Week of 1/13
Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Germán Peralta
Someone has broken into The Pentagon wearing a suit of stolen Iron man armor. It’s up to Agent Coulson and the other agents to figure out what was stolen and why. Based on the hit tv show.
Green Lantern Corps: Edge Of Oblivion (W) Tom Taylor (A) Ethan van Sciver
The Green Lantern Corps is trapped in a dying universe. When they meet up with other refugees, they are presented with a chance to get home,but not all of the refugees are as innocent as they may seem.
The Legend Of Wonder Woman (W/A) Renae De Liz
In this reimagined origin of Wonder Woman, Diana is the mortal daughter of the immortal queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta. Diana has sensed that Themyscira is in danger, but nobody will listen to her, and she will do anything to become a warrior and protect her home.
Red Sonja (W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Aneke
After a year away, Sonja returns to Hyrkania to find a land of perfect harmony and peace under a new king. Harmony and peace are great and all, but when you’re The She-Devil With A Sword that gets old pretty quick. Luckily for Sonja, things may not actually be as peaceful as they seem, and she may just get to use that sword after all.
Surviving Megalopolis (W) Gail Simone (A) Jim Califore
Megalopolis was once known as the safest city anywhere, until something evil came out of the ground, turning all of its heroes into psychotic murderers. The city was cut off from the rest of the world, and very few people managed to escape. Now some of the survivors have to do the unthinkable, go back to Megalopolis and save someone who was left behind.
Gutter Magic (W) Rich Douek (A) Brett Barkley
World War II was won when the scientists who in our world studied atomic energy, in this world studied the rules of magic. We follow the adventures of Cinder as he tries to unleash his magic potential.
Week of 1/6
Angry Birds Comics (W) Paul Tobin (A)Paco Rodriques/Stefano Intini
A fun all ages book with various stories featuring the characters from the popular video game.
Spider-man/Deadpool (W) Joe Kelly (A) Ed McGuinness
Done by the classic team behind Deadpool volume one, Spider-man/Deadpool brings two wise-cracking heroes together. Spider-Man
quit The Avengers because he refused to work with The Merc With A Mouth,
Deadpool. All Deadpool wants is for Spider-Man to give him a chance and he
knows they can be best friends.
Uncanny X-Men (W) Cullem Bunn (A) Greg Land
The
clouds of Terrigen Mist around Earth are devastating the mutant population.
Rather than hide away from the world, Magneto has put together his own team of
X-Men to take the fight to anyone who opposes his vision for mutantkind.
Swamp Thing (W) Len Wein (A) Kelly Jones
Swamp Thing has all but broken his ties with The Green and The Parliament of Trees, choosing to hide from the world in the darkness of the bayou. After a warning of a mystical threat, Swamp Thing investigates a series of murders at a local college, which could be a sign of things to come. Written by the original creator of Swamp Thing, this comics reads like a 70's comic, getting back to the basics of Swamp Thing.
Rocket Raccoon and Groot (W) Skottie Young (A) Filipe Andrade
Thinking that Rocket and Groot are dead the Guardians of the Galaxy launch a memorial coffin into space and beyond. It collides with Pockets and Shrub who are hired to make a delivery to a tyrant, Lord Rakzoon. The delivery? Here's three hints: I. AM. GROOT.
A-Force (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Jorge Molina
Singularity first appeared on Battleworld where she befriended the female Avengers known as A-Force. She comes to the Marvel universe confused and looking for her friends. Unfortunately, here they have no memory of Battleworld and are not a team on Earth. But Singularity is determined to bring her friends together. There are other forces at work here, however, that are trying to keep them apart.
Four Eyes: Hearts of Fire (W) Joe Kelly (A) Max Fiumara
The time is the 30's: the Great Depression. The poor are barely surviving. Four Eyes is the story of Enrico, a young immigrant trying to work in his father's profession to make enough money for he and his mother to live on now that his father is dead. His father's profession? Dragon tamer.
Star Wars: Obi-wan and Anakin (W) Charles Soule (A) Marco Checchetto
Taking place between episodes I and II, we get the untold story of Obi-wan and his training of Anakin Skywalker before the Clone Wars begin. They receive a distress call on a planet rarely visited and is generally known as a star ship graveyard. The Jedi make it to the planet surface and discover something surprising.
Last Contract (W) Ed Brisson (A) Lisandro Estherren
Old and retired, a hit man is attacked in his own home. He sets out to find who is trying to kill him and discovers a list of his kills, and other hit men's kills, were released to the public by some mysterious figure. He is now on a mission to bring down the person who put him back in the line of fire.
Injustice Gods Among Us: Year Five (W) Brian Buccellato (A) Mike S. Miller
Superman is a tyrant controlling the entire earth. Batman is a freedom fighter trying to bring him down. Superman is the world's only chance for peace and order. Batman is a renegade who will do anything to pull down the peaceful society that Superman has created.
Week of 11/25
Jupiter's Circle (W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres
What would it really be like being a superhero? What would your love life be like? What's it like to be a normal person in love with Superman? If you're Wonder Woman, how can you relate to others while pretending to be Diana Prince and how can others relate you? Jupiter's Circle explores the issues of what the private life of a superhero works.
Ringside (W) Joe Keatinge (A) Nick Barber
Welcome to the wild world of Pro Wrestling! Danny Knossos is a former pro, and now he trains up and comers. But he's burned a lot of bridges in his time and can't get a job in the U.S. Yet Danny still has lots of friends left over from his days as "The Minotaur". One of his buddies has gotten himself into trouble and Knossos will do anything he can to help him out... even if it destroys what little of his life he has left.
Dark Knight III: The Master Race (W) Frank Miller & Brian Azzarello (A) Andy Kubert
Set in the Dark Knight universe created by Miller in '86, Miller comes back into DC comics with another gritty rendition of Batman. No one has seen The Batman in 3 years, but now he's back with a vengeance. But why is he attacking cops? Meanwhile, Superman and Wonder Woman's daughter asks the Atom to return the Kandorians to their full size.
Venom Space Knight (W) Robbie Thompson (A) Ariel Olivetti
When last seen, Venom was hanging out with the Guardians of the Galaxy and had just gained control of the symbiote. Freed from all the pain and rage, Flash Thompson can now be the hero he always aspired to be.
Silk (W) Robbie Thompson (A) Stacy Lee
Cindy Lee is putting her life back together after being in the bunker for ten years. She works for J.Jonah Jameson at Fact Channel and moonlights as Silk. She seems to have her foot in both camps, mainly going after the Goblin Nation in pursuit of her missing family. But she'll let no one stand in the way of her family, even including members of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is she a hero or a villain? No, she is Silk.
Jacked (W) Eric Kripke (A) John Higgins
Meet Josh, a past-his-prime marketing director. His life is boring, his future is non-existent. When gets told if a pill that could change his life, he jumps at the chance-- anything to change his humdrum life. But when the pill enhances more than just his memory and gives him superpowers, where does he go from there?
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (W) Brandon Montclare & Amy Reeder (A) Natacha Bustos
Lunella is the smartest girl in her classroom, even smarter than her teacher. Bored stiff with going over lessons she already knows, she constantly gets in trouble for not paying attention and is the object of ridicule from her classmates. Out at night, Lunella uses one of her inventions to find an artifact left by the Kree in a dirty alleyway. The next day, Lunella brings it to gym class, confiscating it, her gym teacher opens up a portal between then and ages ago. Coming out of the portal are proto-humans and Devil Dinosaur!
