Caleb and his family. Unfortunately, they'll have to travel the "Dead Roads" to get there. As winter falls upon them, they traverse the barren wasteland and quickly realize that their safety comes at a price - perhaps the ultimate one. SC, 6x9, 40pgs, FC (1 of 5)      SRP: $1.50

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

133       PINK PANTHER VS INSPECTOR #1

(W) S.A. Check, Todd Livingston (A) Diego Tapie, Jazz dela Cuesta

The Inspector has been on the trail of the Pink Panther since the original movie in 1963. At last, this long-standing game of cat and mouse gets the full spotlight in a Pink Panther special issue! Join us for classic cartoon capers that will take you back to your childhood with slapstick humor and hilarious hijinks.   32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

134 CASPER AND HOT STUFF #1 GALVAN MAIN CVR

(W) Patrick Shand, Mike Wolfer (A) Eric Shanower, Bill Galvan (CA) Bill Galvan

Everyone's favorite little devil and friendly ghost are together again in the classic series Casper Andà Artist Eric Shanower (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) delivers his first Casper and Hot Stuff art and it is outright fantastic! These are fun new stories done in the classic Harvey style. Make a new ghostly friend with us and this issue of Casper!   32pgs, FC    SRP: $3.99

135       LAND TIME FORGOT SEE-TA SAVAGE #1 (OF 2)

(W/A/CA) Mike Wolfer

In this incredible and gorgeous two-issue miniseries, Edgar Rice Burrough's Caspak comes to life in all of its prehistoric glory. Hidden from the world behind a time-warping veil, Caspak is an island continent filled with rampaging, flesheating dinosaurs, where death comes calling in a million different ways. Navigating her way through the primordial landscape, the amazing cave woman See-Ta has found that something is amiss in the island's delicate ecosystem, a change that could upend the entire balance of predators and prey and plunge Caspak into chaos. Based on the novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs, THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT: SEE-TA THE SAVAGE builds upon the Caspak Trilogy and includes cameos by some of the novels' most beloved characters. 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) $3.99

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ARCHIE PUBLICATIONS

136       AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE TP VOL 02   DEC171116

(W) Roberto Aguirre Sacasa (A/CA) Francesco Francavilla

The dark plague of the undead has swallowed Riverdale whole, forcing the survivors led by Archie, Betty and Veronica to flee the formerly idyllic town in search of safe haven. AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE VOL. 2 compiles issues 6-10 from the SMASH HIT horror series AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE. For TEEN+ Readers. SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $19.99

Of course I expect you know how Princess Diana and Pink Floyd were similar, but just in case you don't know, for both of them their last SMASH HIT was The Wall...

137       BEST OF BETTY & VERONICA TP VOL 02   DEC171132

(W/A)  Various (CA) Dan DeCarlo

Our best-selling series is back with THE BEST OF BETTY & VERONICA VOL. 2, showcasing some of the greatest stories about the two most famous BFFs, featuring intros and anecdotes from creators and famous fans!  SC, 5x7, 416pgs, FC  SRP: $9.99

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

138 PORTAL BOUND #0 (OF 5)

(W) Mark Roslan, Gabe Carrasco (A/CA) Alex Arizmendi

Aspen's 15-Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of their newest series! Their Future Depends on Each Other. A parallel otherworld exists as a mirror to our own, where science is melded with nature and a warrior spirit defines their true value. A teenage soldier princess, Sybil, is sent off with her Uncle Horuk in an effort to stop her megalomaniac father, Emperor Atilus from destroying two Earths. With a deadly array of monstrous creatures in hot pursuit, Sybil and her uncle race to activate a portal to Earth to find a savior who is also figuring out how to surviveà being a teenager! Don't miss the opening chapter to Aspen's brand new action-adventure saga from writers Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces) and newcomer Gabe Carrasco, with artist Alex Arizmendi (Edge of Venomverse: War Stories, Secret Empire: Brave New World) bringing us a tale of two earths in need of two heroes! 32pgs, FC (0 of 5) $1.50

I hate these "0 of 5" things: All too often, numbers 0,1,2,3,4, and 5 ship. So it's actually 6 issues. My experience was that the creators and publishers rarely knew either. The magic thing is when these jerkoff publishers actually complete a series!

139 CHARISMAGIC PRIMER (ONE SHOT)

(W) Vince Hernandez (A) Khary Randolph & Various (CA) Khary Randolph

Celebrate Aspen's 15-Year Anniversary with 25-cent Primer issues! New readers and fans alike can find everything they need to know about Charismagic in this debut Charismagic Primer issue! Revisit volumes one, two and the Charismagic: The Death Princess mini-series, as well as key character highlights, hidden secrets of magic, a timeline of key moments to know for Charismagic: Volume 3 and so much more... All for just a quarter! These Aspen Anniversary edition primer issues are the perfect compliment to discover more about Aspen's upcoming slate of titles!  24pgs, FC      SRP: $0.25

One-shots, on the other hand, they can usually handle without too much confusion.

