PLANET OF THE APES #1
(W) David F. Walker (A) Dave Wachter (CA) Joshua Cassara
DAVID F. WALKER & DAVE WACHTER BRING PLANET OF THE APES BACK TO MARVEL COMICS IN SPECTACULAR STYLE!
A new era of apes kicks off with part 1 of 'Devolution'! The ALZ-113 virus has rampaged across planet Earth, and humanity is crumbling. While well-meaning researchers hunt for a cure, a fanatical group of humans has their own solution: Kill all apes. Peacekeeper Juliana Tobon is one of the few willing to stand against them, but the crisis is spreading, and soon apes will witness the true depths of human cruelty? Eisner-winning writer David F. Walker (Luke Cage, Bitter Root) joins forces with artist Dave Wachter (Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon, Star Wars: The High Republic Trail of Shadows) on one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises in history!
Rated T+ (STL264146)
40pgs SRP: $4.99
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1
(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Kev Walker (CA) Marco Checchetto
WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY?
One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other!
Rated T+ (STL264136)
40pgs SRP: $4.99
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WARLOCK REBIRTH #1 (OF 5)
(W) Ron Marz (A/CA) Ron Lim
Adam Warlock was created to be the perfect human specimen. Since then, Adam has gone on to be a cosmic savior, defending the galaxy from the likes of Thanos, the Universal Church of Truth and the Magus. But what will happen when the next evolution of Warlock emerges? Someone who is stronger, faster and smarter than Adam? Don't miss this untold story of Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch as Ron Marz and Ron Lim (SILVER SURFER: REBIRTH) introduce a new character that will forever impact Warlock's legacy!
Rated T+ (STL264160)
32pgs (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99
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ALIEN #1
(W) Declan Shalvey (A) Andrea Broccardo (CA) Dike Ruan
SUPERSTARS DECLAN SHALVEY & ANDREA BROCCARDO TAKE ALIEN TO BONE-CHILLING NEW DEPTHS!
Scientist Batya Zahn will do just about anything to get her family off the icy moon where they've been conducting research on water conservation. But there?s more than glacial springs to find in this forgotten corner of the galaxy. When they discover an extraordinary organism buried in the ice, it won't take long for tensions to heat up. What is hidden in the snow comes forth in the thaw and no one will be welcoming this spring. A new era of Alien starts here!
Rated T+ (STL264131)
40pgs SRP: $4.99
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STAR WARS DARTH VADER BLACK WHITE AND RED #1
(W) Jason Aaron & Various (A) Peach Momoko (CA) Alex Maleev
THE DARK LORD OF THE SITH LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE!
Following the successful black, white and red series produced by Marvel Comics, DARTH VADER now takes the spotlight for tales of terror by some of the industries most talented creators!
PEACH MOMOKO will spin a story only she can bring to life!
PLUS, the return of JASON AARON to the world of STAR WARS with Part One of his Vader tale spanning all four issues!
Rated T (STL264155)
40pgs SRP: $4.99
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STAR WARS RETURN OF THE JEDI EWOKS #1
(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Caspar Wijngaard & Various (CA) Ryan Brown
TALES OF THE EWOKS!
On the moon of Endor occupied by the species called Ewoks, a group of these stout creatures has gathered around the fire to recount tales of triumph, defeat?and horror!
In the art-forward manner of storytelling, watch an eclectic group of artists interpret the stories from the unique minds of Ewoks in a manner only they can envision!
This can't-miss issue for Star Wars fans of mirth, merriment and artistry is the book you've been craving!
Rated T (STL263598)
40pgs SRP: $4.99
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CAPTAIN AMERICA COLD WAR ALPHA #1
(W) Collin Kelly & Various (A) Carlos Magno (CA) Patrick Gleason
THE REVOLUTION STARTS HERE: COLD WAR - PART ONE!