Week of 11/18
Huck (W) Mark Millar (A) Rafael Albuquerque
What if Superman was just a little bit... slow? Huck is a guy with special abilities, doing what he can to protect and help his town. And in return the town helps to protect him. But this small town's secret is about to become national news thanks to their newest resident.
Black Knight (W) Frank Tieri (A) Luca Pizzari
The Black Knights lineage dates all the way back to King Arthur. Dane Whitman is the current incarnation and wielder of the Ebony Blade. Trapped in Weirdworld he is the current ruler of Avalon, searching Weirdworld for trinkets of his home world. But who is really in charge, Dane or the Blade?
Red Thorn (W) David Baillie (A) Meghan Hetrick
Isla Mackintosh's sister Lauren disappeared the year she was born. Isla never knew her but insists on trying to discover who she was. She heads out to Scottland to find more out about her sister. Isla is an artist, very much like her sister, but when Isla draws people weird things tend to happen. This special "talent" could be part of the reason her sister went missing so many years ago.
Star-Lord (W) Sam Humphries (A) Javier Garron
After Guardians of the Galaxy everyone knows Peter Quill, better known as Star Lord. But not many know how he came to be a Guardian. Follow Peter as he finds his way from a NASA janitor to the leader of the galaxy's finest group of heroes.
Mighty Thor (W) Jason Aaron (A) Russell Dauterman
Jane Foster is the Mighty Thor! But with stage 4 cancer not even the might of Asguard can cure her. But she needs to survive long enough to help fight an upcoming war starting between the Light Elves and the Dark Elves. But when other Asguardians step in, things plunge further into chaos.
Batman: Europa (W) Mateo Casali/ Brian Azzarello (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli/Jim Lee
With only a week to live, Batman must do what he can to cure himself of the Colossus virus. There are five people infected and these five people must work together to survive. But when the Joker is one of the five, Batman will have to work together with his arch-nemesis to survive. Will they be able to do it? Or will their past be the reason of the three others that are infected.
Spider-Woman (W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Javier Rodriguez
Jessica Drew has been an Avenger, an agent of Hydra, and a spy for the government. But now she faces her biggest challenge yet: a child. Now that she is on maternity leave her friends will get to have all the fun while she raises her newborn.
Wrath of the Eternal Warrior (W) Robert Venditti (A) Raul Allen
Gilad Anni-Padda is the Eternal Warrior. Has walked the Earth for over 6000 years and has mastered almost every form of combat known to man and others. His title: "The Fist of the Earth". During his service to the Geomancers, he has died many times. But what price does Gilad pay for this "eternal life".
Ms. Marvel (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Takeshi Miyazawa
Kamala Kahn is living her dream of being a superhero, she is Ms. Marvel! She is fighting crime as an Avenger and that is pretty sweet. But can she be a superhero, finish her homework on time, keep her neighborhood from being gentrified, AND be cool with her best friends/crush's new girlfriend?
Secret Wars Too (W) Various (A) Various
Seven stories parodying Secret Wars. Includes ads making fun of the Secret Wars delay.
Star Wars: Vader Down (W) Jason Aaron (A) Mike Deodato
Taking place right after the events of Star Wars and Darth Vader issue 12, Vader knows now the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker. Heading out alone Vader is determened to capture his son. But even a Sith Lord is no match for 3 full squadrons of Rebel fighters. After the crash landing of his Tie-Fighter, the race is on. Who will get to Vader first?
Week of 11/11
Slash and Burn (W) Si Spencer (A) Max Dunbar
Rosheen is one of the Blucher City's finest firefighters and an expert of the causes of fires. She can tell by scent if kerosene was used and she can hear if magnesium was used. These are helpful skills for her other interest, which is arson.
Superman: American Alien (W) Max Landis (A) Nick Dragotta
7 issues, 7 different short stories, and 7 artists all exploring a different part of Superman's youth in Smallville.
All-New Wolverine (W) Tom Taylor (A) David Lopez/ David Navarrot
Now that Laura is the new "Wolverine" she is trying to live up to his standards: don't kill, be a hero, be a better person. But unfortunately for Laura she is just a clone of Wolverine, but the other clones don't feel the same way. She is now on the hunt for her other "kin" to save them from their natural programming.
Illuminati (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Shawn Crystal
All Titania wants to do is live a straight life, get away from her criminal past. Get a job, not be in jail, you know...the regular life. She refuses help from heroes like She-Hulk (her old nemesis). She lands herself a job at a local pawn shop and when it gets robbed, she gets put at blame. But when the Hood arrives to take her away from the authorities, he has other plans for this ex-criminal. Plans that dont allow her to live a "straight arrow" life.
Ultimates (W) Al Ewing (A) Henneth Rocafort
Black Panther and Blue Marvel that deal with the problems that no one else can. With Captain Marvel, Ms. America, and Photon at their side they solve huge problems. Like the problems of Galactus.
Pathfinder: Hollow Mountain (W) James L. Sutter (A) Tom Garcia
The Pathfinder Adventures Society traverse through Hollow Mountain to find a Key crafted by a Rune Lord. But they are not the only ones on the hunt for the key. Dungeon crawling at its finest!
Vision (W) Tom King (A) Gabriel Hernandez Walta
The Vision has a new job as the White House liaison for the All New Avengers and to add he has a new family: Virginia, Viv, and Vin! All synthezoids the he created so he can "fit in". They are all trying to learn to be human. But just because you have a wife and kids, does that make you a family?
Carnage (W) Gerry Conway (A) Mike Perkins
Cletus Kasady is still a killer on the loose. And the symbiote known as Carnage fuels his thirst for blood. Trying to stop him is Colonel John Jameson and Eddie Brock who is tied into the symbiotes. This is Eddie's chance at atonement for his past transgressions as Venom.
All-New Hawkeye (W) Jeff Lemire (A) Ramon Perez
Eight months ago Clint Barton and Kate Bishop had a falling out on the decision of what to do with some "children" they found on a mission. Children with extreme powers. Now their relationship is estranged and their partnership is on the fringe. 20 years later, the children become a common enemy for these two Hawkeyes. Will they be able to put their past behind them and work together?
Web-Warriors (W) Mike Costa (A) David Baldeon
Spinning out of the events of Spider-Verse (not the Secret Wars book), we follow Spider-Gwen, Mayday Parker, Spider-Ham, the Spider-Man of India, Anya, and Spider-Man Noir as they patrol the web trying to keep all the worlds safe. Unfortunately, Electros and other villains have also discovered the web, and are working together to destroy the Spiders forever.
All New All Different Avengers (W) Mark Waid (A) Adam Kubert
Tony Stark and Sam Wilson decide its time to reform the Avengers! With an interstellar threat looming, heroes respond at Stark Tower where the Chitauri launch their first attack. Join Captain America, Nova, Iron Man, Vision, Ms. Marvel, Miles Morales, and Thor on their journey to protect the world. Back up features how Nova and Ms. Marvel first meet! See how much they hate each other at the start and now they will have to work together!
Goddamned (W) Jason Aaron (A) R.M. Guera
The blood stained story of Cain before the Great Flood told in a way none have seen before. This is a brutal tale inspired by stories from the Bible.
Week of 11/4
Klaus (W) Grant Morrision (A) Dan Mora
The origin of Santa comes to life in a way that only Grant Morrision can present. Follow Klaus as he transforms from a trapper and fur trader to the jolly red guy we all know. This isn't your father Rankin/Bass Santa.
Pacific Rim: Tales from the Rift (W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Marcos Marz
Giant Robots fight Kaiju as this book hearkens back to the movie Pacific Rim. Follow the two lovers of the story through their journey of fighting monsters and becoming "Drift Compatable".
