#comic-books — Public Fediverse posts

Sonic Manga ‘The Blade Of Courage’ Receives Official English Translation https://popgeeks.com/sonic-manga-the-blade-of-courage-receives-official-english-translation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SonicTheHedgehog #SonicManga #BladeOfCourage #EnglishTranslation #ComicBooks

#QuestionOfTheDay what is a thing you experienced/have knowledge of that people often get wrong when they do "retro" stuff that bugs you?

#hobbies #photography #videogames #history #gaming #comics #comicbooks #anime #manga #coding #boardgames #fashion #music #TV #television #movies #film #books

#QuestionOfTheDay what is a thing you experienced/have knowledge of that people often get wrong when they do "retro" stuff that bugs you?

#hobbies #photography #videogames #history #gaming #comics #comicbooks #anime #manga #coding #boardgames #fashion #music #TV #television #movies #film #books

Queen in Black #1 Kicks Off an Epic Cosmic Level Battle #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/29/queen-in-black-1-kicks-off-an-epic-cosmic-level-battle/

Queen in Black #1 Kicks Off an Epic Cosmic Level Battle #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/29/queen-in-black-1-kicks-off-an-epic-cosmic-level-battle/

Currently at 63% for my comic Kickstarter with 11 days to go. Quite doable :)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/demonsinthedarkness/shonuff-showcase-the-david-doub-years

#comics #retro #cheesecake #pinup #comicbooks

Currently at 63% for my comic Kickstarter with 11 days to go. Quite doable :)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/demonsinthedarkness/shonuff-showcase-the-david-doub-years

#comics #retro #cheesecake #pinup #comicbooks

Celebrate 40 Years of Dark Horse with Humble Bundle. Help support the Hero Initiative! #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/29/celebrate-40-years-of-dark-horse-with-humble-bundle/

Celebrate 40 Years of Dark Horse with Humble Bundle. Help support the Hero Initiative! #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/29/celebrate-40-years-of-dark-horse-with-humble-bundle/

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #39 preview. It’s chaos as Scumbug returns to get revenge on the Turtles with a brand-new secret weapon—the energy vampire, Wyrm! #comics #tmnt #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/29/preview-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-saturday-morning-adventures-39/

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #39 preview. It’s chaos as Scumbug returns to get revenge on the Turtles with a brand-new secret weapon—the energy vampire, Wyrm! #comics #tmnt #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/29/preview-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-saturday-morning-adventures-39/

The Horror of Godzilla #1 preview. Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/29/preview-the-horror-of-godzilla-1/

The Horror of Godzilla #1 preview. Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/29/preview-the-horror-of-godzilla-1/

Lilith: Blood & Burlesque Brings Corin Howell’s Sapphic Horror Hit Back to Vault Comics https://comicbookaddicts.com/2026/07/lilith-blood-burlesque-vault-comics/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #LilithBloodAndBurlesque #SapphicHorror #ComicBooks #VaultComics #CorinHowell

Infinite Kung Fu Returns in a New Titan Comics Edition https://comicbookaddicts.com/2026/07/infinite-kung-fu-titan-comics-edition/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #InfiniteKungFu #ComicBooks #TitanComics #MartialArts #KaganMcLeod

Underground 2: Whirling Dervishes & Cosmic Punks Spotlights Music’s Outsiders and Innovators https://comicbookaddicts.com/2026/07/underground-2-whirling-dervishes-cosmic-punks-titan-comics/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Underground2 #WhirlingDervishes #CosmicPunks #MusicInnovators #ComicBooks

Event Horizon: Dark Descent Preview: IDW Opens the Gates to Cosmic Horror https://comicbookaddicts.com/2026/07/event-horizon-dark-descent-idw-preview/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #EventHorizon #CosmicHorror #GraphicNovel #IDWPublishing #ComicBooks

This easy-to-follow reading order weaves through the multiple series and events of Steve Orlando’s Scarlet Witch run. https://www.howtolovecomics.com/2026/07/29/steve-orlandos-scarlet-witch-reading-order/

#Comics #ComicBooks #Marvel #MarvelComics #ScarletWitch

This easy-to-follow reading order weaves through the multiple series and events of Steve Orlando’s Scarlet Witch run. https://www.howtolovecomics.com/2026/07/29/steve-orlandos-scarlet-witch-reading-order/

#Comics #ComicBooks #Marvel #MarvelComics #ScarletWitch

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week! 11 releases to check out! Support your local comic shop! #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/graphic-policys-top-comic-picks-this-week-319/

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week! 11 releases to check out! Support your local comic shop! #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/graphic-policys-top-comic-picks-this-week-319/

Here’s a look at all of the cards for the first part of this prototype game.

