#fantasticfour — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #fantasticfour, aggregated by home.social.
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three universes walk into a bar: the avengers: doomsday collision course
the breakdown of who is getting thrown into the multiversal blender in avengers: doomsdayhttps://tacobout.online/2026/08/27/three-universes-avengers-doomsday/
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three universes walk into a bar: the avengers: doomsday collision course
the breakdown of who is getting thrown into the multiversal blender in avengers: doomsdayhttps://tacobout.online/2026/08/27/three-universes-avengers-doomsday/
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three universes walk into a bar: the avengers: doomsday collision course
the breakdown of who is getting thrown into the multiversal blender in avengers: doomsdayhttps://tacobout.online/2026/08/27/three-universes-avengers-doomsday/
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three universes walk into a bar: the avengers: doomsday collision course
the breakdown of who is getting thrown into the multiversal blender in avengers: doomsdayhttps://tacobout.online/2026/08/27/three-universes-avengers-doomsday/
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three universes walk into a bar: the avengers: doomsday collision course
the breakdown of who is getting thrown into the multiversal blender in avengers: doomsdayhttps://tacobout.online/2026/08/27/three-universes-avengers-doomsday/
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Marvel reveals new ‘Midnight Spider-Man,’ ‘Fantastic Four,’ and ‘X-Men’ preview pages
Get a first look inside Midnight Spider-Man, Midnight Fantastic Four, and Midnight X-Men, plus new covers teasing what’s coming next.
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/27/midnight-spider-man-x-men-fantastic-four-3/#FantasticFour #Marvel #midnight #MidnightUniverse #SpiderMan #XMen
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Marvel reveals new ‘Midnight Spider-Man,’ ‘Fantastic Four,’ and ‘X-Men’ preview pages
Get a first look inside Midnight Spider-Man, Midnight Fantastic Four, and Midnight X-Men, plus new covers teasing what’s coming next.
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/27/midnight-spider-man-x-men-fantastic-four-3/#FantasticFour #Marvel #midnight #MidnightUniverse #SpiderMan #XMen
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Marvel reveals new ‘Midnight Spider-Man,’ ‘Fantastic Four,’ and ‘X-Men’ preview pages
Get a first look inside Midnight Spider-Man, Midnight Fantastic Four, and Midnight X-Men, plus new covers teasing what’s coming next.
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/27/midnight-spider-man-x-men-fantastic-four-3/#FantasticFour #Marvel #midnight #MidnightUniverse #SpiderMan #XMen
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Marvel reveals new ‘Midnight Spider-Man,’ ‘Fantastic Four,’ and ‘X-Men’ preview pages
Get a first look inside Midnight Spider-Man, Midnight Fantastic Four, and Midnight X-Men, plus new covers teasing what’s coming next.
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/27/midnight-spider-man-x-men-fantastic-four-3/#FantasticFour #Marvel #midnight #MidnightUniverse #SpiderMan #XMen
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cover of Fantastic Four #100 by Jack Kirby (1970)
#comicbooks #comicbook #art #arts #marvel #marvelcomics #geek #nerd #geeks #nerds #superhero #fantasticfour #70s #1970s #superheroes #illustration #artist #artists
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cover of Fantastic Four #100 by Jack Kirby (1970)
#comicbooks #comicbook #art #arts #marvel #marvelcomics #geek #nerd #geeks #nerds #superhero #fantasticfour #70s #1970s #superheroes #illustration #artist #artists
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cover of Fantastic Four #100 by Jack Kirby (1970)
#comicbooks #comicbook #art #arts #marvel #marvelcomics #geek #nerd #geeks #nerds #superhero #fantasticfour #70s #1970s #superheroes #illustration #artist #artists
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cover of Fantastic Four #100 by Jack Kirby (1970)
#comicbooks #comicbook #art #arts #marvel #marvelcomics #geek #nerd #geeks #nerds #superhero #fantasticfour #70s #1970s #superheroes #illustration #artist #artists
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cover of Fantastic Four #100 by Jack Kirby (1970)
#comicbooks #comicbook #art #arts #marvel #marvelcomics #geek #nerd #geeks #nerds #superhero #fantasticfour #70s #1970s #superheroes #illustration #artist #artists
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NEW LISTING! #Marvel Essential #FantasticFour vols 1-5 ALL first printings, ENTIRE #JACKKIRBY RUN! https://www.ebay.com/itm/298613405798
#comics #MCU #film #movies #superhero #FF #drdoom #namor #blackpanther
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NEW LISTING! #Marvel Essential #FantasticFour vols 1-5 ALL first printings, ENTIRE #JACKKIRBY RUN! https://www.ebay.com/itm/298613405798
#comics #MCU #film #movies #superhero #FF #drdoom #namor #blackpanther
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NEW LISTING! #Marvel Essential #FantasticFour vols 1-5 ALL first printings, ENTIRE #JACKKIRBY RUN! https://www.ebay.com/itm/298613405798
#comics #MCU #film #movies #superhero #FF #drdoom #namor #blackpanther
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NEW LISTING! #Marvel Essential #FantasticFour vols 1-5 ALL first printings, ENTIRE #JACKKIRBY RUN! https://www.ebay.com/itm/298613405798
#comics #MCU #film #movies #superhero #FF #drdoom #namor #blackpanther
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Exclusive: Oppenheimer and Los Alamos are part of ‘Midnight Fantastic Four’
‘Midnight Fantastic Four’ is digging into the dark side of science, with Los Alamos, Oppenheimer, and California’s occult history all playing a role.
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Exclusive: Oppenheimer and Los Alamos are part of ‘Midnight Fantastic Four’
‘Midnight Fantastic Four’ is digging into the dark side of science, with Los Alamos, Oppenheimer, and California’s occult history all playing a role.
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Exclusive: Oppenheimer and Los Alamos are part of ‘Midnight Fantastic Four’
‘Midnight Fantastic Four’ is digging into the dark side of science, with Los Alamos, Oppenheimer, and California’s occult history all playing a role.
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Exclusive: Oppenheimer and Los Alamos are part of ‘Midnight Fantastic Four’
‘Midnight Fantastic Four’ is digging into the dark side of science, with Los Alamos, Oppenheimer, and California’s occult history all playing a role.
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Exclusive: Marvel’s Midnight Universe will feature data pages
Yes, the Midnight Universe is getting X-Men Krakoa-style data pages, and the creators are already figuring out just how far they can push them.
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Exclusive: Marvel’s Midnight Universe will feature data pages
Yes, the Midnight Universe is getting X-Men Krakoa-style data pages, and the creators are already figuring out just how far they can push them.
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/23/midnight-universe-data-pages/ -
Exclusive: Marvel’s Midnight Universe will feature data pages
Yes, the Midnight Universe is getting X-Men Krakoa-style data pages, and the creators are already figuring out just how far they can push them.
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/23/midnight-universe-data-pages/ -
Exclusive: Marvel’s Midnight Universe will feature data pages
Yes, the Midnight Universe is getting X-Men Krakoa-style data pages, and the creators are already figuring out just how far they can push them.
https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/23/midnight-universe-data-pages/ -
Marvelous Market: Best New Comics August 19
All the comics fit to print, and several others too
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
BUG WARS: THE COMING OF THE WARDOOM # 1
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The backyard battlefield heats up and it’s even more brutal and bloodier than before.
Superstar creators JASON AARON & MAHMUD ASRAR return to the savage suburban epic that feeds Honey, I Shrunk the Kids through a war grinder and marinates it in Conan-flavored myth and mayhem.
Six months after the Yard ran red with insect blood, uneasy peace is shattered as ancient enemies rise from the Woods, corporate extermination forces close in, and Slade Slaymaker is dragged back into a brutal world where roach knights ride, squirrel armies gather, and survival means choosing your side in a war no human was meant to fight.
Welcome back to BUG WARS: THE COMING OF THE WARDOOM.
THE LAST DRIVER # 1
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AMERICA, THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE — NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO DRIVE…EXCEPT FOR HIM!
As technology in America advanced, cities began creating the GRID — a robotic transportation system that not only made cars obsolete, it made them illegal. But an outlaw named “Clutch” has no choice but to get behind the wheel one more time. What starts out as a race to save his granddaughter’s life quickly turns into a rebellion against technology, fascism, and the future of a divided America.
Superstar artist and longtime gearhead SEAN GORDON MURPHY (Batman: White Knight, TOKYO GHOST, Punk Rock Jesus, The Wake) writes and draws this highly anticipated ongoing series.
SHELLSHOCK # 1
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NEW WARS! NEW SOLDIERS! SAME OLD PRICE TO PAY… Kiss your rifle and swallow your fear, because EC Comics is rotating back into combat for the 21st century’s first dose of two-fisted fury with staggering new tales of war and fighting men in our next giant-sized special!
Meet mankind’s greatest enemy of all — himself — as commanding writers Julio Anta (This Land Is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story), John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.), Benito Cereno (Invincible Presents: Atom Eve), and Michael W. Conrad (Double Walker) lead a joint campaign alongside artistic bombardiers Tom Fowler (EC’s Catacomb of Torment), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Albert Monteys (Slaughterhouse-Five: The Graphic Novel), and Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves) that will always bring enemy and ally, private and general, to the same reward in the end: a flag-draped casket and glory posthumously conferred. Plus: This 56-page testament to fortitude also features another all-time EC classic, painstakingly remastered and restored!
You’ve warmed yourselves by the pyres of SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES… You’ve grabbed OUTLAW SHOWDOWN by both red-hot barrels… And you’ve felt the poison touch of TORTURED HEARTS. But nothing can prepare you for what awaits — or who you will become — when you finally reach the front line. Here, there can be no peace — only SHELLSHOCK!
WHAT IF…? RUNAWAYS # 1
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WHAT IF… THE RUNAWAYS HADN’T RUN AWAY?
Every year, a group of philanthropists gather for a charitable fundraiser… or so their children Alex Wilder, Chase Stein, Gertrude Yorkes, Karolina Dean, Molly Hayes and Nico Minoru thought. When they discover their parents form the Pride, a sinister, sacrificial group that answers to a godly race called the Gibborim , the teens are terrified, shocked and… intrigued? Their destiny awaits, and there’s no running away.
ONGOING SERIES
ABSOLUTE GREEN ARROW # 4
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BORN ON A MONDAY… RISES ABSOLUTE SOLOMON GRUNDY! Dinah’s search for the Green Arrow Killer has led them both to discover the truth behind the Island — a place far more horrifying than either of them could ever dream. But most disturbing of all is who they discover there — as Absolute Green Arrow debuts the first appearance of a new Absolute take on a classic DC character.
G.I. JOE # 25
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IT HAD TO HAPPEN: G.I. JOE VS. NIGHT FORCE!
Everything has been leading to this EXTRA-SIZED landmark issue as Joe battles Joe, friends become enemies, and the chart-topping team of JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and TOM REILLY kick off the biggest G.I. JOE story in Energon Universe history!
KAYA # 36
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The Great Oracle calculates her next move as Jin and his companions march ever closer to their confrontation with her. While far to the south, KAYA believes she may have found a new family…
THOR #800
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AN ASGARDIAN MILESTONE: THOR #800!
The Serpent has trapped Sigurd Jarlson in the worst of all possible worlds for his greatest trial. Now, without even a weapon in his hand, he must prove himself worthy to enter the Realms of the Gods. Somewhere in the city, a man without even a hammer begins the ultimate quest… the quest for Thor!
Plus: Bonus stories, including a thrilling new tale by Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine) & Jesse Lonergan (Drome)!
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, and OGNs
ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS vol. 2 TP
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The second volume in the action-packed series following normal people navigating an alternate world where time is having a crisis, and just stepping outside your door can send you on an unexpected adventure.
Time is (still) having a crisis!
In this volume, Sasha struggles with her role as caretaker for her husband as he slips through time, Tom tries to live in a world where dead bodies with his face and finger prints keep appearing, a homeless comic book artist literally falls into the gutters, and a look into the temporal gig economy.
The hit series returns with more sad, beautiful, experimental, funny, gory stories of people and time in crisis!
Collects issues #6-9.
EXQUISITE CORPSES vol. 3 TP
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Trick-or-treating. Clocking in for your shift at work. Going to the annual Halloween party down at the Pit. For the citizens of Oak Valley, Maine, any one of these activities could spell a gruesome death as twelve of the most dangerous killers in the world turn their sleepy little town into the playing field for a game that will decide the fate of the entire country for years to come.
As the sun begins to rise on the unlucky town chosen as this year’s arena, the last remaining killers gather to determine the winner. But the civilians of Oak Valley have been pushed to their limits, and with nothing left to lose, they’re not going to let the powers-that-be play the game by their rules any longer…
JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and MICHAEL WALSH (THE SILVER COIN) are joined by TYLER BOSS (YOU’LL DO BAD THINGS), JORDIE BELLAIRE (REDLANDS), CHE GRAYSON (Dark Spaces: Good Deeds), VALENTINE DE LANDRO (BITCH PLANET), MARIANNA IGNAZZI (Catwoman), and GAVIN FULLERTON (THE CLOSET) as they conclude the blood-soaked first season of the groundbreaking horror epic!
Collects EXQUISITE CORPSES #9-13
MEDIEVAL SPAWN TP
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MEDIEVAL SPAWN’S origins have long been shrouded in mystery, but this miniseries finally sheds light on the story of one of the most intriguing Hellspawns. As SIR JON OF YORK, he battles dragons, wizards, and relentless hordes of monsters, carving a bloody legacy throughout history. This exploration promises to captivate fans and newcomers alike, revealing the depth and complexity of a character that has fascinated audiences for years.