Monstress (W) Majorie Liu (A) Sana Takeda
The war between Tech and Magic has stalled, but it seems for now Tech is victorious. But there are no winners in war. Tensions remain high as those who are imbued with magic struggle to survive. Through war monsters are born.
Avengers vs. Infinity (W) Joe Caramagna (A) Various
Join the Avengers in four short stories all contained in one book!
Citizen Jack (W) Sam Humphries (A) Tommy Patterson
What do you do when you are at your lowest? When you are past your prime and are the laughing stock of the city? Make a deal with a devil to become President of course! If he wins what will become of our nation?
Unfollow (W) Rob Williams (A) Mike Dowling
The creator of the worlds largest social media site is dying and chose 140 people to inherit his multi-billion dollar estate. Strangely people selected to win start dying and now the wealth is spread amongst 139. Will the rest throw away their humanity to gain a larger share? Or will they ban together to fight off their incoming assassins?
Exodus: The Life After (W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Gabo
Jude is a stuck in limbo, with no recollection of his past or that he was a son of god. The After Life is still a wreck. Now its up to Esse and Earnest Hemmingway to save the After Life.
Nova (W) Sean Ryan (A) Cory Smith
Sam Alexander is happy now that his dad is back. Now he has someone to share his adventures and stories with. It's a new day and a new life as he and his dad are off to fight crime through the world and space. Unfortunately for Sam, that's not his dad under that helmet.
Drax (W) CM Punk/ Cullen Bunn (A) Scott Hepburn
In between their adventures as the Guardians, Drax takes some free time to go out and try to destroy Thanos. With his junky ship he goes into space looking for his rival with no leads or direction.
Hercules (W) Dan Abnett (A) Luke Ross
Hercules decided to update his image to fit in with the current age. That means new armor, new weapons, new look, and all new attitude. Hercules is now ready for the 21st century, but are the enemies from his past ready for the 21st century demi-god of strength.
James Bond 007: VARGUS (W) Warren Ellis (A) Jason Masters
Action Packed and full of espionage. Starts with revenge and ends with Bond heading to Berlin for his next mission. The mission: track down the dealers of a new dangerous drug that is hitting the streets of London. Little does he know, his target is awaiting his arrival.
Deadpool (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Mike Hawthorne
In the 8 months since we have last seen Deadpool, he has become one of americas most beloved hitmen. Now there are a team of Deadpool's to help him with all these missions. This isnt going to end well...
Howard the Duck (W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Joe Quinones
All Howard wants to do is go home, he is tired of this world of hairless apes. Now he is doing what he can to get back home.
ADDED BONUS: GWENPOOL MAKES HER FIRST APPEARANCE IN A BACK-UP FEATURING HOWARD AND BLACK CAT! YAAAAAY!
Extraordinary X-Men (W) Jeff Lemire (A) Humberto Ramos
Terragen Mists are killing mutants around the world, and the ones that don't die
are rendered sterile. Because of the actions of Cyclops mutants are no longer feared and hated, now they are just hated. Storm is gathering every mutant she can to save their race. She is leading the pack to X-Haven. Even Jean Grey is pulled in, even after her wishes to be left alone. There happens to be a another mutant, some old man that they cant explain his existence.
Week of 10/28
Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. (W) Frank J. Barbiere (A) Brent Schoonover
When things go bump in the night, S.H.I.E.L.D sends their monsters of the night to fight. Join the robot Dum Dum Duggan, Zombie Jasper Sitwell, Manphibian, War Wolf, Vampire by Night, Hit Monkey, Orrgo, and Man-Thing as they take on the supernatural enemies of the Marvel Universe.
Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1953: The Phantom Hand (W) Mike Mignola (A) Ben Stenback
In this one-shot you follow Hellboy while he was still a part of the B.P.R.D. The two stories tell tale of Hellboy's adventures in London, England during the youth of the B.P.R.D.
Art Ops (W) Shaun Simon (A) Michael Allred
Art theft takes on a whole new meaning when you realise that the art is alive. The art operatives work under the public eye to protect Art. The Mona Lisa, Starry Night, the Scream are all very much alive inside that paint and canvas.
Astonishing Ant-Man (W) Nick Spencer (A) Ramon Rosanas
When we last saw Scott Lang he just started up his new security firm with several reformed villains. And now he is in jail...WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (W) Ryan North (A) Erica Henderson
Squirrel Girl is back to kick butts and eat nuts! If you were a fan of her before Secret Wars then this will be necessary for any fan of Squirrel Girl. If you didn't read her first run now is your chance to start at a new #1!
Angela: Queen of Hel (W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Kim Jacinto
Angela promised Sera that they would always be together. So when Sera died that became a problem. Unless Angela can beat Hela and become the new ruler of Hel.
Black Magick (W) Greg Rucka (A) Nicola Scott
Rowan Black is a detective with the Portsmoth PD, she also happens to be a practicing Wiccan. Her police badge is her protective Pentacle. And when someone takes hostages and demands to see her she knows that "it" is starting again.
Week of 10/21
Titans Hunt (W) Dan Abnett (A) Paulo Siqueira/Geraldo Borges
Harking back to the original Teen Titans, Titans Hunt introduces us to many of the Titans who have their minds tampered with in some way. Join Dick Grayson, Roy Harper, Mal Duncan, Donna Troy, Garth, Gnarrk, and Lilith on their journey discovering themselves and re-discovering each other
The Shield (W) Adam Christopher/Chuck Wendig (A) Drew Johnson
The Daughter of the Revolution returns in this new adventure. On the run from a mysterious man from her past (in 1776). The Shield is realizing that she has lived lives prior, remembering being involved in every U.S. war. And she also remembers dying in each one. Now she is figuring out why she is back now, if she can live long enough to do so.
Back to the Future (W) Bob Gale (A) Various
Series creator Bob Gale returns to Hill Valley in a four issue series. Filling in gaps in the original story and adventures in alternate time lines. Do you want to know how Marty met Doc? Its in here.
Clean Room (W) Gail Simone (A) John Davis-Hunt
If you have a near death experience, you will see things that other people don't. "...why does daddy have snakes in his face?". Chloe is investigating a pseudo-cult surrounding a book which talks about the "Clean Room". The Writer of the book, Astrid Mueller, is not a fan of investigation into the cult. But Astrid and Chloe share one thing in common, they have both had near death experiences. This is a disquieting book.
Cognetic (W) James Tynion IV (A) Eryk Donovan
This three issue mini focuses on Annie, the assistant to the director and real brains behind the FBI. As a "hive-mind" force starts to take over people and they all travel to NYC to the Empire State Building. And they start to jump.
Uncanny Inhumans (W) Charles Soule (A) Steve McNiven
Backup Story (W) Charles Soule (A) Brandon Peterson
Picking up where Inhuman left off this book follows Medusa, Black Bolt, and the Nuhumans as they try to adjust to a world drastically changed by the Terragen Mist cloud. The back up takes place in the future and gives you a taste of whats in store for the Inhumans.
Karnak (W) Warren Ellis (A) Gerardo Zaffino
Karnak is the Inhuman that can see the flaw in everything not just structures he seen the flaws in philosphy, religion, and government. After coming back from the dead (yes, he saw the flaw in that too) he reinvented himself as a teacher to enlighten people about his world vies, that everything in existence is meaningless. To fund his "school" he takes side jobs from S.H.I.E.L.D to help find Inhumans that involve Inhumans. Karnak will shatter your perceptions of what a comic can be.
Agents of Atlas (W) Tom Taylor (A) Steve Pugh
This Secret Wars one-shot follows the Agents of Atlas fighting S.H.I.E.L.D. in one of the worst domains in Battleworld, one controlled by Baron Zemo.
