New Comic Series and Merchandise solicited this month
DNX #1
Writer(s): JED MACKAY Artist(s): FEDERICO VICENTINI THE X-VIRUS UNLEASHED! The X-Men and 3K. Each steered by an original heir of Xavier, each with their own vision for the mutant people. Each at one another’s throats. Cyclops and the Chairman both experienced the future of the Age of Revelation and came home with a renewed mission: The X-Men to prevent that future. 3K to own it. While the X-Men seek out the Fantastic Four to help save one of their own, the White Beast begins his plan to unleash the X-Virus in a major population area! EVOLUTION IS CONTAGIOUS!
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X-MEN: THE HELLFIRE MURDER #1
Writer(s): SALADIN AHMED, JED MACKAY, GAIL SIMONE, EVE L. EWING & ERICA SCHULTZ Artist(s): TONY S. DANIEL, LUCIANO VECCHIO, FEDERICA MANCIN & MORE! HOMICIDE AT THE HELLFIRE GALA! When an iconic mutant power player is murdered at an exclusive masquerade hosted by SEBASTIAN SHAW, it falls to WOLVERINE and JUBILEE to solve a locked-room mystery that has dire consequences for all mutantkind. Everyone is a suspect. And the party isn’t over yet…
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MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #1
Written by BRYAN EDWARD HILL Art by NICO LEON See next month's Marvel Previeews for full details.
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CHALLENGES OF DOOM: MISTER FANTASTIC #1
Writer(s): AL EWING Artist(s): MIKE HENDERSON DOCTOR DOOM CLASHES WITH THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! An Epic series revealing pivotal confrontations between Doctor Doom and Marvel’s greatest heroes! Dive into the intense rivalry between Doom and Mr. Fantastic as young Victor Von Doom faces Reed Richards in a battle of minds. Discover the secrets that ignite their legendary feud and the fateful events leading to Doom’s transformation into the infamous super villain. This bimonthly series is packed with drama, suspense and the relentless pursuit of power — spotlighting the true challenges that test Doom’s genius and resolve! Al Ewing and Mike Henderson craft a tale of triumph and torment that will shed a whole new light on the world’s greatest super villain!
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QUEEN IN BLACK: VENOM UNCHAINED #1
Writer(s): CHARLES SOULE Artist(s): JUANAN RAMÍREZ EDDIE BROCK: IMPRISONED! Eddie Brock is in prison after a failed bond with Carnage, and the Queen In Black is coming!!! Eddie wants to get back to Venom. But without a symbiote, how will he escape?!
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QUEEN IN BLACK: HELA #1
Writer(s): AL EWING Artist(s): CARLOS MAGNO THE QUEEN TAKES HER THRONE! All the secrets of the Queen in Black — revealed! Why were Hela and Tyr in Midgard when the Rainbow Bridge fell? How did she cage Knull, God of the Void? And which Thor tried to stop her? Balder the Brave seeks the answers from Karnilla of the Norns…but will he live to tell anyone else?
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QUEEN IN BLACK: DEFENDERS OF LIGHT AND DARK #1
Writer(s): TOM WALTZ Artist(s): ZÉ Carlos UNLEASH THE HEROES! Beta Ray Bill is the only hero in Midgard who remembers Hela, the Goddess of Death…but does that mean he and his team can counter a Queen In Black? Meanwhile, Tony Stark’s all-new Black Metal Armor is the ultimate weapon against Knull, God of the Void…but does he have command of his own defense squad? This all leads to the mission that’ll decide the outcome of the Queen In Black saga!
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MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: BRAND NEW BEACH DAY #1
Writer(s): CODY ZIGLAR, DANIEL KIBBLESMITH, RAINBOW ROWELL & ANTHONY OLIVEIRA Artist(s): PASQUAL FERRY, VALERIO SCHITI, DAN PANOSIAN, JAVIER GARRÓN, CARMEN CARNERO & MORE MARVEL ALL-STARS SWIMSUIT SEASON RETURNS AGAIN! GET YOUR SUPER-HERO BEACH BODS READY! You asked for it, so you’ve got it — the RETURN of the Marvel Swimsuit Special! Don’t worry, we ALSO heard your complaints that allegedly we’ve been “too safe” and “had too many words” so we’re making this one SEXIER THAN EVER! PLUS — four fun, zany, half-naked stories from across the Marvel Universe to whet your appetite so you can STILL say you read it for the articles! (Note: Although due for release in July, this was listed on the April forms. Please e-mail me if you would it added to your April order.)
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GODZILLA CONQUERS THE MULTIVERSE #1
Writer(s): GERRY CONWAY Artist(s): JAVIER GARRÓN GODZILLA UNLEASHED, nowhere is safe! An unholy alliance between KNULL and GODZILLA conquers UNIVERSE 616 — and now DOOM, SPIDER-MAN, KANG, EMMA FROST, GHOST RIDER, THE PUNISHER, MAN-THING and more stand on the edge of annihilation! When DOOMSTADT rips across dimensions to capture a kaiju capable of stopping the KING OF THE MONSTERS, the team collides with MECHA FIENDS, MULTIVERSAL KAIJU and a deadly RED SKULL in ADAMANTIUM armor. But as universes burn, an unexpected ally may hold the key to survival. A bombastic, continuity-shaking launch that shreds the Multiverse in TRUE KAIJU-CRUSHING FASHION!
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PUNISHER VS. SPIDER-MAN #1
Writer(s): DAN ABNETT Artist(s): Matteo Della Fonte A WALK DOWN MEMORY PAIN! THE PUNISHER AND SPIDER-MAN, two of the most notorious names in New York City with very different approaches to making the Big Apple safer (or not, depending on who you ask!). Join us now for a trip to the days of their earliest encounters with returning fan-favorite writer DAN ABNETT (PUNISHER: YEAR ONE) and your new favorite artist, MATTEO DELLA FONTE! Brought together by happenstance and forced to stay that way by an ally from Frank Castle’s past in need, will the web-slinger and the gunslinger be able to begrudgingly set aside their differences before they find themselves at one another’s throats?!
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GAMBIT: WANTED #1
Writer(s): CHRIS CLAREMONT Artist(s): ROBERT GILL TARGET: REMY LeBEAU! Get ready, mes amis, as GAMBIT’s legendary co-creator Chris Claremont takes the mutant-thief-hero back to his hometown for an explosive adventure! An all-new tale set in the timeframe when Gambit returned ORORO MUNROE to what was left of the X-MEN, discover how Gambit came to join the team for the first time — and the deadly trial that made it so! Someone’s got MUTANTS in their crosshairs down in New Orleans…but when a FAN-FAVORITE MARVEL VILLAIN targets Gambit, hang on for the most kinetic showdown of the month!
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WHAT IF…? JESSICA JONES #1
Writer(s): JUSTINA IRELAND Artist(s): DAVID MESSINA WHAT IF…JESSICA JONES WAS BITTEN BY THE RADIOACTIVE SPIDER? Teenage Super-Hero Sensation SPIDER-GIRL is retired. Surly and eternally miffed bartender JESSICA JONES wants nothing more than to leave that part of her life and the traumas that came with it firmly behind her. But when a ghost from her past comes back to haunt her, she finds herself unable to leave well enough alone. Has the GREEN GOBLIN returned? And if so, is an out-of-shape ex-super hero enough to stop him?
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WHAT IF…? SPIDER-MAN #1
Writer(s): J.M. DEMATTEIS Artist(s): YILDIRAY ÇINAR WHAT IF…KRAVEN SURVIVED HIS “LAST HUNT”?! Leaving SPIDER-MAN broken, insane and vulnerable to the influence of an old enemy…and who better to fill the void left by the spider than KRAVEN THE HUNTER?! One way or another, both Kraven and Peter will become something more — and finally settle the score between them! The author of the greatest SPIDER-MAN story of all time, J.M. DeMatteis, returns for a bold reimagining of the aftermath of “Kraven’s Last Hunt”!