Collects MEDIEVAL SPAWN #1-4.
MISS TRUESDALE AND THE RISE OF MAN HC
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Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and artist Jesse Lonergan continue their acclaimed Miss Truesdale saga in this new comics miniseries.
Finally at peace with her past lives, Anum Yassa now must fight to protect the future as a dark force endeavors destroy it.The fate of mankind rests in her hands.
The secretary Miss Truesale turned gladiator Anum Yassa wanders the forest to learn about her lives—past, present, and future. Monster after monster, foe after foe, Anum Yassa fights them off—but something or someone is behind them all. The gladiator-secretary must protect the future of man before a powerful evil can stop mankind’s destiny and replace it with a darker fate—and the evil forces will not be stopped so easily.
Collects Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man #1–#4 and bonus material.
Preorders on Final Order Cutoff
AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE Deluxe Edition HC
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R.I.P. Riverdale! Once in a generation, a story so potent, so powerful, so horrifying rises from the grave to redefine the comics medium’s greatest icons. Enter: The first-ever deluxe collection of Afterlife with Archie — collecting the totality of the groundbreaking, cemetery-shaking comics masterpiece from Harvey Award–winning writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Stephen King’s The Stand: American Nightmare) and Eisner Award–winning artist Francesco Francavilla (Batman: The Black Mirror) that first introduced Riverdale’s teenage icons into a merciless world of ritual magic, undead terror, and survival at any cost!
When a tragic death befalls Jughead Jones’s closest companion, his grief drives him to the doorstep of Sabrina the Teenage Witch… and into the thrall of a dark magic that will soon turn the whole of Riverdale into a ravenous pack of undead zombies fueled by a desire for human flesh. Hunted by the reanimated corpses of their friends and loved ones, can Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the rest of America’s most beloved teenagers battle back by a legion of the dead… and live long enough to stop the entire world from being consumed by the same unholy hunger? Pal vs. pal. Classmate vs. classmate. Living vs. dead. They swore to be friends until the end… but they never expected the end to look quite like this.
This definitive hardcover collection of the riveting and relentless milestone that the New York Times calls “gruesome [and] masterly” re-presents the entirety of the Afterlife with Archie saga—including the never-before-collected issues #6–10—in an oversized format that also features a complete cover gallery and behind-the-scenes materials on the development of Archie Comics’ first all-out horror epic.
Collecting Afterlife with Archie #1–10.
AVENGERS # 1
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IN THE WAKE OF ARMAGEDDON, A NEW TEAM ASSEMBLES… Superstar team Chip Zdarsky & Marco Checchetto reunite for a trailblazing new era of AVENGERS! With the world order completely rewritten after AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON, there comes a day, a day unlike any other, when a new group of Earth’s mightiest heroes find themselves united to avenge the Marvel Universe: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain Marvel, Daredevil, Luke Cage and [REDACTED]! The Avengers take center stage once again in the Marvel Universe, and it all starts here. Don’t miss it!
LEGACY #808
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER # 1
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Eisner-winning writer KELLY THOMPSON (Absolute Wonder Woman, Black Widow) and superstar artist STEPHEN BYRNE (Wonder Twins) present a vision of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER you’ve got to read to believe! Featuring the comics debut of a beloved Buffy fan-favorite character!
Into every generation, a slayer is born. And Buffy Summers may have broken the mold. Though Buffy’s powers were varied and great, it was the love and devotion she inspired that was perhaps her greatest power. And when she gave her life to save the world, the people who loved her couldn’t live with that. This is that story.
THREE WORLDS / THREE MOONS: SHIFT # 1
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From the New York Times bestselling and multi-Eisner Award-nominated creator of East of West, The Manhattan Projects, Decorum, and more comes this ambitious, science fiction universe presented by comics titan Jonathan Hickman.
Explore the beginnings of the 3 Worlds/3 Moons Universe in this stunning prestige format comic book written by Jonathan Hickman, with art and colors by Mike del Mundo!
Set generations before the current science cycle, in a time when magic is at its peak and Kaoso is thriving, Syg the White Hart eschews the wishes of his family and the will of the Academy, by hitching a ride on a Vojoganto to the center of the universe — Akva — to understand the cause behind what he believes to be the inevitable collapse of the universe as he knows it. Accompanied by his lifelong friend, an accused heretic named Markus, the two set out to unlock the secrets of life and stop the worlds’ collapse. At the same time, there are forces set out to bring about the inevitable change and reawaken the God Machine of Ordo, thereby kickstarting the beginning of the next science cycle and the downfall of magic. Will Syg and Markus be able to complete their mission, or will their time be cut short by the next cosmic shift?
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Marvelous Market: Best New Comics August 19
All the comics fit to print, and several others too
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
BUG WARS: THE COMING OF THE WARDOOM # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
The backyard battlefield heats up and it’s even more brutal and bloodier than before.
Superstar creators JASON AARON & MAHMUD ASRAR return to the savage suburban epic that feeds Honey, I Shrunk the Kids through a war grinder and marinates it in Conan-flavored myth and mayhem.
Six months after the Yard ran red with insect blood, uneasy peace is shattered as ancient enemies rise from the Woods, corporate extermination forces close in, and Slade Slaymaker is dragged back into a brutal world where roach knights ride, squirrel armies gather, and survival means choosing your side in a war no human was meant to fight.
Welcome back to BUG WARS: THE COMING OF THE WARDOOM.
THE LAST DRIVER # 1
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AMERICA, THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE — NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO DRIVE…EXCEPT FOR HIM!
As technology in America advanced, cities began creating the GRID — a robotic transportation system that not only made cars obsolete, it made them illegal. But an outlaw named “Clutch” has no choice but to get behind the wheel one more time. What starts out as a race to save his granddaughter’s life quickly turns into a rebellion against technology, fascism, and the future of a divided America.
Superstar artist and longtime gearhead SEAN GORDON MURPHY (Batman: White Knight, TOKYO GHOST, Punk Rock Jesus, The Wake) writes and draws this highly anticipated ongoing series.
SHELLSHOCK # 1
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NEW WARS! NEW SOLDIERS! SAME OLD PRICE TO PAY… Kiss your rifle and swallow your fear, because EC Comics is rotating back into combat for the 21st century’s first dose of two-fisted fury with staggering new tales of war and fighting men in our next giant-sized special!
Meet mankind’s greatest enemy of all — himself — as commanding writers Julio Anta (This Land Is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story), John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.), Benito Cereno (Invincible Presents: Atom Eve), and Michael W. Conrad (Double Walker) lead a joint campaign alongside artistic bombardiers Tom Fowler (EC’s Catacomb of Torment), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Albert Monteys (Slaughterhouse-Five: The Graphic Novel), and Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves) that will always bring enemy and ally, private and general, to the same reward in the end: a flag-draped casket and glory posthumously conferred. Plus: This 56-page testament to fortitude also features another all-time EC classic, painstakingly remastered and restored!
You’ve warmed yourselves by the pyres of SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES… You’ve grabbed OUTLAW SHOWDOWN by both red-hot barrels… And you’ve felt the poison touch of TORTURED HEARTS. But nothing can prepare you for what awaits — or who you will become — when you finally reach the front line. Here, there can be no peace — only SHELLSHOCK!
WHAT IF…? RUNAWAYS # 1
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WHAT IF… THE RUNAWAYS HADN’T RUN AWAY?
Every year, a group of philanthropists gather for a charitable fundraiser… or so their children Alex Wilder, Chase Stein, Gertrude Yorkes, Karolina Dean, Molly Hayes and Nico Minoru thought. When they discover their parents form the Pride, a sinister, sacrificial group that answers to a godly race called the Gibborim , the teens are terrified, shocked and… intrigued? Their destiny awaits, and there’s no running away.
ONGOING SERIES
ABSOLUTE GREEN ARROW # 4
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BORN ON A MONDAY… RISES ABSOLUTE SOLOMON GRUNDY! Dinah’s search for the Green Arrow Killer has led them both to discover the truth behind the Island — a place far more horrifying than either of them could ever dream. But most disturbing of all is who they discover there — as Absolute Green Arrow debuts the first appearance of a new Absolute take on a classic DC character.
G.I. JOE # 25
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IT HAD TO HAPPEN: G.I. JOE VS. NIGHT FORCE!
Everything has been leading to this EXTRA-SIZED landmark issue as Joe battles Joe, friends become enemies, and the chart-topping team of JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and TOM REILLY kick off the biggest G.I. JOE story in Energon Universe history!
KAYA # 36
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The Great Oracle calculates her next move as Jin and his companions march ever closer to their confrontation with her. While far to the south, KAYA believes she may have found a new family…
THOR #800
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AN ASGARDIAN MILESTONE: THOR #800!
The Serpent has trapped Sigurd Jarlson in the worst of all possible worlds for his greatest trial. Now, without even a weapon in his hand, he must prove himself worthy to enter the Realms of the Gods. Somewhere in the city, a man without even a hammer begins the ultimate quest… the quest for Thor!
Plus: Bonus stories, including a thrilling new tale by Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine) & Jesse Lonergan (Drome)!
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, and OGNs
ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS vol. 2 TP
SOLICIT COPY:
The second volume in the action-packed series following normal people navigating an alternate world where time is having a crisis, and just stepping outside your door can send you on an unexpected adventure.
Time is (still) having a crisis!
In this volume, Sasha struggles with her role as caretaker for her husband as he slips through time, Tom tries to live in a world where dead bodies with his face and finger prints keep appearing, a homeless comic book artist literally falls into the gutters, and a look into the temporal gig economy.
The hit series returns with more sad, beautiful, experimental, funny, gory stories of people and time in crisis!
Collects issues #6-9.
EXQUISITE CORPSES vol. 3 TP
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Trick-or-treating. Clocking in for your shift at work. Going to the annual Halloween party down at the Pit. For the citizens of Oak Valley, Maine, any one of these activities could spell a gruesome death as twelve of the most dangerous killers in the world turn their sleepy little town into the playing field for a game that will decide the fate of the entire country for years to come.
As the sun begins to rise on the unlucky town chosen as this year’s arena, the last remaining killers gather to determine the winner. But the civilians of Oak Valley have been pushed to their limits, and with nothing left to lose, they’re not going to let the powers-that-be play the game by their rules any longer…
JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and MICHAEL WALSH (THE SILVER COIN) are joined by TYLER BOSS (YOU’LL DO BAD THINGS), JORDIE BELLAIRE (REDLANDS), CHE GRAYSON (Dark Spaces: Good Deeds), VALENTINE DE LANDRO (BITCH PLANET), MARIANNA IGNAZZI (Catwoman), and GAVIN FULLERTON (THE CLOSET) as they conclude the blood-soaked first season of the groundbreaking horror epic!
Collects EXQUISITE CORPSES #9-13
MEDIEVAL SPAWN TP
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MEDIEVAL SPAWN’S origins have long been shrouded in mystery, but this miniseries finally sheds light on the story of one of the most intriguing Hellspawns. As SIR JON OF YORK, he battles dragons, wizards, and relentless hordes of monsters, carving a bloody legacy throughout history. This exploration promises to captivate fans and newcomers alike, revealing the depth and complexity of a character that has fascinated audiences for years.
Collects MEDIEVAL SPAWN #1-4.
MISS TRUESDALE AND THE RISE OF MAN HC
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Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and artist Jesse Lonergan continue their acclaimed Miss Truesdale saga in this new comics miniseries.
Finally at peace with her past lives, Anum Yassa now must fight to protect the future as a dark force endeavors destroy it.The fate of mankind rests in her hands.
The secretary Miss Truesale turned gladiator Anum Yassa wanders the forest to learn about her lives—past, present, and future. Monster after monster, foe after foe, Anum Yassa fights them off—but something or someone is behind them all. The gladiator-secretary must protect the future of man before a powerful evil can stop mankind’s destiny and replace it with a darker fate—and the evil forces will not be stopped so easily.
Collects Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man #1–#4 and bonus material.
Preorders on Final Order Cutoff
AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE Deluxe Edition HC
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R.I.P. Riverdale! Once in a generation, a story so potent, so powerful, so horrifying rises from the grave to redefine the comics medium’s greatest icons. Enter: The first-ever deluxe collection of Afterlife with Archie — collecting the totality of the groundbreaking, cemetery-shaking comics masterpiece from Harvey Award–winning writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Stephen King’s The Stand: American Nightmare) and Eisner Award–winning artist Francesco Francavilla (Batman: The Black Mirror) that first introduced Riverdale’s teenage icons into a merciless world of ritual magic, undead terror, and survival at any cost!
When a tragic death befalls Jughead Jones’s closest companion, his grief drives him to the doorstep of Sabrina the Teenage Witch… and into the thrall of a dark magic that will soon turn the whole of Riverdale into a ravenous pack of undead zombies fueled by a desire for human flesh. Hunted by the reanimated corpses of their friends and loved ones, can Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the rest of America’s most beloved teenagers battle back by a legion of the dead… and live long enough to stop the entire world from being consumed by the same unholy hunger? Pal vs. pal. Classmate vs. classmate. Living vs. dead. They swore to be friends until the end… but they never expected the end to look quite like this.