Bucky Barnes is the Outer Circle's New Revolution, and he has enacted his deadliest move yet an alliance with Sam Wilson's nemesis, the White Wolf. When Steve Rogers' adopted son, Ian, A.K.A. Nomad, is abducted by someone Steve thought was a friend, he suspects Bucky's hand at work and calls upon the people who know Ian best Sam Wilson, Sharon Carter and Misty Knight to help him get to the bottom of the attack. Has Bucky finally gone too far? Why has Nomad been taken, and what does it have to do with a portal to Dimension Z opening over a secret battleground in Alaska? The Symbol of Truth and the Sentinel of Liberty reunite for a pulse-pounding crossover event that will make them question everything they believe in and each other.
Rated T+ (STL263570)
40pgs SRP: $4.99
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY BANE OF BLASTAAR #1
(W) Ralph Macchio (A) Davide Tinto (CA) Todd Nauck
Blastaar is back and has launched a new inquisition to take over the galaxy! The Guardians must act fast if they hope to stop him! But it looks like this found family is having problems of their own. Can the Guardians get it together before it?s too late? Don't miss out on this classic Guardians of the Galaxy tale!
Rated T+ (STL263579)
32pgs SRP: $3.99
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CAPTAIN AMERICA UNFORGIVEN #1
(W) Tim Seely (A) Sid Kotian (CA) Kyle Hotz
CAPTAIN AMERICA: VAMPIRE HUNTER?
The FORGIVEN have lost their way defeat after defeat has made them bitter and bloodthirsty... and they're starting to like it!
Can CAPTAIN AMERICA bring them back into the light? Or will they give in to their darker natures?
Witness the thrilling conclusion to the UNFORGIVEN saga if you dare!
Rated T+ (STL263577)
40pgs SRP: $4.99
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GREEN ARROW #1
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON Art and cover by SEAN IZAAKSE $3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | The Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen's whole family to find him! But dangerous forces are determined to keep them apart at any cost! Spinning out of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Green Arrow by DC architect Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman) and artist Sean Izaakse (Thunderbolts) is an action-packed adventure across the DCU that sets the stage for major stories in 2023!
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SUPERBOY: THE MAN OF TOMORROW #1
Written by KENNY PORTER Art and cover by JAHNOY LINDSAY $3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | Conner Kent takes center stage! After the events of Dark Crisis, Conner feels out of place with the rest of the hero community. He doesn't fit in with the rest of the Superman Family, and the rest of the world doesn't really need him with so many Supers in Metropolis. He doesn't want to rely on Tim, Cassie, and Bart, so Conner looks to the stars as a place he might be able to call his own and carve out his own path. But what lurksin the great unknown? Are bravado and swagger enough to help Superboy find his new calling? This is the 2022 Round Robin winner—picked by you, the fans!
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DC SPEECHLESS! #1
Written by GUSTAVO DUARTE Art and cover by GUSTAVO DUARTE $5.99 US | 56 pages | One-shot | Gustavo Duarte brings his style of humor to the DC Universe in six short stories featuring funny moments in your favorite superheroes' lives! Where does Harley buy her mallets? What happens to Superman's radioactive clothes? What's a day off like for Cyborg? Be sure to check out this entirely silent comic!
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THE SANDMAN UNIVERSE: NIGHTMARE COUNTRY – THE GLASS HOUSE #1
Written by JAMES TYNION IV Art by LISANDRO ESTHERREN $3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | The Corinthian has been turned loose on our realm once more, and this time he sets his sights on the very root of rapacious American capitalism—Silicon Valley. His relentless pursuit of the Smiling Man will carve a bloody path from the C-suite of Prophet Capital to the bowels of a demonic nightclub, and no one will be safe from his reach. Not Ken, living large in the Bay Area since parting ways with Barbie all those years ago. Not Max, a nervous hedge fund manager on the rise who's never quite fit anywhere. Not anyone. Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV reunites with superstar horror artist Lisandro Estherren to bring you the nightmare-fueled follow-up you've been craving, a tale that will plumb the bottomless depths of our yearning for more at the heart of the American dream.
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DEEP CUTS #1 (OF 6)
(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A) Danilo Beyruth (CA) Chris Brunner
New Orleans, 1917. In the city s bustling red-light district, a young clarinet player lands a job with his hero but he ll soon discover there s more to the music business than playing the right notes.