Make sure to pick up all the #comics and merch at https://www.bewarethecheese.com/blueorchid/.

#indiecomics #comicbooks #drawing #cardgame #gaming

Here’s a look at all of the cards for the first part of this prototype game.

Make sure to pick up all the #comics and merch at https://www.bewarethecheese.com/blueorchid/.

#indiecomics #comicbooks #drawing #cardgame #gaming

American Caper Vol. 1 introduces a cast and story dialed up to 11 and everyone is terrible #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/american-caper-vol-1-introduces-a-cast-and-story-dialed-up-to-11-and-everyone-is-terrible/

American Caper Vol. 1 introduces a cast and story dialed up to 11 and everyone is terrible #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/american-caper-vol-1-introduces-a-cast-and-story-dialed-up-to-11-and-everyone-is-terrible/

IDW’s 2027 TMNT Plans Include Last Ronin 3, New Writer For Main Book https://popgeeks.com/idws-2027-tmnt-plans-include-last-ronin-3-new-writer-for-main-book/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #TMNT #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #IDWPublishing #ComicBooks #LastRonin

Everyone Loves a Jewel Thief #2 is an entertaining issue but this might be better as a graphic novel #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/everyone-loves-a-jewel-thief-2-is-an-entertaining-issue-but-this-might-be-better-as-a-graphic-novel/

Everyone Loves a Jewel Thief #2 is an entertaining issue but this might be better as a graphic novel #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/everyone-loves-a-jewel-thief-2-is-an-entertaining-issue-but-this-might-be-better-as-a-graphic-novel/

Jonah Hex And The Shadow Of Death Coming In October From DC https://popgeeks.com/jonah-hex-and-the-shadow-of-death-coming-in-october-from-dc/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #JonahHex #DCComics #NextLevel #ComicBooks #Superheroes

The Toxic Avenger Comics #10 Review & Preview: AHOY’s “Toxie Goes to Washington” Finale Hits Hard https://comicbookaddicts.com/2026/07/the-toxic-avenger-comics-10-review-preview-ahoy-comics/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ToxicAvenger #AHOYComics #ComicBooks #ComicsReview #ToxieGoesToWashington

Vault announces Corin Howll's Lilith: Blood & Burlesque #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/vault-announces-corin-howlls-lilith-blood-burlesque/

Vault announces Corin Howll's Lilith: Blood & Burlesque #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/vault-announces-corin-howlls-lilith-blood-burlesque/

IDW Reveals Big 2027 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Plans https://comicbookaddicts.com/2026/07/idw-2027-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-comic-plans/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #TMNT #IDWPublishing #ComicBooks #NinjaTurtles2027

Thundarr the Barbarian #6 Preview: Dynamite’s Opening Arc Reaches Its Epic Finale https://comicbookaddicts.com/2026/07/thundarr-the-barbarian-6-preview-dynamite-finale/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ThundarrTheBarbarian #DynamiteEntertainment #ComicBooks #EpicFinale #JasonAaron

Supernatural #9 Review & Preview: The Winchester Brothers Face a Monster They May Not Be Ready For https://comicbookaddicts.com/2026/07/supernatural-9-review-preview-dynamite-entertainment/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Supernatural #WinchesterBrothers #ComicBooks #DynamiteEntertainment #HorrorComics

What To Watch On YouTube Right Now – Part 148

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching.

Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination?

I recommend you check out the following videos I found.

#1 Heaven’s Gate Revisited – What is there to be said about the 1980 historical epic Heaven’s Gate apart from the facts that it failed spectacularly and brought down United Artists a lot? To its credit, it has a grand look that required a massive amount of money to be spent and the sheer depth of authenticity implemented under the direction of Michael Cimino (The Deer Hunter) is eye-catching. The film also had fine performances by Kris Kristofferson, Jeff Bridges, Christopher Walken and Isabelle Huppert. Historically, the massive failure of the movie impacted Hollywood as a whole and movie studios rarely grant the final cut privilege to movie directors. That said, there is a lot more to learn about Heaven’s Gate and I encourage you all to watch the video below.