This definitive hardcover collection of the riveting and relentless milestone that the New York Times calls “gruesome [and] masterly” re-presents the entirety of the Afterlife with Archie saga—including the never-before-collected issues #6–10—in an oversized format that also features a complete cover gallery and behind-the-scenes materials on the development of Archie Comics’ first all-out horror epic.
Collecting Afterlife with Archie #1–10.
AVENGERS # 1
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IN THE WAKE OF ARMAGEDDON, A NEW TEAM ASSEMBLES… Superstar team Chip Zdarsky & Marco Checchetto reunite for a trailblazing new era of AVENGERS! With the world order completely rewritten after AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON, there comes a day, a day unlike any other, when a new group of Earth’s mightiest heroes find themselves united to avenge the Marvel Universe: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain Marvel, Daredevil, Luke Cage and [REDACTED]! The Avengers take center stage once again in the Marvel Universe, and it all starts here. Don’t miss it!
LEGACY #808
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER # 1
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Eisner-winning writer KELLY THOMPSON (Absolute Wonder Woman, Black Widow) and superstar artist STEPHEN BYRNE (Wonder Twins) present a vision of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER you’ve got to read to believe! Featuring the comics debut of a beloved Buffy fan-favorite character!
Into every generation, a slayer is born. And Buffy Summers may have broken the mold. Though Buffy’s powers were varied and great, it was the love and devotion she inspired that was perhaps her greatest power. And when she gave her life to save the world, the people who loved her couldn’t live with that. This is that story.
THREE WORLDS / THREE MOONS: SHIFT # 1
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From the New York Times bestselling and multi-Eisner Award-nominated creator of East of West, The Manhattan Projects, Decorum, and more comes this ambitious, science fiction universe presented by comics titan Jonathan Hickman.
Explore the beginnings of the 3 Worlds/3 Moons Universe in this stunning prestige format comic book written by Jonathan Hickman, with art and colors by Mike del Mundo!
Set generations before the current science cycle, in a time when magic is at its peak and Kaoso is thriving, Syg the White Hart eschews the wishes of his family and the will of the Academy, by hitching a ride on a Vojoganto to the center of the universe — Akva — to understand the cause behind what he believes to be the inevitable collapse of the universe as he knows it. Accompanied by his lifelong friend, an accused heretic named Markus, the two set out to unlock the secrets of life and stop the worlds’ collapse. At the same time, there are forces set out to bring about the inevitable change and reawaken the God Machine of Ordo, thereby kickstarting the beginning of the next science cycle and the downfall of magic. Will Syg and Markus be able to complete their mission, or will their time be cut short by the next cosmic shift?
What did I miss?
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#MarvelStudios compartió un nuevo tráiler de #AvengersDoomsday en #D23, y ahora podemos ver el temible poder del Doctor #Doom. El amo de Latveria hará lo que sea para cumplir sus propósitos e incluso enfrentar a los #Avengers, #XMen y #FantasticFour :3. https://universo-nintendo.com.mx/2026/08/15/avengers-doomsday-doctor-doom-trailer-d23/
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#MarvelStudios compartió un nuevo tráiler de #AvengersDoomsday en #D23, y ahora podemos ver el temible poder del Doctor #Doom. El amo de Latveria hará lo que sea para cumplir sus propósitos e incluso enfrentar a los #Avengers, #XMen y #FantasticFour :3. https://universo-nintendo.com.mx/2026/08/15/avengers-doomsday-doctor-doom-trailer-d23/
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#MarvelStudios compartió un nuevo tráiler de #AvengersDoomsday en #D23, y ahora podemos ver el temible poder del Doctor #Doom. El amo de Latveria hará lo que sea para cumplir sus propósitos e incluso enfrentar a los #Avengers, #XMen y #FantasticFour :3. https://universo-nintendo.com.mx/2026/08/15/avengers-doomsday-doctor-doom-trailer-d23/
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Avengers: Doomsday’s New Look Unleashes Doctor Doom in Menacing Avatar: ‘Hell Answers Me’
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Marvel reveals new ‘Midnight’ variant covers ahead of October 2026 launch
All three Midnight Universe series launch simultaneously on October 7.
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Marvel reveals new ‘Midnight’ variant covers ahead of October 2026 launch
All three Midnight Universe series launch simultaneously on October 7.
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Marvel reveals new ‘Midnight’ variant covers ahead of October 2026 launch
All three Midnight Universe series launch simultaneously on October 7.
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Marvel reveals new ‘Midnight’ variant covers ahead of October 2026 launch
All three Midnight Universe series launch simultaneously on October 7.
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Marvelous Market: Best New Comics August 12
Mariko Tomaki writing Hello Kitty?
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 FOUNDRY # 1
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Long before Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. defended the world against supernatural threats of all types, the men and women of the Foundry protected Queen Victoria’s Empire. But the operatives of the Foundry were adventurers and explorers with no time for the paranormal or the occult, only interested in the scientific applications of the artifacts that their expeditions uncovered or what engineering marvels could be devised from ancient discoveries. In The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas, Major Karam Singh and his fellow members of the Foundry go in search of an unknown menace that appears to threaten enemies and allies alike, unsure whether they are in pursuit of some sort of monster or something far worse.
HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: HELLO WORLD # 1
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She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world.
Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a screeching halt when My Melody bursts in to reveal that her bow has gone missing!
Suddenly, the iconic symbols of our favorite characters all start disappearing, and it’s up to Hello Kitty to solve the case! But that’s not all—as friends start to suspect each other, our super detective must solve the mystery and keep everyone together! It’s a mess only Hello Kitty can solve!
Join comic legend and multiple Eisner Award–winning author Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Detective Comics) and rising artist Cody Lemieux for the groundbreaking comics launch of the world’s sweetheart!
Cover A comes polybagged with one of three exclusive collectible sticker sheets, unseal the surprise and start the chase to track down all three and complete the full set!
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN # 1
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THE NEXT ERA OF MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN, STARTS NOW!
MILES MORALES IS BACK IN THE RED AND BLACK! SPIDER-MAN thinks he has it allllll handled: homework, super villains…a new school crush? No, no – Miles is focused on what matters: helping the good folks of Brooklyn. Friendly. Neighborhood. Spider-Manning at his best! But a vengeful villain from Jeff Morales’ past with S.H.I.E.L.D. threatens to destroy not only Spider-Man – but the entire Morales family!
Superstars Bryan Hill (ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER) and Nico Leon (PSYLOCKE) join cover artist and Marvel Stormbreaker Simone Di Meo for this next great Miles Morales adventure!
REGICIDE # 1
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A DOOMED MARCH THROUGH TRANSYLVANIA…
A farmhand lives a simple life until village elders insist he set out for the capital with a dangerous stranger. Their mission? Kill the murderous viceroy of Transylvania! It’s Dracula meets BERSERK in this dark fantasy series full of sexy entities and betrayal.
ONGOING SERIES
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN # 23
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BATMAN VS. BATMAN! In a climactic showdown, Batman is forced to battle an unyielding enemy in not just the Robins but in himself. More than one dead character signals a call for help… and a symbol of hopelessness as more friends become enemies.
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE – DYNAMIC DUOS # 1
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MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE RETURN TO THEIR FAN-FAVORITE SERIES EXPLORING BATMAN AND ROBIN’S EARLY YEARS!
Batman and Robin are back in action! The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder have been hard at work cleaning up the streets of Gotham City, and their partnership has only gotten tighter. But when a gang of street kids starts causing mischief, Batman and Robin will need to get to the bottom of where these kids came from and who is in charge! Mark Waid and Chris Samnee return to Gotham to tell another tale of the early days of the Dynamic Duo!
BLEEDING HEARTS # 7
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CAN POKE BE FORGIVEN? After the outrageously bloody events of Out-Break, Poke is overwhelmed by guilt and the beauty of living things… but he also must reckon with the horrible choice he made. Plus: Cara and Rabbit’s final resting place!
GODZILLA’S MONSTERPIECE THEATRE PRESENTS: ROAR OF THE WORLDS # 1
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The explosive literary mashup series continues — Godzilla is taking on the classics one story at a time!
In this oversize one-shot, comic book legend Kyle Baker joins the fun to help Godzilla defend the planet against invaders from Mars! The War of the Worlds regaled readers with the story of what happened in England when faraway invaders arrived. This comic asks a much more important question… what was going on in Japan? The answer: Martians were getting smashed left and right by the King of the Monsters!
And that’s not all — this issue contains part three of Tom Scioli’s “Robin Hood and the Monster of Nottingham.”
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, and OGNs
DOCTOR STRANGE BY PAUL SMITH Artist’s Edition HC
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Experience the stunning artistry of Paul Smith during his fan-favorite run on Doctor Strange, in this deluxe, oversized Artist’s Edition.
Paul Smith’s work on iconic Marvel comics, including Doctor Strange and Uncanny X-Men, made him one of the most popular and acclaimed artists in the ‘80s through today.
With his impactful run on Doctor Strange, Smith’s work became a cult-classic and further cemented him as a legend in Marvel history. This Artist’s Edition of his popular Doctor Strange issues will give a one-of-a-kind view into his process.
DOCTOR STRANGE BY PAUL SMITH ARTIST’S EDITION is a truly staggering presentation — and includes his complete stories from Doctor Strange (issues #65, #69, #70, and #72), an additional 40 pages from an array of issues, PLUS more beautiful covers and pages representing every corner of the Marvel Universe, including Smith’s very first published Marvel story from Marvel Fanfare #1 featuring Daredevil.
Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible — ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special — are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn.
EXPOSURES HC
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Eisner nominated creator Lily Williams’s latest graphic novel is an honest and heartwarming account of what it’s like living with OCD, and the courage it takes to confront your deepest fears.
Let me tell you about the winter I had to face all my fears.
I used to like a lot of things when I was younger, like dancing, baking, and most of all skiing. But as I got older, things started to change…I started to feel afraid of things like certain colors, numbers, and cracks in the sidewalk.
But there was a way to manage these scary thoughts, and start enjoying the things I used to – it started with something called exposure therapy.
Even though it was hard at first, I learned how brave I truly am.
This is the story of my OCD and how, despite the challenges, I learned to face my fears.
MURDER PODCAST vol. 1 TP
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No one knows how it got on your phone — but when you play the episode, people die!
The creator of The Beauty returns to infect your feed with a violent new horrifically brutal series for true crime lovers!
From the co-creator of The Beauty, now an FX/Hulu television series from Ryan Murphy, comes a whole new concept of modern horror.
Fans of true crime podcasts are noticing brand-new episodes of a show they thought was over appearing in their feed, but when they cue up the first episode, they find themselves overtaken by a murderous urge. One that only stops when the killer is stopped, leaving a gruesome death toll in its wake.
For Mina and her friends, these killings are just another topic of their daily gossip, a potential new case for the next true crime show they can’t get enough of. Yet, as the killings get closer and closer to their own lives, it’s becoming clear that there is more going on below the surface than any of them realize.
Volume 1 collects The Cold Open and issues 1- 4 of Murder Podcast.
QUACKY TP
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Jim Woodring pays homage to the classic Big Little Book format to put his silent signature character through his most transformative adventure ever.
Jim Woodring has been drawing the otherworldly, allegorical adventures of his cartoon Everycreature, Frank, for three and a half decades. These stories are a singular rarity in the comics form — both bone-chillingly physical in their depictions of Frank’s travails and profoundly metaphysical at the same time. Not since George Herriman’s Krazy Kat has the comics language been so exquisitely distilled into pure, revelatory aesthetic expression.
With Quacky, Woodring adopts the format of 1930s Big Little Books to deliver a text story with illustrations, in which the typically nonplussed Frank’s reactions are told to us explicitly, through narration and his own thoughts. Frank is buffeted by generosity, anguished to see how loving friends perceive him, distraught by the process of aging and physical transformation in a beloved pet, delighted by nature and physical experiences shared with others, and ultimately sees a path toward radical acceptance in the face of trauma.
Frank cast regulars Pupshaw, Pushpaw and Manhog are here, along with new entries to Frank’s world of the Unifactor. And, in a backup feature, we meet a cast of toontown pigs in a story that undercuts the kiddie book format: “Hoggy Goes Hogwild.” Cunningham, the clever pig who helps all his friends, and his confirmed fiancée, Porceline, are called on to assist local pal Hoggy – who turns out to have gone on a violent crime spree, presaging a possible psychotic break.
Jim Woodring is back, and no two worlds wouldn’t be the same without him.
Preorders on Final Order Cutoff
DEICIDIUM vol. 1: Returned TP
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In a future rebuilt from the ashes of war, belief is no longer sacred — it’s monetized.
Humanity has entered a hard-won age of stability, governed by an unholy alliance between global corporations and newly engineered religions. Worship fuels the economy. Faith is power. Salvation is a product. Welcome to the industry of belief. That fragile balance shatters when the old gods return. Ancient deities of fire, wind, jaguars, love, war, and mischief awaken inside ordinary people, transforming neighbors and strangers into living gods. To the powers that be, they aren’t miracles — they’re threats.
The great faiths of the new world knew the old gods could one day return, and they planned for such an eventuality. 12 orphans were chosen, bestowed with gifts and taught to be faithless, loveless instruments without reward or remorse. The old gods have returned — and the 12 will be unleashed.