Join writers KYLE HIGGINS & JOE CLARK (RADIANT BLACK) and an ALL-STAR CAST OF ARTISTS for SIX DOUBLE-LENGTH ISSUES that weave stories of struggle, joy, and hope through the history of jazz!
REGISTER PITCH: A whip-smart new miniseries that s perfect for music fans searching for a story with depth and redemption. (STL263703)
56pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $5.99
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TERRORWAR #1
(W) Saladin Ahmed (A/CA) Dave Acosta
Eisner-winning writer SALADIN AHMED (Miles Morales) and superstar horror artist DAVE ACOSTA (Elvira) make their Image debut with this sci-fi horror series about working people fighting mind-bending monsters.
Blue City was the last livable place on Earth. Now it s crawling with Terrors creatures that transform into their victims worst fears. Humanity s last hope? Muhammad Cho and his overworked, underpaid crew of freelance Terrorfighters.
We re not heroes we re contractors. (STL263695)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
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W0RLDTR33 #1
(W) James TynionIV (A) Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire (CA) Fernando Blanco
In 1999, Gabriel and his friends discovered the Undernet, a secret architecture to the Internet. They charted their exploration on a message board called W0RLDTR33.
Then they lost control. Someone broke into W0RLDTR33 someone who welcomed the violent hold the Undernet had on them. At great personal cost, Gabriel and the others thought they sealed the Undernet away for good.
They were wrong. And now they will know the meaning of PH34R.
The next major horror outing from multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, The Nice House on the Lake) and FERNANDO BLANCO (Detective Comics), along with Eisner-winning colorist JORDIE BELLAIRE and Eisner-nominated letterer ADITYA BIDIKAR, begins here! (STL263697)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
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GINORMOUS KOKJU #1 (OF 3)
(W) Gerry Duggan (A/CA) Scott Koblish
The Despicable Deadpool team reunites to give the world the giant monster attack story that movies and TV are too squeamish to show you.
This is a tale of woe about a monster with physical needs. It needs a restroom. It needs food, too. And, most unfortunately, it needs sexual satisfaction. The only thing standing in its way are the men and women of science. We re proudly flying our M rating for violence, mild gore, sexual situations, nudity, dudity, turds, comedy, drama, and, um, some very tasteful swearing. (STL263704)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99
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JUNK RABBIT #1
(W/A/CA) Jimmie Robinson
A new hero rises from mountains of consumer waste, mass homelessness, and devastating climate change. Some call the hero a myth, an urban legend, but others know that it s the JUNK RABBIT come to life!
JIMMIE ROBINSON brings a new take to the dystopian tale of how climate disaster alters not only our world, but also the heroes that literally rise from it. Swamp Thing meets RoboCop. (STL263706)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
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HEY KIDS COMICS VOL 03 SCHLOCK OF THE NEW #1 (OF 6)
(W/A/CA) Howard Chaykin
living entertaining children who wonder why anyone would want to do anything else.
With the birth of the comics industry comes the afterbirth, a shadow twin that will sustain and occasionally sabotage it for generations to come (STL263711)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99
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SUMMONERS WAR AWAKENING #1 (OF 6)
(W) Justin Jordan (A/CA) Luca Claretti, Igor Monti
Civil war rages across the land of Alea. These armies summon magical creatures to battle each other in a seemingly never-ending struggle and newly trained summoner Rai has been thrust onto the front lines.
Now, Rai and her companions are stranded deep within hostile territory, occupied by soldiers on the ground and sky pirates in the clouds above. But a cunning new bounty hunter stalks her every move, and Rai s skills will have to be stronger than ever to make it home alive.
Discover new friends, new foes, and powerful creatures in the next chapter of the action-packed SUMMONERS WAR saga! (STL263712)
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99
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HAIRBALL #1 (OF 4)
(W) Matt Kindt (A) Tyler Jenkins (CA) Matt Kindt
A brand-new supernatural nightmare that's Junji Ito meets Hayao Miyazaki from the Eisner-nominated creators of Fear Case and Apache Delivery Service.