https://youtu.be/bISZ2cGv1hc?si=xKPWXCzpnAP13JwQ

#2 Moments That Destroyed Political Careers – Imagine yourself working so hard to get elected into public office in America followed by efforts to solidify the trust of voters who helped you win. With huge expectations, there obviously is pressure on you (the elected official) to serve them and fulfill your promises. Then one day, you committed a blunder or a very embarrassing moment that eventually leads you into a painful downfall. In America, there are Democrats and Republics who saw their political careers get destroyed because of the moments gone wrong. Watch and learn from the video below.

https://youtu.be/c9tIaa-GgaA?si=B2JbzjybRQkyggIA

#3 History Of Sega And Its Impact On Video Gaming – Remember long ago when Sega was a highly prolific and innovative maker of games for arcades and consoles? Remember seeing consoles and add-ons with Sega branded on them? Decades ago, Sega was a gaming titan and it was a powerful competitor with Nintendo during the so-called 16-bit wars of the 1990s. Today, Sega is still operating but it is a shadow of what it used to be. To find out what happened, watch the very informative video game documentary below. It also has interviews with Tom Kalinske and other important video game personalities.

https://youtu.be/-qkmvMS3GoU?si=FqOZzc2Ph3I84vP8

#4 Totally Whatever Reacts To Deep Impact – Back in 1998, I encountered some people who claimed to have cried while watching Deep Impact inside the movie theaters. When I saw it in the cinema, I saw a few other moviegoers near me having tears flowing from their eyes. Indeed, Deep Impact was made to move viewers emotionally with its themes of family, strained ties, and the struggle to remain intact before a massive tragedy happens. That said, you must see how the movie impacts the YouTubers in the video below.

https://youtu.be/fPNI6pX9-lo?si=rBkQOP8j4zyHqtYO

#5 Tuna In Japan – Whenever I visited Japan, I always made the effort to enjoy a meal with tuna on it. I enjoy eating sashimi (specifically raw tuna), sushi and cooked meals that have tuna in different forms in them. If you love eating tuna and if you plan to visit Japan soon, watch the video below. Learn the details.

https://youtu.be/UbIp1h7MJAI?si=ZEv9VkHx6BfYZ0JQ

#6 Child’s Play 3 Reaction/Review Videos – Believe it or not, the 1991 movie Child’s Play 3 was released less than a year after Child’s Play 2. The movie followed the character Andy Barclay again, only this time he was portrayed as a troubled teenager who enters a military school. Unsurprisingly, the evil Chucky was revived and pursued Andy once more. Having seen Child’s Play and Child’s Play 3 on home video just months apart from each other, the viewing experience was unique given each film’s differences in terms of casts and settings. When Child’s Play 3 came to an end, there was this feeling among many moviegoers that the film series concluded solidly. To see what kind of reactions the 1991 movie attracted from YouTubers, watch the videos below.

https://youtu.be/4G7AQkZFNUc?si=n5duzcTyVWFu-_Ez

https://youtu.be/9bcQsG8w1RU?si=S9B6MiAanaL8MGI-

https://youtu.be/MwXAvTW_nvU?si=DwJgdPPTtkm_ICjd

https://youtu.be/HAV9CXIsgdA?si=ZOpla_r4yKiexJyC

#7 The Legend Of The Lone Ranger’s Failure Explained – As a young boy, I saw The Legend of the Lone Ranger on home video and enjoyed it. Back then, I was completely unaware about the controversy regarding past Lone Ranger actor Clayton Moore who was legally barred from appearing in public wearing the trademark black mask. That controversy alone hounded the movie and was arguably the single biggest factor behind its failure. By the way, the film’s star Klinton Spilsbury was dubbed over as the Long Ranger and he never acted again. To learn more, watch the video below.

https://youtu.be/oNvIUmdOWJI?si=3LX5J7PcrOMv9hoV

#8 Minty Comedic Arts Examines Tales From The Crypt – When you hear the title Tales From The Crypt, do you think about the about the horror anthology TV series or the original comic book series published by EC Comics in the 1950s? I myself read several reprints of EC Comics – including Tales From The Crypt – and saw some episodes of the TV series. That said, both the TV series and the comic books delivered a very unique kind of entertainment that is sadly missing today. In his video, Minty Comedic Arts revealed a lot of interesting details about the TV series as well as EC Comics. I encourage you to watch his video now.