As old myths collide with a world built on manufactured faith, a brutal conflict ignites — one that will decide who controls humanity’s future, and whether salvation comes from those placed above us… or from within us. DEICIDIUM is a global epic series from the multi-award-winning collaborations of Ram V, Evan Cagle, Anand Radhakrishnan with Tom Muller, Aditya Bidikar and more.
THE MESS HC
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When her semi-estranged and penniless hoarder father dies, Erin Messina is tasked with cleaning out his house before the bank forecloses on it. This otherwise thankless task is given a purpose, however, when she remembers the original Picasso drawing her father was gifted in 1964. She enlists her teenage son, Jackson, to spend spring break looking for their possible ticket to long-term financial stability. Jackson, resentful and eager to shirk responsibility, befriends twin skateboarders who live in the hood, and tell him about the violent murder that happened directly across the street from his grandfather’s home — and the murderer who still lives there. Emotional baggage, paranoia, and frayed nerves stretch the Messina’s relationship to the brink, as The Mess careens to a thrilling final act that includes… two-way radio communication with the dead?
Over the past decade, Noah Van Sciver has established himself as the most versatile graphic novelist working today. Whether it be in the service of straight-up satire (Fante Bukowski, Beat It, Rufus!), serious historical nonfiction (Joseph Smith and the Mormons, The Hypo: The Melancholic Young Lincoln), autobiography (As a Cartoonist, One Dirty Tree), or books for younger readers (Calamity Before Jane, Johnny Appleseed), Van Sciver’s singular voice and style has proven remarkably malleable to the needs of each project. With The Mess, Van Sciver stakes yet new creative ground as a fiction writer, crafting the most magnetic and literary work of his career. The Mess is a brilliant, original graphic novel infused with drama, laughs, pathos, and suspense, beautifully drawn and colored in Van Sciver’s immersive and intimate style.
SPAWN 77 # 1
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In 1977, a young artist had his first ideas for a character he would name Spawn. That man was TODD McFARLANE. Now, 49 years later, Spawn is an international sensation that has spawned (pun intended) a movie, toys, games, and an animated series. It has been translated into over a dozen languages with fans across the globe.
Now, in collaboration with acclaimed artist MARK SPEARS, TODD McFARLANE brings a vision of his original idea to the Spawn Universe. A completely new and exciting take on the fan-favorite character. Covers from MARK SPEARS, TODD McFARLANE, EMMA RIOS, SHAWN CRYSTAL, and more. A wickedly different version of Spawn starts here.
URI TUPKA AND THE DEVILS: Another Story from Lands Unknown HC
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After his search for the ancient gods ended with answers — but more questions — theologian Uri Tupka travels further to discover the truth about the darkness before the world began, and what it means for mankind.
Heretic and theologian Uri Tupka has learned of the gods and now must learn of the universe, and so he visits a Baron’s library of books beyond even Uri’s imagination. However night after night in the library brings not just new insight and clarity on the origins of the world, but threatens to consume Uri himself as his unquenchable search for understanding may put him directly in the path of danger.
In this follow-up to Uri Tupka and the Gods and Bowling with Corpses, Mignola returns to Lands Unknown to both write and draw this original graphic novel that explores the origins of legends and how they can change us. Longtime Mignola collaborator, colorist Dave Stewart, joins this mythic tale.
What did I miss?
If there are some great comics, collected or in single issues, that you think I should be reading, tell me about them! And if you do try out any of these series, let me know how you liked them, or didn’t. This is a safe space for haters. If you enjoy this service, please share this article on social media or tell someone that you know reads comics about it.
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Marvelous Market: Best New Comics August 12
Mariko Tomaki writing Hello Kitty?
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 FOUNDRY # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
Long before Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. defended the world against supernatural threats of all types, the men and women of the Foundry protected Queen Victoria’s Empire. But the operatives of the Foundry were adventurers and explorers with no time for the paranormal or the occult, only interested in the scientific applications of the artifacts that their expeditions uncovered or what engineering marvels could be devised from ancient discoveries. In The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas, Major Karam Singh and his fellow members of the Foundry go in search of an unknown menace that appears to threaten enemies and allies alike, unsure whether they are in pursuit of some sort of monster or something far worse.
HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: HELLO WORLD # 1
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She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world.
Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a screeching halt when My Melody bursts in to reveal that her bow has gone missing!
Suddenly, the iconic symbols of our favorite characters all start disappearing, and it’s up to Hello Kitty to solve the case! But that’s not all—as friends start to suspect each other, our super detective must solve the mystery and keep everyone together! It’s a mess only Hello Kitty can solve!
Join comic legend and multiple Eisner Award–winning author Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Detective Comics) and rising artist Cody Lemieux for the groundbreaking comics launch of the world’s sweetheart!
Cover A comes polybagged with one of three exclusive collectible sticker sheets, unseal the surprise and start the chase to track down all three and complete the full set!
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN # 1
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THE NEXT ERA OF MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN, STARTS NOW!
MILES MORALES IS BACK IN THE RED AND BLACK! SPIDER-MAN thinks he has it allllll handled: homework, super villains…a new school crush? No, no – Miles is focused on what matters: helping the good folks of Brooklyn. Friendly. Neighborhood. Spider-Manning at his best! But a vengeful villain from Jeff Morales’ past with S.H.I.E.L.D. threatens to destroy not only Spider-Man – but the entire Morales family!
Superstars Bryan Hill (ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER) and Nico Leon (PSYLOCKE) join cover artist and Marvel Stormbreaker Simone Di Meo for this next great Miles Morales adventure!
REGICIDE # 1
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A DOOMED MARCH THROUGH TRANSYLVANIA…
A farmhand lives a simple life until village elders insist he set out for the capital with a dangerous stranger. Their mission? Kill the murderous viceroy of Transylvania! It’s Dracula meets BERSERK in this dark fantasy series full of sexy entities and betrayal.
ONGOING SERIES
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN # 23
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BATMAN VS. BATMAN! In a climactic showdown, Batman is forced to battle an unyielding enemy in not just the Robins but in himself. More than one dead character signals a call for help… and a symbol of hopelessness as more friends become enemies.
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE – DYNAMIC DUOS # 1
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MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE RETURN TO THEIR FAN-FAVORITE SERIES EXPLORING BATMAN AND ROBIN’S EARLY YEARS!
Batman and Robin are back in action! The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder have been hard at work cleaning up the streets of Gotham City, and their partnership has only gotten tighter. But when a gang of street kids starts causing mischief, Batman and Robin will need to get to the bottom of where these kids came from and who is in charge! Mark Waid and Chris Samnee return to Gotham to tell another tale of the early days of the Dynamic Duo!
BLEEDING HEARTS # 7
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CAN POKE BE FORGIVEN? After the outrageously bloody events of Out-Break, Poke is overwhelmed by guilt and the beauty of living things… but he also must reckon with the horrible choice he made. Plus: Cara and Rabbit’s final resting place!
GODZILLA’S MONSTERPIECE THEATRE PRESENTS: ROAR OF THE WORLDS # 1
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The explosive literary mashup series continues — Godzilla is taking on the classics one story at a time!
In this oversize one-shot, comic book legend Kyle Baker joins the fun to help Godzilla defend the planet against invaders from Mars! The War of the Worlds regaled readers with the story of what happened in England when faraway invaders arrived. This comic asks a much more important question… what was going on in Japan? The answer: Martians were getting smashed left and right by the King of the Monsters!
And that’s not all — this issue contains part three of Tom Scioli’s “Robin Hood and the Monster of Nottingham.”
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, and OGNs
DOCTOR STRANGE BY PAUL SMITH Artist’s Edition HC
SOLICIT COPY:
Experience the stunning artistry of Paul Smith during his fan-favorite run on Doctor Strange, in this deluxe, oversized Artist’s Edition.
Paul Smith’s work on iconic Marvel comics, including Doctor Strange and Uncanny X-Men, made him one of the most popular and acclaimed artists in the ‘80s through today.
With his impactful run on Doctor Strange, Smith’s work became a cult-classic and further cemented him as a legend in Marvel history. This Artist’s Edition of his popular Doctor Strange issues will give a one-of-a-kind view into his process.
DOCTOR STRANGE BY PAUL SMITH ARTIST’S EDITION is a truly staggering presentation — and includes his complete stories from Doctor Strange (issues #65, #69, #70, and #72), an additional 40 pages from an array of issues, PLUS more beautiful covers and pages representing every corner of the Marvel Universe, including Smith’s very first published Marvel story from Marvel Fanfare #1 featuring Daredevil.
Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible — ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special — are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn.
EXPOSURES HC
SOLICIT COPY:
Eisner nominated creator Lily Williams’s latest graphic novel is an honest and heartwarming account of what it’s like living with OCD, and the courage it takes to confront your deepest fears.
Let me tell you about the winter I had to face all my fears.
I used to like a lot of things when I was younger, like dancing, baking, and most of all skiing. But as I got older, things started to change…I started to feel afraid of things like certain colors, numbers, and cracks in the sidewalk.
But there was a way to manage these scary thoughts, and start enjoying the things I used to – it started with something called exposure therapy.
Even though it was hard at first, I learned how brave I truly am.
This is the story of my OCD and how, despite the challenges, I learned to face my fears.
MURDER PODCAST vol. 1 TP
SOLICIT COPY:
No one knows how it got on your phone — but when you play the episode, people die!
The creator of The Beauty returns to infect your feed with a violent new horrifically brutal series for true crime lovers!
From the co-creator of The Beauty, now an FX/Hulu television series from Ryan Murphy, comes a whole new concept of modern horror.
Fans of true crime podcasts are noticing brand-new episodes of a show they thought was over appearing in their feed, but when they cue up the first episode, they find themselves overtaken by a murderous urge. One that only stops when the killer is stopped, leaving a gruesome death toll in its wake.
For Mina and her friends, these killings are just another topic of their daily gossip, a potential new case for the next true crime show they can’t get enough of. Yet, as the killings get closer and closer to their own lives, it’s becoming clear that there is more going on below the surface than any of them realize.
Volume 1 collects The Cold Open and issues 1- 4 of Murder Podcast.
QUACKY TP
SOLICIT COPY:
Jim Woodring pays homage to the classic Big Little Book format to put his silent signature character through his most transformative adventure ever.
Jim Woodring has been drawing the otherworldly, allegorical adventures of his cartoon Everycreature, Frank, for three and a half decades. These stories are a singular rarity in the comics form — both bone-chillingly physical in their depictions of Frank’s travails and profoundly metaphysical at the same time. Not since George Herriman’s Krazy Kat has the comics language been so exquisitely distilled into pure, revelatory aesthetic expression.
With Quacky, Woodring adopts the format of 1930s Big Little Books to deliver a text story with illustrations, in which the typically nonplussed Frank’s reactions are told to us explicitly, through narration and his own thoughts. Frank is buffeted by generosity, anguished to see how loving friends perceive him, distraught by the process of aging and physical transformation in a beloved pet, delighted by nature and physical experiences shared with others, and ultimately sees a path toward radical acceptance in the face of trauma.
Frank cast regulars Pupshaw, Pushpaw and Manhog are here, along with new entries to Frank’s world of the Unifactor. And, in a backup feature, we meet a cast of toontown pigs in a story that undercuts the kiddie book format: “Hoggy Goes Hogwild.” Cunningham, the clever pig who helps all his friends, and his confirmed fiancée, Porceline, are called on to assist local pal Hoggy – who turns out to have gone on a violent crime spree, presaging a possible psychotic break.
Jim Woodring is back, and no two worlds wouldn’t be the same without him.
Preorders on Final Order Cutoff
DEICIDIUM vol. 1: Returned TP
SOLICIT COPY:
In a future rebuilt from the ashes of war, belief is no longer sacred — it’s monetized.
Humanity has entered a hard-won age of stability, governed by an unholy alliance between global corporations and newly engineered religions. Worship fuels the economy. Faith is power. Salvation is a product. Welcome to the industry of belief. That fragile balance shatters when the old gods return. Ancient deities of fire, wind, jaguars, love, war, and mischief awaken inside ordinary people, transforming neighbors and strangers into living gods. To the powers that be, they aren’t miracles — they’re threats.
The great faiths of the new world knew the old gods could one day return, and they planned for such an eventuality. 12 orphans were chosen, bestowed with gifts and taught to be faithless, loveless instruments without reward or remorse. The old gods have returned — and the 12 will be unleashed.
As old myths collide with a world built on manufactured faith, a brutal conflict ignites — one that will decide who controls humanity’s future, and whether salvation comes from those placed above us… or from within us. DEICIDIUM is a global epic series from the multi-award-winning collaborations of Ram V, Evan Cagle, Anand Radhakrishnan with Tom Muller, Aditya Bidikar and more.
THE MESS HC
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When her semi-estranged and penniless hoarder father dies, Erin Messina is tasked with cleaning out his house before the bank forecloses on it. This otherwise thankless task is given a purpose, however, when she remembers the original Picasso drawing her father was gifted in 1964. She enlists her teenage son, Jackson, to spend spring break looking for their possible ticket to long-term financial stability. Jackson, resentful and eager to shirk responsibility, befriends twin skateboarders who live in the hood, and tell him about the violent murder that happened directly across the street from his grandfather’s home — and the murderer who still lives there. Emotional baggage, paranoia, and frayed nerves stretch the Messina’s relationship to the brink, as The Mess careens to a thrilling final act that includes… two-way radio communication with the dead?
