INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS
(Company names beginning with M)
MAD CAVE STUDIOS
ONE PATH HC GN (MR)
(W) Greg Broadmore & Various (A/CA) Greg Broadmore
Hunted by giant primordial beasts, red in tooth and claw, a tribe of cavegirls scratch out a bleak existence in a brutal uncaring world. They cling onto a life where not many make it beyond the first few months, let alone to adulthood. Governed by ancient laws and arcane rituals - the only constants they have - they follow the old ways on pain of death. But One Path, a hunter and warrior, has a plan to change their lives. To free them from the toll the great predators that stalk them charge, and it will overturn everything they know. (STL361459) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 8x11, 200pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
ONE PATH GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W) Greg Broadmore & Various (A/CA) Greg Broadmore
Hunted by giant primordial beasts, red in tooth and claw, a tribe of cavegirls scratch out a bleak existence in a brutal uncaring world. They cling onto a life where not many make it beyond the first few months, let alone to adulthood. Governed by ancient laws and arcane rituals - the only constants they have - they follow the old ways on pain of death. But One Path, a hunter and warrior, has a plan to change their lives. To free them from the toll the great predators that stalk them charge, and it will overturn everything they know. (STL361458) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
BURIED LONG LONG AGO #1 (OF 5) CVR A ALEX CORMACK
(W) Anthony Cleveland (A/CA) Alex Cormack
Based on true events, from 1901-1908 Belle Gunness lured dozens of lonely men to her Indiana farm and savagely murdered them for their money. Because Belle managed to avoid capture and face trial, much of this story remains untold. Until now. This is a fairy-tale retelling of her brutal crimes from the perspective of her three young children...who soon discover there is something far worse, and far more evil, than their mother on the farm. Something Buried Long, Long Ago. (STL361468)
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $4.99
BURIED LONG LONG AGO #1 (OF 5) CVR B COLLEEN DORAN
(W) Anthony Cleveland (A) Alex Cormack (CA) Colleen Doran
Based on true events, from 1901-1908 Belle Gunness lured dozens of lonely men to her Indiana farm and savagely murdered them for their money. Because Belle managed to avoid capture and face trial, much of this story remains untold. Until now. This is a fairy-tale retelling of her brutal crimes from the perspective of her three young children...who soon discover there is something far worse, and far more evil, than their mother on the farm. Something Buried Long, Long Ago. (STL361469)
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $4.99
PAST TIME #1 (OF 5) CVR A MARK CHIARELLO
(W) Joe Harris (A) Russell Olson (CA) Mark Chiarello
Henry Hayes could have been the best baseball player anybody ever saw, if only his dark affliction didn’t prevent him from playing in the daylight. But when the barnstorming circuit introduces a new novelty to the game—night baseball under the bright lights—will his dreams of playing pro ball finally be realized, or will his bloody past catch up with him before he gets the chance? From the midwest fields of the 1920s to the big city lights of today, Past Time is a small town thriller on a National scale. (STL361473)
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $4.99
PAST TIME #1 (OF 5) CVR B ADAM POLLINA
(W) Joe Harris (A) Russell Olson (CA) Adam Pollina
Henry Hayes could have been the best baseball player anybody ever saw, if only his dark affliction didn’t prevent him from playing in the daylight. But when the barnstorming circuit introduces a new novelty to the game—night baseball under the bright lights—will his dreams of playing pro ball finally be realized, or will his bloody past catch up with him before he gets the chance? From the midwest fields of the 1920s to the big city lights of today, Past Time is a small town thriller on a National scale. (STL361474)
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $4.99
SLASHERS APPRENTICE #1 (OF 5) CVR A VAL HALVORSON
(W) Justin Richards (A/CA) Val Halvorson
Riley, a horror-obsessed podcaster with a slasher villain fixation, is seeking a new career path: Helping her favorite legendary slasher, The Hopton Valley Killer, regain their long-lost notoriety while learning the ropes herself. (STL361476)