https://youtu.be/kvWkBcHeUUg?si=6rlEitFCclA819wM

#9 The Unification Church Exposed – When former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in 2022, the killer Tetsuya Yamagami committed the act not because of politics but because of the perceived connections the politician had with the controversial Unification Church which he blames for financial ruining his family and his own life. The killer’s own mother was a member of the Unification Church and because she donated so much money to it, her own family ended up lacking money for survival, education and other needs. The murder investigation eventually unraveled decades of allegations about financial exploitation, shattered families and the immense influence the said church had on its members from Japan to South Korea and the United States. There are a lot of very intriguing details in Dark Asia with Megan’s video below and I encourage you all to watch it.

https://youtu.be/2VZeTfH6smc?si=MkadkuW0hFZ8Da7W

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See what comics are coming to shelves this week and make sure to support your local comic book shop! #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/check-out-this-weeks-new-releases-7-29-26/

See what comics are coming to shelves this week and make sure to support your local comic book shop! #comics #comicbooks
https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/07/28/check-out-this-weeks-new-releases-7-29-26/

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Version 1.005.000 Update Available Now - Adds ‘Fresh Start’ and Marvel Tokon Suits, and Enhanced PSSR Support

https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/marvels-spider-man-2-version-1-005-000-update-now-available-adds-fresh-start-and-marvel-tokon-suits-enhanced-pssr-support

#spiderman #ps5 #playstation #videogames #gaming #comicbooks #marvel

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Version 1.005.000 Update Available Now - Adds ‘Fresh Start’ and Marvel Tokon Suits, and Enhanced PSSR Support

https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/marvels-spider-man-2-version-1-005-000-update-now-available-adds-fresh-start-and-marvel-tokon-suits-enhanced-pssr-support

#spiderman #ps5 #playstation #videogames #gaming #comicbooks #marvel

Marvelous Market: Best New Comics July 29

Fifth Wednesday Blues

Hello and welcome to the Marvelous Market, my weekly guide for anyone interested in going to a comic book store today. In addition to a full list of new # 1s and new volume 1s, I’ll be giving you my top 4 recommendations in 4 categories. Like Houston legend Mike Jones rapped, “We’re still tippin’ on four-fours.” I’m going to give you the top four new comics, top four ongoing comics, the top four graphic novels, and the top 4 preorders.

The work going into this curation is made possible by readers like you. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee a month, you can help make this work possible.

New Issue # 1s

THE DIRT BENEATHT HE DEVIL # 1

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In the dying days of the American frontier, a young woman journeys into the unknown to claim a legacy she never asked for—and may not survive.

June Buckley’s father was a monster in life. In death, he may be something worse. Summoned alongside a group of treacherous heirs, June is forced to traverse the same brutal path that built her father’s empire. But the trail reveals more than hardship—it exposes the rot in every soul traveling beside her. And at the center of it all is Hendido…a creature bound to her father’s past, and perhaps to something far older and much more wicked. As the tension simmers and night closes in, June begins to understand: Her inheritance comes at grisly price.

THE HORROR OF GODZILLA # 1

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A terrifying look at Godzilla’s first attack!

Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. Come now, reader, and bear witness to the incredible horror of the King of the Monsters. There are no heroes. There are no survivors. There is only the wrath of Godzilla.

This standalone four-issue miniseries serves as a prequel to the Kai-Sei Era while also being perfect for fans of Godzilla: Minus One, Shin Godzilla, and Godzilla (1954). Written by rising star authors Griffin Sheridan and Ethan S. Parker (Marvel Zombies, Kill Your Darlings) and illustrated by one of the best horror artists of all time, Tristan Jones (Event Horizon, Aliens), this comic experience puts you on the ground during the kaiju’s first attack. And as readers will soon discover, they’ve never seen a Godzilla attack quite like this one before…

NANO # 1

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Sana is a bad-ass operative of the underground organization The Order. She and her longtime comrade, Lukas, have been assigned to Nano, a mega-city run on prison labor and roiling from blackouts. While Lukas is tasked with infiltrating Nanocorp’s secretive research facility, Sana’s mission is something she’s never trained for: playing the doting wife of Lukas’s cover. In her guise as a middle school P.E. teacher, she’s forced to cool her jets and teach 8th graders stretching, while Lukas puts himself in danger. But when the signs are unmistakable and Lukas’s mission is clearly going sideways, Sana can no longer sit on the bench.

THE PATRON # 1

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All the great artists have one thing in common… they’re dead.