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WHAT IF…? SECRET WARS #1
Writer(s): ALEX PAKNADEL Artist(s): CAFU WHAT IF…THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE SURVIVED THE SECRET WARS? GOODBYE, MARVEL UNIVERSE! Starring Peter Parker, our beloved friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, as he is forced to survive in a not-so-friendly neighborhood after losing everything! What becomes of the original Ultimate Universe in a post-Secret Wars landscape? How did they defeat the Beyonder? And who does Spider-Man become after losing everything?
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JEFF THE LAND SHARK: SUPERSTAR #1
Writer(s): KELLY THOMPSON Artist(s): TOKITOKORO JEFF THE LAND SHARK RETURNS… WITH A WILD NEW CAST! THANKS A LOT, MOJO! JEFF HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED! All-star team Kelly Thompson and Tokitokoro RETURN with a brand-new Jeff the Land Shark adventure! Mojo is determined to create the latest hit show…and sends the Marvel Universe into an UPROAR when he KIDNAPS beloved pet-slash-friend of heroes, Jeff the Land Shark — and his klepto companion Ken! But Jeff’s not the only star of the show — prepare to meet the likes of DAZZLESTORM, WOLVERINE-MAN, RAMBIT and MORE! (Note: Although due for release in July, #1 was listed on the April forms. Please e-mail me if you would like #1 added to your April order. Standing orders will autoamtically have #1 added.)
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MARVEL ZERO #1
Writer(s): & RYAN NORTH Artist(s): FRANK ALPIZAR, FRANCESCO MOBILI & DELIO DIAZ JOE KELLY, AL EWING, PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON, CHIP ZDARSKY, JED MACKAY Get a taste of what’s to come from the year’s biggest stories and events! The road to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 takes a big turn here as fate bears down on Peter Parker! The Queen in Black has been coronated, and Mary Jane Watson as Venom is just not ready for her! The Eldest has taken control of the Hulk, but what happens next will make every past Hulk battle look like a skirmish! The heroes of the Marvel Universe assemble to take on the Red Hulk, setting the stage for this summer’s Marvel blockbuster, ARMAGEDDON! Plus: Your first look at this summer’s big X-Men event…and Doom! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000/QUEEN IN BLACK #1 CGD 2026 and ARMAGEDDON/X-MEN #1 CGD 2026.
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ROCKET RACCOON: ROCKET REWIND #1
Writer(s): J.M. DEMATTEIS, CHRISTOS GAGE AND MACKENZIE CADENHEAD and BILL MANTLO Artist(s): SHAWN MCMANUS, TODD NAUCK, ENID BALÁM and KEITH GIFFEN ROCKET RACCOON: FIFTY YEARS OF FURY! Blast off into a cosmos of colossal adventure as MARVEL celebrates half a century of ROCKET RACCOON! This anniversary spectacular takes you on brand-new, star-spanning exploits, a jaw-dropping team-up with the one and only…ROCKY RACCOON? And re-presenting the historic first tale that launched our blaster-happy hero into legend! Packed with pulse-pounding action, cosmic calamity and enough firepower to make GALACTUS blink! Don’t miss the milestone that proves big things come in small, furry packages! ‘NUFF SAID!
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PREDATOR VS. THE PLANET OF THE APES #1
Writer(s): GREG PAK Artist(s): ALAN ROBINSON WORLDS COLLIDE! When a deadly Yautja crash-lands on the legendary Planet of the Apes, two worlds will collide for the very first time! After a rescue mission gone wrong, astronaut Arch finds herself embedded in a hostile ape society where humans are subservient. But the hunters soon became the hunted when the apes find themselves being stalked by Predators! A three-way war is about to erupt between humans, apes and Yautja — who will reign supreme?!
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STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE — SAW GERRERA #1
Writer(s): MARC BERNARDIN Artist(s): GABRIEL GUZMAN WITNESS THE ACT OF REVOLUTION THAT WAS TOO MUCH FOR THE REBELLION! After proving himself in the CLONE WARS, SAW GERRERA was a soldier for the cause of freedom and was willing to do anything to secure it — including leading a mission deep into IMPERIAL territory. At stake: information that would provide a tactical advantage that could shift the balance of power in the REBELS’ favor! But is the price to be paid for that information too high?
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SUPERMAN 2026 ANNUAL: YEAR ONE THOUSAND #1
Writer(s): JOSHUA WILLIAMSON Artist(s): EDDY BARROWS and YASMINE PUTRI At the end of DC K.O., Superman became King Omega with the powers of a god. But after pushing Darkseid back to the Absolute World, Superman rejected the Heart of Apokolips…and went missing. Now the story of where he went can be told! The future was infected by Darkseid and his Legion—leaving a trail of death and disaster in their wake—including the Legion of Super-Heroes. Now Superman is using Time Trapper’s powers to heal the future and correct the damage that has been done. But Superman’s godlike powers are fading fast, and he may become lost at the end of time!
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ACTION COMICS #1100
Writer(s): MARK WAID, JOSHUA WILLIAMSON, SOPHIE CAMPBELL, and DAN SLOTT Artist(s): SKYLAR PATRIDGE, RYAN SOOK, DANIEL SAMPERE, DAN MORA, and LUCAS MEYER Celebrate 1,100 issues of Action Comics with DC’s top talent and architects of the world of Superman! In April 1938, a man faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound graced the pages of Action Comics #1, and the rest was superhero history. Now together with the talents of writers Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, and Dan Slott, we honor Superman’s storied career and turn toward his thrilling future. Brought to life by the all-star artistic talent of Skylar Patridge, Ryan Sook, Dan Mora, and Lucas Meyer, the Man of Steel has never looked better.
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JUSTICE LEAGUE: KNIGHT VISION SPECIAL #1
Writer(s): MARK WAID and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON Artist(s): MIGUEL MENDONCA The Justice League has offered a number of villains amnesty, allowing them to prove they’re on the side of the angels. But what they didn’t see coming was the void that would leave in the world of super-villains! Batman and Lex Luthor must work together to investigate a Justice League villain who wants to fill that void, capitalizing on shifting priorities and the visions of the future that the DC Universe’s champions saw at the end of DC K.O. to create a dangerous new weapon! Can Batman and Lex set aside their differences to stop them? This crucial issue in the All In Saga sets up new threats for the Justice League’s heroes and villains!
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DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL: HEIR TO THE SEA #1
Writer(s): TOM TAYLOR Artist(s): RICCARDO FEDERICI Before the rise of the House of El, two steadfast soldiers within the Wayne army, Jonathan and Martha Kent, make a startling discovery: a child, left among the waves, orphaned by a civil war raging beneath the water’s surface. The Kents hope to hide him from the bitter violence of the world he left behind…but no one runs from their destiny forever. Originally seen in the pages of Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter, witness the origin of a deep-sea king whose journey leads directly into his royal debut in Dark Knights of Steel II #1.
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100 BULLETS: THE US OF ANGER #1
Writer(s): BRIAN AZZARELLO Artist(s): EDUARDO RISSO Not many people made it out alive from the fall of the Trust in 100 Bullets. Lono did—just barely—and it sent him spiraling on a yearslong international odyssey. His one-time protégé, Loop Hughes, was the only one smart enough to walk away clean. But now tragedy has come knocking on Loop’s door, and the scent of blood has attracted a dangerous stray dog. Lono’s back in the United States, and he’s on the hunt…through a network of good ol’ boys and militias, megachurches, millionaires, and madmen. In Brother Lono, Lono unsuccessfully tried to save his own soul; in The US of Anger, he’ll play Satan to a host of demons tempting the United States to sell hers. The multi-Eisner Award-winning team of Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso has returned to its most famous creation, unleashing a new chapter in Vertigo’s greatest crime saga—told for the first time in stunning black and white!