140       CHARISMAGIC TP VOL 02 GOLDEN REALM  DEC171142

(W) Vince Hernandez (A) Vincenzo Cucca (CA) Khary Randolph

Everything you thought you knew about magic is about toà vanish! Magician Hank Medley thought he had everything figured out. After saving the world from an ancient, ruinous evil, with the help of a Druid named Sudana and his magical talking cat Sparkles, Hank discovers the true nature of dark magic has arrived in his own realm -- our world! Now, the trio must attempt to put an end to catastrophic events that will threaten to tear Earth apart under the weight of such a menace! Brought to you by creator Vince Hernandez, artist Vincenzo Cucca and colorist Emilio Lopez, this thrilling second volume in the Charismagic series includes a complete cover gallery and a whole lot more! SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC      SRP: $14.99

141       CHARISMAGIC3 #1 (OF 6) CVR A TOLIBAO

(W) Vince Hernandez (A/CA) Harvey Tolibao

The forces of magic have returned-and this time no magical being is safe! Aspen's magical action-adventure series returns for its epic third volume! Las Vegas magician Hank Medley and his talking cat Sparkles attempt to put the pieces of their life back together, as society has taken a hardline approach to magic and its destructive results. Meanwhile, Sudana uncovers a more sinister plot brewing in the confines of a secret Government's facility in the Nevada desert, as a new form of magic is taking shape that will not only spell the end for mankind-but also magical beings everywhere! The age of the Magic Harvester has arrived! The forces of magic have returned-and this time no magical being is safe! Aspen's magical action-adventure series returns for its epic third volume! Las Vegas magician Hank Medley and his talking cat Sparkles attempt to put the pieces of their life back together, as society has taken a hardline approach to magic and its destructive results. Meanwhile, Sudana uncovers a more sinister plot brewing in the confines of a secret Government's facility in the Nevada desert, as a new form of magic is taking shape that will not only spell the end for mankind-but also magical beings everywhere! The age of the Magic Harvester has arrived! (STL072871)

32pgs, FC (1 of 6)      SRP: $3.99

142       SHRUGGED PRIMER (ONE SHOT)

(W) Michael Turner, Frank Mastromauro (A) Micah Gunnell & Various

Celebrate Aspen's 15-Year Anniversary with 25-cent Primer issues! New readers and fans alike can find everything they need to know about Shrugged in this debut Shrugged Primer issue! Revisit volumes one and two, as well as key character highlights, original creature designs, a sneak peek look at Shrugged: Volume 3 and so much moreàAll for just a quarter! These Aspen Anniversary edition primer issues are the perfect compliment to discover more about Aspen's upcoming slate of titles! (STL072904)   24pgs, FC     SRP: $0.25

143       SHRUGGED TP VOL 02 NEW THING TO FEAR   DEC171148

(W) Frank Mastromauro (A) Jonathan Marks

What are you afraid of? Theo and his friends are entering their final year of high school, and even though Ange and Dev are still along for the ride, a host of new characters have joined in on the adventure! But, everything isn't all fun and games this time around as an evil force has also returned and is preparing to silence those voices inside their heads...permanently. If you thought you knew what fear was, you haven't seen anything yet! Brought to you by creator Frank Mastromauro, artist Jonathan Marks and colorist Beth Sotelo, this thrilling second volume in the Shrugged series includes a complete cover gallery and a whole lot more! SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC    $14.99

144       SHRUGGED3 #1 (OF 6)

(W) Frank Mastromauro (A/CA) Andre Risso

Volume three of Aspen's hit series' long-awaited return is finally here! Rejoin high school teenager Theodore Langstrom along with Ange and Dev, his internal allies guiding his conscience, as he attempts to adapt to life following the events of Shrugged Volumes One and Two! After saving the emotional spectrum realm of Perspecta and everyone he holds dear in the process, Theo discovers that the most fearsome moment of all still awaits him-High School Graduation! But, like all things in his life, adolescence is not the only challenge Theo will face along the way, as he has to experience the horror. FC (1 of 6)   $3.99

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++BLACK SQUIRREL BOOKS

145 PRELUDE LISAS STORY BEGINS TP   DEC171175

(W/A/CA) Tom Batiuk

Prelude is a collection of the early comic strips that bring Lisa and Les together. Introduced to readers of Funky Winkerbean in late 1984 as she experiences SAT test anxiety, Lisa becomes Les Moore's best friend and a pivotal character. Les and Lisa go to the prom, begin steady dating, and then break up. Over the summer, Les realizes how much he misses Lisa. When he gathers his courage and goes to her house, he is stunned to discover Lisa is pregnant with a child fathered by a jock from Walnut Tech. Lisa asks Les to be her coach in childbirth classes, and their friendship explodes from there. Prelude takes fans from the early days of their deep friendship through the birth of Lisa's baby and the baby's adoption. (STL070570)

SC, 10x7, 296pgs, PC    SRP: $18.95

146       LAST LEAF LISAS STORY CONCLUDES TP   DEC171176

To be published simultaneously with Prelude, The Last Leaf is the sequel after Lisa's death from breast cancer in Lisa's Story: The Other Shoe. The Last Leaf recounts how Les and family cope with Lisa's death and continue their lives. Creator Tom Batiuk brings Lisa back in Les's imagination, and she helps him work out difficulties and decisions in his life and in the life of their daughter Summer. Fans will recognize Batiuk's gentle mix of humor and real-life themes that heighten the reader's interest.SC, 10x7, 312pgs, PC   $18.95

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

147 WILDS #1

(W) Vita Ayala (A/CA) Emily Pearson

After a cataclysmic plague sweeps across America, survivors come together to form citystate-like communities for safety. Daisy Walker is a Runner for The Compound, a mix of post-apocalyptic postal service and black market salvaging operation. It is a Runner's job to ferry items and people between settlements, and on occasion scavenge through the ruins of the old world. Daisy is the best there is at what she does. Out beyond the settlement walls are innumerable dangers: feral animals, crumbling structures, and Abominations - those that were touched by the plague and became something other. After a decade of surviving, Daisy isn't phased by any of it - until her lover, another Runner named Heather, goes missing on a job.  Daisy begins to see that there may be little difference between the world inside the walls and the horrors beyond. From writer Vita Ayala (Bitch Planet: Triple Feature, Wonder Woman Annual) and Emily Pearson (Cult Classic) with colors by Marissa Louise (Spell On Wheels) and covers by Natasha Alterici (Heathen), comes this bold tale of surviving in bleak times. 32pgs, FC     SRP: $3.99