A true patron of the fine arts, Mr. Cherish has dedicated his life to scouting and supporting emerging artists, launching countless unknowns from obscurity into industry superstardom. Unfortunately for these young artists, the secret to Cherish’s success is their untimely demise. Nothing makes a work of art more desirable and valuable to collectors than the passing of its creator, and Cherish has refined his ability to orchestrate spectacular tragedies without leaving a trace… before selling his dead protégés’ oeuvres for massive profits. Painter Matty Barnes is primed to become Cherish’s next “hit” — but when the script is flipped on this latest murder, a posthumous twist calls the artist’s fate and legacy into question putting the patron’s empire in the dueling crosshairs of law enforcement and a merciless third-party connoisseur.

Writer Christian Ward (Batman: City of Madness, Event Horizon) and artist John J. Pearson (The Department of Truth, The Infernals) put their own life’s work on the page in a highbrow thriller at the bloody intersection of art and commerce! Both creators will contribute a full series of variant covers, alongside a special incentive cover on #1 by Eisner Award-winning artist Anand RK (Deicidium, The Beauty). 

ONGOING SERIES

GHOST PEPPER # 13

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THE WORLD NEEDS A CHAMPION… BUT NONE REMAINS! After the shocking events of last issue, a strange traveler emerges from the chaos, eager to taste Loloi’s famous spicy dishes…

THE MORTAL THOR # 13

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A FINAL TALE OF… ASGARD? Wreathed in sorrow, chained by his mother’s schemes, Magni accepted the weight of the throne of Asgard. As the forces of doom and death gathered about him, could he escape his destiny… or would his fall bring on a new Ragnarok? This is the story of the SON OF THOR… and the fate of a Golden Realm.

LEGACY #799

THE TOXIC AVENGER COMICS # 10

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MIND-BENDING CONCLUSION of “Toxie Goes to Washington!” Mayhem on the streets of Washington, DC, as Toxie and the Planet Teens fight the Radiation Rangers! PLUS! Some people you thought were people turn out not to be people at all! AND! A bill comes to a vote in the Senate! EXPLOSIVE!

ULTIMATE IMPACT: REBORN # 3

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IRON MAN VS. THE MIGHT OF THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE! To stop HOSTILICUS’ Nega-Bands-powered reign of terror, MILES MORALES turns to IRON MAN to help even the odds! The powers released from the Ultimate Origin Boxes transform the Marvel Universe forever! A new WONDER MAN faces his first impossible choice. SIGHTSEER’s reality-piercing vision leads to stunning revelations! And MOGUL possesses the most powerful artifact in any universe… will he use it for good or evil?!

Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, and OGNs

1776 TP

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Revolutionary warriors, assemble!

From a prison outside of time itself, the sorceress Morgan Le Fay has new and dangerous designs for the Marvel Universe, hell-bent on a world without the United States — and a world without the Avengers! With the sacred threads of history under threat, Doctor Strange sends Captain America and a formidable squad of Marvel heroes back in time to stage the ultimate rescue! Their mission? To safeguard the founding of the United States! The fate of the nation hangs in the balance at the dawn of the Revolution as these valiant heroes must navigate the treacherous waters of the past to ensure the future remains untarnished. But with every step having untold consequences in the present, do they risk doing more harm than good? As eras collide on the battlefield, the heroes and founding fathers of the Marvel Universe may be more out of time than any of them realize!

COLLECTING: 1776 (2025) #1-5.

HAND-ME-DOWN HC / TP

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From the author of the highly praised debut Other Boys comes a moving graphic memoir about the love we pass down across generations. Perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo and Flamer.

Damian’s mother died when he was a baby, and he has lived with his grandma ever since. Now, all he has left of his mother are old photos and the stories Nanny shares with him. Nanny has a lot of stories, some about his mom and some about her own childhood growing up in foster care.

When Damian feels lonely, he imagines what life was like when his mother and grandmother were middle schoolers like him. Through memories, stories, and daydreams, he feels closer to the mother he lost and begins to see the mother he found.

LUCA THE DRAGON VET vol. 1 TP

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In the country of Adnogg, people known as dragon vets are responsible for treating the many different types of dragons that inhabit the land. After the death of her father, a military dragon vet, a girl named Luca decides to honor his final wishes by becoming a dragon vet herself. She enters Cogniel School of Dragon Studies, where she and her fellow trainees soon experience all the trials, tribulations…and occasional messes that come with treating creatures many times their size. The road to mastery may be long, but when there’s a dragon in need, the dragon vets answer the call!