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CLAYFACE: CELEBRITY DIRT #1
Writer(s): JUDE ELLISON S. DOYLE Artist(s): FRAN GALAN Before he was Clayface, Basil Karlo was one of the hottest stars in Hollywood. As he breaks out of Arkham once again, he’s ready to stage his comeback, but there’s just one problem: Someone already beat him to it, and Basil Karlo is already a massive star. But if that’s true, what’s next for the real Basil? And what does his predicament have to do with young women disappearing in Los Angeles and a new supplement causing hideous transformations in its users? Acclaimed horror writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle and rising star artist Fran Galán join forces for a bold new miniseries that’s equal parts body horror and Hollywood glamour.
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BATMAN / SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST 2026 ANNUAL #1
Writer(s): MARK WAID, MARK RUSSELL, and TYRONE FINCH. Artist(s): CLAYTON HENRY and PATRICK BOUTIN The World’s Finest attempt to have a relaxing night out with Jonathan Kent and Alfred. But after an emergency leads Batman and Superman into a trap, it’s up to the father figures to jump into the fray! Also, with Lois Lane’s current investigation putting her in Intergang’s crosshairs, Batman steps in to provide Lois backup—but as Bruce Wayne, and accompanying Lois on a date!
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DETECTIVE COMICS 2026 ANNUAL #1
Writer(s): TOM TAYLOR and DAVE WIELGOSZ Artist(s): NICOLA SCOTT and FRAN MARISCAL Batman has been falsely accused of a political assassination on a distant planet, and someone has been sent to track down the Dark Knight and bring him to justice—someone with a special talent for hunting. That’s right, Lobo’s come to Earth with a bounty on Batman! Now, in the clutches of the Main Man and being carted across the cosmos to be judged for a crime he did not commit, Batman must find a way to clear his name! Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott bring you a thrilling tale of bounties, battles, and bastiches.
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DC’S HAWK-GIRL SUMMER #1
Writer(s): MEGHAN FITZMARTIN, ANDRE R. FRATTINO, TRICK WEEKES, CAVAN SCOTT, JOSH TRUJILLO, DACY LIM, SIOBHAN CHIFFON & CATHY LE, RAMON PEREZ, and others Artist(s): MEGAN HETRICK, ANDREW DRILON, RAMON PEREZ, RAFAEL LOUREIRO, ROWAN MaCCOLL, SIOBHAN CHIFFON & CATHY LE, and others Summer has arrived—and so has your perfect juicy beach read. Hot off the presses, this collection of scorching new stories showcases the babes and bombshells of the DCU slaying the summer! Join Hawkgirl, Catwoman, Red Hood, Grace Choi, Thunder, Shining Knight, Kid Quick, and more as The Female Furies, dominate the beach, the boardwalk, and any bad guys in their way.
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TERMINAL #1
Creators: (W) Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey (A) Andy Kubert THE MUST-READ SUPERHERO SERIES OF THE YEAR FROM THE DREAM TEAM OF ROBERT KIRKMAN, JOE CASEY, ANDY KUBERT, DAVID FINCH, AND ARTHUR ADAMS! There is a secret war being waged across the world by two violent forces with superhuman abilities who blur the lines between good and evil. When Marilyn Howe’s search for her missing sister Alessandra puts her in the center of this conflict, she’ll learn that the power to save the world comes from unlocking your genetic code and giving up everything you thought you knew about yourself…if you survive the experience. Perfect for fans of INVINCIBLE and X-MEN, nothing can prepare you for the most violent and unpredictable superhero series of the year!
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BADROCK #1
Creators: (W) Rob Liefeld (A/CA) Seth Damoose THE YOUNGBLOOD FAVORITE GETS HIS OWN SOLO SPINOFF SERIES. The youngest and most dynamic member of the world’s greatest super squad blasts off in his own solo spotlight! When Badrock’s mom is abducted, he is forced to submit to the demands of her mysterious abductors.
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EXQUISITE CORPSES RASCAL RANDY #1
Creators: (W) Tyler Boss (A) Tyler Boss (CA) Dylan Burnett MINISERIES PREMIERE THE COTTON-TAILED EXQUISITE CORPSES KILLER GETS A SPINOFF ORIGIN STORY. The sleepy little town of Aurora Springs, NY, has exactly one claim to fame: it’s the birthplace of Rascal Randy. Not the man in the suit—the man has never mattered. He was no one until he put the mascot head on for the first time, until he felt the life leave someone’s body through the thickly furred gloves of the suit. No, Aurora Springs is the birthplace of Rascal Randy the rabbit, who, once upon a time, was poised to become the greatest animated character this country had ever seen—until greed and tragedy changed his trajectory forever. Now, before the events of EXQUISITE CORPSES SEASON 1, witness the final murder spree of this iconic killer, as chaos hops into town with buckteeth bared and ears flopping…and the secret, sordid history of Rascal Randy is finally revealed.
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STARHENGE BOOK TWO A KISS FOR ATTICUS #1
Creators: (W/A/CA) Liam Sharp MINISERIES PREMIERE Amber, Daryl and Merlin appear to be stranded in strangely familiar realms, without any real sense of who they are or how they got there. Will they be able to find each other, and solve the mystery of their surreal captivity?
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DO A POWERBOMB BLACK AND WHITE #1
Creators: (W/A/CA) Daniel Warren Johnson Lona Steelrose wants to be a pro-wrestler, but she’s living under the shadow of her mother, the best to ever do it. Everything changes when a wrestling obsessed necromancer asks her to join the grandest pro-wrestling tournament of all time, which is also the most dangerous! This action-packed, Eisner Award-winning story is now presented in an all-new black & white format, collecting the first two issues of the original series. To the top rope we go!
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DREAD THE HALL H 2026
Creators: (W) Chris Ryall, Jordan Hart (A) Luana Vecchio, C.P. Wilson III, Chris Anderson, Marianna Ignazzi, Tom Williams DREAD THE HALL H is back with your VIP pass to 48 pages of convention-related horror stories! Attending this show are CHRIS RYALL, CP WILSON III, and TOM WILLIAMS, with panel-breaking stories of the variant craze gone amok; and JORDAN HART alongside artists LUANA VECCHIO, MARIANNA IGNAZZI, and CHRIS ANDERSON, spreading con-tales, tasty custom ads, and a board game, too!
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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: GENESIS#1
Comic Script by Rich Douek Illustrated by Gavin Smith Discover the origins of your favorite heroes and villains with Masters of the Universe: Genesis! In issue #1 we meet Skeletor—a power-hungry demon-mage determined to seize control of Castle Grayskull, conquer Eternia, and become Master of the Universe! The first arc of Genesis is written by Rich Douek (Superman Red & Blue, Edge of Spider-Verse) and illustrated by Gavin Smith (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest). Expands upon the ongoing Masters of the Universe comic series. An homage to the classic Masters of the Universe character origins, which will delight die-hard MOTU fans and will be a perfect jumping-on point for new readers.
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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: RAVENLOFT #1
Comic Script by Amy Chu Illustrated by Ariela Kristantina Ravenloft is falling apart, and nobody knows why. Fortunately, monster hunter Ez D’Avenir is on the case! She’s searching the frozen wasteland of Lamordia for an undead creature that may hold the key to Ravenloft’s fate. But when Darklord Viktra Mordenheim catches wind of her quest, Ez is suddenly the one being hunted! Join Bram Stoker Award-winning author Amy Chu and hit illustrator Ariela Kristantina for this genre-bending mystery that will unite Rudolph van Richten’s proteges from across the horrifying world of Ravenloft! Return to Ravenloft–Dungeons & Dragons’ premier horror setting–for a genre-bending mystery that spans the Domains of Dread!