148 COME INTO ME #1

 CVR A KOWALSKI (MR)

(W) Zac Thompson, Lonnie Nadler (A/CA) Piotr Kowalski

From the critically acclaimed writers of The Dregs comes a new horror series about body image, social media, and memory. When an entrepreneur with a god complex creates a technology that allows two minds to share one body, he doesn't anticipate the degenerative effects of long-term trials. Come Into Me is a contemporary comment on connected culture and our longing for approval in the digital age. This is a world where technology and flesh become indistinguishable, begging the question, "How much sharing is too much sharing?" Prepare yourself for the insane lovechild of The Fly and Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind. 32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

149       BEAUTIFUL CANVAS TP VOL 01    DEC171184

(W) Ryan Lindsay (A/CA) Sami Kivela

Beautiful Canvas is 2017's smash hit warped crime miniseries about Lon Eisley discovering the similarities and differences between her job as a hitwoman and her new role as a mother-to-be when she finds out her girlfriend is pregnant. Going from destroyer to creator/protector is a major swerve, but parents still have plenty of violent and brutal moments to contend with, especially when the world is full of pyrokinetic sleeper agents, animal/hybrid muscle-squads, and one hell of a nasty boss pulling your strings. From the creative team of Sami Kivela (Abbott) and Ryan K Lindsay (Negative Space, Eternal, DC Writers Workshop) comes this gonzo world of future noir, where the story aims to deliver a brutal blow to your heart and piss in your brainpan. (STL073226)

SC, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $14.99

Well thank you, but I'm not all that fond of brutal blows to my heart nor having my brain pan pissed in. What else can you offer for shits 'n' giggles?

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++BONGO COMICS

150 KRUSTY THE CLOWN (ONE SHOT)

Krusty the Clown finds himself alone and wandering the empty streets of Springfield, not a friend, neighbor, debt collector, or annoying fan in sight. All that he is left with are his memories of a life lived to the fullest-a little song, a little dance, and a little seltzer down his pants. But where did all the people go? It would appear that he is the Laugh Man on Earth! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

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

151 LUCAS STAND INNER DEMONS #1 (OF 6) (MR)

(W) Kurt Sutter, Caitlin Kittredge (A) Jesus Hervas (CA) Adam Gorham

Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy) is back with a follow-up to his first original comic book series Lucas Stand! Military vet Lucas Stand has been forced to hunt demons on the orders of his master Gadrel. Now he has finally managed to break free and strike out on his own. However, his actions have garnered him a formidable reputation and it's not just the demons who are after him this timeà Co-Writer Caitlin Kittredge (Coffin Hill) and illustrator Jesus Hervas (Penny Dreadful) return to join creator Kurt Sutter on  the next chapter of his supernatural antihero. (STL071584) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.   MATURE THEMES

SC, 32pgs, FC (1 of 6)  SRP: $3.99

152 CYANIDE & HAPPINESS TP GUIDE PARENTING DEC171192

BY 3 GUYS W NO KIDS ((W) Kris Wilson & Various

Parenting "demystified" by three guys who have no kids. Finally, a definitive and reliable manual that demystifies the complicated world of parenting while delivering crucial tips and sage advice-all from three guys who make comics instead of children. This informative guide for breeders tackles all the big parenting issues: Finding messages in your alphabet soup, drawing the perfect hand turkey, getting away with kidnapping, telling your kids you don't love them anymore, and making out with your kid's best friend's dad. Cartoonists Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, and Dave McElfatrick combine all of their knowledge and experience, or lack thereof, for a laugh-out-loud, labor-inducing look into the world of parenthood through the sick and twisted lens of Cyanide & Happiness comics.

SC, 96pgs, FC     SRP: $9.99

153 HENSON LABYRINTH #1 (OF 12)

(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Daniel Bayliss (CA) Fiona Staples

Simon Spurrier (Godshaper, The Power of the Dark Crystal) and Daniel Bayliss present a magical look into the world of Jim Henson's Labyrinth! Before Sarah braved the Labyrinth to save her brother, another young woman sought to save a young boy named Jareth from the clutches of the Goblin King. The untold history of the Goblin King and the history of Jim Hensonü's Labyrinth. He wasnü't always the Goblin King... (STL071585)

32pgs, FC (1 of 12)     SRP: $3.99

154       GIRL IN THE HIMALAYAS ORIGINAL GN   DEC171204

(W/A/CA) David Jesus Vignolli

Beyond the peaks and valleys of the Himalaya Mountains lies a magical sanctuary. Protected from the chaos of man, it is home to immortal beings and mystical creatures. When Vijaya, a young human, is brought into the sanctuary for her protection, some immortals fear her presence may lead to their ruin. But as mankind draws ever closer to the sanctuary's border, Vijaya will have to prove that there is more to being human than the violence her new family fears beyond their borders. David Jesus Vignolli's debut graphic novel A Girl in the Himalayas explores the astonishing potential of the human spirit. (STL067970) (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 128pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

"Jesus loves you: Something that's nice to hear in church, not so great in a Mexican prison.