Week of 10/16
I Hate Fairyland (W/A) Skottie Young
When you were younger have you ever wished to go to a mystical land where magic is abound and little creatures of myth and lore walk amongst men? Unfortunately for Gertrude her wish for that came true. Now she is on year 27 on a two day adventure to get home. Needless to say, Gert is more than done with Fairyland.
G.I. Joe: Cobra World Order (W) Larry Hama (A) S.L. Gallant
This is an introduction for the next big storyline for G.I. Joe: Real American Hero. It is designed as an entry point to let you know who is on which Joe team, what their bases are like, the origin of Cobra and who the bad guys are. Once you have all this information, you're just in time for the New World Order...
Uncanny Avengers (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Ryan Stegman
The unity team of Avengers used to feature just hero and mutants; now they have to expand to also include Inhumans. How can these groups get together when the Terrigen Mists that create Inhumans are deadly to Mutants? Plus, Steve Rogers and Deadpool working together! What could go wrong?
Assassin's Creed: Trial by Fire (W) Anthony Del Col & Conor McCreery (A) Neil Edwards
Based on the hit video game (no pun intended), Assassin's Creed introduces us to Charlotte De La Cruz a minor bank official who is recruited by The Brotherhood for the skills of her ancestor. Let's hope she survives long enough to figure out how to use them!
The Twilight Children (W) Gilbert Hernandez (A) Darwyn Cooke
In a sleepy, beach-side town, these large glowing balls keep appearing all over the place. They can't be moved and mysteriously disappear by dawn the next day. Some of the local kids find one in a local cave and decide to touch it, which causes it to explode. This leaves the town in shock, and the children blinded...
Eve: Valkyrie (W) Brian Wood (A) Eduardo Fancisco
Based on the popular MMO, Eve: Valkyrie centers on Rán Agole, telling her story from an early childhood of privilege through the downfall of her family, her time becoming one of the best fighter pilots the Federation Navy has ever seen, to becoming an independent pirate working with the Valkyrie's.
Sam Wilson: Captain America (W) Nick Spencer (A) Daniel Acuña
Sam Wilson really makes Captain America his own hero starting this issue! No longer affiliated with S.H.I.E.L.D or the U.S. Government, Sam is a new type of Captain America. Ready to speak out on every injustice he sees, this plummets his popularity and with no security clearance or funding, makes his job more difficult than it ever was for Steve Rogers...
The Goon: Theatre Bizarre (W) Eric Powell (A) John Dunivant
This one-off book bridges the gap between The Goon ongoing series that just ended and the upcoming Lords of Misery series. The Goon and Frankie get lost in the fog on All Hallow's Eve and end up stopping at a bizarre carnival, featuring Zombo the creepy clown and Roxi D'Lite the real life burlesque dancer.
The New Avengers (W) Al Ewing (A) Gerardo Sandoval
These are not your dad's Avengers, these are the Avenger's Idea Mechanics, A.I.M for short. A New Avengers for a new generation lead by Sunspot and featuring Wiccan, Clint Barton Hawkeye, Whiter Tiger, Power Man, Songbird, Hulkling, Squirrel Girl and Tippy-Toe.
Switch (W/A) Stjepan Sejic
A new take on the Top Cow universe featuring a new Darkness and Witchblade, both teenagers, as the Angelus comes to kill Tony Estacado.
Spider-Gwen (W) Jason Latour (A) Robbi Rodriguez
Unlike all the other Marvel #1s, Spider-Gwen is not eight months later. This books takes place directly after the previous issue of Spider-Gwen. Gwen is trying to balance life on the run, being in the band, holding down a job, and the glamorous life of being a superheroine and being hunted by police. If you haven't gotten a chance to read Spider-Gwen, this works as a great jump on point for the character.
Star Wars: Chewbacca (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Phil Noto
HRRAAAAAAA! WRRYEEENHHHH. YRRRAAAANH! Grrrrrr. HRAA! YRRR. HARRF?
Superman: Lois and Clark (W) Dan Jurgens (A) Lee Weeks
Post-Convergence, we pick up with married Superman and Lois Lane and their young son. Lois is exposing dangers and criminals before they strike, due to her knowledge of how things went their original world. While Clark secretly helps superheros and prevent disasters while his powers are wanning...
Guardians of the Galaxy (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Valerio Schiti
Eight months after Secret Wars, Rocket Raccoon is leading the Guardians of the Galaxy. Kitty Pryde is Star Lord. The Thing finally gets to stick around in outer space doing what Ben always wanted to do: be an astronaut. Where's Peter Quill, the previous Star Lord? Well, as the king of Spartax he's been a little busy, but not as busy as Gamora who's been fleeing for her life from Hala...
Lumber Janes: Beyond Bay Leaf (W) Faith Erin Hicks (A) Rosemary Valero-O'Connell
This is a stand alone one-shot, where the Lumberjanes have to save the last Ghost Pony.
Spider-Man 2099 (W) Peter David (A)Will Sliney
Miguel is now the new head of R & D for the New York office of Parker industries, and has given up being a superhereo. He's content to live in this century with his girlfriend, at least until he can find a way to get back home to the future of 2099...
Week of 10/7
Saints (W) Sean Lewis (A) Benjamin Mackey
Blaise is part of a metal band and has a special power, he can heal the lead singer's throat, on top of that he's been having weird dreams recently about other people with strange powers, two of whom he meets.The dreams reveal that they are saints coming back during the modern day. They don't know it yet, but the angel Michael is planning something bad....
Avengers #0
This issue works as a preview to the upcoming Avengers stories being released by Marvel in the next month. If you're curious about Squadron Supreme, New Avengers, Alpha Flight, Uncanny Avengers, The Ultimates or All-New All-Different Avengers this book gives you the background information you need on the series and gives you an insight into what they'll be like. If you're an Avenger fan, you don't want to miss this.
Doctor Strange (W) Jason Aaron (A) Chris Bachalo
The Sorceror Supreme returns to his own solo series since 1996 and, for that matter, his first solo appearence since 2007! A talented surgeon whose nerves in his hands were damged and who, while looking for a cure, instead found the secret to the mystic arts. Now he's another kind of doctor: taking care of people who have had a brush with the mystical and the strange and are now in trouble. But, something even weirder is happening and Doctor Strange's only clue is that the dark things in the universe are running from "The Coming Slaughter."
A Train Called Love (W) Garth Ennis (A) Marc Dos Santos
A Train Called Love isn't really a comic. It's closer to a Rom-Com movie or sitcom. This ride is definitely not for the easily offended. It's got your violence, its got your vulgarity. Does it have racism? It's got that too! Stereotypes? Yeah! It's really everything you expect from Garth Ennis.
Axcend (W/A) Shane Davis
Eric is your average gamer in high school. But with the one year anniversary of his brothers passing looming upon him, he escapes into the beta of the new game "Axcend". Where everything goes poorly for him when he is pitted up against other players. The next day he is confronted about his brothers death by his therapist and he cant handle it any more. Press Start to Axcend.
Telos (W) Jeff King (A) Carlo Pagulayan
Spinning out of the events of Convergence you follow Telos as he is trying to get his family back. Now he reluctantly partners back up with Brainiac, for he is the only one who is able to bring Telos to his family. How can you trust that which has manipulated you from the very start. Next stop: Brainiac's home world of Colu.
Amazing Spider-Man (W) Dan Slott (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli
Parker Industries is at the top of the world with their new "Web-Ware" technology. And everyone loves the head of the company: Peter Parker. Parker Industries has teamed up with "Spider-Man" to make this world "...a World worth saving." Also includes back ups with the Spider-Verse crew: Spider-Woman, Miles Morales, Spider-Man 2099, Silk, and the Web Warriors.