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THE FOUNDRY #1
Comic Script by Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson Illustrated by Christopher Mitten Meet the Queen’s own secret agency that investigates the paranormal and the mysterious! Characters from Witchfinder and The British Paranormal Society join together in this adventure series where they travel the world over seeking out supernatural-powered technologies and the stories of the civilizations that harnessed them—for good and for evil. Longtime Hellboy universe writer Chris Roberson and fan-favorite artist Christopher Mitten reunite for this series that will take readers around the world—and hopefully back again!
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THE PERFECTLY MONSTROUS LIFE OF ADAM FRANKENSTEIN
Comic Script by Tate Brombal Illustrated by Soo Lee Fan-favorite character Adam Frankenstein spins out of the GLAAD Media Award nominated The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos into his very own special! In "Gods & Monsters," Tate Brombal (Batgirl, Barbalien: Red Planet, House of Slaughter) and Soo Lee (Carmilla, Maleficent) reveal the origins of Adam's horrific creation under the knives of Victor Frankenstein. This epic tale thrillingly adapts Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein for the Chaos Universe and finally answers readers' questions about the heartbreaking early life of Christopher Chaos's mentor. Adam Frankenstein must become a protector for all Monsterkind . . . His immortal mission begins here! This special also includes an eight-page "Monsters in Love" short story as a flip-book feature with a special cover illustration by Bradley Clayton!
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THE SMART DIVISION #1
Comic Script by Zack Kaplan Illustrated by John J. Pearson A dark and modern sci-fi detective series set five minutes in the future. When a mysterious new predictive artificial intelligence program appears responsible for assisting someone in the perfect murder, a pair of unlikely investigators, a chaotic Gen-Z savant and a veteran FBI agent, must hunt down the killer by starting the FBI’s first AI crimes division. Creator Zack Kaplan (Kill All Immortals, Masterminds, Port of Earth) and Eisner-winning artist John Pearson (In Bloom, The Infernals, The Department of Truth) reunite for the first timesince their fan-favorite sci-fi horror series, Mindset!
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HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: HELLO WORLD! #1
STORY: MARIKO TAMAKI ART: CODY LEMIEUX 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!
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG X GODZILLA #1
STORY: NICK MARINO ART: JACK LAWRENCE It's a crossover of massive proportions! The Blue Blur's battle with Dr. Eggman is upended by the arrival of two enormous monsters emerging from a humongous fissure in reality. The magnificent Mothra and the menacing Mechagodzilla carry their vicious battle into Sonic's world, and its fate now hangs in the balance! Is Sonic, with the help of his loyal friends Amy and Tails, fast enough to halt the city's frantic destruction? And why is Eggman so happy about this whole big mess?
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STAR TREK: RED SHIRTS—GHOST OF THE 21ST CENTURY #1
STORY: GERRY DUGGAN ART: SCOTT BUONCRISTIANO Revenge is a dish best served on time delay. From Gerry Duggan (Deadpool, X-Men: Fall of the House of X) comes the next Red Shirts bloodbath… On the Federation's farthest frontier, red shirts don't just die—they're used. When conscripted security grunt Harry Deubert finds contraband hidden inside a fallen comrade's body, he uncovers Section Null—a secret Starfleet directorate turning disposable red shirts into assets in a sprawling criminal conspiracy. Teaming up with Lyna Taval, an Andorian officer with her own covert agenda, Deubert digs too deep…and becomes a target. Someone inside Starfleet Security is selling out the Federation. And once Deubert and Taval learn what red shirts are really for, there's no going back.
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THE ROCKETEER: INFILTRATOR! #1
STORY: GABRIEL HARDMAN ART: DEAN KOTZ Series premiere! It's the height of World War II, and Betty is a Nazi collaborator! Or so we're led to believe. As Allied planes mysteriously explode in midair across Europe, rumors of a Nazi superweapon compel the U.S. to send its fastest asset undercover: the Rocketeer! With Betty posing as a defecting American actress in a German motion picture, Cliff Secord, a.k.a. the Rocketeer, accompanies as her brother and manager. And since neither has experience in deep-cover work, the Allies send a handler to support them—a debonair MI6 agent who assumes the role of Betty's co-star. The Rocketeer will need to maintain his cover, destroy a superweapon no Allied agent has actually seen, and keep Betty away from the handsome British secret agent with a penchant for beautiful women. It's a lot for a reckless stunt pilot to handle!
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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE LAST RONIN—TRAINING DAY
STORY: KEVIN EASTMAN, TOM WALTZ ART: ESCORZA BROTHERS, BEN BISHOP, KEVIN EASTMAN The training mission you didn't see! Michelangelo only has a short time to get young Casey Marie Jones prepared for battle against Oroku Hiroto. How can the Last Ronin distill a lifetime's worth of training and knowledge into one day? Read the epic tale of action and legacy too big to fit into the pages of the original book, written and drawn by the original Last Ronin team!
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THE HORROR OF GODZILLA [KAI-SEI ERA] #1
STORY: ETHAN PARKER, GRIFFIN SHERIDAN ART: TRISTAN JONES A terrifying look at Godzilla's first attack! Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. Come now, reader, and bear witness to the incredible horror of the King of the Monsters. There are no heroes. There are no survivors. There is only the wrath of Godzilla.
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GODZILLA VS. AMERICA: SAN DIEGO
STORY: VARIOUS ART: VARIOUS Godzilla returns to the Golden State to smash through the country's biggest comic book convention in this oversize one-shot! What's the biggest thing coming to Comic-Con this year? Comic book and movie announcements? Nope. Comic creators, cosplayers, and celebrities? No! Rising from the depths of San Diego Bay is the king of the monsters, ready for its destructive photo op. Move over, Hall H—this year, all eyes are on Hall G.
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OPERATION: IRON COFFIN #1
STORY: KENNY PORTER ART: TYRELL CANNON The recently resurrected Dracula, one of the world's greatest monsters and most infamous vampires, is hell-bent on redemption. The mission he takes to make that redemption possible? Teaming up with British Allied forces during World War II. They'll air-drop him onto a Nazi train containing a horde of soldiers, augmented villains, and a vampire plague that, if released, will create a new generation of vampire terrors.
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ZORRO’S LEGACY #1
STORY: DAN ABNETT ART: AARON LOPRESTI IT'S AN ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT ZORRO! Fan-favorite writer Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy) and artist Aaron Lopresti (X-Factor) team up for an all-new series that follows the adventures of a modern-day descendant of Zorro in Los Angeles! What would you do if you found out that your family's legacy is tied to one of the greatest heroes of all time? David de la Vega discovers his connection to the original Zorro and begins a quest to live up to his newly-discovered heroic roots!
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STREET FIGHTER VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE SPECIAL
STORY: TIM SEELEY, TIMMY HEAGUE ART: ALFREDO CARDONA, ROCÍO ZUCCHI TWO ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISES FROM THE 90s UNITE FOR THE MOST UNEXPECTED COMICS CROSSOVER OF 2026! CAMMY from CAPCOM's best-selling fighting game franchise STREET FIGHTER collides with the nanite-enfused super soldier BLOODSHOT from VALIANT COMICS in this special crossover one-shot! Cammy and Bloodshot share dark pasts where they were used as living weapons against their will. Now free from their controllers, these two professional butt-kickers will come face-to-face as they raid a Shadaloo outpost deep in the heart of Africa!