Over the past decade, Noah Van Sciver has established himself as the most versatile graphic novelist working today. Whether it be in the service of straight-up satire (Fante Bukowski, Beat It, Rufus!), serious historical nonfiction (Joseph Smith and the Mormons, The Hypo: The Melancholic Young Lincoln), autobiography (As a Cartoonist, One Dirty Tree), or books for younger readers (Calamity Before Jane, Johnny Appleseed), Van Sciver’s singular voice and style has proven remarkably malleable to the needs of each project. With The Mess, Van Sciver stakes yet new creative ground as a fiction writer, crafting the most magnetic and literary work of his career. The Mess is a brilliant, original graphic novel infused with drama, laughs, pathos, and suspense, beautifully drawn and colored in Van Sciver’s immersive and intimate style.
SPAWN 77 # 1
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In 1977, a young artist had his first ideas for a character he would name Spawn. That man was TODD McFARLANE. Now, 49 years later, Spawn is an international sensation that has spawned (pun intended) a movie, toys, games, and an animated series. It has been translated into over a dozen languages with fans across the globe.
Now, in collaboration with acclaimed artist MARK SPEARS, TODD McFARLANE brings a vision of his original idea to the Spawn Universe. A completely new and exciting take on the fan-favorite character. Covers from MARK SPEARS, TODD McFARLANE, EMMA RIOS, SHAWN CRYSTAL, and more. A wickedly different version of Spawn starts here.
URI TUPKA AND THE DEVILS: Another Story from Lands Unknown HC
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After his search for the ancient gods ended with answers — but more questions — theologian Uri Tupka travels further to discover the truth about the darkness before the world began, and what it means for mankind.
Heretic and theologian Uri Tupka has learned of the gods and now must learn of the universe, and so he visits a Baron’s library of books beyond even Uri’s imagination. However night after night in the library brings not just new insight and clarity on the origins of the world, but threatens to consume Uri himself as his unquenchable search for understanding may put him directly in the path of danger.
In this follow-up to Uri Tupka and the Gods and Bowling with Corpses, Mignola returns to Lands Unknown to both write and draw this original graphic novel that explores the origins of legends and how they can change us. Longtime Mignola collaborator, colorist Dave Stewart, joins this mythic tale.
What did I miss?
If there are some great comics, collected or in single issues, that you think I should be reading, tell me about them! And if you do try out any of these series, let me know how you liked them, or didn’t. This is a safe space for haters. If you enjoy this service, please share this article on social media or tell someone that you know reads comics about it.
Divining Comics is brought to you by generous support from the “Best Friends of Divining Comics”: Alex Seubert. Dustin Commet
Divining Comics is also brought to you by the support of the “Friends of Divining Comics”: Comic Book Herald.
If you would like to add your name to the list of friends, best friends, or best friends forever, support this work for less than the cost of one cup of coffee a month at patreon.com/diviningcomics. You can also leave a one-time tip/buy my zines at ko-fi.com/spikestonehand. Or, if you can’t afford to support me financially at this time, simply follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky and share my posts there.
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Marvelous Market: Best New Comics August 12
Mariko Tomaki writing Hello Kitty?
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 FOUNDRY # 1
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Long before Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. defended the world against supernatural threats of all types, the men and women of the Foundry protected Queen Victoria’s Empire. But the operatives of the Foundry were adventurers and explorers with no time for the paranormal or the occult, only interested in the scientific applications of the artifacts that their expeditions uncovered or what engineering marvels could be devised from ancient discoveries. In The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas, Major Karam Singh and his fellow members of the Foundry go in search of an unknown menace that appears to threaten enemies and allies alike, unsure whether they are in pursuit of some sort of monster or something far worse.
HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: HELLO WORLD # 1
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She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world.
Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a screeching halt when My Melody bursts in to reveal that her bow has gone missing!
Suddenly, the iconic symbols of our favorite characters all start disappearing, and it’s up to Hello Kitty to solve the case! But that’s not all—as friends start to suspect each other, our super detective must solve the mystery and keep everyone together! It’s a mess only Hello Kitty can solve!
Join comic legend and multiple Eisner Award–winning author Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Detective Comics) and rising artist Cody Lemieux for the groundbreaking comics launch of the world’s sweetheart!
Cover A comes polybagged with one of three exclusive collectible sticker sheets, unseal the surprise and start the chase to track down all three and complete the full set!
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN # 1
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THE NEXT ERA OF MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN, STARTS NOW!
MILES MORALES IS BACK IN THE RED AND BLACK! SPIDER-MAN thinks he has it allllll handled: homework, super villains…a new school crush? No, no – Miles is focused on what matters: helping the good folks of Brooklyn. Friendly. Neighborhood. Spider-Manning at his best! But a vengeful villain from Jeff Morales’ past with S.H.I.E.L.D. threatens to destroy not only Spider-Man – but the entire Morales family!
Superstars Bryan Hill (ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER) and Nico Leon (PSYLOCKE) join cover artist and Marvel Stormbreaker Simone Di Meo for this next great Miles Morales adventure!
REGICIDE # 1
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A DOOMED MARCH THROUGH TRANSYLVANIA…
A farmhand lives a simple life until village elders insist he set out for the capital with a dangerous stranger. Their mission? Kill the murderous viceroy of Transylvania! It’s Dracula meets BERSERK in this dark fantasy series full of sexy entities and betrayal.
ONGOING SERIES
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN # 23
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BATMAN VS. BATMAN! In a climactic showdown, Batman is forced to battle an unyielding enemy in not just the Robins but in himself. More than one dead character signals a call for help… and a symbol of hopelessness as more friends become enemies.
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE – DYNAMIC DUOS # 1
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MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE RETURN TO THEIR FAN-FAVORITE SERIES EXPLORING BATMAN AND ROBIN’S EARLY YEARS!
Batman and Robin are back in action! The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder have been hard at work cleaning up the streets of Gotham City, and their partnership has only gotten tighter. But when a gang of street kids starts causing mischief, Batman and Robin will need to get to the bottom of where these kids came from and who is in charge! Mark Waid and Chris Samnee return to Gotham to tell another tale of the early days of the Dynamic Duo!
BLEEDING HEARTS # 7
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CAN POKE BE FORGIVEN? After the outrageously bloody events of Out-Break, Poke is overwhelmed by guilt and the beauty of living things… but he also must reckon with the horrible choice he made. Plus: Cara and Rabbit’s final resting place!
GODZILLA’S MONSTERPIECE THEATRE PRESENTS: ROAR OF THE WORLDS # 1
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The explosive literary mashup series continues — Godzilla is taking on the classics one story at a time!
In this oversize one-shot, comic book legend Kyle Baker joins the fun to help Godzilla defend the planet against invaders from Mars! The War of the Worlds regaled readers with the story of what happened in England when faraway invaders arrived. This comic asks a much more important question… what was going on in Japan? The answer: Martians were getting smashed left and right by the King of the Monsters!
And that’s not all — this issue contains part three of Tom Scioli’s “Robin Hood and the Monster of Nottingham.”
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, and OGNs
DOCTOR STRANGE BY PAUL SMITH Artist’s Edition HC
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Experience the stunning artistry of Paul Smith during his fan-favorite run on Doctor Strange, in this deluxe, oversized Artist’s Edition.
Paul Smith’s work on iconic Marvel comics, including Doctor Strange and Uncanny X-Men, made him one of the most popular and acclaimed artists in the ‘80s through today.
With his impactful run on Doctor Strange, Smith’s work became a cult-classic and further cemented him as a legend in Marvel history. This Artist’s Edition of his popular Doctor Strange issues will give a one-of-a-kind view into his process.
DOCTOR STRANGE BY PAUL SMITH ARTIST’S EDITION is a truly staggering presentation — and includes his complete stories from Doctor Strange (issues #65, #69, #70, and #72), an additional 40 pages from an array of issues, PLUS more beautiful covers and pages representing every corner of the Marvel Universe, including Smith’s very first published Marvel story from Marvel Fanfare #1 featuring Daredevil.
Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible — ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special — are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn.
EXPOSURES HC
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Eisner nominated creator Lily Williams’s latest graphic novel is an honest and heartwarming account of what it’s like living with OCD, and the courage it takes to confront your deepest fears.
Let me tell you about the winter I had to face all my fears.
I used to like a lot of things when I was younger, like dancing, baking, and most of all skiing. But as I got older, things started to change…I started to feel afraid of things like certain colors, numbers, and cracks in the sidewalk.
But there was a way to manage these scary thoughts, and start enjoying the things I used to – it started with something called exposure therapy.
Even though it was hard at first, I learned how brave I truly am.
This is the story of my OCD and how, despite the challenges, I learned to face my fears.
MURDER PODCAST vol. 1 TP
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No one knows how it got on your phone — but when you play the episode, people die!
The creator of The Beauty returns to infect your feed with a violent new horrifically brutal series for true crime lovers!
From the co-creator of The Beauty, now an FX/Hulu television series from Ryan Murphy, comes a whole new concept of modern horror.
Fans of true crime podcasts are noticing brand-new episodes of a show they thought was over appearing in their feed, but when they cue up the first episode, they find themselves overtaken by a murderous urge. One that only stops when the killer is stopped, leaving a gruesome death toll in its wake.
For Mina and her friends, these killings are just another topic of their daily gossip, a potential new case for the next true crime show they can’t get enough of. Yet, as the killings get closer and closer to their own lives, it’s becoming clear that there is more going on below the surface than any of them realize.
Volume 1 collects The Cold Open and issues 1- 4 of Murder Podcast.
QUACKY TP
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Jim Woodring pays homage to the classic Big Little Book format to put his silent signature character through his most transformative adventure ever.
Jim Woodring has been drawing the otherworldly, allegorical adventures of his cartoon Everycreature, Frank, for three and a half decades. These stories are a singular rarity in the comics form — both bone-chillingly physical in their depictions of Frank’s travails and profoundly metaphysical at the same time. Not since George Herriman’s Krazy Kat has the comics language been so exquisitely distilled into pure, revelatory aesthetic expression.
With Quacky, Woodring adopts the format of 1930s Big Little Books to deliver a text story with illustrations, in which the typically nonplussed Frank’s reactions are told to us explicitly, through narration and his own thoughts. Frank is buffeted by generosity, anguished to see how loving friends perceive him, distraught by the process of aging and physical transformation in a beloved pet, delighted by nature and physical experiences shared with others, and ultimately sees a path toward radical acceptance in the face of trauma.
Frank cast regulars Pupshaw, Pushpaw and Manhog are here, along with new entries to Frank’s world of the Unifactor. And, in a backup feature, we meet a cast of toontown pigs in a story that undercuts the kiddie book format: “Hoggy Goes Hogwild.” Cunningham, the clever pig who helps all his friends, and his confirmed fiancée, Porceline, are called on to assist local pal Hoggy – who turns out to have gone on a violent crime spree, presaging a possible psychotic break.
Jim Woodring is back, and no two worlds wouldn’t be the same without him.
Preorders on Final Order Cutoff
DEICIDIUM vol. 1: Returned TP
SOLICIT COPY:
In a future rebuilt from the ashes of war, belief is no longer sacred — it’s monetized.
Humanity has entered a hard-won age of stability, governed by an unholy alliance between global corporations and newly engineered religions. Worship fuels the economy. Faith is power. Salvation is a product. Welcome to the industry of belief. That fragile balance shatters when the old gods return. Ancient deities of fire, wind, jaguars, love, war, and mischief awaken inside ordinary people, transforming neighbors and strangers into living gods. To the powers that be, they aren’t miracles — they’re threats.
The great faiths of the new world knew the old gods could one day return, and they planned for such an eventuality. 12 orphans were chosen, bestowed with gifts and taught to be faithless, loveless instruments without reward or remorse. The old gods have returned — and the 12 will be unleashed.
As old myths collide with a world built on manufactured faith, a brutal conflict ignites — one that will decide who controls humanity’s future, and whether salvation comes from those placed above us… or from within us. DEICIDIUM is a global epic series from the multi-award-winning collaborations of Ram V, Evan Cagle, Anand Radhakrishnan with Tom Muller, Aditya Bidikar and more.
THE MESS HC
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When her semi-estranged and penniless hoarder father dies, Erin Messina is tasked with cleaning out his house before the bank forecloses on it. This otherwise thankless task is given a purpose, however, when she remembers the original Picasso drawing her father was gifted in 1964. She enlists her teenage son, Jackson, to spend spring break looking for their possible ticket to long-term financial stability. Jackson, resentful and eager to shirk responsibility, befriends twin skateboarders who live in the hood, and tell him about the violent murder that happened directly across the street from his grandfather’s home — and the murderer who still lives there. Emotional baggage, paranoia, and frayed nerves stretch the Messina’s relationship to the brink, as The Mess careens to a thrilling final act that includes… two-way radio communication with the dead?
Over the past decade, Noah Van Sciver has established himself as the most versatile graphic novelist working today. Whether it be in the service of straight-up satire (Fante Bukowski, Beat It, Rufus!), serious historical nonfiction (Joseph Smith and the Mormons, The Hypo: The Melancholic Young Lincoln), autobiography (As a Cartoonist, One Dirty Tree), or books for younger readers (Calamity Before Jane, Johnny Appleseed), Van Sciver’s singular voice and style has proven remarkably malleable to the needs of each project. With The Mess, Van Sciver stakes yet new creative ground as a fiction writer, crafting the most magnetic and literary work of his career. The Mess is a brilliant, original graphic novel infused with drama, laughs, pathos, and suspense, beautifully drawn and colored in Van Sciver’s immersive and intimate style.