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $4.99
SLASHERS APPRENTICE #1 (OF 5) CVR B TREVOR HENDERSON
(W) Justin Richards (A) Val Halvorson (CA) Trevor Henderson
Riley, a horror-obsessed podcaster with a slasher villain fixation, is seeking a new career path: Helping her favorite legendary slasher, The Hopton Valley Killer, regain their long-lost notoriety while learning the ropes herself. (STL361477)
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $4.99
GATCHAMAN RYU SCAVENGERS ONESHOT CVR A ROBALDO
(W) Tommy Lee Edwards (A/CA) Riccardo Robaldo
When modernized scavenger pirates—the ruthless Sea Vultures—launch a surprise attack on his harbor, Ryu, the steadfast pilot of the Science Ninja Team, steps out of the cockpit and into the spotlight! Determined to protect his community and prove he’s more than just a pilot, Ryu embarks on a high-stakes oceanic adventure, piloting his amphibious tank to outwit the pirates and uncover the mystery behind their deadly ship. The tides turn in this explosive solo mission of courage, ingenuity, and redemption on the high seas! (STL361471)
40pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
GATCHAMAN RYU SCAVENGERS ONESHOT CVR B PLATI
(W) Tommy Lee Edwards (A) Riccardo Robaldo (CA) Nuno Plati
When modernized scavenger pirates—the ruthless Sea Vultures—launch a surprise attack on his harbor, Ryu, the steadfast pilot of the Science Ninja Team, steps out of the cockpit and into the spotlight! Determined to protect his community and prove he’s more than just a pilot, Ryu embarks on a high-stakes oceanic adventure, piloting his amphibious tank to outwit the pirates and uncover the mystery behind their deadly ship. The tides turn in this explosive solo mission of courage, ingenuity, and redemption on the high seas! (STL361472)
40pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
GATCHAMAN #9 CVR A INAKI MIRANDA
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Chris Batista (CA) Inaki Miranda
Murder-bots are on a rampage! Galactor unleashes a horde of terrible cybernetic nightmares upon the International Science Organization! Jinpei, who is still recovering from injuries in the line of duty, must fight for survival alongside the Beta Team! (STL361182)
32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
GATCHAMAN #9 CVR B BATISTA VECHICLE
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Chris Batista
Murder-bots are on a rampage! Galactor unleashes a horde of terrible cybernetic nightmares upon the International Science Organization! Jinpei, who is still recovering from injuries in the line of duty, must fight for survival alongside the Beta Team! (STL361183)
32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
GATCHAMAN ONLY ONE EARTH #3 (OF 4)
(W) Tommy Lee Edwards (A) Nuno Plati (CA) Tommy Lee Edwards
'In the depths of an ancient temple, Ken, Joe, and the princess uncover a fusion of forgotten teachings and cutting-edge science--a power that could save or destroy the world. As tensions rise between Ken and Joe, Galactor strikes back with devastating force, unleashing a psychic-controlled mech from their high-tech command ship.
DEFENDERS OF THE EARTH #6 (OF 8) CVR A JIM CALAFIORE
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Jim Calafiore
A battle over bits and bytes! Kshin betrays the team to unleash Kro-Tan’s deadly serpent, Mongor. Meanwhile, Dynak-X faces off against Octon, only to discover Kro-Tan’s shocking secret: her body is still alive in stasis! (STL361175)
32pgs, FC (6 of 8) SRP: $4.99
DEFENDERS OF THE EARTH #6 (OF 8) CVR B DJORDJE DJOKOVIC
(W) Dan DiDio (A) Jim Calafiore (CA) DJORDJE DJOKOVIC
A battle over bits and bytes! Kshin betrays the team to unleash Kro-Tan’s deadly serpent, Mongor. Meanwhile, Dynak-X faces off against Octon, only to discover Kro-Tan’s shocking secret: her body is still alive in stasis! (STL361176)
32pgs, FC (6 of 8) SRP: $4.99
FLASH GORDON #8 CVR A WILL CONRAD
(W) Jeremy Adams (A/CA) Will Conrad
The fearless Flash Gordon must join forces with the fiery Princess Aura—despite their tangled past—to find a way into the Empress's castle. With Prince Barin and the rest of the ragtag group in tow, the motley crew comes face to face with a long-lost ally--but are they friend or foe? The past keeps catching up with Flash's present! (STL361179)