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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #1
Creators: (W) Kelly Thompson (A) Stephen Byrne 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.
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FIRE AND ICE DARKWOLF #1
Creators: (W) Andrey Lunatik (A) Andrey Lurevich Born from the immortal imagination of fantasy illustrator supreme Frank Frazetta, Darkwolf storms into a new era of savage fantasy—brought to life by writer Dan “Urban Barbarian” Panosian and powerhouse artist Andrey Lurevich. Dynamite’s acclaimed exploration of the world of Fire and Ice continues in this new series! It all begins when a mother and her twins flee the warlock who sired them—until a masked warrior descends from the mountains and unleashes hell upon their pursuers. But saving them is only the beginning. Violent. Mythic. Unrelenting. This is Darkwolf, and the legend begins here—a fierce, visceral rebirth of one of fantasy’s most iconic warriors.
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RED SONJA NOIR THE PLUNDER AND THE PRINCESS #1
Creators: (W) David Avallone (A) Edson Novaes The crimson-maned warrior of song and legend muscles her way into trouble once more in this all-new tale of hard-boiled Hyboria! Red Sonja sells her services and attends a wedding on the island of Zaralina – an enclave for the rich and wealthy merchant class! Events soon take a turn for the dark and nefarious as she finds herself in the middle of wedding guests, thieves, wizards and…a dragon?! Gimlet-eyed wordsmith DAVID AVALLONE joins artist Edson Novaes for this special 40-page one-shot packed with two-fisted betrayals and bloody retribution – all wrapped in treacherously alluring covers from LESLEY “LEIRIX” LI, ROBERT HACK, and cosplay by MOLLY STEWART!
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SPACE GHOST ANNUAL #1
Creators: (W) David Pepose (A/CA) Jonathan Lau An all-new SPACE GHOST ANNUAL is here! As Space Ghost and the Twins mourn their recent losses, they find themselves trying to stop a dangerous heist pulled by the master thief known as Magnus and his mysterious, reality-warping alien! Can they discover the deadly secret behind Magnus’s mind-bending crime spree before it’s too late, or will the enigmatic alien bring untold destruction to the galaxy? And can Space Ghost forgive himself before the next deadly menace arrives to threaten the galaxy?This special issue also serves as a prelude to the next Space Ghost adventure, as the guardians of the galaxy prepare to meet…the Herculoids!Featuring covers by legendary artists Jerry Orway, Tom Raney, interior artist Jonathan Lau, and returning SPACE GHOST cover artist Bjorn Barends!
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VAMPIRELLA SUMMER SPECIAL 2026 #1
Creators: (W) Erica Schultz (A) Adriana Melo Even immortal vampires need a little time off – but Vampirella isn’t just any vampire. Vacation plans go awry when she finds herself 2000 years in the past and up to her eyes in drama – not to mention an active volcano! Bloodsuckingly brought to you by writer ERICA SCHULTZ (Spawn: Rat City, Daredevil: Unleash Hell – Red Band) and artist ADRIANA MELO (Power Girl, Action Comics)!
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VAMPYRATES! #1
Written by Fred Van Lente Illustrated by Luca Pizzari Through the darkness of the thousand-year eclipse they sail, seeking adventure, treasure—and blood! Writer Fred Van Lente and artist Luca Pizzari bring you a swashbuckling adventure in a world ruled by vampires! Through the darkness of the thousand-year eclipse they sail, seeking adventure, treasure—and blood! In a world ruled by vampires, Empress Nira of the Night Isles has always cared more for sword-fighting and carousing than ruling. But when she escapes a vicious coup by stowing aboard VMS Abyss, a pirate ship run by the mysterious Captain Akeyo, she gets more than she can handle of both. She must rise through the ranks of the Vampyrates from lowly swab to queen of the Sea of Night—so the oceans will run red with her vengeance!
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POWER RANGERS UNMLIMITED #1
Written by Joey Esposito & Kenny Porter Illustrated by Alessio Zonno Get ready for a groundbreaking new series featuring all your favorite Rangers across time and space! This is it, Power Rangers fans! All of your favorite Rangers from every season and every series of the long-running television and comic series will finally be united in ways you've never even dreamed! At a mysterious base on the planet Aquitar, a morphinomenal program is taking shape… Under the guidance of the eccentric Operator, the Striking Tiger Unlimited Ranger calls upon Power Rangers from across time and space to form elite teams and battle a rising evil! In the first issue of this all-new ongoing series, get ready as Power Rangers superfans Joey Esposito (Batman: Urban Legends) and Kenny Porter (The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive, Fearless) alongside superstar artist Alessio Zonno (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III) draw from across thirty years of canon to bring together unlimited dream teams of your favorite Rangers.
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DOCTOR WHO CIRCUIT BREAKER #1
Creators: (W) Dan Watters, Dulce M. Montoya (A) Roberta Ingranata, Sami Kivelä, Valentina Bianconi Don’t miss the first full adventure in DOCTOR WHO: CIRCUIT BREAKER
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BLACK STAR #1
Creators: (W) Kristin Kreuk, Peter Mooney, Eric Putzer (A) Joe Bacardo Written by Kristin Kreuk, star of Smallville, Murder in a Small Town and Reacher. Amidst skirmishes between two warring factions in the early nineteenth-century fur trade, Dashiell Carlyle discovers he has magical abilities… and that he’s not alone. Thrust into a secret order with designs to use their magic to build a new and better world, Dashiell discovers that their utopia may come at a horrific cost.
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GUN HONEY #1
Creators: (W) Charles Ardai (A) Ang Hor Kheng An incredible oversized edition celebrating the 5th anniversary of the best-selling series. Featuring a glorious display of gorgeous covers plus a look back on the success of Gun Honey with creator Charles Ardai. When a gun smuggled into a high-security prison leads to the death of dozens and the escape of a brutal criminal, notorious weapons smuggler Joanna Tan is enlisted by the U.S. government: find the man she set loose and bring him down!
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SOLOMON KANE THE LION ERRANT #1
Creators: (W/A/CA) Patch Zircher SOLOMON KANE is no stranger to the impossible. But the mythic storm gathering in the heart of India may be his greatest test yet. Guided by a mysterious black-maned lion, Solomon Kane is drawn to India and a confrontation between the warrior queen Rani Durgavati and the mighty Mughal Empire. But the coming battle is more than a clash of armies. Ancient powers are stirring, gods and demons walk among the living, and Kane’s arcane Atlantean staff may hold the key to it all. Legend meets legend. Steel meets the divine. The Sword of Vengeance answers a higher call.
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CLOVEN #1
Creators: (W) Dan Panosian (A) David Ferracci In the dying days of the American frontier, a young woman journeys into the unknown to claim a legacy she never asked for—and may not survive. June Buckley’s father was a monster in life. In death, he may be something worse. Summoned alongside a group of treacherous heirs, June is forced to traverse the same brutal path that built her father’s empire. But the trail reveals more than hardship—it exposes the rot in every soul traveling beside her. And at the center of it all is Hendido…a creature bound to her father’s past, and perhaps to something far older and much more wicked. As the tension simmers and night closes in, June begins to understand: Her inheritance comes at grisly price.