SPAWN 77 # 1
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In 1977, a young artist had his first ideas for a character he would name Spawn. That man was TODD McFARLANE. Now, 49 years later, Spawn is an international sensation that has spawned (pun intended) a movie, toys, games, and an animated series. It has been translated into over a dozen languages with fans across the globe.
Now, in collaboration with acclaimed artist MARK SPEARS, TODD McFARLANE brings a vision of his original idea to the Spawn Universe. A completely new and exciting take on the fan-favorite character. Covers from MARK SPEARS, TODD McFARLANE, EMMA RIOS, SHAWN CRYSTAL, and more. A wickedly different version of Spawn starts here.
URI TUPKA AND THE DEVILS: Another Story from Lands Unknown HC
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After his search for the ancient gods ended with answers — but more questions — theologian Uri Tupka travels further to discover the truth about the darkness before the world began, and what it means for mankind.
Heretic and theologian Uri Tupka has learned of the gods and now must learn of the universe, and so he visits a Baron’s library of books beyond even Uri’s imagination. However night after night in the library brings not just new insight and clarity on the origins of the world, but threatens to consume Uri himself as his unquenchable search for understanding may put him directly in the path of danger.
In this follow-up to Uri Tupka and the Gods and Bowling with Corpses, Mignola returns to Lands Unknown to both write and draw this original graphic novel that explores the origins of legends and how they can change us. Longtime Mignola collaborator, colorist Dave Stewart, joins this mythic tale.
What did I miss?
If there are some great comics, collected or in single issues, that you think I should be reading, tell me about them! And if you do try out any of these series, let me know how you liked them, or didn’t. This is a safe space for haters. If you enjoy this service, please share this article on social media or tell someone that you know reads comics about it.
Divining Comics is brought to you by generous support from the “Best Friends of Divining Comics”: Alex Seubert. Dustin Commet
Divining Comics is also brought to you by the support of the “Friends of Divining Comics”: Comic Book Herald.
If you would like to add your name to the list of friends, best friends, or best friends forever, support this work for less than the cost of one cup of coffee a month at patreon.com/diviningcomics. You can also leave a one-time tip/buy my zines at ko-fi.com/spikestonehand. Or, if you can’t afford to support me financially at this time, simply follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky and share my posts there.
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Marvelous Market: Best New Comics August 5
Ms. Marvel herself has a new comic out
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
CHACHU # 1
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1979. Leila, a 19-year-old Pakistani-Canadian girl, stands on the cusp of adulthood, eager to experience the “real world” for the first time. With a head full of Hollywood dreams and a penchant for pulp novels, she ventures to California to connect with her estranged uncle — her “Chachu” — a middle-aged, semi-retired private eye who gained brief fame after marrying the starlet he was initially hired to find. But when Chachu’s wife goes missing once again, the two are forced on an impromptu road trip to track her down — with Leila navigating young adulthood and Chachu confronting his own mortality and regrets.
Inspired by her own coming-of-age experiences in the entertainment industry, CHACHU is the solo writing debut of superstar IMAN VELLANI (Ms. Marvel), a reinterpretation of the classic neo-noir private investigator story brilliantly illustrated by MARIANNA IGNAZZI (EXQUISITE CORPSES) and colored by JORDIE BELLAIRE (Absolute Wonder Woman).
FORT PSYCHO # 1
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WELCOME TO FORT PSYCHO — THE EXTREME ACTION COMIC THAT ONLY STOPS TO RELOAD! From New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Mind MGMT) and adrenaline-racing artist Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun, Manor Black), enter the 40-page first chapter of a powerful new maxi-series stocked with trained killers, secret betrayals, and the long-buried truth about the mission that led them to an off-the-grid island prison with no hope of escape…
Ten years ago, the nation of Singapore sank into the Pacific Ocean. The underground terrorist network known as the Seven Seals took credit for the largest act of terror in human history. In the aftermath, the United Nations created a strike team of highly trained covert operatives with one mission: locate, identify, and eliminate the Seven Seals’ secretive leader. The team’s clandestine affairs were to always remain in the shadows — until their final, explosive confrontation resulted in a large-scale tragedy too bloody to cover up and too tragic to ignore.
Disgraced and disavowed by the governments that trained them, the world’s most dangerous secret agents have been convicted for their crimes and sentenced to serve time side by side in the one place capable of holding them: their old island headquarters, Fort Cyclone — now known in the media by the derogatory nickname “Fort Psycho.”
And that’s where the official story is about to go terribly, terribly wrong…
HANK HOWARD, PIZZA DETECTIVE # 1
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New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ‘78, ORDAINED) and world-renowned comic artist David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS) combine their powers to deliver a striking new vision in the fight against crime. When it comes to taking down Hollywood’s worst criminals, Detective Hank Howard works alone. But when two crazed criminals decide to go full Grand Theft Auto and hijack the model for Big Caligula’s shining new fleet of food trucks, all bets are off. For the first time, Hank must team-up with Big Caligula’s Southeast Regional Manager Barb Knox, to recover the stolen whip. Together they’ll go full-throttle in a high-speed pursuit of justice, facing down a barrage of bullets, high-octane explosions, and two pizza perps who are willing to do whatever it takes to get away clean.
JUGHEAD: PIEMAGEDDON # 1
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This is it—the hottest comic of the summer, fresh out of the oven! The incomparable writer TOM KING (of the upcoming Archie movie!) teams up with legendary artist Dan Parent to present one of the wildest events to ever take place in the Archie Universe!
Picture it: Riverdale, some year A.D. What was supposed to start out as a showcase of Jughead’s pie-eating skills morphed into the wildest food fight America—no, THE WORLD—has ever seen. Betty vs. Veronica (kind of), Reggie being… well, Reggie. Hot Dog lounging. Friends turned to enemies. Hearts broken. Crumbs everywhere. What’s to become of Riverdale? And will Jughead ever get to taste a sweet morsel of pie? All this AND a peek at Old Man Archie & Jughead. No matter what your favorite flavor is, this issue has something for you. Have a taste for yourself in JUGHEAD: PIEMAGGEDDON!
ONGOING SERIES
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN # 17
SOLICIT COPY:
NO ONE ESCAPES! Sinestro’s might has overwhelmed Jo Mullein and Tomar Re! Can the two anomalies overcome his brutal onslaught, or will they be lost to Oa and become one with Mu?!
COMICS! THE MAGAZINE # 6
SOLICIT COPY:
THE “VIOLENCE AND MAYHEM ISSUE” IS HERE! IN THIS ISSUE: We look at some of the most exciting comic books hitting stands in the wildest way possible, with an exclusive look at Oni Press’ upcoming Fluxhouse line, where we talk with Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt on their upcoming epic FORT PSYCHO! BUT THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING! Geof Darrow’s Shaolin Cowboy! Jim Rugg on Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X! Bob Burden’s Flaming Carrot returns with Greg & Fake’s Santos Sisters! Much, much more! ALL THIS AND MUCH MORE IN THE WILDEST ISSUE OF THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC COMICS MAGAZINE OF ALL TIME!
M.A.S.K. # 3
SOLICIT COPY:
THE ACTION-PACKED ENERGON UNIVERSE SERIES CONTINUES!
Miles Mayhem — are you ready to destroy the world?
What secret is Mayhem hiding, even from V.E.N.O.M.? You don’t want to wait for a second printing to grab this issue!!!
MINOR ARCANA # 17
SOLICIT COPY:
Embark on a psychic journey with the next installment of Jeff Lemire’s thought-provoking original series!
Missy joins Theresa on a journey through the liminal space in hopes of finding answers about Brad.
But traveling through the unknown proves to be tricky, as memories of Theresa and Missy’s tumultuous past resurface.
Can Theresa reckon with their complicated history while trying to help Missy in the present? What shocking revelations will the Liminal Space provide?
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, and OGNs
AIRWALKER TP
SOLICIT COPY:
An original graphic novel from the mind of Stan Lee – Airwalker is a hero for a new generation!
From throwing prize fights to transcending the laws of physics, Bo Chang’s life is about to change forever.
For Bo Chang, life is a constant battle. Whether it’s from fighting the mobsters that have him under his thumb as a prize fighter or caring for his ailing mother and their family- owned bookshop in New York City’s Chinatown. As if these battles weren’t enough, Bo was is about to find himself fighting for the future of humanity.
When a family friend with a mysterious connection to Bo’s dead father arrives back in their lives, Bo becomes exposed to what can only be described as a “god particle.” The transformation that occurs not only makes him able to walk on air but makes him a target for everyone else attempting to take control of this evolutionary discovery.
JUST ANOTHER SUMMER TP
SOLICIT COPY:
When scandal sidelines two LA teen celebrities, a punishment summer on a Montana farm forces them to trade red carpets for rubber boots—and to choose between the futures they were raised for and the loves they never saw coming.
Eager for a break from their brutal schedules as A-list actors, teen sisters Hayley and Becky Huxley sneak out to experience LA on their own terms. After a big mistake gets them fired from their gig on a hit TV show, they’re sent to a dairy farm in Montana to learn a little humility!
Sparks fly when they meet farm hand Jake, who can’t believe he has to babysit some pampered rich girls all summer! But Becky’s very into the cute girl at the local diner, and Hayley and Jake start to realize that they have more in common than they think. Even though she’s a cis city girl and he’s a trans country boy — they might just be falling for each other. But they’re from entirely different worlds, it could never work! …or could it?
MOTHER PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER TP
SOLICIT COPY:
MOOOO! Lord Momon cries out, ready for her meal. MOOOO! Baby sister cries out, miserable and cold. As a young teen, sweet Miki learns the bizarre truth about her family: for centuries, they have harnessed half-cow, half-human beasts known as “kudan” for their wealth and power. And soon, another shall be born. The hour approaches. Her mother moans in pain as the contractions begin. But all poor Miki can plead is MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER! Published in 1988 at the end of the classic era of horror manga, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is a revolting and zany tour de force by the incomparable Shirakawa Marina. The author’s last published graphic novel, this manga marks the ultimate elaboration of Shirakawa’s creepy, crackpot synthesis of Japanese history, legend, and the occult, as made famous in his cult favorite UFO MUSHROOM INVASION.
Never before reprinted even in Japan, and with an essay about Shirakawa’s mysterious life and career, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is the eighth volume of Smudge, a line of vintage horror and dark fantasy manga curated by award-winning historian Ryan Holmberg and published by Living the Line.
NECTAR TP
SOLICIT COPY:
An island village off Salem, Massachusetts, is inundated by a strange species of butterflies that spread the Dancing Plague and have a very particular taste in nectar…human blood. New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson and Italian phenom artists Annapaola Martello & Francesco Francini horrify readers with a quaint village’s descent into madness.
Preorders on Final Order Cutoff
BLEEDING HEARTS vol. 1 TP
SOLICIT COPY:
The zombies won—and 10 years after the fall of humanity, they’re the dominant form of life (or not-life) on Earth. They’ve developed their own cultural practices, their own language, and their own society, all organized around hunting and devouring the few living humans unlucky enough to still be fighting for survival. Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-in-Head (“Poke” for short) is a valued and beloved member of the Brain-Splashes-and-Sizzles-on-Hot-Rocks Horde of the Undead, and with his brother-in-arm Mush, he’s happy to shamble along through the only world he can remember … until the day his heart mysteriously starts beating again. And in a blink, the first humans he sees have stopped looking like food and have started looking like … friends …?
The team behind 20th Century Men, the bold mission statement that launched writer Deniz Camp and artist Stipan Morian to the next level of the comics industry, has reunited at last to bring you a world ruled by ruthless kill-or-be-killed logic, pitted against the demands of a single beating, bleeding, emotional heart!
Collects Bleeding Hearts #1-6.
THE DOOM PATROL # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
The Doom Patrol is broke. Adopting a heroes-for-hire business model to stave off financial and emotional ruin, the team finds itself responding to a simple case — a missing cat. But when this case proves to be far from simple, the world’s strangest heroes find themselves pulled into a truly out-of-this-world situation! And elsewhere, beyond the view of Robotman, Elasti -Girl, and Negative Man — and perhaps even beyond the veil of our reality — a ghost of the team’s past is preparing to cross into their world.
The visionary team of Eisner Award-winning writer Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird) and legendary artist Niko Henrichon (Spectators, Pride of Baghdad) ushers the Doom Patrol into a new age for DC Next Level.
FORMING HC
SOLICIT COPY:
Forming is an eon-spanning, psychedelic, metaphysical, mystical, and epic work of modern mythology and comedy: a retelling of the trajectory of consciousness on planet Earth.
In Forming, Jesse Moynihan takes 50,000 years of socio-religious postulation and throws it in the blender to create one epic—and irreverent—battle royale between alien gods, Ancient Greek Titans, interplanetary assassin droids, and humanity itself. Originally begun in 2009 and garnering hundreds of thousands of followers online, Jesse Moynihan’s acclaimed Magnum Opus was never completed — until now!
Spanning Atlantis, 10,000 BC, across eons and galaxies, religions and myths, humanity emerges from the primordial soup, only to be exploited for its labor by an alien super-being, leading to wars and forces between the likes we could hardly comprehend if not given life before our very eyes via Moynihan’s breathtaking and hand-painted gouache, ink, and airbrushed pages. Forming heralds the birth of civilization and maps out the genesis of life, mass, time, and space, followed by the raging war that ensues in the universe’s years of adolescence and beyond, as the final fate of the universe unfolds.