32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
FLASH GORDON #8 CVR B ZACH HOWARD HOMEWORLD
(W) Jeremy Adams (A) Will Conrad (CA) Zach Howard
The fearless Flash Gordon must join forces with the fiery Princess Aura—despite their tangled past—to find a way into the Empress's castle. With Prince Barin and the rest of the ragtag group in tow, the motley crew comes face to face with a long-lost ally--but are they friend or foe? The past keeps catching up with Flash's present! (STL361180)
32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
FLASH GORDON QUARTERLY #3
(W) Dan DiDio & Various (A) Lee Ferguson, Igor Lima (CA) Nik Virella
An all-new Quarterly special featuring a multiverse of stories! Prince Thun, the Lion Man of Mongo, is featured in an exciting one-shot tale that expands upon his role in Jeremy Adams's ongoing Flash Gordon series. With many of his people missing, he's forced to dive into the darker depths of the underworld--foes and creatures await! In another universe, we see Ming's last moments as he battles Flash and company. Lastly, another exciting 'Flash Fiction' horror tale. (STL361470)
40pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
REVOLUTION 9 TP
(W) Mark London (A) Carlos Reno (CA) Raymund Bermudez
After years as an assassin for the Order of Nine—an ancient order dating back almost 3,000 years—Velveteen has turned her back on the very organization that saved her. Tasked with the murder of otherwise innocent hacker Jasper Dean, she sets off to save his life and discover the terrible secret that marked him for death. With the entire Order after them, Velveteen and Jasper must escape their grasp and prevent them from toppling society as we know it. (STL361461) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
HOUR OF THE WOLF TP
(W) Mark London (A) Danilo Beyruth (CA) Raymund Bermudez
When Owen Blackwood is called across time to a seemingly normal home to destroy a haunted painting, it didn’t feel like anything out of the ordinary to this agent of Wolvenheart. Upon arrival, however, Owen finds himself trapped in the very painting he was called to destroy. With only a one hour window of time in which to operate, will Owen be able to save the family from certain death and destroy the painting? Or will he get lost in time and become a cross-dimensional walking ghost? (STL361464) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
BLACK FORGER #2 (OF 5)
(W) Roy & Inaki Miranda (A/CA) Inaki Miranda
In the depths of the spiritual realm known as the GARA-GARA hides a forge even more powerful than the one that made Owada emperor. The Forge of Doom is as powerful as it is elusive, capable of changing the fate of the empire. But to get this forge means to walk the traces of a promise impossible to fulfill. Owada has an important decision to make, to be or not to be a true Blade Forger. (STL361172)
32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $4.99
BODY TRADE TP #1 (OF 5)
(W) Zac Thompson (A/CA) Jok
'The Body Trade is an unrelenting revenge story set against the backdrop of America’s aftermarket for dead bodies. Critically acclaimed writer Zac Thompson (Blow Away, Into The Unbeing) and star artist Jok (In Hell We Fight) team up for this neo-noir crime thriller rife with bloodshed and brutality, in the tradition of Blue Ruin and Hell or High Water!
CRUSH DEPTH #2 (OF 5)
(W) David Andry, Tim Daniel (A/CA) Alex Sanchez
The Mantawolf drone submersible has returned from its survey of the Devil's Teeth, an oceanic canyon of towering thermal vents teeming with alien life. Within its cargo, a cache of samples, an insidious stowaway lurks: a powerfully transformative organism. Chief Science Officer Liana Pearson along with her crewmate Kate Barron race to study the Mantawolf's alien bounty while the crew grows increasingly restless when the Absolution's nuclear power core begins to behave erratically--Breathe Deep! (STL361173)
32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $4.99
DARK PYRAMID #2 (OF 5)
(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) P. J. Holden
The monsters of Denali are out tonight! Becca’s search for Hooky continues, helped by a conspiracy theorist who might just be right about everything. Meanwhile, a house party is interrupted by a particularly unwelcome guest… (STL361174)
32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $4.99
GALAXY OF MADNESS #8 (OF 10)
(W) Magdalene Visaggio (A) Victor Santos (CA) Michael Avon Oeming