Batman & Robin Eternal (W) James Tynion/ Scott Snyder (A) Tony Daniel
The Robin Family is the focus of this new Eternal series set in the Batman Universe. Focusing on Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Harper Row, and Cassandra Cain. This story jumps between Grayson's first case with Batman against the Scarecrow and modern day when an old foe resurfaces. Watch out for Mother and her Orphans, they are out for blood.
Invincible Iron Man (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Marquez
8 months after Secret Wars Tony Stark is a new man, gone are his superior days and gone are his days of being on top of the tech world. In the middle of building a new suit he befriends a scientist who has a cure for the Mutant Gene. With Madam Masque attacking his company he's got his hands full; the only thing that's left to wonder is what does Doctor Doom have to do with it?
Paper Girls (W) Brian K Vaughn (A) Cliff Chang
From the mind that created Saga and We Stand Guard, Brian K Vaughn brings you Paper Girls. 4 spunky, headstrong girls in the 1980's who deliver the daily paper get into trouble one morning. Between picking fights with the neighborhood boys, taking in a new girl with strange dreams and stumbling upon time traveling aliens, its never a dull moment for the Paper Girls.
Survivors' Club (W) Lauren Beukes/Dale Halvorsen (A) Ryan Kelly
Survivors Club takes it old school for Vertigo in a book that is dark, clever, fun and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Following a group of people who's names are on a mysterious list with only 2 connecting factors. The first is that something tragic that happened to them in 1987 and the second is that everyone on that list is either missing or dead. What is going to happen to the remaining 6 people on this list and how does a weird video game tie into everything? This is a creepy story!
All New-All Different Marvel Point One
Working as a preview for new #1's, Marvel Point One has a short story from Daredevil, Carnage, Contest of Champions, All New Inhumans, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. This is all set up for the new books and these stories WILL NOT be in any other book. Take the time to meet Daredevil's new apprentice, see Rocket and Groot trick or treating, Crystal encounters new Inhumans, witness Agent Coulson going undercover, see whats going on with Carnage and find out why Maestro is working with The Collector in Contest of Champions.
Contest of Champions (W) Al Ewing (A) Paco Medina
Are you a big fan of the Marvel Free-to-Play game Contest of Champions? Would you like to be? Whether you're a long time fan of the game or a newcomer, this comic is for you. The comic is set in Marvel continuity and features the Collector and the Maestro pulling characters from the Marvel Universe to create a team of heroes and villains to fight an unknown threat. But of course the Maestro has plans of his own...
Rowan's Ruin (W) Mike Carry (A) Mike Perkins
Katie is looking for a change of pace from her life in Florida. She uses a house swapping website to trade her 400 square foot apartment with a British woman's mansion outside of London. After she moves, everything seems fine until she begins having trouble sleeping at Rowan's Rise and slowly begins to learn the house's troubled history. What doesn't the previous tenant want Katie to see in her locked bedroom? Why did Katie's mother describe the woman she traded with as "haunted"? What happened to the dogs? If you want to find out, don't read this book late at night!
Jughead (W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Erica Henderson
Join us as Mr. Weatherbee is forcibly retired from the high school and Jughead gains a new nemesis: Mr. Stainger, the new principal! First change Mr. Stainger enacts as principal is school lunches. For Jughead, this means war!
Codename Baboushka (W) Anthony Johnston (B) Shari Chankhamma
Ever seen a James Bond movie? Are you familiar with the Bond Girls? Ever wonder what the story looks like for the femme fatale that's trying to outsmart 007? This comic gives you the answer. Meet Contessa Annika, a former mafiya boss in Russia, now exiled to the U.S. She's blackmailed by E.O.N (Extrajudicial Operations Network) into performing jobs that the U.S. needs complete deniability on. Code named "Baboushka" her first job is to go after an ex-CIA agent turned gunrunner.
Project Nemesis (W) Jermy Robinson (A) Matt Frank
Kaiju! Kaiju! Kaiju! Do you like giant monsters? A top secret government group has been experimenting with Kaiju DNA and humans. John Hudson is a Department of Homeland Security agent trying to see what's going on in the deep woods of Maine. When they clash, it's bad news all around...
Lara Croft and the Frozen Omen (W) Corinna Bechko (A) Randy Green
Lara Croft is back doing what she does best: when a friend is involved with the disappearance of a priceless, prehistoric artifact, the Tomb Raider gets involved in an apparently supernatural adventure to recover it.
What If? (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Various
This series of five one-shots all take the Infinity event as a jump-off point for different one-off stories drawn by different artists. This week's offerings include The Inhumans: What if Black Bolt betrayed Earth? with art by Riley Rossmo andThanos: What if Thanos joined the Avengers?with art by Mike Henderson.
Thinking that Rocket and Groot are dead the Guardians of the Galaxy launch a memorial coffin into space and beyond. It collides with Pockets and Shrub who are hired to make a delivery to a tyrant, Lord Rakzoon. The delivery? Here's three hints: I. AM. GROOT.
A-Force (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Jorge Molina
Singularity first appeared on Battleworld where she befriended the female Avengers known as A-Force. She comes to the Marvel universe confused and looking for her friends. Unfortunately, here they have no memory of Battleworld and are not a team on Earth. But Singularity is determined to bring her friends together. There are other forces at work here, however, that are trying to keep them apart.
Four Eyes: Hearts of Fire (W) Joe Kelly (A) Max Fiumara
The time is the 30's: the Great Depression. The poor are barely surviving. Four Eyes is the story of Enrico, a young immigrant trying to work in his father's profession to make enough money for he and his mother to live on now that his father is dead. His father's profession? Dragon tamer.
Star Wars: Obi-wan and Anakin (W) Charles Soule (A) Marco Checchetto
Taking place between episodes I and II, we get the untold story of Obi-wan and his training of Anakin Skywalker before the Clone Wars begin. They receive a distress call on a planet rarely visited and is generally known as a star ship graveyard. The Jedi make it to the planet surface and discover something surprising.
Last Contract (W) Ed Brisson (A) Lisandro Estherren
Old and retired, a hit man is attacked in his own home. He sets out to find who is trying to kill him and discovers a list of his kills, and other hit men's kills, were released to the public by some mysterious figure. He is now on a mission to bring down the person who put him back in the line of fire.
Injustice Gods Among Us: Year Five (W) Brian Buccellato (A) Mike S. Miller
Superman is a tyrant controlling the entire earth. Batman is a freedom fighter trying to bring him down. Superman is the world's only chance for peace and order. Batman is a renegade who will do anything to pull down the peaceful society that Superman has created.
Week of 12/30
Code Pru (W) Garth Ennis (A) Raulo Caceres
With the darkness of H.P. Lovecraft and with the usual twisted humor Ennis brings. Code Pru follows Pru and her room-mates. Her roomies are quite the eclectic bunch. 3 of the room mates are practicing magic where Pru is more of a rationalist. Oh and there is one more character but he is busy playing Monopoly with an elder god. And this is how the story starts.