Moynihan’s epic collision course of gods and mutants, philosophy and hilarity, mythology and psychedelia are an instant classic of cosmic comic book world building on par with Kirby and Moebius.
INVISIBLE KINGDOM Omnibus TP
SOLICIT COPY:
The sweeping, multi-Eisner-Award winning and Hugo nominated sci-fi epic is collected in a new, affordable trade paperback!
In a distant galaxy, acolyte Vess and hardened freighter pilot Grix join forces to expose an inconceivable conspiracy between the most dominant religion and an all-powerful mega-corporation. Suddenly prey in an interstellar chase through the dreaded Junk Rings to the Point of No Return, this unexpected pair is faced with a grave decision: reveal the truth or plunge the world into anarchy.
And when the valiant crew of the Sundog is captured by the dangerous Siblings of Rebirth, Vess and Grix must fight to save not only the universe, but also their newfound love — against all odds.
This special collection features every cover, extensive process art section, and the original pitch of this thrilling tour-de-force!
What did I miss?
If there are some great comics, collected or in single issues, that you think I should be reading, tell me about them! And if you do try out any of these series, let me know how you liked them, or didn’t. This is a safe space for haters. If you enjoy this service, please share this article on social media or tell someone that you know reads comics about it.
Divining Comics is brought to you by generous support from the “Best Friends of Divining Comics”: Alex Seubert. Dustin Commet
Divining Comics is also brought to you by the support of the “Friends of Divining Comics”: Comic Book Herald.
If you would like to add your name to the list of friends, best friends, or best friends forever, support this work for less than the cost of one cup of coffee a month at patreon.com/diviningcomics. You can also leave a one-time tip/buy my zines at ko-fi.com/spikestonehand. Or, if you can’t afford to support me financially at this time, simply follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky and share my posts there.
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Marvelous Market: Best New Comics August 5
Ms. Marvel herself has a new comic out
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
CHACHU # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
1979. Leila, a 19-year-old Pakistani-Canadian girl, stands on the cusp of adulthood, eager to experience the “real world” for the first time. With a head full of Hollywood dreams and a penchant for pulp novels, she ventures to California to connect with her estranged uncle — her “Chachu” — a middle-aged, semi-retired private eye who gained brief fame after marrying the starlet he was initially hired to find. But when Chachu’s wife goes missing once again, the two are forced on an impromptu road trip to track her down — with Leila navigating young adulthood and Chachu confronting his own mortality and regrets.
Inspired by her own coming-of-age experiences in the entertainment industry, CHACHU is the solo writing debut of superstar IMAN VELLANI (Ms. Marvel), a reinterpretation of the classic neo-noir private investigator story brilliantly illustrated by MARIANNA IGNAZZI (EXQUISITE CORPSES) and colored by JORDIE BELLAIRE (Absolute Wonder Woman).
FORT PSYCHO # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
WELCOME TO FORT PSYCHO — THE EXTREME ACTION COMIC THAT ONLY STOPS TO RELOAD! From New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Mind MGMT) and adrenaline-racing artist Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun, Manor Black), enter the 40-page first chapter of a powerful new maxi-series stocked with trained killers, secret betrayals, and the long-buried truth about the mission that led them to an off-the-grid island prison with no hope of escape…
Ten years ago, the nation of Singapore sank into the Pacific Ocean. The underground terrorist network known as the Seven Seals took credit for the largest act of terror in human history. In the aftermath, the United Nations created a strike team of highly trained covert operatives with one mission: locate, identify, and eliminate the Seven Seals’ secretive leader. The team’s clandestine affairs were to always remain in the shadows — until their final, explosive confrontation resulted in a large-scale tragedy too bloody to cover up and too tragic to ignore.
Disgraced and disavowed by the governments that trained them, the world’s most dangerous secret agents have been convicted for their crimes and sentenced to serve time side by side in the one place capable of holding them: their old island headquarters, Fort Cyclone — now known in the media by the derogatory nickname “Fort Psycho.”
And that’s where the official story is about to go terribly, terribly wrong…
HANK HOWARD, PIZZA DETECTIVE # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ‘78, ORDAINED) and world-renowned comic artist David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS) combine their powers to deliver a striking new vision in the fight against crime. When it comes to taking down Hollywood’s worst criminals, Detective Hank Howard works alone. But when two crazed criminals decide to go full Grand Theft Auto and hijack the model for Big Caligula’s shining new fleet of food trucks, all bets are off. For the first time, Hank must team-up with Big Caligula’s Southeast Regional Manager Barb Knox, to recover the stolen whip. Together they’ll go full-throttle in a high-speed pursuit of justice, facing down a barrage of bullets, high-octane explosions, and two pizza perps who are willing to do whatever it takes to get away clean.
JUGHEAD: PIEMAGEDDON # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
This is it—the hottest comic of the summer, fresh out of the oven! The incomparable writer TOM KING (of the upcoming Archie movie!) teams up with legendary artist Dan Parent to present one of the wildest events to ever take place in the Archie Universe!
Picture it: Riverdale, some year A.D. What was supposed to start out as a showcase of Jughead’s pie-eating skills morphed into the wildest food fight America—no, THE WORLD—has ever seen. Betty vs. Veronica (kind of), Reggie being… well, Reggie. Hot Dog lounging. Friends turned to enemies. Hearts broken. Crumbs everywhere. What’s to become of Riverdale? And will Jughead ever get to taste a sweet morsel of pie? All this AND a peek at Old Man Archie & Jughead. No matter what your favorite flavor is, this issue has something for you. Have a taste for yourself in JUGHEAD: PIEMAGGEDDON!
ONGOING SERIES
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN # 17
SOLICIT COPY:
NO ONE ESCAPES! Sinestro’s might has overwhelmed Jo Mullein and Tomar Re! Can the two anomalies overcome his brutal onslaught, or will they be lost to Oa and become one with Mu?!
COMICS! THE MAGAZINE # 6
SOLICIT COPY:
THE “VIOLENCE AND MAYHEM ISSUE” IS HERE! IN THIS ISSUE: We look at some of the most exciting comic books hitting stands in the wildest way possible, with an exclusive look at Oni Press’ upcoming Fluxhouse line, where we talk with Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt on their upcoming epic FORT PSYCHO! BUT THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING! Geof Darrow’s Shaolin Cowboy! Jim Rugg on Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X! Bob Burden’s Flaming Carrot returns with Greg & Fake’s Santos Sisters! Much, much more! ALL THIS AND MUCH MORE IN THE WILDEST ISSUE OF THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC COMICS MAGAZINE OF ALL TIME!
M.A.S.K. # 3
SOLICIT COPY:
THE ACTION-PACKED ENERGON UNIVERSE SERIES CONTINUES!
Miles Mayhem — are you ready to destroy the world?
What secret is Mayhem hiding, even from V.E.N.O.M.? You don’t want to wait for a second printing to grab this issue!!!
MINOR ARCANA # 17
SOLICIT COPY:
Embark on a psychic journey with the next installment of Jeff Lemire’s thought-provoking original series!
Missy joins Theresa on a journey through the liminal space in hopes of finding answers about Brad.
But traveling through the unknown proves to be tricky, as memories of Theresa and Missy’s tumultuous past resurface.
Can Theresa reckon with their complicated history while trying to help Missy in the present? What shocking revelations will the Liminal Space provide?
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, and OGNs
AIRWALKER TP
SOLICIT COPY:
An original graphic novel from the mind of Stan Lee – Airwalker is a hero for a new generation!
From throwing prize fights to transcending the laws of physics, Bo Chang’s life is about to change forever.
For Bo Chang, life is a constant battle. Whether it’s from fighting the mobsters that have him under his thumb as a prize fighter or caring for his ailing mother and their family- owned bookshop in New York City’s Chinatown. As if these battles weren’t enough, Bo was is about to find himself fighting for the future of humanity.
When a family friend with a mysterious connection to Bo’s dead father arrives back in their lives, Bo becomes exposed to what can only be described as a “god particle.” The transformation that occurs not only makes him able to walk on air but makes him a target for everyone else attempting to take control of this evolutionary discovery.
JUST ANOTHER SUMMER TP
SOLICIT COPY:
When scandal sidelines two LA teen celebrities, a punishment summer on a Montana farm forces them to trade red carpets for rubber boots—and to choose between the futures they were raised for and the loves they never saw coming.
Eager for a break from their brutal schedules as A-list actors, teen sisters Hayley and Becky Huxley sneak out to experience LA on their own terms. After a big mistake gets them fired from their gig on a hit TV show, they’re sent to a dairy farm in Montana to learn a little humility!
Sparks fly when they meet farm hand Jake, who can’t believe he has to babysit some pampered rich girls all summer! But Becky’s very into the cute girl at the local diner, and Hayley and Jake start to realize that they have more in common than they think. Even though she’s a cis city girl and he’s a trans country boy — they might just be falling for each other. But they’re from entirely different worlds, it could never work! …or could it?
MOTHER PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER TP
SOLICIT COPY:
MOOOO! Lord Momon cries out, ready for her meal. MOOOO! Baby sister cries out, miserable and cold. As a young teen, sweet Miki learns the bizarre truth about her family: for centuries, they have harnessed half-cow, half-human beasts known as “kudan” for their wealth and power. And soon, another shall be born. The hour approaches. Her mother moans in pain as the contractions begin. But all poor Miki can plead is MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER! Published in 1988 at the end of the classic era of horror manga, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is a revolting and zany tour de force by the incomparable Shirakawa Marina. The author’s last published graphic novel, this manga marks the ultimate elaboration of Shirakawa’s creepy, crackpot synthesis of Japanese history, legend, and the occult, as made famous in his cult favorite UFO MUSHROOM INVASION.
Never before reprinted even in Japan, and with an essay about Shirakawa’s mysterious life and career, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is the eighth volume of Smudge, a line of vintage horror and dark fantasy manga curated by award-winning historian Ryan Holmberg and published by Living the Line.
NECTAR TP
SOLICIT COPY:
An island village off Salem, Massachusetts, is inundated by a strange species of butterflies that spread the Dancing Plague and have a very particular taste in nectar…human blood. New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson and Italian phenom artists Annapaola Martello & Francesco Francini horrify readers with a quaint village’s descent into madness.
Preorders on Final Order Cutoff
BLEEDING HEARTS vol. 1 TP
SOLICIT COPY:
The zombies won—and 10 years after the fall of humanity, they’re the dominant form of life (or not-life) on Earth. They’ve developed their own cultural practices, their own language, and their own society, all organized around hunting and devouring the few living humans unlucky enough to still be fighting for survival. Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-in-Head (“Poke” for short) is a valued and beloved member of the Brain-Splashes-and-Sizzles-on-Hot-Rocks Horde of the Undead, and with his brother-in-arm Mush, he’s happy to shamble along through the only world he can remember … until the day his heart mysteriously starts beating again. And in a blink, the first humans he sees have stopped looking like food and have started looking like … friends …?
The team behind 20th Century Men, the bold mission statement that launched writer Deniz Camp and artist Stipan Morian to the next level of the comics industry, has reunited at last to bring you a world ruled by ruthless kill-or-be-killed logic, pitted against the demands of a single beating, bleeding, emotional heart!
Collects Bleeding Hearts #1-6.
THE DOOM PATROL # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
The Doom Patrol is broke. Adopting a heroes-for-hire business model to stave off financial and emotional ruin, the team finds itself responding to a simple case — a missing cat. But when this case proves to be far from simple, the world’s strangest heroes find themselves pulled into a truly out-of-this-world situation! And elsewhere, beyond the view of Robotman, Elasti -Girl, and Negative Man — and perhaps even beyond the veil of our reality — a ghost of the team’s past is preparing to cross into their world.
The visionary team of Eisner Award-winning writer Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird) and legendary artist Niko Henrichon (Spectators, Pride of Baghdad) ushers the Doom Patrol into a new age for DC Next Level.
FORMING HC
SOLICIT COPY:
Forming is an eon-spanning, psychedelic, metaphysical, mystical, and epic work of modern mythology and comedy: a retelling of the trajectory of consciousness on planet Earth.
In Forming, Jesse Moynihan takes 50,000 years of socio-religious postulation and throws it in the blender to create one epic—and irreverent—battle royale between alien gods, Ancient Greek Titans, interplanetary assassin droids, and humanity itself. Originally begun in 2009 and garnering hundreds of thousands of followers online, Jesse Moynihan’s acclaimed Magnum Opus was never completed — until now!
Spanning Atlantis, 10,000 BC, across eons and galaxies, religions and myths, humanity emerges from the primordial soup, only to be exploited for its labor by an alien super-being, leading to wars and forces between the likes we could hardly comprehend if not given life before our very eyes via Moynihan’s breathtaking and hand-painted gouache, ink, and airbrushed pages. Forming heralds the birth of civilization and maps out the genesis of life, mass, time, and space, followed by the raging war that ensues in the universe’s years of adolescence and beyond, as the final fate of the universe unfolds.
Moynihan’s epic collision course of gods and mutants, philosophy and hilarity, mythology and psychedelia are an instant classic of cosmic comic book world building on par with Kirby and Moebius.
INVISIBLE KINGDOM Omnibus TP
SOLICIT COPY:
The sweeping, multi-Eisner-Award winning and Hugo nominated sci-fi epic is collected in a new, affordable trade paperback!