Krios finds herself adrift in the various iterations of the galaxy, searching for her Vigil and teammates. The only constant in all of this madness is Odysseus's hunger for power and his lies. However, lies are only as strong as their liars… (STL361181)
32pgs, FC (8 of 10) SRP: $4.99
HEXILES #6 (OF 6) (MR)
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Joe Bocardo
In order to break the curse that looms over them to escape the demons that torment them, The Hexiles must use all of the demonic gifts they possess. For at least one of the children of Jamison Kreel, their plan calls for the ultimate sacrifice. (STL361185)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $4.99
KILL TRAIN #4 (OF 5)
(W) Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (A) Martina Niosi (CA) Skylar Patridge
Vanessa and the remaining survivors make their way to the second-to-last car, where Vanessa will have to face her most dire existential threat yet: the ideal version of herself. But, live or die, Vanessa's best friend Corwin has been keeping a secret from her that carries tragic consequences. (STL361186)
32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $4.99
MISSING ON THE MOON #4 (OF 4)
(W) Cory Crater (A/CA) Damian Couceiro
Schwinn and Alina uncover a terrible connection between the missing children and a haunting past. To end the darksiders' plight, they must journey deeper into the heart of a conspiracy—and risk everything to reveal the truth. (STL361187)
32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $4.99
POP KILL #2 (OF 4) CVR A DAVE JOHNSON
(W) Jimmy Palmiotti, Dave Johnson (A) Juan Santacruz (CA) Dave Johnson
Dina learns more about Jon and deals with her life going up in flames as they both hide out to let things cool down, which unfortunately for them, they do not. With this issue, the excitement and espionage amp up as both sides start to come apart at the seams, trying to control their rivalry as Jon is fooling himself that he has everything under control. (STL361478)
36pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $6.99
POP KILL #2 (OF 4) CVR B MARK CHIARELLO
(W) Jimmy Palmiotti, Dave Johnson (A) Juan Santacruz (CA) Mark Chiarello
Dina learns more about Jon and deals with her life going up in flames as they both hide out to let things cool down, which unfortunately for them, they do not. With this issue, the excitement and espionage amp up as both sides start to come apart at the seams, trying to control their rivalry as Jon is fooling himself that he has everything under control. (STL361479)
36pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $6.99
SPECTRUM #5 (OF 6)
(W) Rick Quinn (A/CA) Dave Chisholm
After the explosive events of last issue, Melody and Ada have been separated. Melody is onboard an alien spaceship piloted by George Parker, her father, who compels her to join him as the ultimate weapon in his fight against Echo. Ada, meanwhile, is not Ada anymore…She’s stuck in the body of Gloria Bell, the frontwoman of a band in the 1970s New York punk scene. Both Melody and Ada struggle to find each other again to face off with Echo once and for all, confronting their pasts and risking madness. (STL361188)
32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $4.99
STRING #5 (OF 5) (MR)
(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Carlos Javier Olivares
Being kidnapped is a major problem. Getting taken to a second location is a worse problem. Having the kidnapper be someone who’s already killed several other people, and who can easily get away with another murder? Yeah, that’s a definite complication. Also, ice cream, and Luke NOT reuniting with an old flame, and an unexpected liaison, and Joon desperately hoping to find the right string to wrap things up nicely, rather than the string that will break! Written by multiple Eisner-award winning Paul Tobin, and drawn by the amazing Carlos Javier Olivares! (STL361189)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $4.99
SYNAP #5 (OF 5)
(W) Chris Moses (A) Andrea Giannini (CA) Jessica Fong
All Hell has broken loose with the Chinese Government laying siege to recover the pieces of the Robot, while Ness has seemingly been possessed by the alien entity known only as the Glowing Child. Meanwhile, Shiloh's inability to control the robot sends them into an internal crisis in the Axon Connection where Vivian gives them a glimpse at her past in hopes of connecting the puzzle pieces of who she is and her connection to Synap and Shiloh's entire family. (STL361190)