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LAST STARFIGHTER #1
Creators: (W) Benjamin Raab, Deric A. Hughes (A) Willi Roberts The long-awaited sequel to the beloved film! Small town teenager Alex Rogan has already saved multiple worlds. But that was only the beginning of his story. Forty years after the cult-classic movie that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, an all-new story picks up from the end credits and takes off for the stars! Now the leader…and sole member…of the Star League, Alex must rebuild the galaxy’s only defense force against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada. Introducing a new cast of Starfighters alongside fan-favorite faces—and new killers and cutthroats in the shadowy employ of the Ko-Dan—The Last Starfighter #1 launches a sci-fi legacy to new heights! In collaboration with filmmakers Jonathan Betuel and Paul Davidson, the dynamic writing team of Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes (Syfy’s WAREHOUSE 13, The CW’s ARROW, NBC’s QUANTUM LEAP & more) join forces with artist Willi Roberts (Witchblade; The Thing on the Doorstep) and colorist Francesco Segala (Dawnrunner; Nights) for a thrilling and heartfelt journey through a newly expanded universe!
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MISTER NEMO #1
Creators: (W) Mark London (A) Alden Kaye A NEW CHAPTER OF THE UNDERWORLD UNIVERSE BEGINS HERE. A brilliant analyst uncovers a global conspiracy—and is immediately marked for disappearance—only to be rescued by the mysterious Nemo, a man waging a secret war from beneath the ocean . As they dive into a hidden world of covert power and impossible technology, one question remains: can they save the world before it even knows it’s in danger?
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SPEED RACER TALES FROM THE ROAD THE ROOK
Creators: (W) Jim McCann, Jordan Morris (A) Alessio Zonno Speed Racer: Tales from the Road is an all-new quarterly release featuring a one-shot tale and backup shorts that expand the universe of Speed Racer! A rookie cop goes undercover inside Palm City’s deadly Car Acrobatic Team, risking everything to climb the ranks and take down Dante Ferno from within. But as he blurs the line between officer and outlaw in the high-stakes world of Formula X racing, one wrong move could cost him the case…or his life. Also featuring a Sparky backup tale!
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ADVENTURE TIME QUADRUPLE FEATURE #1
Creators: (W) Mariko Tamaki (A/CA) Brenda Hickey Tonight’s special screening is the opening film—er, comic—by Eisner Award–winning writer Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer) and spellbinding artist Brenda Hickey (My Little Pony) in a first-of-its-kind Adventure Time love letter to the silver screen! Jake, Marceline, BMO, and Lumpy Space Princess arrive at their local movie theater with four very different ideas of what to watch. What’s a stretchy dog, a vampire queen, a princess, and, er, BMO to do? Easy! Four separate tickets, please! Jake’s up first, and his showing of the famed 1940s screwball comedy What’s Up, Princess? (What do you mean you’ve never heard of the famed 1940s screwball comedy What’s Up, Princess?!) cranks up the heat! Fast-paced action, faster-paced quips, highfalutin dames, fellas in over their head, and a host of familiar faces explode across the silver screen in this love letter to genre and cinema! Don’t miss the tentpole event of the summer when Quadruple Feature hits movie screens—oh, sorry, comic shops—near you!
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FACELESS AND THE FAMILY MAZE OF THE MECHANICAL ALIENS #1
Creators: (W/A/CA) Matt Lesniewski From Eisner Award–winning cartoonist and visionary storyteller Matt Lesniewski (Crimson Flower, The Freak), the space-faring rogue known as Faceless and his found family of adventurers are about to encounter a new challenge—stronger, stranger, and more perplexing than any they’ve faced before—in an artistically ambitious and visually spectacular odyssey unlike anything else in this universe . . . or the next! Roving the backwaters of the class-segregated alien world called the Hand Planet, Faceless is plunged into his most harrowing ordeal yet—bonded to a living suit of extraterrestrial armor that refuses to let him go. As the armor’s inscrutable will tightens its grip, Faceless finds himself physically under siege. Enter a bizarre, labyrinthine world of impossible logic and nightmarish wonder as Faceless and his unlikely family must embark on a harrowing quest to free him—if freedom is even possible . . .
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SUPER MONDO MEGA MUTTS #1
Creators: (W) Curt Pires (A/CA) Juan Gedeon MUTT UP OR SHUT UP! Superstar-in-the-making Curt Pires (Lost Fantasy) and powerhouse artist Juan Gedeon (DC: The Jurassic League) are ready to rock the comic book industry to its core with a DOUBLE-SIZED, 40-PAGE FIRST ISSUE debut of a brand-new team of raucously rowdy, anthropomorphic antiheroes with TEETH! One year ago, a fragment of an interdimensional civilization collided with downtown LA—creating an impregnable no-man’s-land where the laws of physics no longer apply. Convinced that no human being could survive the terrain within, the US government’s most morally compromised contractors decided to explore the area codenamed “The Gleam” by sending in four research animals in the hopes of capturing its precious technological wonders. They were hoping to find a new kind of weapon. What they got instead was four radically transformed dogs with minds and a mission all their own. WOLF! FRANKEE! GRIFFY! FREDDY! Together with their brilliant mentor, MOJO, the SUPER MONDO MEGA MUTTS are going to bring justice back to the avenues and alleyways where out-of-control federal forces and gangs powered-up by pilfered alien technology now reign. They thought they could put this band of outlaw misfits on a leash. Now the world is going to discover what happens when these mutts BITE BACK!
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DEAD ACRE #1
Creators: (W) Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle, Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Riley Brown Life isn’t simple for a Demon Hunter. James Crowley met his mortal end in a hail of gunfire. Now, he finds himself in purgatory, serving the White Throne to avoid falling to Hell. Not quite undead, though not alive either, the best he can hope for is to work off his servitude and fade away. His not-so-sacred duty as a Hand of God? Use his new abilities to hunt down demonic beings that have infiltrated the mortal realm. This time, the White Throne has sent him to the middle of nowhere: a western town called Dead Acre. Cullen Bunn and Riley Brown adapt USA Today Bestseller Rhett C. Bruno and Jaime Castle’s smash-hit #1 Audible Bestseller, the first book in the Black Badge series.
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CIMMERIAN XUTHAL OF THE DUSK #1
(W) Christophe Bec, Robert E Howard (A) Stevan Subic ABLAZE's The Cimmerian returns! See Robert E. Howard's classic pulp tales adapted to the comics medium with all bloody, guts, and glory intact! Conan, accompanied by Natala—a slave of wild beauty—advances through the seeming infinity of a sandy desert. With water and food supplies now exhausted, and with the two stranded in turn under a blazing sun and frigid nights, it is clear that the inevitability is death. Right as Natala’s final ounce of strength leaves her, Conan spots something in the distance. It’s a city that shines like glass. It’s Xuthal…
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VALHALLAW #1
(W) Ben Fisher (A/CA) Pedro R M Andreo Eydis Friggsdottir is an Icelandic attorney and descendent of the goddess Frigg, blessed with the gift of making “unbreakable” contracts. Eydis takes on her most difficult case yet when she is hired to broker a peace treaty between the Norse gods in an effort to prevent a new Ragnarok. ValhalLaw is contemporary fantasy, filled with dark humor and high concept action (plus a bit of legal drama). But at its chilly heart, the book is about family, as Eydis juggles saving the world and rediscovering romance with her (recently reanimated) girlfriend.
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FEAR OF DEATH A RACHEL RISING STORY #1 (
(W/A/CA) Terry Moore 10 year old Zoe witnesses a brutal murder that sets her on a dark path. When the angel of Death arrives to collect the spirits, Lilith attempts to strike a deal but doesn’t get the outcome she hoped for. Vowing revenge she sets a plan in motion that will become the story of Rachel Rising.
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JUGHEAD PIEMAGGEDDON
(W) Tom King (A) Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Rosario Tito Pena (CA) Dan Parent 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!
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ARCHIE COMICS CELEBRATES AMERICAS 250TH
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Parent America is celebrating its 250th birthday, and who better to ring in the occasion than the beacons of Americana—Archie Andrews and all his friends and family in Riverdale! Take a walk down memory lane (no, not THAT Memory Lane), as we revisit some of the best U.S. and U.S. history stories from Archie’s 85 years!