A young girl with a black cat begins to suspect the innocuous beast is behind all her troubles: her parents' fighting, family plagues, and innumerable supernatural horrors. As she tries her best to rid herself of this creature, she discovers that maybe the cat is not evil after all and a greater terror may be behind these horrific events harming her life.
o Variant cover by Department of Truth's Martin Simmnds! (STL263923)
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $5.99
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GREAT BRITISH BUMP OFF #1
(W) John Allison (A) Max Sarin (CA) John Allison
An Agatha Christie-style murder mystery set in the world of English competitive baking from Giant Days' John Allison and Max Sarin.
When she enters her country's most beloved baking competition, Shauna Wickle's goal is to delight the judges, charm the nation, and make a few friends along the way. But when a fellow contestant is poisoned, it falls to her to apprehend the culprit while avoiding premature elimination from the UK Bakery Tent... and being the poisoner's next victim! (STL263928)
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99
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ALL EIGHT EYES #1 (OF 4)
(W) Steve Foxe (A/CA) Piotr Kowalski
In the forgotten corners of post-9/11 New York City, skittering shapes in the darkness prey on the people society leaves behind. College dropout Vin Spencer floats through life in a drug-and-party-fueled haze, until one terrible night sweeps him into a drifter's reckless war against the giant eight-legged horrors stalking the city.
Jaws meets Arachnophobia in a new vision of creature-feature terror from Eisner-nominated writer Steve Foxe (Razorblades: The Horror Magazine) and dread-inspiring artist Piotr Kowalski (Bloodborne)! (STL263926)
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99
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DISNEY VILLAINS SCAR #1
(W) Chuck Brown (A) Trevor Fraley (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay
A startling new vision starring Disney s greatest villain, set within the world of The Lion King! Eisner and Ringo Award-winning author Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) and stunning artist Trevor Fraley tell a tale of fire and fury, centered on an enraged Scar, unable to accept that he will never be king not so long as long as Mufasa and his new son inhabit Pride Rock. A plan is starting to formulate within Scar s corrupt mind, which will bring him face-to-face with the mysterious shaman, Rafiki (STL264191)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
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007 FOR KING COUNTRY #1
(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Giorgio Spalletta (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner
An all-new nail-biting Bond mission from superstar Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Action Comics) and Giorgio Spalletta (Red Sonja). Accused of murder on British soil, James Bond has been branded a traitor by his own government. As M sends the entire 00 division after 007, Bond must go underground with only one ally: Gwendolyn Gann, 003 another traitor, presumed dead, secretly on a clandestine mission with global implications. (STL264228) (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
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EXPANSE THE DRAGON TOOTH #1 (OF 12)
(W) Andy Diggle (A) Rubine (CA) Christian Ward
SRP: PIcking up after the final season of the acclaimed and beloved sci-fi series and filling in the missing years between The Expanse: Babylon's Ashes and The Expanse: Persepolis Rising, the secret history of your favorite characters are revealed for the first time!
Everything comes together in this epic 12-issue story, tying together the threads of the show and answering lingering questions that will bring readers and viewers alike far beyond the stellar horizon.
Across this monumental maxi-series, superstar comics writer Andy Diggle (Green Lanterns, James Bond) and artist Rubine (Voltron: Legendary Defender) broadens The Expanse universe in ways that will change how fans view the entire series forever! (STL263989)
32pgs, FC (1 of 12) SRP: $4.99
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SEASONS HAVE TEETH #1 (OF 4)
(W) Dan Watters (A) Sebastian Cabrol (CA) Qistina Khalidah
In a drab, colorless world, the seasons bring change and also destruction.
Andrew, a retired conflict photographer, lives a life steeped in regret after an unthinkable tragedy, but everything shifts when the seasons arrive-each one a personified, god-like creature.
As he risks everything to track down Spring, Summer, AutumnFall, and Winter, will capturing the perfect picture of each be enough to find redemption and ultimately bring color back to his world?