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $4.99
DICK TRACY #9 CVR A GERALDO BORGES
(W) Alex Segura, Michael Moreci (A/CA) Geraldo Borges
DICK TRACY UNDER FIRE! The City is frozen in place as a brazen killer targets members of the underworld and beyond--with someone Dick Tracy knows pulling the strings! Can Tracy navigate the tangled web of deceit that has enveloped his professional and private lives--and can he ignore the kinetic energy between him and the mysterious Breathless Mahoney? The acclaimed crime series continues with a pulse-pounding thriller that will leave readers guessing! (STL361177)
32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
DICK TRACY #9 CVR B FRANCAVILLA
(W) Alex Segura, Michael Moreci (A) Geraldo Borges (CA) Francesco Francavilla
DICK TRACY UNDER FIRE! The City is frozen in place as a brazen killer targets members of the underworld and beyond--with someone Dick Tracy knows pulling the strings! Can Tracy navigate the tangled web of deceit that has enveloped his professional and private lives--and can he ignore the kinetic energy between him and the mysterious Breathless Mahoney? The acclaimed crime series continues with a pulse-pounding thriller that will leave readers guessing! (STL361178)
32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
SCOOP GN VOL 03 (OF 3)
(W) Richard Ashley Hamilton (A) Pablo Andres (CA) Inaki Miranda
While visiting Cuba with her mom, Sophie Cooper--former WMIA-7 Intern and current paranormal expert--is haunted by visions that reveal past mysteries...and point to future trouble, like a murder on a Miami movie set and strange creature sightings in the countryside. The only way to help? Why, unearth a crashed UFO, of course! (STL361466)
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $14.99
SCOOP GN VOL 01 (OF 3) (O/A)
(W) Richard Ashley Hamilton (A) Joseph Cooper (CA) Inaki Miranda
SCOOP 'BREAKING NEWS' SOLICIT
When the news breaks, she fixes it! Sophie Cooper was just an average, Cuban-American high school freshman, until her dad got accused of a crime he didn't commit. To prove his innocence, Sophie now interns at Miami's worst TV news station, where she studies investigative journalism - and accidentally uncovers a vast supernatural conspiracy connected to her dad's case. UFOs, Miccosukee ghost tribes, Chupacabras, alligator men, and time travel are real and can clear the Cooper name…if Sophie lives long enough to report about it! (STL310054)
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $14.99
SCOOP GN VOL 02 (OF 3) BURIED LEADS (O/A)
(W) Richard Ashley Hamilton (A) Pablo Andres (CA) Inaki Miranda
Life has only gotten more complicated since Sophie Cooper, the local news station's resident intern, exposed a paranormal conspiracy deep within Miami. But between school, a news internship, and her upcoming Quinceñera, Soph must now balance a love triangle with Milo and Usnavy - and help a disgraced celebrity find his late wife's 'real killer.' (STL330007)
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $14.99
MAGMA COMIX
HELLS HALF ACRE TP VOL 01
(W) Denton J. Tipton (A) Jack Jadson (CA) Glenn Fabry
Denton J. Tipton (W) o Jack Jadson (A) o Glenn Fabry (CA)
Life is changing fast in 1904 Nashville, but the sins of the past live free in a place called Hell's Half Acre-where you can find gambling, sex and most any other debauchery ever dreamed. And none do it better than Miss Marion's, where a mysterious gambler named Britt sets in motion a chain of events that will have lawmen and outlaws alike aiming to put him six feet under. Will the woman that Britt scorned be his downfall or salvation when Hell comes calling?
New York Times-bestselling writer Denton J. Tipton (Cobra Kai, G.I. Joe) teams with Jack Jadson (Thor, Nightwing) for a thrilling Western-noir with a supernatural twist. (STL343254)
SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
MAGNETIC PRESS INC.
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 11 WAR STORIES (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
Master illustrator and storyteller SERGIO TOPPI takes on the topic of War in this collection of short stories set in various global conflicts, from the battlefields of Prussia in 1742 to Colonial Papua in the 19th Century and Southeast Asia and Yugoslavia in the 20th-Century.