155       CHARLIE BROWN HC    DEC171205

(W) Charles M. Schulz, Jason Cooper (A) Vicki Scott (CA) Kara Leopard

Good Grief! Celebrate over 65 years of Charles M. Schulz's beloved character Charlie Brown. From visits to Lucy's lemonade stand to missing the football again, this collection is jam-packed with some of the best stories starring everyone's favorite kid next door. C, 112pgs, FC   $14.99

156       BACKSTAGERS 2018 VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL #1 

          DEC171206

(W) James TynionIV (A)  Various (CA) Rian Sygh

It's Valentine's Day at St. Genesius Prep and the Backstagers are back in (stage) blacks for some ROMANTIC adventures in the mysterious world behind the scenes! Featuring bonus tales from a variety of special guests, including Brittney Williams, Caitlin Rose Boyle, Katy Farina, and more! It's the "seasons of love" for your favorite backstage boys! (No, you can't wear pink backstage. Or red. Or glitter. Or cherub wings, Sasha.) (STL071590)

40pgs, FC   SRP: $7.99

157       MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TP VOL 05   DEC171223

(W) Kyle Higgins (A) Hendry Prasetya (CA) Jamal Campbell

As the dust settles from Rita's global takeover, a still reeling group of Rangers must come together as they make new allies and discover new threats.  Collects issues #17-20. (STL071613) (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

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158 NIGHTMARE WORLD OMNIBUS   DEC171516

Fifty-two stand-alone genre-hopping horror stories all intertwine into one epic tale of Lovecraftian proportions, proving Nightmare World to be the most ambitious horror anthology of a generation. Tales of ghosts, Cthulhu, demons, zombies, killers, and the Devil himself haunt this massive prestige edition hardcover perfect for any horror comic fan. (STL071939)

SC, 7x10, 520pgs, FC    SRP: $69.99

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159 KILLING & DYING GN  DEC171531

(W/A/CA) Adrian Tomine

After enjoying over six months on the New York Times Bestseller list, acclaimed cartoonist Adrian Tomine's realist masterpiece is now available in paperback, with an updated cover and French flaps. With this work, Tomine reaffirms his place not only as one of the most significant creators of contemporary comics, but as one of the great voices of modern American literature. His gift for capturing emotion and intellect resonates: the weight of love and its absence, the pride and disappointment of family, the anxiety and hopefulness of being alive in the twenty-first century. (STL071949) (C: 0-1-1)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 7x9, 128pgs, FC     SRP: $19.95

160       MOOMIN WINTER GN   DEC171532

(W/A/CA) Tove Jansson

As the Moomins prepare to hibernate through what is going to be the worst winter yet, several unwelcome guests take advantage of the Moomins' generosity and keep the family awake throughout the long winter. Their quirky but needy guests prevent the Moomins from hibernating and the chaos only increases with the arrival of a little nibling determined to find out everyone's secrets. But everyone is ashamed of what the nibling has seen and is determined to keep their secret activities,  a secret! SC, 8x7, 40pgs, FC $9.95

161       RED COLORED ELEGY GN (MR)    DEC171533

(W/A/CA) Seiichi Hayashi

Ichiro and Sachiko are young artists, temperamental and discouraged about what life has to offer them. They fall in and out of love, jealous of each other's interests and unchallenged by their careers. A cornerstone of the Japanese underground scene of the 1960s, Red Colored Elegy charts their heartache, passions, and bickering with equal tenderness, creating a revelatory portrait of a stormy love affair. This new paperback edition features an essay on Hayashi's contributions to contemporary Japanese comics. SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS

162 WHY ART GN   DEC171577

(W/A/CA) Eleanor Davis

What is "Art"? Art can be selfindulgent, goofy, serious, altruistic, evil, or expressive, or any number of other things. In Why Art?, acclaimed graphic novelist Eleanor Davis (How To Be Happy) unpacks some of these concepts in ways both critical and positive. A work of art unto itself, Davis leavens her exploration with a sense of humor and a thirst for challenging preconceptions worthy of Magritte. SC, 5x6, 200pgs, PC  $14.99

163 FLAYED CORPSE AND OTHER STORIES HC    DEC171580

(W/A/CA) Josh Simmons

Josh Simmons (Black River) returns with a harrowing and genre-bending collection of more than two dozen short stories. The individual stories in Flayed Corpse stand on their own and also complement each other in ways that only heighten the anxiety and dread pouring from the pages. Flayed Corpse also collects several collaborations between Simmons and other cartoonists, including James Romberger, Anders Nilsen, Tara Booth, Eroyn Franklin, Tom Van Deusen, and Eric Reynolds, amongst others.

HC, 8x10, 164pgs, PC    SRP: $24.99

164 GODHEAD GN    DEC171584

(W/A/CA) Ho Che Anderson

A sprawling contemporary saga with a science-fiction edge, Godhead explores the collision course between science and religion when a corporation creates a device that can talk to God. Is this humanity's salvation or the equivalent of a Doomsday machine? Godhead is Ho Che Anderson's most conceptually and thematically ambitious graphic novel to date, his first in over ten years. SC, 8x10, 192pgs, PC     SRP: $24.99

It's kind of nice to see Anderson "back in the saddle".  His stuff never really appealed to me (although the subject matter did), but it was somehow gratifying to just browse throuh his books. I also kinda dug that his parents got his name wrong (I guess); either an homage  combination of Ho Chi Minh and Che Guevera or a parody of them.
      Well, the "Ho" in Ho Chi Minh is just a common Vietnamese family name, and "Chi Minh" means "bright (or enlightened) spirit. Nguyen Sinh Cung decided to call himself that when he became politically active and threatened enough to need a cover name.

And that little "creates a device that can talk to God" bit reminds me of a somewhat disturbing event from a couple of days ago: I fell on the sidewalk in front of my house, and a neighbor, a nurse, was kind enough to try to help me. Not help me get up: Too much risk of compounding injury. And others who tried to help followed her lead, pretty much just keeping me company and putting up with my howling as we waited for Urgences Sante. All I wanted was to be tilted upright instead of being stretched out in a very painful position (wedged against a stair), but she insisted that was too dangerous, we should wait for the ambulance.
Over an hour later they arrived. First thing they did was tilt me upright. A little later helped me get back on my feet and to the stretcher where they went through the customary checks for concussion, broken bones etc. I refused going to the highly highly highly recommended hospital, went back upstairs to my desk, and that was that.
So why am I yammering about this?
Well the nurse, who took charge of the situation told me that she was told what to do by an angel. Maybe she doesn't have a "device that can talk to God", but she talks to angels all the time, and they talk to her. My care was in the hands of someone who takes direction from dead people who tell her what to do. Wonderful.
Ah well. All's well that ends well. So onward, and try to stay vertical is my motto.