Dan Watters of Sword of Azrael and Home Sick Pilots writing acclaim is joined by artist Sebastian Cabrol (Anthony Bourdain's Hungry Ghosts, Maestro: World War M) for a tale that is both down to earth and supernaturally apocalyptic in its pertinence. (STL263994)
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $4.99
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SECOND COMING TRINITY #1
(W) Mark Russell (A) Richard Pace, Leonard Kirk (CA) Richard Pace
Back again: The book that turned the comics industry upside-down with 'quite a bit of humor [and] a lot of heart' (The New York Times). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, tackles his biggest challenge in 2000 years: babysitting a child with super powers! Meanwhile, his roommate-the superhero called Sunstar-faces his greatest enemy, and his own guilt, in a court of law. Written and co-created by 2022 Eisner winner Mark Russell with art by co-creator Richard Pace and Leonard Kirk. (STL262291)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $4.99
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FANTASY COMICS #1
(W/A) Various (CA) Brian Denham
Adventure Finders' (Rod Espinosa), 'Diebold' (John Holland, Brian Clifton).
It's a dream come true: a new fantasy-focused title from Antarctic Press! 'Adventure Finders' (Rod Espinosa): Fantasy master Rod Espinosa weaves an action-packed story of a small-town girl and her friends who want to make it big as renowned fighters. Clariette is part Barbie, part Xena, and all heart, out to make the world a better place. Her cousin, Jolfe Endarion, is an apprentice wizard with a love of adventure and good food. When they meet a newcomer, the priestess Sister Ariarra Popplevensie, their lives take an abrupt change! 'Diebold' (John Holland, Brian Clifton): It's Ed the Talking Head. He's lost his head, but he ain't dead. And so begins the search for Ed's head, when he ain't got no body to help. (STL260953) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
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JOSIF 1957 #1 (OF 2)
(W) Davide Barzi (A/CA) Fabiano Ambu
Debuting the work of Italian super star artist Fabiano Ambu! You know about Laika, the Cosmonaut dog sent into orbit on Sputnik 2. But no one knows about JOSIF, the first gorilla in space! Born on Josif Stalin's birthday and subjected to terrible genetic experiments, Josif soon grew far too powerful. The leadership of the Soviet Union did all they could to stop him. But not everything went as planned! (STL262002) (C: 0-1-2)
7x10, 48pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $6.99
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EXORCISTS NEVER DIE #1 (OF 6)
(W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Sebastian Piriz
Syd Miller and Ellen Blair are the world's two premier combat exorcists. The only problem? After a nuclear breakup years ago, they can't stand each other. But when the biggest soul auction in history kicks off beneath Los Angeles, Syd and Ellen have no choice but to come together to raid the HELLSCRAPER, an infernal tower going straight down into the Earth. With thousands of souls on the line, Syd and Ellen must fight their way to the bottom or die trying. (STL259947) (C: 0-1-0)
7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $4.99
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FRANK FRAZETTA TALES OF SCIENCE FANTASY #1
(W) Denton J. Tipton (A/CA) Miguel Ruiz
The stunning debut of a new quarterly anthology series, each issue focusing on another masterpiece by the godfather of fantasy art, Frank Frazetta. In this story, inspired by the painting 'Alien Crucifixtion,' New York Times bestselling author Denton J. Tipton and exciting newcomer from Spain Miguel ngel Ruiz chronicle the final days of a brutal planetary dictator pursued by enemies and allies alike. (STL262350)
32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
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WORLD OF TOMORROW #1
(W) Giles Clarke (A/CA) Kenan Haliovic
In 1950s Hollywood, Craig Barstow, the burned-out lead actor of failing sci-fi TV show: The World of Tomorrow, ends up believing he actually is the show's valiant main character: Captain Cal Armstrong, after a failed mob hit leaves him delusional. Now, with the mob on his tail and his tyrannical studio boss at his throat, he must find a way to save his show and his sanity, all before the final 5pm broadcast. (STL261394)
7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
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