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ARCHIE COMICS 85TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTS BETTY & VERONICA SWIMSUIT SPECIAL
(W) Various (A) Dan Decarlo, Harry Lucey, Various (CA) Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario Tito Pena We’re back with another collector’s item comic starring America’s favorite BFFs Betty and Veronica! Hit the beach with this special collection of some of the best and most eye-catching Betty and Veronica swimsuit images, pin-ups, fashion pages, and one-page comics, collected for the first time ever in a comic-size format!
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WARBIRD #1
(W) Derek Kolstad, Robert Venditti (A/CA) Alex Maleev Blockbuster screenwriter Derek Kolstad, creator and writer of the internationally acclaimed, box office dominating motion picture franchise JOHN WICK, New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ‘78), and master illustrator Alex Maleev, the Eisner Award-winning artist behind seminal runs on Daredevil, Moon Knight and more, have combined powers to bring you a white-knuckle, globe-spanning action/spy thrill ride. Cole is a repo man of the highest caliber, repossessing heavily guarded mega yachts from billionaires, private planes from captains of industry, and everything in-between. If it’s got an engine, he can drive it, ride it, or fly it straight out from under the nose of an army of guards. Now he’s handed the job of a lifetime. The impossible job. One that will bring him face to face with the highest stakes. The Russians have stolen aeronautical military secrets from China, France, Germany, The UK, and the US to “Frankenstein” together the ultimate bleeding edge, next-gen fighter jet: The Warbird. There are only three of them in existence. They are a force of absolute nature—$1.4 billion apiece—dominating every global hotspot from Syria to Ukraine. And Cole’s been hired to steal one… and destroy the other two. His fee? 10%. A cool $140 million. But this isn’t a repossession job. This is outright theft. And failure doesn’t mean jail time and fines—it means a bullet to the back of the head.
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BANANA NUMBER ONE #1
(W) Joshua Dysart (A) Kevin Maguire (CA) Michael Allred From the team that brought you: UNKNOWN SOLDIER! MAXWELL LORD! SPIDER-GWEN! AMY RACECAR! MADMAN! Eisner-nominated writer Joshua Dysart (UNKNOWN SOLDIER), legendary illustrator Kevin Maguire (JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL), superstar colorist Rico Renzi (EDGE OF SPIDERVERSE), Eisner Award-winning artist David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS) and comics icon Michael Allred (MADMAN) would like to introduce you to, perhaps, their ultimate creation – BANANA NUMBER ONE! INTO THE FUNDAMENT ZONE! Brace yourself for the startling story of a genetically mysterious, seven-foot-tall sentient banana -- raised in secret, turned race car driver, turned sex symbol, turned global celebrity, and ultimately turned revolutionary icon -- caught between human civilization, fruit rebellion, and the coming war between the two.
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DINGOLIATH #1
(W) Robert Venditti, Brockton McKinney (A/CA) Manix Abrera From the twisted minds of rising superstar artist and creative visionary Manix Abrera (THUNDERCATS), New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ‘78), and acclaimed indie horror director Brockton McKinney (REPTCHILD) comes the first terrifying tale in a groundbreaking, all-new HORROR UNIVERSE. Prepare to encounter the most nightmarish creatures ever dreamed up for the comic book page if you dare enter the Manix Monsterverse! They came for his master...but they didn’t plan for him. An elite team of officers tasked with taking down a local drug kingpin are prepared to do whatever it takes to take down their target – dead or alive. With all available units mobilized to make the bust, it’s a small army that knocks down the dealer’s door, ready to get their man. But it’s not man that waits for them on the other side, but man’s best friend. Weapons won’t save them, they can only hope to God their prayers might – the night DINGOLIATH comes to town.
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OLYMPUS SAGA MEGALITH #0
(W) Matt Kindt (A) Ramon Villalobos, Jonathan Marks Barravecchia (CA) Lewis LaRosa New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) joins forces with powerhouse artists Ramon Villalobos (X-MEN: E IS FOR EXTINCTION) and Jonathan Marks Barravecchia (BEAR PIRATE VIKING QUEEN) to unleash three earth-shattering origins to the blockbuster OLYMPUS SAGA. Brace yourself for a wild thrill-ride as Special Operative Hawk takes on his deadliest mission yet – recon in AREA 23. Deep in the Amazon jungle, zoned off from human contact, it is perhaps the strangest and most dangerous place on the planet. The US military wants control of the zone and is throwing men at the problem, despite only half of them ever coming out again… Join Smyth, the United States government’s top clandestine scientist, as she engages in a desperate fight to save Baltimore before it’s wiped off the map in this high-stakes thriller packed with political intrigue, deceit and deception. Finally, travel to a hostile alien world in UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE. Witness a savage fight for survival. Learn the truth behind the fearsome foe at the heart of the OLYMPUS SAGA, and uncover the secret behind his next target -- EARTH.
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HANK HOWARD, PIZZA DETECTIVE THE INSIDE JOB #1
(W) Robert Venditti (A/CA) David Lapham New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditt (SUPERMAN ‘78) and world-renowned comics legend David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS) join forces to deliver a must-read new entry in their striking new vision in the fight against crime. Something’s rotten at Big Caligula’s Pizza, location #212 -- and it’s not just last week’s mozzarella. Cash tips have fallen off a cliff, and the question on everyone’s lips is, why? Has service really gone downhill, or is there something, or someone, more sinister to blame? Corporate smells trouble, and they’ve called in their best man for the job. Enter, Hank Howard. Armed with a mind as sharp as a tack, nerves of steel, and an ironclad stomach, Hank’s about to dive into a mystery hotter than a fresh-baked pie and his only lead won't talk. Literally. It's the location's mascot, Biggie. The employees who don the oversized Roman Emperor garb are forbidden from talking in front of customers. Ruins the illusion for the kids. Thankfully, Hank's not flying solo. Location #212 just happens to be the stomping grounds of Hank's old buddy, the pizza crust loving dog, Cali. Together, they’ll sniff out clues, chomp down leads, and uncover secrets that could rock the pizza world to its core.
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LIPSTICK CLIQA DELUXE EDITION
(W) Kayden Phoenix (A) Marcelino Servicio (CA) Bloodknotcollective From the Ex Posse Universe, Lipstick Cliqa is a fierce all-female gang of shape-shifting vampire cholas! They are led by the fearless Morissa, who expertly wields her trademark razor whip. Morissa's most trusted and twisted cohorts are hard-as-nails Lil Snap and the towering Amazonian Daya. Morrisa and her gang hail from the barrio of East LA, where they fight to protect their home turf from rival supernatural gangs like the Chamberlains and Kill-Town. Combining horror, action, and street culture, Lipstick Cliqa returns in this Deluxe Edition of the original mini-series featuring exclusive back-up material. [This is a co-publication with partner Keenspot.]
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POOH BEAR ADVENTURES TIGGERS THE ONLY ONE #1
(W) Matt Cole (A/CA) Tessa Rose A quiet night in the Hundred Acre Wood turns upside down when Pooh Bear meets Tigger, a bouncy new friend who insists he likes everything but cannot seem to find anything he actually enjoys. What follows is a playful, forest wide search for the perfect breakfast, filled with humor, mishaps, and the lovable charm of Pooh, Piglet, and even Eeyore. As Tigger’s big personality meets the gentle rhythm of the Hundred Acre Wood, he discovers that the best part of any adventure is not what you find to eat, but the friends you share it with. Bright, funny, and full of heart, this story is a joyful celebration of friendship, curiosity, and a little extra bounce. [This is a Keenspot publication.]