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165 IS THIS GUY FOR REAL GN   DEC171601

(W/A/CA) Box Brown

Comedian and performer Andy Kaufman's resume was impressive - a popular role on the beloved sitcom Taxi, a high-profile stand-up career, and a surprisingly successful stint in professional wrestling. Although he was by all accounts a sensitive and thoughtful person, he's ironically best remembered for his various contemptible personas, which were so committed and so convincing that all but his closest family and friends were completely taken in. Why would someone so gentle-natured and sensitive build an entire career seeking the hatred of his audience? What drives a performer to solicit that reaction? Graphic novelist Box Brown takes on the complex and often hilarious life of Andy Kaufman. (STL070395) (C: 1-1-0) SC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W $19.99

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++JOE BOOKS INC.

166 RIFTWORLD CHRONICLES #1

(W) Jonathan Williams (A) Daniel Wong (CA) Lamin Martin

Based on the world of the award-winning digital series Riftworld Chronicles, Riftworld Legends is set in late 1400s and revolves around two young mariners left for dead on an island somewhere in the North Atlantic. In a hostile and exotic landscape filled with magic, mythical beasts, and non-human races, their struggle for survival leads to an epic historical saga where worlds collide. RES. from Previews DEC16.32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT

167 DREAMLESS #1

(W) Bobby Crosby (A/CA) Sarah Ellerton

Elanor has a secret. When she sleeps, she doesn't dream. Instead, she sees another life through the eyes of a boy named Takashi, born on the same day as she and lives in Japan. Elanor and Takashi know everything there is to know about each other, they speak each other's languages, and they're madly in love. The problem? Their two countries are on the brink of war, World War II. This mini-series brings the critically-acclaimed 2009 webcomic written by Bobby Crosby (Marry Me) and beautifully painted by Sarah Ellerton (Finding Gossamyr) to print in serialized comic book format for the first time ever. 32pgs, FC   SRP: $4.99

Sometimes it seems like if it's a book set in Japan, there's a 50% chance it's about a gender-bending female, 50% chance it's about a gender-bending male. Ho-hum

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++KODANSHA COMICS

168 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA MARS CHRONICLE GN #1   DEC171657

(W/A/CA) Yukito Kishiro

For centuries, war has raged across the dusty, red surface of Mars. This apocalyptic crucible will produce the solar system's most fearsome warrior, Alita. But for now that warrior is just a little girl named Yoko. The future and past of the battle angel fan out across the reaches of space in the final chapter of one of the greatest sci-fi epics of all time! SC, 200pgs, B&W   SRP: $10.99

169 AGAIN GN VOL 01    DEC171658

(W/A/CA) Mitsurou Kubo

From the co-creator of Yuri! on Ice comes a dramatic, funny time-traveling high school story about what it means to cheer on a friend! What would you do if you had the chance to do everything... Again? Kinichiro isn't even that bad. It's just that on the first day of high school, his narrow eyes made him look shifty, so people assumed he was trouble. Now it's graduation, and he's looking back on three years with no friends. He never even joined a club. But after a collision and an accidental fall, he wakes up a high school freshman, with the chance to try it all over -again. SC, 6x9, B&W      SRP: $12.99

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

JAZZ MAYNARD VOL 2 #1 (MR)

(W) Raule (A/CA) Roger

Rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the recent drama, Jazz, Teo, and Laura enjoy a fleeting period of tranquility that is shattered by the arrival of one of Judas's rivals from the North. They are unwittingly dragged into a gang war directed from the cold nature of Iceland.... 32pgs, FC      SRP: $3.99

Cold nature of Iceland? Sounds like the shining seizure of Saskatoon.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++MAD CAVE STUDIOS

170 BATTLECATS #1 (OF 5)

(W) Mark London (A/CA) Andy King

The Battlecats leave home on a perilous quest. King Eramad III sent them on a hunt for the legendary Dire Beast in the haunted region of La Marque. Kelthan and the Battlecats must first travel through the Dark Forest and face an enemy from their past.28pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99

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171       DEAD OF WINTER GN VOL 01 GOOD GOOD DOG DEC171717

(W) Kyle Starks (A) Gabo (CA) Brian Hurtt

From the tabletop smash hit comes this new comic series starring your favorite characters from Plaid Hat Games' DEAD OF WINTER, written by Kyle Starks (the Eisner Award-nominated Sexcastle), and illustrated by Gabo (The Life After). In the pantheon of superheroes, none are more loveable and loyal than everyone's favorite good ol' dog, Sparky. Surviving in the wintery apocalypse of the undead, this former TV show stunt dog turned zombie killing machine just wants to make friends and be a good boy. As his fellow survivors scavenge for supplies in the frigid wasteland, will Sparky be able to protect his companions from threats both undead and otherwise? Collects issues #1-4 from the "Good Good Dog" storyline from DEAD OF WINTER!    SC, 112pgs, FC   SRP: $14.99

172 DEAD WEIGHT MURDER AT CAMP BLOOM GN   DEC171718

(W) Terry Blas, Molly Muldoon (A/CA) Matthew Seely

Deep in the Oregon wilderness sits Camp Bloom, a weight-loss camp where "overweight" teens can "get in shape." Jesse would rather be anywhere else, but her parents are forcing her to go. Noah isn't sure if he wants to be there, but it's too late to turn back. Tony is heartbroken at the thought of giving up his phone and internet. And Kate... well, she likes the hikes, at least. As far as these four teens are concerned, it's just another boring summer, until the night when Jesse and Noah witness a beloved counselor's murder. The body's gone by morning, but a blurry photo leads to one clue- the murderer is one of the camp's staff, but which one? As Jesse, Noah, Kate, and Tony investigate, they quickly discover that everyone's got their secrets, and one of them would kill to keep theirs hidden. SC, 142pgs, FC  SRP: $19.99

173 MY BOYFRIEND IS A BEAR ORIGINAL GN   DEC171719

(W) Pamela Ribon (A/CA) Cat Farris

Bear meets girl.