Deadpool and Cable: Split Second (W) Fabian Nicieza (A) Rilley Brown
Wayyyyyyyy back when, back in the 90's, no one cared about Deadpool. He was so unpopular they canceled his series. And the way the 6 Deadpool fans could get their fix was by reading Cable (and Deadpool). Now the tables have turned! Deadpool is now a star! And Cable is just a guy from the future who must stop Deadpool from killing someone, but who is his target?Dreaming Eagles (W) Garth Ennis (A) Simon Coleby
Dreaming Eagles is one of Ennis's more serious stories. Starting in 1966 you see the struggles of a black family during the Civil Rights movement. The son is demanding change, working towards Civil Justice. While the father is much more cautious about pushing for equal rights due to his experiences in WWII as one of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Week of 12/23
Patsy Walker aka. Hellcat (W) Kate Leth (A) Brittney L. Williams
Join Pasty Walker, also known as HELLCAT, live her life outside the costume. See her try to make a temp agency! See her get a new roomie! Watch her turn a bad guy into a good guy!. This is more of a slice of life than a hero book. If you liked Squirrel Girl then you will like this!
Last Gang in Town (W) Simon Oliver (A) Rufus Dayglo
In the late 70’s, during punk’s beginnings in London, Joey and her friends have a band called Heavy Mannerz. They won’t let anything stop them from making music, not even things like having no talent or instruments. A rich socialite is willing to do whatever she can to help them make history, but perhaps not the history they were expecting.
Batman '66 Meets The Man from U.N.C.L.E (W) Jeff Parker (A) David Hahn
Napoleon Solo is the best agent U.N.C.L.E. has to offer. Batman is the world’s greatest
detective. When an incredible threat is unleashed into the world, they’ll have to work together to stop it.
The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage: Second Lives (W) Jen Van Meter (A) Roberto De La Torre
Shawn and Hwen Mirage were both doctors and curators of the paranormal. Shan was gifted with the ability to see and talk to the undead. But when Hwen died Shawn went into isolation. The now recluse Shawn has devoted her lifeto bring her husband back to flesh and blood. When they need an enchanted scroll to continue their research, they head to Spain. Fortunately for Shawn it is in the hands of a cult that has favor with the Mirages. Unfortunately some-thing decides that it is going to get in their way.
Week of 12/16
Dragon Age: Magekiller (W) Greg Rucka (A) Carmen Carnero
Marius and Tessa are very good at
their jobs, and that job is killing those who practice magic. They find
themselves in trouble when the new contract they pick up takes them to a land
ruled by the very people they’re usually paid to kill.
Starbrand And Nightmask (W) Greg Weisman (A) Domo Stanton
Kevin and Adam are best friends.
They’re also the heroes Starbrand and Nightmask, Earth’s planetary defense
mechanisms. Instead of keeping their membership in The Avengers, Nightmask
enrolls them in college to build relationships and appreciate humanity. The
only problem is the last time Kevin was in college, he was imbued with the
Starbrand’s power, blowing up the school and everyone in it.
Weirdworld (W) Sam Humphries (A) Mile Del Mundo
Becca Rodriguez had urgent business to
take care of in Mexico. Instead her plane has crashed in Weirdworld. Now she’s
stuck there with Goleta The Wizardslayer (who drives a wicked awesome car),
monsters trying to eat her, and she’s unwillingly in possession of a powerful
artifact that a lot of bad people are willing to kill to get from her.
Starfleet Academy (W) Mike Johnson/ Ryan Parrott (A) Derek Charm
Follow the adventures of James T.
Kirk, Spock, Uhura, and other members of the Enterprise before their first
adventures on the Enterprise. This takes place before the first movie and
follows them through their schooling.
Squadron Supreme (W) James Robinson (A) Leonard Kirk
Following the events of Secret Wars;
there were some people that survived the destruction of their zone. Five of
them (plus a newcomer) decide that their world will not suffer that fate.
Unlike the Avengers, Squadron Supreme will go after anyone that proves to be a
threat.
SuperZero (W) Amanda Connor & Jimmy Palmiotti (A) Rafael DeLatorre
Dru Dragowski is a HUGE fan of comic
books. She believes that super heroes are real and she is determined to be one,
Even if she has to kill to become one.
BOOM BOX! Mix Tape (W/A) Various
This is a “sample pack” full of
original stories made by BOOM!’s finest creators! Munchkin, Power Up,
Lumberjanes, Help Us Great Warrior, and Cyanide and Happiness all have stories
in the book as well as 5 additional stories from other BOOM! Titles. Bad Mask
is one that will be getting a series in the summer.
Lucifer (W) Holly Black (A) Lee Garbett
Gabriel has fallen and is but a plebian on the
streets of New Jersey. He is given a chance at redemption by Rafael and Raguel. His mission to redemption is to
find out who killed their father, God. Since Lucifer has returned he is suspect
number one. This story ties into he first Lucifer story by Mike Carey and Peter
Gross.
Week of 12/2
Sheriff of Babylon (W) Tom King (A) Mitch Gerads
Iraq in 2004, after the fall of Baghdad was a scary place. The rule of law was gone, and chaos ruled. Everyone was on their own side, with friendship, alliances, and even family meaning nothing. Enter Christopher, sent from the US to train a new Iraqi police force. When a trainee is murdered, Chris is forced to become the de facto Sheriff. But who, if anyone, can he trust?
All New X-Men (W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Mark Bagley
In the eight months since the Secret Wars, the original X-Men have found themselves trapped in our present time. Jean Gray has left the group to live a different life. The new Wolverine, Kid Apocalypse, and Idie Okonkwo have joined them. Ready...Go!
Harley’s Little Black Book (W) Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner (A) Amanda Conner & John Timms
When a plot to kidnap Wonder Woman in London is uncovered, only one person can save her, her biggest fan….Harley Quinn?? Harley will do whatever it takes to save her Amazonian hero, even if it means knocking her out and stealing her clothes.
All New Inhumans (W) Charles Soule & James Asmus (A) Stefano Caselli & Nico Leon
With the terrigen cloud travelling around the world, new crisises and new Inhumans are popping up everywhere. It is up to Crystal and Gorgon of the Royal Family to handle these problems, in a flying fortress that follows the cloud. Along the way, they also have to investigate the mysterious skyspears that have appeared all over the planet. It seems the skyspears do something to any Inhuman that approaches and ancient writing on them seems to promise genocide.
Red Wolf (W) Nathan Edmondson (A) Dalibor Talajic
Red Wolf is the new sheriff for the town of Timely after the previous sheriff Steve Rogers was murdered for defending him. It’s not easy being sheriff for a town that doesn’t like or trust you, but he’ll have to do the best he can, especially when a futuristic killer shows up.
Totally Awesome Hulk (W) Greg Pak (A) Frank Cho
Bruce Banner is out of the picture, but Amadeus Cho feels that the world still needs the Hulk. So, being the super-genius that he is, Cho sets out to become the Hulk. Now as the new Hulk, Cho is on the trail of mysterious monsters appearing worldwide. But when Cho starts losing some control of his emotions as the Hulk, it doesn't take a super-genius to see that there is trouble ahead.
Daredevil (W) Charles Soule (A) Ron Garney
Matt Murdock has had his share of ups and downs lately. But now, he has a chance for a fresh start. He has managed to make everyone in the world forget that he is Daredevil, and he is back in NYC, now working as a prosecutor for the D.A.'s office. He has also taken on an apprentice, Blindspot, a new hero who can make himself invisible. Together, they are taking on the gang of tenfinger, a new crime lord. But all may not be as it seems with Blindspot...
Spidey (W) Robbie Thompson (A) Nick Bradshaw
If you miss the days when Peter Parker had to juggle being a hero and surviving high school, then this book is for you. Not quite a reboot, more like a fun, lighthearted, modern day take on your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
Replica (W) Paul Jenkins (A) Andy Clarke
This science fiction/crime drama/comedy is the first book from new publisher, Aftershock. Trevor is a human cop assigned to the Transfer, a fifty mile city floating in space at the center of the known universe. With a million different races and cultures intermingling, law enforcement is very touchy. So when Trevor spots an opportunity to gain a little help that thinks the same way he does, he jumps to clone himself. Something goes wrong, though, and he ends up with 50 replicas of himself...