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GREATEST AMERICAN HERO #1
W) Don Handfield (A) Alper Gecgel (CA) Rob Prior He's back. Amp Comics is proud to bring the bumbling superhero from the hit '80s TV show to a comic shop near you. The Greatest American Hero has returned to reconnect with his son, who only knows him as the "crazy man in red pajamas." Seven days. One suit. A final sacrifice. The Greatest American Hero gets the ending he deserved. This new first issue includes an additional page and three great covers!
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SPY BUNNIES #1
(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Erwin Prasetya (CA) Daniel Coronado Groovy Antarctic Press action and adventure, baby! It's the Swingin' Sixties, a time of the Cold War, evil criminal organizations and super spies. Enter three special ladies: Patty, Coco and Martine. Most know them as workers at the international Jet Setters Club, but they are secretly part the agency known as B.U.N.N.Y. They must leap into action to stop a plot to destroy the Vatican!
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KAIJUS & COWBOYS #1
(W) Matthew Blair (A/CA) Frankie. B Washington On an alien planet, an army of robots works to make the surface safe for humanity, who lies sleeping in orbit. Unfortunately, the planet is infested with swarms of Kaiju sized monsters. Enter...The Hunter, a robot cowboy tasked with making the world safe for humanity by killing as many monsters as he can!
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DEVILS DUE PRESENTS LOVEBUNNY & MR HELL #1
(W) Tim Seeley, Brendan Hay (A) Tim Seeley (CA) Tim Seeley, Josh Blaylock Tim Seeley homages his original Lovebunny cover from 2002! Before Seeley’s other famous duo, Cassie & Vlad, there was Beth Bowers and Mr. Hell! Beth Bowers, aka Lovebunny, is a well intentioned but slightly ditsy super-heroine trying to make it in the world, but her side kick/roommate/pet, Mr. Hell, can make things complicated. This commemorative re-release showcases the original publication of creator Tim Seeley’s Lovebunny & Mr. Hell one-shot through Devil’s Due in 2002, presented in its original black and white format! Featuring brand new covers, as well as upgrades of the classics.
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SQUID GIRL MAGAZINE #1
(W) Mike Hoffman, Edward Fedory (A) Mike Hoffman, Cardona (CA) Mike Hoffman She haunts the aquatic seascape with her mysterious servants, battling mankind's ongoing cruelties with her uniquely incredible Humanoid and Squid genetics!
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NSFWEST #1
(W) Jojo Colon (A/CA) Jomar Bulda 28 PAGES OF HILARIOUS ACTION! NSFWest is a ludicrous-speed parody of naughty comics, full of genre-busting comedy and G.I. Joe-inspired action! Featuring a TON of ridiculous characters and non-stop energy! If you hate naughty comics or love naughty comics, this book is for you! Cover A featuring Striker Team 1 by Jomar Bulda
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WATSON V HOLMES #1
(W) Jon Santana (A) Jordan Rodriguez (CA) Tristan Elwell Now he's the world's DEADLIEST detective. Watson v. Holmes is an action-packed horror-detective story that pits a grossly outmatched John Watson against the most brilliant and powerful criminal mind the world has ever seen! Experience Sherlock Holmes as you've never seen him before!
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PROPHETS OF DOOM #1
(W) Joseph Schmalke (A/CA) Amanda Kahl When their fire-and-brimstone sermons fail to attract the crowds or cash they once did, three evangelical preachers hatch a desperate plan to rebuild their flocks and line their pockets with the help of a forbidden text. Their plan: summon five ancient evils to invade Heaven on a suicide mission, triggering a mini-Apocalypse and putting butts back in their pews. It’s over-the-top grindhouse exploitation at its finest in this offering from writer Joseph Schmalke (We Don’t Kill Spiders, Seven Years in Darkness) and newcomer artist Amanda Kahl. With a special 1:10 cover by Ben Templesmith. Suggested for Mature readers.
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AUGUST PURGATORY UNDERGROUND #1 (
(W/A/CA) Benjamin Morse As a long civil war ends, the once celebrated hero Captain August finds himself in the center of an intergalactic controversy. Running out of time and options, he accepts a dangerous mission to a decaying planet- and finds that the war isn't nearly over! An action-packed sci-fi thriller that remixes the nostalgia of 80's cartoons in a contemporary style!
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BO WOLF #1
(W) Darin S. Cape (A) Elba Niado (CA) Reksa Xavi P. B.O. Wolf is a dual-timeline series that interweaves the epic of Beowulf with life in the 1980s. A monster stalks the halls of a middle school, a relentless bully tormenting a group of kids who escape into the fantasy world of their role-playing adventures. But as the game begins to mirror their lives, they’ll need a hero of their own. Blending myth and modern reality, the series explores how courage, imagination, and resistance endure.
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FRIGHT NIGHT WITCHING HOUR #1
(W) G.O. Parsons, James Kuhoric (A) Neil Vokes (CA) Roy Allan Martinez Welcome back to Fright Night, for real… Charley Brewster, Amy Peterson, Evil Ed, and Peter Vincent, the famous vampire killer are back with a brand new story! Picking up the story following the FRIGHT NIGHT "Senior Year" storyline, the gang has settled into their new "normal". Working in tandum with the mysterious Knights of the Silver Crucifix, they are thrown into the supernatural deep end. Now while the resurrected Jerry Dandrige plots his vile revenge, the friends must face hordes of zombies and a young witch who could be the weapon they need in this fight or something else entirely... Pick up a mallet and a wooden stake and join the hunt for horror with new FRIGHT NIGHT stories right here at American Mythology!
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NOSFERATU NIGHTMARES #1
(W) G.O. Parsons, James Kuhoric (A) Emanuele Tommarelli (CA) Roy Allan Martinez In 1922 a vision of horror was unleashed upon the world and over a century later its haunting imagery still influences modern horror. This frightful anthology gives today’s authors and artists an opportunity to tap into that primal terror and deliver NOSFERATU vampiric tales inspired by the glorious silent black and white monster that has woven nightmares into our collective subconscious for decades. Join some of today’s most creative horror creators as they pull you into the shadows with gripping tales of ter
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SHERYL LOCKE HOLMES #1
(W) Brendon Fraim, Brian Fraim (A/CA) Brendan Fraim, Brian Friam Sheryl Locke-Holmes, cousin to the world’s most famous detective, is about to embark on her most daring case yet. As she steps into the spotlight, Sheryl must unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of her leading suspect and learn to work alongside the frustrating Dr. John Watson. The signature comedic style of the Fraim Brothers adds a unique flavor which infuses humor in the classic detective story. It’s a blend of high-stakes suspense and lighthearted comedy as Sheryl Locke-Holmes confronts her greatest challenge.
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DAN PARSONS SAFIYA MUMMY #1
(W) Michael Gordon (A/CA) Dan Parsons Monster Masters Dan Parsons and Michael Gordon deliver their stark grey tone creature feature -- SAFIYA MUMMY -- in a single glorious issue! The story originally serialized in AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY MONSTERS is told the way it was meant to be read, in a single horrifying sitting. Beautiful Egyptologist, Safiya Mahmoud discovers much more than even she bargained for when she and her fellow archeologists uncover a long forgotten sarcophagus buried deep in the heart of the desert. After extensive study and examination at Safiya’s ultra-modern Cairo research facility, the truth begins to reveal itself about what they have found. What lies in the State-of-the-Art examination chamber is no ordinary mummified corpse, but Mernheptan: The Plague Giver, the most evil, reviled pharaoh in Egyptian history. Despite the concerns of her friends and colleagues, Safiya’s obsession with the ancient cadaver intensifies. She works day and night in the laboratory, never leaving the mummy’s side until the strange supernatural attraction totally consumes her, with unimaginable and terrifying consequences!
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