Nora has bad luck with men. When she meets an (actual) bear on a hike in the Los Angeles hills, he turns out to be the best romantic partner she's ever had! He's considerate, he's sweet, he takes care of her. But he's a bear, and winning over her friends and family is difficult. Not to mention he has to hibernate all winter. Can true love conquer all? SC, 176pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

175       DAMNED TP VOL 02 ILL GOTTEN (MR)   DEC171725

(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Brian Hurtt

In a prohibition-era world where demonic entities pull the strings that make the crime families dance, Eddie is a mortal with two things working for him. First of all, he can't die. Well, he can and does, quite often, but he doesn't stay that way long. Second, Eddie runs the Gehenna Room, a nightclub with a strict "no demons allowed" policy. But blessings and curses don't look all that different these days. When one of Eddie's old pals shows up seeking sanctuary, Eddie knows he's in for a double-cross. That means walking the line between salvation and damnation once more. Collects the 5-issue "Ill-Gotten" storyline from The Damned.   SC, 136pgs, FC   SRP: $19.99

176       STUMPTOWN GN V-2 CASE OF BABY VELVET    DEC171726

(W) Greg Rucka (A/CA) Matthew Southworth

Dex Parios, the proprietor of Stumptown Investigations, has a new office and a long list of clients she can't take on because of their involvement with crime lord Hector Marenco. So when Mim Bracca walks into her life with an open-and-shut case of a missing guitar, Dex is eager to get started, especially when the rock star pays her up front. But Dex soon discovers that it's not just the guitar that's gone missing, and she's not the only one looking for it. SC, 142pgs, FC $19.99

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

177 GHOSTS OF HIROSHIMA

(W) Jim Krueger, Luigi Borillo (A) Alberto Rios, Zach Brunner (CA) Luigi Borillo

Gabriel is now convinced that the men searching for the secrets of his former mentor's experiments are no men at all. They are demons hellbent on getting their hands (if that is the right word for them) on what they believe could indeed be an escape fr(W) Ales Kot (A) Piotr Kowalski (CA) Jeff Stokely

Written by Image Comics superstar Ales Kot, with artwork by legendary and iconic Piotr Kowalski!

Awakening in an ancient city plagued by a twisted endemic - Where horrific beasts stalk the shadows and the streets run slick with the blood of the damned - A nameless hunter embarks on a searxh for paleblood.  32pgs, FC (1 of 4)    SRP: $3.99

178 ROBOTECH ARCHIVE OMNIBUS VOL 01 (OF 3) DEC171824

(W) Carl Macek, Jack Herman (A) Svea Stauch & Various

The Robotech animated series is legendary - And now you can immerse yourself in the classic comics which recreated the legends.

A new series of books collecting classic Robotech material, most of which are out of print of have never been previously published!

Featuring classic Robotech fan-favourite creators such as Carl Macek, Jack Herman, Mike Leeke and Neil Vokes! (STL071191) (C: 0-1-0)

352pgs, FC (1 of 3)     SRP: $24.99

DEC171825

ROBOTECH #7

(W) Brian Wood, Simon Furman (A) Marco Turini (CA) Martin Simmonds

Legendary Transformers scribe Simon Furman joins writer Brian Wood to chronicle the ongoing adventures of the SDF-1!

The second arc of the sell-out, fan favourite series! (STL070951)

32pgs, FC   SRP: $3.99

179 ALISIK FALL #1 (OF 2)

(W) Hubertus Rufledt (A) Helge Vogt (CA) Junko Mizuno

For fans of Neil Gaiman and Tim Burtons The Corpse Bride and Nightmare Before Christmas.

When Alisik wakes up alone in a cemetery, she thinks she's in the middle of a nightmare. Terrified, she flees into the night, but realises she is invisible to everyone she meets. She really is dead, with no memory of how it happened... and only the words of the other ghosts to help her unravel the mystery of her afterlife. 64pgs, FC (1 of 2)    SRP: $5.99

180       SHERLOCK THE GREAT GAME TP   DEC171842

(W) Mark Gatiss (A/CA) Jay

Collecting the latest series of the brilliant manga adaption of the fanatically followed TV show, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman! SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC  SRP: $12.99

181       FIGHTING AMERICAN TP VOL 01 (MR)   DEC171844

(W) Gordon Rennie (A) Duke Mighten, Francisco Rodriguez De la Fuente (CA) Terry Dodson

Direct continuation of Simon and Kirby's classic series!

Fighting American returns! Written by Gordon Rennie with artwork by Duke Mighten!

When the 1950s heroes find themselves trapped in the modern world, how will they handle what society has become, and what dangers will they face?

With modern-day villains to contend with, enemies from their past pursuing them, and a whole new world to come to terms with, what daring adventures could Fighting American and Speed-Boy find themselves in now? (STL070800)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC    SRP: $16.99

182 DAN DARE TP VOL 01 HE WHO DARES (MR)   DEC171845

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Alberto Fouche (CA) Christian Ward

For the first time in human history,?the Sol system is at peace and Dan Dare, pilot of the future, is bored out of his mind - and praying for something to break the monotony of peace.