MARIAN HERETIC TP

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A bold new vision of religious horror and rebellion!

Sister Marian is many things: a Mother Superior, a witch hunter, and a devout follower of a Goddess the Holy Father Church refuses to acknowledge.

When the Church declares her order heretical, Marian agrees to serve as its personal enforcer—delivering nightly judgment across the city of Vespers in exchange for her Sisters’ survival.

But with every soul she condemns, Marian feels her own slipping further into darkness. Can she ultimately protect the faith that guides her even as the Church weaponizes her to destroy it?

From writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Excalibur, Assassinistas) and artist Joe Jaro (Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer) comes a bold new take on nunsploitation where theology meets heavy metal.

Collects Marian Heretic #1-5. 

Preorders on Final Order Cutoff

ALIENS VS. X-MEN # 1

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X-MEN VERSUS XENOMORPHS!

They went looking for a Phoenix egg. They found something else. The X-MEN return to Earth with deadly cargo, and a violent battle between mutant and alien begins. And will an unexpected ally turn the tide in the X-Men’s favour? In this special crossover decades in the making, the next evolution of Marvel’s mightiest mutants begins! Will anyone survive the experience?

Plus: The first chapter of an all-new story by the legendary Chris Claremont featuring Kitty Pryde, the Brood and the Xenomorphs!

BATMAN: BAD SEEDS – SUNSET # 1

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THE BATMAN: BAD SEEDS EVENT STARTS HERE! MATT FRACTION, G. WILLOW WILSON, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, AND CLIFF RATHBURN KICK OFF AN ALL-NEW BATMAN EVENT!

Gotham City’s new mayor, Pamela Isley, deserted by her allies both political and arcane, is about to make a last-ditch power play that will leave Gotham decimated by daylight. Having already declared war on the Bat-Family and flooded the streets with his private, paramilitarized police army, Police Commissioner Vandal Savage sees an opportunity to solve two problems at once. Storylines converge in Batman: Bad Seeds, a Gotham City event spanning one long, dark night in Gotham that threatens to turn the entire city into a hostile world of prehistoric plant life unlike anything on Earth for millennia, at a time when its greatest heroes are hunted and in hiding.

As the sun goes down and Gotham loses power, Matt Fraction (Batman), G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Giuseppe Camuncoli (Absolute Evil), and Cliff Rathburn (The Walking Dead) deliver an unforgettable opening chapter that shows the only thing scarier than the night just might be the morning sun…

BLACK TOWER: THE RAVEN CONSPIRACY # 1

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OCCULT WARFARE IS A FANTASY… OR IS THAT WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO THINK?

Twenty-three-year-old Darren Burroughs out of Audubon, PA, is a gifted rookie sent under the guise of a diplomatic aide to train with Division Nine — an obscure, outdated, and easily dismissed arm of British intelligence that specializes in dealing with paranormal incidents. In the right sort of spy circles, they’re known by a different, more feared name… Black Tower.

It’s 2026, and in the age of cyber warfare and drone strikes, someone is plotting to steal the head of a giant-king to break a centuries-old ward that has kept invading forces out of Britain. Magic and espionage collide as the Black Tower’s band of misfits, led by the enigmatic Alistair Romeo, delves into a maelstrom of spells and silencers, working against time and in the shadows to fight the esoteric battles bubbling under the surface of our visible wars.

Eisner Award winner Ram V (Detective Comics, The Swamp Thing) and acclaimed artist Mike Perkins (The Swamp Thing, The Bat-Man: First Knight) team up once again to bring you a contemporary spy thriller with the distinct flavor of Vertigo magic… from His Majesty with love.

FML vol. 1

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From the Eisner award-winning creators who brought you Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, and Wonder Woman: Historia comes this genre-busting, apocalyptic odyssey about a group of metal kids who face a medley of bizarre foes and encounters in Portland, Oregon during a worldwide pandemic.

Riley is a teen that sketches out his heavy metal future with a ballpoint pen between monster movies and band practice. But musical stardom needs to compete with high school, the temper of a former Riot Grrrl mother, the morbid obsessions of a goth sister, and the eccentricities of bandmates that threaten to drive him and everyone around him insane.

The balance gets harder after a ritual during a party in Portland’s Forest Park causes him to wake up one day to discover that the creatures, witchcraft, and metal world he’s obsessed with may be a bit closer to home than he preferred.

Collects FML #1–#8 and includes bonus concept material.

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