In a distant galaxy, acolyte Vess and hardened freighter pilot Grix join forces to expose an inconceivable conspiracy between the most dominant religion and an all-powerful mega-corporation. Suddenly prey in an interstellar chase through the dreaded Junk Rings to the Point of No Return, this unexpected pair is faced with a grave decision: reveal the truth or plunge the world into anarchy.
And when the valiant crew of the Sundog is captured by the dangerous Siblings of Rebirth, Vess and Grix must fight to save not only the universe, but also their newfound love — against all odds.
This special collection features every cover, extensive process art section, and the original pitch of this thrilling tour-de-force!
What did I miss?
If there are some great comics, collected or in single issues, that you think I should be reading, tell me about them! And if you do try out any of these series, let me know how you liked them, or didn’t. This is a safe space for haters. If you enjoy this service, please share this article on social media or tell someone that you know reads comics about it.
Divining Comics is brought to you by generous support from the “Best Friends of Divining Comics”: Alex Seubert. Dustin Commet
Divining Comics is also brought to you by the support of the “Friends of Divining Comics”: Comic Book Herald.
If you would like to add your name to the list of friends, best friends, or best friends forever, support this work for less than the cost of one cup of coffee a month at patreon.com/diviningcomics. You can also leave a one-time tip/buy my zines at ko-fi.com/spikestonehand. Or, if you can’t afford to support me financially at this time, simply follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky and share my posts there.
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Marvelous Market: Best New Comics August 5
Ms. Marvel herself has a new comic out
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
CHACHU # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
1979. Leila, a 19-year-old Pakistani-Canadian girl, stands on the cusp of adulthood, eager to experience the “real world” for the first time. With a head full of Hollywood dreams and a penchant for pulp novels, she ventures to California to connect with her estranged uncle — her “Chachu” — a middle-aged, semi-retired private eye who gained brief fame after marrying the starlet he was initially hired to find. But when Chachu’s wife goes missing once again, the two are forced on an impromptu road trip to track her down — with Leila navigating young adulthood and Chachu confronting his own mortality and regrets.
Inspired by her own coming-of-age experiences in the entertainment industry, CHACHU is the solo writing debut of superstar IMAN VELLANI (Ms. Marvel), a reinterpretation of the classic neo-noir private investigator story brilliantly illustrated by MARIANNA IGNAZZI (EXQUISITE CORPSES) and colored by JORDIE BELLAIRE (Absolute Wonder Woman).
FORT PSYCHO # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
WELCOME TO FORT PSYCHO — THE EXTREME ACTION COMIC THAT ONLY STOPS TO RELOAD! From New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Mind MGMT) and adrenaline-racing artist Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun, Manor Black), enter the 40-page first chapter of a powerful new maxi-series stocked with trained killers, secret betrayals, and the long-buried truth about the mission that led them to an off-the-grid island prison with no hope of escape…
Ten years ago, the nation of Singapore sank into the Pacific Ocean. The underground terrorist network known as the Seven Seals took credit for the largest act of terror in human history. In the aftermath, the United Nations created a strike team of highly trained covert operatives with one mission: locate, identify, and eliminate the Seven Seals’ secretive leader. The team’s clandestine affairs were to always remain in the shadows — until their final, explosive confrontation resulted in a large-scale tragedy too bloody to cover up and too tragic to ignore.
Disgraced and disavowed by the governments that trained them, the world’s most dangerous secret agents have been convicted for their crimes and sentenced to serve time side by side in the one place capable of holding them: their old island headquarters, Fort Cyclone — now known in the media by the derogatory nickname “Fort Psycho.”
And that’s where the official story is about to go terribly, terribly wrong…
HANK HOWARD, PIZZA DETECTIVE # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ‘78, ORDAINED) and world-renowned comic artist David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS) combine their powers to deliver a striking new vision in the fight against crime. When it comes to taking down Hollywood’s worst criminals, Detective Hank Howard works alone. But when two crazed criminals decide to go full Grand Theft Auto and hijack the model for Big Caligula’s shining new fleet of food trucks, all bets are off. For the first time, Hank must team-up with Big Caligula’s Southeast Regional Manager Barb Knox, to recover the stolen whip. Together they’ll go full-throttle in a high-speed pursuit of justice, facing down a barrage of bullets, high-octane explosions, and two pizza perps who are willing to do whatever it takes to get away clean.
JUGHEAD: PIEMAGEDDON # 1
SOLICIT COPY:
This is it—the hottest comic of the summer, fresh out of the oven! The incomparable writer TOM KING (of the upcoming Archie movie!) teams up with legendary artist Dan Parent to present one of the wildest events to ever take place in the Archie Universe!
Picture it: Riverdale, some year A.D. What was supposed to start out as a showcase of Jughead’s pie-eating skills morphed into the wildest food fight America—no, THE WORLD—has ever seen. Betty vs. Veronica (kind of), Reggie being… well, Reggie. Hot Dog lounging. Friends turned to enemies. Hearts broken. Crumbs everywhere. What’s to become of Riverdale? And will Jughead ever get to taste a sweet morsel of pie? All this AND a peek at Old Man Archie & Jughead. No matter what your favorite flavor is, this issue has something for you. Have a taste for yourself in JUGHEAD: PIEMAGGEDDON!
ONGOING SERIES
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN # 17
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NO ONE ESCAPES! Sinestro’s might has overwhelmed Jo Mullein and Tomar Re! Can the two anomalies overcome his brutal onslaught, or will they be lost to Oa and become one with Mu?!
COMICS! THE MAGAZINE # 6
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THE “VIOLENCE AND MAYHEM ISSUE” IS HERE! IN THIS ISSUE: We look at some of the most exciting comic books hitting stands in the wildest way possible, with an exclusive look at Oni Press’ upcoming Fluxhouse line, where we talk with Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt on their upcoming epic FORT PSYCHO! BUT THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING! Geof Darrow’s Shaolin Cowboy! Jim Rugg on Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X! Bob Burden’s Flaming Carrot returns with Greg & Fake’s Santos Sisters! Much, much more! ALL THIS AND MUCH MORE IN THE WILDEST ISSUE OF THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC COMICS MAGAZINE OF ALL TIME!
M.A.S.K. # 3
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THE ACTION-PACKED ENERGON UNIVERSE SERIES CONTINUES!
Miles Mayhem — are you ready to destroy the world?
What secret is Mayhem hiding, even from V.E.N.O.M.? You don’t want to wait for a second printing to grab this issue!!!
MINOR ARCANA # 17
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Embark on a psychic journey with the next installment of Jeff Lemire’s thought-provoking original series!
Missy joins Theresa on a journey through the liminal space in hopes of finding answers about Brad.
But traveling through the unknown proves to be tricky, as memories of Theresa and Missy’s tumultuous past resurface.
Can Theresa reckon with their complicated history while trying to help Missy in the present? What shocking revelations will the Liminal Space provide?
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, and OGNs
AIRWALKER TP
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An original graphic novel from the mind of Stan Lee – Airwalker is a hero for a new generation!
From throwing prize fights to transcending the laws of physics, Bo Chang’s life is about to change forever.
For Bo Chang, life is a constant battle. Whether it’s from fighting the mobsters that have him under his thumb as a prize fighter or caring for his ailing mother and their family- owned bookshop in New York City’s Chinatown. As if these battles weren’t enough, Bo was is about to find himself fighting for the future of humanity.
When a family friend with a mysterious connection to Bo’s dead father arrives back in their lives, Bo becomes exposed to what can only be described as a “god particle.” The transformation that occurs not only makes him able to walk on air but makes him a target for everyone else attempting to take control of this evolutionary discovery.
JUST ANOTHER SUMMER TP
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When scandal sidelines two LA teen celebrities, a punishment summer on a Montana farm forces them to trade red carpets for rubber boots—and to choose between the futures they were raised for and the loves they never saw coming.
Eager for a break from their brutal schedules as A-list actors, teen sisters Hayley and Becky Huxley sneak out to experience LA on their own terms. After a big mistake gets them fired from their gig on a hit TV show, they’re sent to a dairy farm in Montana to learn a little humility!
Sparks fly when they meet farm hand Jake, who can’t believe he has to babysit some pampered rich girls all summer! But Becky’s very into the cute girl at the local diner, and Hayley and Jake start to realize that they have more in common than they think. Even though she’s a cis city girl and he’s a trans country boy — they might just be falling for each other. But they’re from entirely different worlds, it could never work! …or could it?
MOTHER PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER TP
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MOOOO! Lord Momon cries out, ready for her meal. MOOOO! Baby sister cries out, miserable and cold. As a young teen, sweet Miki learns the bizarre truth about her family: for centuries, they have harnessed half-cow, half-human beasts known as “kudan” for their wealth and power. And soon, another shall be born. The hour approaches. Her mother moans in pain as the contractions begin. But all poor Miki can plead is MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER! Published in 1988 at the end of the classic era of horror manga, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is a revolting and zany tour de force by the incomparable Shirakawa Marina. The author’s last published graphic novel, this manga marks the ultimate elaboration of Shirakawa’s creepy, crackpot synthesis of Japanese history, legend, and the occult, as made famous in his cult favorite UFO MUSHROOM INVASION.
Never before reprinted even in Japan, and with an essay about Shirakawa’s mysterious life and career, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is the eighth volume of Smudge, a line of vintage horror and dark fantasy manga curated by award-winning historian Ryan Holmberg and published by Living the Line.
NECTAR TP
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An island village off Salem, Massachusetts, is inundated by a strange species of butterflies that spread the Dancing Plague and have a very particular taste in nectar…human blood. New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson and Italian phenom artists Annapaola Martello & Francesco Francini horrify readers with a quaint village’s descent into madness.
Preorders on Final Order Cutoff
BLEEDING HEARTS vol. 1 TP
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The zombies won—and 10 years after the fall of humanity, they’re the dominant form of life (or not-life) on Earth. They’ve developed their own cultural practices, their own language, and their own society, all organized around hunting and devouring the few living humans unlucky enough to still be fighting for survival. Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-in-Head (“Poke” for short) is a valued and beloved member of the Brain-Splashes-and-Sizzles-on-Hot-Rocks Horde of the Undead, and with his brother-in-arm Mush, he’s happy to shamble along through the only world he can remember … until the day his heart mysteriously starts beating again. And in a blink, the first humans he sees have stopped looking like food and have started looking like … friends …?
The team behind 20th Century Men, the bold mission statement that launched writer Deniz Camp and artist Stipan Morian to the next level of the comics industry, has reunited at last to bring you a world ruled by ruthless kill-or-be-killed logic, pitted against the demands of a single beating, bleeding, emotional heart!
Collects Bleeding Hearts #1-6.
THE DOOM PATROL # 1
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The Doom Patrol is broke. Adopting a heroes-for-hire business model to stave off financial and emotional ruin, the team finds itself responding to a simple case — a missing cat. But when this case proves to be far from simple, the world’s strangest heroes find themselves pulled into a truly out-of-this-world situation! And elsewhere, beyond the view of Robotman, Elasti -Girl, and Negative Man — and perhaps even beyond the veil of our reality — a ghost of the team’s past is preparing to cross into their world.
The visionary team of Eisner Award-winning writer Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird) and legendary artist Niko Henrichon (Spectators, Pride of Baghdad) ushers the Doom Patrol into a new age for DC Next Level.
FORMING HC
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Forming is an eon-spanning, psychedelic, metaphysical, mystical, and epic work of modern mythology and comedy: a retelling of the trajectory of consciousness on planet Earth.
In Forming, Jesse Moynihan takes 50,000 years of socio-religious postulation and throws it in the blender to create one epic—and irreverent—battle royale between alien gods, Ancient Greek Titans, interplanetary assassin droids, and humanity itself. Originally begun in 2009 and garnering hundreds of thousands of followers online, Jesse Moynihan’s acclaimed Magnum Opus was never completed — until now!
Spanning Atlantis, 10,000 BC, across eons and galaxies, religions and myths, humanity emerges from the primordial soup, only to be exploited for its labor by an alien super-being, leading to wars and forces between the likes we could hardly comprehend if not given life before our very eyes via Moynihan’s breathtaking and hand-painted gouache, ink, and airbrushed pages. Forming heralds the birth of civilization and maps out the genesis of life, mass, time, and space, followed by the raging war that ensues in the universe’s years of adolescence and beyond, as the final fate of the universe unfolds.
Moynihan’s epic collision course of gods and mutants, philosophy and hilarity, mythology and psychedelia are an instant classic of cosmic comic book world building on par with Kirby and Moebius.
INVISIBLE KINGDOM Omnibus TP
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The sweeping, multi-Eisner-Award winning and Hugo nominated sci-fi epic is collected in a new, affordable trade paperback!
In a distant galaxy, acolyte Vess and hardened freighter pilot Grix join forces to expose an inconceivable conspiracy between the most dominant religion and an all-powerful mega-corporation. Suddenly prey in an interstellar chase through the dreaded Junk Rings to the Point of No Return, this unexpected pair is faced with a grave decision: reveal the truth or plunge the world into anarchy.
And when the valiant crew of the Sundog is captured by the dangerous Siblings of Rebirth, Vess and Grix must fight to save not only the universe, but also their newfound love — against all odds.
This special collection features every cover, extensive process art section, and the original pitch of this thrilling tour-de-force!
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