When an unknown alien vessel of biblical proportions arrives in the solar system and obliterates a moon of Saturn in a show of strength, Dare finds himself thrust back into a new adventure that threatens not just Earth - but  the entire universe! SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $16.99

183 MILLENNIUM GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNETS NEST TP #0

          DEC171850

(W) Sylvain Runberg (A) Jose Homs, Manolo Carot (CA) Claudia Caranfa

The Millennium Saga continues! Lisbeth Salander is in critical condition and facing trial for a triple murder, and the only one who can save her is her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist! SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC     SRP: $19.99

184 UNDER TP SCOURGE OT SEWER (STATIX)   DEC171856

(W) Christophe Bec (A) Stefano Raffaele, Christian Favrelle (CA) James Stokoe

Classic B-Movie horror! Eight-Legged Freaks meets Toxic Avenger!

Some people bury their secrets underground. In Megalopolis, the dirt flows into the sewers.

 LT Wilson Jericho, disgraced from his position above ground and now an officer in the sewer police, thinks he knows everything there is to know about what lies beneath. But scientist Sandra Yeatman is determined to discover the truth behind the legends, and something threatens to come out to rip the city apart. SC, 7x10, 104pp, FC $16.99

185 WONDERFUL WORLD OF TANK GIRL TP    DEC171857

(W) Alan Martin (A/CA) Brett Parson

The collection of Alan Martin and Brett Parson's latest all-new Tank Girl series!

Four stand-alone stories starring Tank Girl and her supporting cast, including "Tank Girl Strikes Again", "The Man From Tank Girl", "The Importance of Being Tank Girl" and "Tank Girl Takes a Trip"

From the mind of original Tank Girl creator Alan Martin with art by incredible rising star Brett Parson (New Romancer, 21st Century Tank Girl, World War Tank Girl)  SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $16.99

TOKYOPOP

186 DISNEY DESCENDANTS EVIE VS EVIL GN VOL 01 (OF 3)

   DEC171877

(A/CA) Natsuki Minami

 As a talented designer, Evie can't wait to enter Auradon's national design competition, traveling and challenging other young hopefuls from all across the land. Even more exciting: the grand prize is a generous grant to use for any charity they see fit, and Evie plans to use it to open a video workshop to teach the kids back on the Isle of the Lost. But as one setback after another gets in her way, it looks like someone might not want Evie to win!  SC, 7x10 (1 of 3)      SRP: $10.99

187 DISNEY MANGA PIXAR WALL E GN   DEC171880

(W/A/CA) Shiro Shirai

Based on the hit Disney-Pixar movie Wall-E.

Wall-E is a trash compactor robot -- the last one of his kind! -- and every day for hundreds of years he's faithfully cleaned and organized the millions of tons of trash left behind on Earth by humans. But his routine is flipped upside down when he finds a tiny green plant, the first new sign of life for centuries! When the sleek new robot EVE shows up to take the proof of life back to humanity, Wall-E falls head over wheels in love and eagerly follows her across the galaxy into a whole new adventure!

Relive this epic space romance in beautiful manga form! SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

++++++++++VALIANT

188 ARMSTRONG & THE VAULT OF SPIRITS #1

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) CAFU (CA) Kalman Andrasofszky

What secrets await inside the Vault of Spirits?

Deep beneath New York City's seediest dive bar, Armstrong û the hard-hitting, harder-partying immortal veteran of history's greatest escapades û is hosting an invitation-only affair for his most beloved friends and allies! Archerà Ivar, Timewalkerà Faithà Quantum and Woodyà And special guests from across the Valiant Universeà All have been offered a seat at the table for a personally guided tour of Armstrong's most valuable and tightly guarded treasureà From the Great Flood to ancient Greece to the height of the Crusades, raise a glass as Armstrong recounts the true stories of his wine-soaked path down through the ages and the artifacts that reside within his own secret archive!

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG maestro Fred Van Lente returns with rising star CAFU (RAPTURE) to chronicle the first landmark solo adventure in the very (very, very) long life and times of Valiant's very own disorderly immortal! 32pgs, FC     SRP: $3.99

189 WAR MOTHER TP VOL 01   DEC171929

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Stephen Segovia & Various (CA) Mack,David

Out of the pages of 4001 A.D., the breakout hero of the 41st century charges onward in an high-powered tale of tomorrow from New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente (ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and high-octane artists Stephen Segovia (NINJAK, Action Comics) and Tomßs Giorello (X-O MANOWAR)!

Two millennia from today, Earth is not the hospitable home we once knew. Ravaged by an endless onslaught of war, disaster, and time, the world is littered with desolate badlands, fortified kingdoms, and secretive enclaves where humanity still clings to lifeà Enclaves like The Grove - Earth's last known repository of scientific knowledge and bioengineered prosperity. Now, under the leadership of the lone protector called WAR MOTHER and her sentient sniper rifle, the denizens of The Grove face a critical choice: remain where they are and die, or find a new land and flourish. Can War Mother lead her people out of isolation and reignite the fires of a dying planet? And even if she can locate the distant citadel she seeks, can she fight back the horrors and perverse monstrosities that lurk just beyond her doorstep?

In the footsteps of RAI and BOOK OF DEATH, raw power meets tribal warfare as Fred Van Lente & Stephen Segovia forge a modern myth of the near future through the fire-tempered frontier of 41st century Earth for Valiant's next stunning science-fiction showdown!