These classic works have never been published in English until now. Toppi's influence on the modern comic industry is supported by popular legends including Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave McKean, Walter Simonson, and Sean Gordon Murphy. (STL323307) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 01 ENCHANTED WORLD (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
Presenting the first in a seven volume library of works by master illustrator Sergio Toppi. This first volume collects eleven short fantasy tales previously collected as Black & Tans, Krull, and A Minor God. (STL150862) (NOV198328)
HC, 8.5x11, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 02 NORTH AMERICA (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
Presenting the second in a seven-volume library of works by master illustrator Sergio Toppi. This second volume collects eleven short tales of North American folklore, from the Canadian Goldrush to the American West and the Deep South, previously collected as Colt Frontier, Naugatuck 1757, and Blues. (STL150863) (NOV198329)
HC, 9x12, 208pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 03 SOUTH AMERICA (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
Presenting the third volume in a new library of works by master illustrator Sergio Toppi. This third volume collects historical tales set in Central and South America previously collected as Chapungo, The Legend of Potosi, and The Treasure of Cibola. Featuring an original foreword by legendary artist, Dave McKean. (STL142633) (NOV191800)
HC, 9x12, 208pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 04 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
The fourth volume contains ten tales set in Africa, India, and Australia, presented in English for the first time: The Kokombo Dossier, Bwuma, my Son, Warramunga, M'Felewzi, and Pacific Island. (STL161606) (JUL201279) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 9x12, 156pgs, PC SRP: $24.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 05 EASTERN PATH (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
The fifth volume in this popular library of works by celebrated master storyteller Sergio Toppi contains six tales of folklore set in Eastern Europe and Siberia during various points in the late 19th and early 20th century. (STL167481) (DEC201574)
HC, 9x12, 124pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 06 JAPAN (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
This sixth volume contains five tales set in feudal Japan, presented in English for the first time: Tanka, Kimura, Sato, Ogari 1650, and Momotaro. Featuring a new foreword by celebrated artist Kent Williams. (STL181994) (MAY211566)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x12, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 07 SHARAZ DE (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
A set of tales inspired by the Arabian Nights by European comics master Sergio Toppi, exploring a barbaric society where the supernatural is the only remedy to injustice, as Sharaz-de, captive to a cruel and despotic king, must each night spin tales to entertain her master and save her head from the executioner. Featuring tales filled with evil spirits, treasures, risk, and danger, but ever at their center the passions of gods and men. (STL211295) (FEB221557)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x12, 216pgs, PC SRP: $29.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 08 (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
Far from the auction halls of the elite, The Collector seeks out rare and mysterious artifacts across the world. He is as at home in the salons of Paris as he is in the jungles of Borneo. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century colonialism, this collection of short stories and swashbuckling adventures is full of surprises and twists, as Toppi is well known for! (STL231340) (AUG221642)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x12, 260pgs, B&W SRP: $34.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 09 OLD WORLD (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
A collection of tales by master illustrator and storyteller Sergio Toppi featuring a series of fables set in Old World Italy, plus a feature-length what-if tale about the New World, speculating on a history where Christopher Columbus never made it to America. (STL251794) (FEB231586)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 8.5x11, 124pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
COLLECTED TOPPI HC VOL 10 FUTURE PERFECT (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
A collection of tales by master illustrator and storyteller Sergio Toppi featuring a series of stories speculating about the future through the legendary author's unique visual lens. From rogue Ais, post climate change wastelands, and addiction to technology and VR, these decades-old works were far ahead of their time, seeming almost prophetic today. (STL281922)
HC, 9x12, 122pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
TOPPI GALLERY ALL THE WORLDS GLORY HC (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
A collection of Sergio Toppi's portrait work featuring notable figures throughout history --famous personalities and cultural figures from ancient times to the modern day. Featuring both black and white and full-color works with captions and text about various subjects throughout. Including editorial captions and text by noted Canadian entertainer and playwright Jean-Louis Roux. (STL278326)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x12, 120pgs, PC SRP: $24.99
TOPPI GALLERY BESTIARY HC (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
This collection of artwork from European comics master Sergio Toppi focuses on illustrations of beasts both real and imaginary presented in Toppi's inimitable pen-and-ink style. Sergio Toppi's work has been hailed as an influence by such artistic masters as Sean Gordon Murphy and Walter Simonson. (STL227165) (MAY221633)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x12, 128pgs, PC SRP: $24.99