Guardians of Infinity (W) Dan Abnett & Jason Latour (A) Carlo Barberi & Jim Cheung
The Guardians of the Galaxy find a huge structure on the outer edge of the galaxy and decide to investigate it. When they run into the Guardians from the year 3000, they figure out that the structure spans time as well as space. Then the two combined teams find a third exit which leads them to the year 1016 and... the Guardians of the Galaxy?
Storyteller: Dragons (W & A) Daniel Bayliss
This starts a series of 4 one-off stories that all revolve around a central theme: Dragons. Up first is a story of dragons told from a native American perspective.
Doc Savage: The Spider's Web (W) Chris Roberson (A) Cezar Razek
Doc Savage and crew are back for another adventure that spans their history from 1935 to the present. Doc's current day crew find a weird machine that looks suspiciously like something that Doc and the amazing five ran into in the 30's. A device that has the power to liquefy solids, whether they are buildings or bodies.
Jupiter's Circle (W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres
What would it really be like being a superhero? What would your love life be like? What's it like to be a normal person in love with Superman? If you're Wonder Woman, how can you relate to others while pretending to be Diana Prince and how can others relate you? Jupiter's Circle explores the issues of what the private life of a superhero works.
Ringside (W) Joe Keatinge (A) Nick Barber
Welcome to the wild world of Pro Wrestling! Danny Knossos is a former pro, and now he trains up and comers. But he's burned a lot of bridges in his time and can't get a job in the U.S. Yet Danny still has lots of friends left over from his days as "The Minotaur". One of his buddies has gotten himself into trouble and Knossos will do anything he can to help him out... even if it destroys what little of his life he has left.
Dark Knight III: The Master Race (W) Frank Miller & Brian Azzarello (A) Andy Kubert
Set in the Dark Knight universe created by Miller in '86, Miller comes back into DC comics with another gritty rendition of Batman. No one has seen The Batman in 3 years, but now he's back with a vengeance. But why is he attacking cops? Meanwhile, Superman and Wonder Woman's daughter asks the Atom to return the Kandorians to their full size.
Venom Space Knight (W) Robbie Thompson (A) Ariel Olivetti
When last seen, Venom was hanging out with the Guardians of the Galaxy and had just gained control of the symbiote. Freed from all the pain and rage, Flash Thompson can now be the hero he always aspired to be.
Silk (W) Robbie Thompson (A) Stacy Lee
Cindy Lee is putting her life back together after being in the bunker for ten years. She works for J.Jonah Jameson at Fact Channel and moonlights as Silk. She seems to have her foot in both camps, mainly going after the Goblin Nation in pursuit of her missing family. But she'll let no one stand in the way of her family, even including members of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is she a hero or a villain? No, she is Silk.
Jacked (W) Eric Kripke (A) John Higgins
Meet Josh, a past-his-prime marketing director. His life is boring, his future is non-existent. When gets told if a pill that could change his life, he jumps at the chance-- anything to change his humdrum life. But when the pill enhances more than just his memory and gives him superpowers, where does he go from there?
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (W) Brandon Montclare & Amy Reeder (A) Natacha Bustos
Lunella is the smartest girl in her classroom, even smarter than her teacher. Bored stiff with going over lessons she already knows, she constantly gets in trouble for not paying attention and is the object of ridicule from her classmates. Out at night, Lunella uses one of her inventions to find an artifact left by the Kree in a dirty alleyway. The next day, Lunella brings it to gym class, confiscating it, her gym teacher opens up a portal between then and ages ago. Coming out of the portal are proto-humans and Devil Dinosaur!
Week of 11/18
Huck (W) Mark Millar (A) Rafael Albuquerque
What if Superman was just a little bit... slow? Huck is a guy with special abilities, doing what he can to protect and help his town. And in return the town helps to protect him. But this small town's secret is about to become national news thanks to their newest resident.
Black Knight (W) Frank Tieri (A) Luca Pizzari
The Black Knights lineage dates all the way back to King Arthur. Dane Whitman is the current incarnation and wielder of the Ebony Blade. Trapped in Weirdworld he is the current ruler of Avalon, searching Weirdworld for trinkets of his home world. But who is really in charge, Dane or the Blade?
Red Thorn (W) David Baillie (A) Meghan Hetrick
Isla Mackintosh's sister Lauren disappeared the year she was born. Isla never knew her but insists on trying to discover who she was. She heads out to Scottland to find more out about her sister. Isla is an artist, very much like her sister, but when Isla draws people weird things tend to happen. This special "talent" could be part of the reason her sister went missing so many years ago.
Star-Lord (W) Sam Humphries (A) Javier Garron
After Guardians of the Galaxy everyone knows Peter Quill, better known as Star Lord. But not many know how he came to be a Guardian. Follow Peter as he finds his way from a NASA janitor to the leader of the galaxy's finest group of heroes.
Mighty Thor (W) Jason Aaron (A) Russell Dauterman
Jane Foster is the Mighty Thor! But with stage 4 cancer not even the might of Asguard can cure her. But she needs to survive long enough to help fight an upcoming war starting between the Light Elves and the Dark Elves. But when other Asguardians step in, things plunge further into chaos.
Batman: Europa (W) Mateo Casali/ Brian Azzarello (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli/Jim Lee
With only a week to live, Batman must do what he can to cure himself of the Colossus virus. There are five people infected and these five people must work together to survive. But when the Joker is one of the five, Batman will have to work together with his arch-nemesis to survive. Will they be able to do it? Or will their past be the reason of the three others that are infected.
Spider-Woman (W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Javier Rodriguez
Jessica Drew has been an Avenger, an agent of Hydra, and a spy for the government. But now she faces her biggest challenge yet: a child. Now that she is on maternity leave her friends will get to have all the fun while she raises her newborn.
Wrath of the Eternal Warrior (W) Robert Venditti (A) Raul Allen
Gilad Anni-Padda is the Eternal Warrior. Has walked the Earth for over 6000 years and has mastered almost every form of combat known to man and others. His title: "The Fist of the Earth". During his service to the Geomancers, he has died many times. But what price does Gilad pay for this "eternal life".
Ms. Marvel (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Takeshi Miyazawa
Kamala Kahn is living her dream of being a superhero, she is Ms. Marvel! She is fighting crime as an Avenger and that is pretty sweet. But can she be a superhero, finish her homework on time, keep her neighborhood from being gentrified, AND be cool with her best friends/crush's new girlfriend?
Secret Wars Too (W) Various (A) Various
Seven stories parodying Secret Wars. Includes ads making fun of the Secret Wars delay.
Star Wars: Vader Down (W) Jason Aaron (A) Mike Deodato
Taking place right after the events of Star Wars and Darth Vader issue 12, Vader knows now the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker. Heading out alone Vader is determened to capture his son. But even a Sith Lord is no match for 3 full squadrons of Rebel fighters. After the crash landing of his Tie-Fighter, the race is on. Who will get to Vader first?
Week of 11/11
Slash and Burn (W) Si Spencer (A) Max Dunbar
Rosheen is one of the Blucher City's finest firefighters and an expert of the causes of fires. She can tell by scent if kerosene was used and she can hear if magnesium was used. These are helpful skills for her other interest, which is arson.
Superman: American Alien (W) Max Landis (A) Nick Dragotta
7 issues, 7 different short stories, and 7 artists all exploring a different part of Superman's youth in Smallville.