Collecting WAR MOTHER #1-4 and 4001 A.D.: WAR MOTHER #1   SC, 128pgs, FC  SRP: $9.99

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

190 RETURN OF GRAVEYARD GANG #1 (OF 5)

(W) Eliot Rahal (A) Felipe Cunha (CA) Irene Koh

In 1997, a group of teenagers discover a treasure of immeasurable wealth. Fearing that their newfound fortune will be stolen from them, they make a pact: One day they'll all come back as adults, divide their riches, and live happily ever after. Fifteen years later, they have returned. Not to uncover a fortune, but to bury a friend. From Eliot Rahal (Ninjak vs. The Valiant Universe, The Paybacks) & Felipe Cunha (Flash Gordon, Turok) comes the first full-length series in the much-anticipated Cult Classic Universe! (STL071203)

28pgs, FC (1 of 5)      SRP: $1.99

++++++++++VERTICAL

191 VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR GN    DEC171938

(W) Makoto Shinkai, Mizu Sahara

Award-winning director and author Makoto Shinkai offers a romantic sci-fi tale about young love and space adventure, based on his 2003 animated film. Sixteen-year-old Mikako Nagamine enlists as a pilot to fight in the interstellar war against a force of alien invaders, leaving behind her one true love. Mikako's only connection to Noboru Terao, who's living the life of an ordinary high school student, is through cell-phone text messages. As Mikoko travels farther away, it starts to take longer and longer for Noboru to receive her messages, until finally one arrives eight years and seven months after she sent it. When at last the fighting ends, she is left stranded on the spacecraft carrier. A rescue mission is launched to help - including Noboru, who's now a lot older. When they meet again, they'll see whether their love survived  the time and distance apart. SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W $12.95

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192 TAKANE & HANA GN VOL 01    DEC171963

(W/A/CA) Yuki Shiwasu

The meeting between Takane and Hana ends in an explosive manner, and Hana is convinced that she'll never have to see that awful Takane again. But Takane actually seems interested in Hana! Exasperated by Takane's immature attitude, yet amused and intrigued despite herself, Hana wonders if her hilarious rivalry with Takane just might lead to love!  For teen audiences. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99

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

193 SILVER SPOON GN VOL 01   DEC171981

(W/A/CA) Hiromu Arakawa

Time for a change of pace.Yuugo Hachiken flees the hustle and bustle of city life to enroll at Oezo Agricultural High School. At first he's just trying to outrun his problems, but instead he finds a place for himself in this quaint rural community. Between the classrooms and cowpatties, the boy becomes a man. SC, 192pgs, B&W      $15.00

194 LAID BACK CAMP GN VOL 01   DEC171982

(W/A/CA) Afro

Rin enjoys camping by the lakeshore, Mt.Fuji in view. Nadeshiko rides her bike to see Mt.Fuji, too. As the two eat cup noodles together, what scenery will they behold? This series will make readers fall in love with camping!

SC, 160pgs, B&W   SRP: $13.00

195 REAL LIFE GN VOL 01   DEC171983

(W) Disney Publishing (A) Barbara Baraldi

Amber, Alice, and Andrea attend the exclusive London International High School where all the students have one thing in common: a Real Life social media profile. Though these three don't know each other, they have a shared desire to find the perfect guy. Since everyone knows the perfect guy doesn't exist, they decide to create a Real Life profile of the ideal boy. But fiction and "real life" are about to collide...

SC, 208pgs, FC    SRP: $15.00

196 TALES OF WEDDING RINGS GN VOL 01 (MR) DEC171984

(W/A/CA) MAYBE

When Satou's best friend, Hime, tells him that she's moving, he decides to follow. After crashing her wedding in another world, he ends up as the groom when she suddenly kisses him! Prophecy states that her husband is destined to be the Ring King-a hero of immense power who will save the world from the Abyssal King! Is Satou up for the challenge, or is his new marriage going to end before it even begins? SC, 176pgs, B&W      $15.00

++++++++++ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

197 PEEK A BOO #1 (OF 5)

(W) Joe Brusha & Various (CA) Riveiro

A mother seeking solace with her two teenage children after a recent tragedy signs up for a group hiking and camping tour. But navigating the difficult terrain is the least of the hikers' worries as the group soon finds they're being stalked by unseen predators. (STL071512)

32pgs, FC (1 of 5)      SRP: $3.99

198 GFT MUSKETEERS #1 (OF 5)

(W) Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco (CA) Riveiro

A new team is introduced to the Grimm Universe! A group of super powered beings calling themselves the Musketeers has emerged in Philadelphia. Using their powers to help those in trouble as well as to give themselves a lifestyle befitting champions, the line between hero and villain is easily blurred and while the team see their actions as justified the city's police force has their own ideasàones that will see the Musketeers locked away. (STL071527)

32pgs, FC (1 of 5)      SRP: $3.99

GFT HELLCHILD INFERNO ONE SHOT #0

(W) Joe Brusha & Various (CA) Joyce Chin

All hell breaks loose when Inferno and Hellchild crossover in an epic One-Shot issue that could level all of existence! For the first time ever Angelica Blackstone meets Mercy Dante in what could be the very last time we see either one of them in the Grimm Universe. (STL071503)

48pgs, FC   SRP: $5.99

200 ROBYN HOOD THE HUNT TP   DEC172039

(W) LaToya Morgan (A) Daniel Maine

Robyn has finally taken down the monsters and villains that have plagued New York for far too long. Now, with the streets safe again, Robyn unfortunately isn't going to get to enjoy them. After being transported to an otherworldly, high tech, maximum security prison, she must fight for her life from some of the very creatures she has placed there. Will she survive with enough of herself intact to get back to the city she calls home? Find out in Robyn Hood: The Hunt!

Collects Robyn Hood The Hunt #1 - 6. (STL065106)

SC, 148pgs, FC    SRP: $19.99

And there you have it. Just so happens the "suggestable" titles hit an even 200. Now we just have to figure out who to offer them to. Tomorrow. They have to be done and printed by Tuesday, in  time to match into customers' weekly bags.
Sunday is a day of rest? Humbug!