TOPPI GALLERY HARLOTS & MERCENARIES HC (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi
The third book in the Toppi Gallery series features the master's non-sequential, stand-alone illustration work (as opposed to his graphic novel stories featured in The Collected Toppi series). This volume focuses on themes of masculinity and femininity, showcasing images of soldiers and beautiful women from the artist's fifty-year career in the field of illustration in many newspapers, magazines, and books worldwide. Featuring both black and white and full color works with captions and text about various subjects throughout. (STL251797)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x12, 144pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
TOPPI GALLERY SCENES FROM THE BIBLE HC (O/A)
(W/A) Sergio Toppi
This collection of artwork from European comics master Sergio Toppi focuses on illustrations of biblical characters he drew during his lengthy collaboration with the journal Il Giornalino. Hundreds of character portraits and key scene illustrations from both the Old and New Testament are presented in Toppi’s inimitable pen-and-ink style. (STL194476) (SEP211635)
HC, 9x12, 148pgs, PC SRP: $24.99
MACMILLAN CHILDRENS BOOKS
RETURN TO MOOMINVALLEY HC
(W/A) Amanda Li
Moomintroll and all his family and friends are back in Return to Moominvalley, based on the stunning award-winning 3D animation. Join the Moomins as they journey to a mysterious island, meet the Hobgoblin and his extraordinary hat, and encounter a magical mural. Meanwhile, Snufkin, Mrs Fillyjonk, Mymble and the others gather in the Moominhouse to wait for the family to come back to Moominvalley... (STL360467) (C: 0-1-0)
Picture Book, SC, 9x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
WONDERFUL MOOMINVALLEY HC
(W/A) Amanda Li
The Moomin family are back in this new collection of adventures, based on stories from the award-winning animation Moominvalley. 'You must go on a long journey before you can really find out how wonderful home is.' The Moomins have been off on an adventure, and now they're back home in wonderful Moominvalley! Join in as they meet new friends Snork and Stinky, get invaded by electric Hattifatteners, throw a surprise party, and pull off a daring heist. (STL360468) (C: 0-1-0)
Picture Book, SC, 9x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
MANUSCRIPT PRESS
ALLEY OOP AND THE MIGHTY KAFRAK TP
(W) Dave Graue (A/CA) Dave Graue, Jack Bender
Alley and his best pal Foozy discover the futuristic undergound world of the Great Kafrak! Will they be her prisoners-or her saviors? Also, Alley champions the revolution against the vicious Socko the Giant! Reprinting all daily strips from 2000. (STL360367) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8.5x9, 108pgs, B&W (44 of 54) SRP: $19.99
ALLEY OOP BACK TO THE CAPTIVE PRINCE TP (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Dave Graue
A cursed princess begs Alley Oop to rescue her son-and break the wicked spell! Can Alley defeat the evil sorceress with only a stone axe and a handful of magical tricks? Additional stories include 'The Star Beasts of Fog Island,' 'The Holy Grails of Castle Blackrose,' and a close encounter with a two-headed pterodactyl! (STL289208) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 160pgs, B&W (53 of 54) SRP: $19.99
ALLEY OOP MEETS EARLIE OOP THE COMPLETE SUNDAYS 2000-2002 TP
(W) Dave Graue, Carole Bender (A) Dave Graue, Jack Bender (CA) Jack Bender
160 pages of full-color Alley Oop! Who is Earlie Oop? Where does he come from? How will Moo survive this wild creature? Will the real Alley Oop please stand up… and fight! This story and more, reprinting all the Sunday comic strips from 2000-2002. (STL360365) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8.5x9, 160pgs, FC (30 of 31) SRP: $34.99
COMICS REVUE PRESENTS APRIL 2025
(W/A) Mike Grell & Various (CA) Jeremy MacPherson
America's longest-running magazine of classic comics now has twice as many pages of strips as the earlier version, on better paper, and features 8 pages of full-color comic strips including Flash Gordon by Harry Harrison and Mac Raboy, Rick O'Shay by Stan Lynde, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, The Phantom by Lee Falk and Sy Barry, Tarzan by Mike Grell, Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff, and Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts, plus stories in black and white including Mandrake the Magician by Lee Falk and Phil Davis, Krazy Kat by George Herriman, Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane, and more. (STL360364) (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
MARRS MEDIA INC
RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #224 (MR)
Rue Morgue teams up with writer/filmmakers Danny Boyle and Alex Garland for a look at 28 Years Later, their final instalment in their apocalyptic zombie trilogy that began with 2002's 28 Days Later. Also features a look at the summer's best and worst horror movies and lots more! All this and the latest film, book, comic book, music, game and toy releases of the holiday season! (STL360332) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
MIDNIGHT FACTORY
SEVEN YEARS IN DARKNESS TP YEAR TWO
(W/A/CA) Joseph Schmalke
From acclaimed comics creator Joseph Schmalke (We Don't Kill Spiders, Phantom Starkiller, The Electric Black, and Cherry Blackbird) comes a dark sweeping fantasy epic. Welcome to Year Two at the Academy of Black Magic. The 59 surviving Apprentices advance into their second year as Mages. As they continue their studies, the body count rises. Year Two follows a magically gifted student who finds herself the target of a parasitic entity, a familiar intent on helping its master graduate, and Death itself makes its way to the school to collect a debt. (STL360040) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.99