All-New Wolverine (W) Tom Taylor (A) David Lopez/ David Navarrot
Now that Laura is the new "Wolverine" she is trying to live up to his standards: don't kill, be a hero, be a better person. But unfortunately for Laura she is just a clone of Wolverine, but the other clones don't feel the same way. She is now on the hunt for her other "kin" to save them from their natural programming.
Illuminati (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Shawn Crystal
All Titania wants to do is live a straight life, get away from her criminal past. Get a job, not be in jail, you know...the regular life. She refuses help from heroes like She-Hulk (her old nemesis). She lands herself a job at a local pawn shop and when it gets robbed, she gets put at blame. But when the Hood arrives to take her away from the authorities, he has other plans for this ex-criminal. Plans that dont allow her to live a "straight arrow" life.
Ultimates (W) Al Ewing (A) Henneth Rocafort
Black Panther and Blue Marvel that deal with the problems that no one else can. With Captain Marvel, Ms. America, and Photon at their side they solve huge problems. Like the problems of Galactus.
Pathfinder: Hollow Mountain (W) James L. Sutter (A) Tom Garcia
The Pathfinder Adventures Society traverse through Hollow Mountain to find a Key crafted by a Rune Lord. But they are not the only ones on the hunt for the key. Dungeon crawling at its finest!
Vision (W) Tom King (A) Gabriel Hernandez Walta
The Vision has a new job as the White House liaison for the All New Avengers and to add he has a new family: Virginia, Viv, and Vin! All synthezoids the he created so he can "fit in". They are all trying to learn to be human. But just because you have a wife and kids, does that make you a family?
Carnage (W) Gerry Conway (A) Mike Perkins
Cletus Kasady is still a killer on the loose. And the symbiote known as Carnage fuels his thirst for blood. Trying to stop him is Colonel John Jameson and Eddie Brock who is tied into the symbiotes. This is Eddie's chance at atonement for his past transgressions as Venom.
All-New Hawkeye (W) Jeff Lemire (A) Ramon Perez
Eight months ago Clint Barton and Kate Bishop had a falling out on the decision of what to do with some "children" they found on a mission. Children with extreme powers. Now their relationship is estranged and their partnership is on the fringe. 20 years later, the children become a common enemy for these two Hawkeyes. Will they be able to put their past behind them and work together?
Web-Warriors (W) Mike Costa (A) David Baldeon
Spinning out of the events of Spider-Verse (not the Secret Wars book), we follow Spider-Gwen, Mayday Parker, Spider-Ham, the Spider-Man of India, Anya, and Spider-Man Noir as they patrol the web trying to keep all the worlds safe. Unfortunately, Electros and other villains have also discovered the web, and are working together to destroy the Spiders forever.
All New All Different Avengers (W) Mark Waid (A) Adam Kubert
Tony Stark and Sam Wilson decide its time to reform the Avengers! With an interstellar threat looming, heroes respond at Stark Tower where the Chitauri launch their first attack. Join Captain America, Nova, Iron Man, Vision, Ms. Marvel, Miles Morales, and Thor on their journey to protect the world. Back up features how Nova and Ms. Marvel first meet! See how much they hate each other at the start and now they will have to work together!
Goddamned (W) Jason Aaron (A) R.M. Guera
The blood stained story of Cain before the Great Flood told in a way none have seen before. This is a brutal tale inspired by stories from the Bible.
Week of 11/4
Klaus (W) Grant Morrision (A) Dan Mora
The origin of Santa comes to life in a way that only Grant Morrision can present. Follow Klaus as he transforms from a trapper and fur trader to the jolly red guy we all know. This isn't your father Rankin/Bass Santa.
Pacific Rim: Tales from the Rift (W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Marcos Marz
Giant Robots fight Kaiju as this book hearkens back to the movie Pacific Rim. Follow the two lovers of the story through their journey of fighting monsters and becoming "Drift Compatable".
Monstress (W) Majorie Liu (A) Sana Takeda
The war between Tech and Magic has stalled, but it seems for now Tech is victorious. But there are no winners in war. Tensions remain high as those who are imbued with magic struggle to survive. Through war monsters are born.
Avengers vs. Infinity (W) Joe Caramagna (A) Various
Join the Avengers in four short stories all contained in one book!
Citizen Jack (W) Sam Humphries (A) Tommy Patterson
What do you do when you are at your lowest? When you are past your prime and are the laughing stock of the city? Make a deal with a devil to become President of course! If he wins what will become of our nation?
Unfollow (W) Rob Williams (A) Mike Dowling
The creator of the worlds largest social media site is dying and chose 140 people to inherit his multi-billion dollar estate. Strangely people selected to win start dying and now the wealth is spread amongst 139. Will the rest throw away their humanity to gain a larger share? Or will they ban together to fight off their incoming assassins?
Exodus: The Life After (W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Gabo
Jude is a stuck in limbo, with no recollection of his past or that he was a son of god. The After Life is still a wreck. Now its up to Esse and Earnest Hemmingway to save the After Life.
Nova (W) Sean Ryan (A) Cory Smith
Sam Alexander is happy now that his dad is back. Now he has someone to share his adventures and stories with. It's a new day and a new life as he and his dad are off to fight crime through the world and space. Unfortunately for Sam, that's not his dad under that helmet.
Drax (W) CM Punk/ Cullen Bunn (A) Scott Hepburn
In between their adventures as the Guardians, Drax takes some free time to go out and try to destroy Thanos. With his junky ship he goes into space looking for his rival with no leads or direction.
Hercules (W) Dan Abnett (A) Luke Ross
Hercules decided to update his image to fit in with the current age. That means new armor, new weapons, new look, and all new attitude. Hercules is now ready for the 21st century, but are the enemies from his past ready for the 21st century demi-god of strength.
James Bond 007: VARGUS (W) Warren Ellis (A) Jason Masters
Action Packed and full of espionage. Starts with revenge and ends with Bond heading to Berlin for his next mission. The mission: track down the dealers of a new dangerous drug that is hitting the streets of London. Little does he know, his target is awaiting his arrival.
Deadpool (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Mike Hawthorne
In the 8 months since we have last seen Deadpool, he has become one of americas most beloved hitmen. Now there are a team of Deadpool's to help him with all these missions. This isnt going to end well...
Howard the Duck (W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Joe Quinones
All Howard wants to do is go home, he is tired of this world of hairless apes. Now he is doing what he can to get back home.
ADDED BONUS: GWENPOOL MAKES HER FIRST APPEARANCE IN A BACK-UP FEATURING HOWARD AND BLACK CAT! YAAAAAY!
Extraordinary X-Men (W) Jeff Lemire (A) Humberto Ramos
Terragen Mists are killing mutants around the world, and the ones that don't die
are rendered sterile. Because of the actions of Cyclops mutants are no longer feared and hated, now they are just hated. Storm is gathering every mutant she can to save their race. She is leading the pack to X-Haven. Even Jean Grey is pulled in, even after her wishes to be left alone. There happens to be a another mutant, some old man that they cant explain his existence.
Week of 10/28
Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. (W) Frank J. Barbiere (A) Brent Schoonover
When things go bump in the night, S.H.I.E.L.D sends their monsters of the night to fight. Join the robot Dum Dum Duggan, Zombie Jasper Sitwell, Manphibian, War Wolf, Vampire by Night, Hit Monkey, Orrgo, and Man-Thing as they take on the supernatural enemies of the Marvel Universe.
Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1953: The Phantom Hand (W) Mike Mignola (A) Ben Stenback
In this one-shot you follow Hellboy while he was still a part of the B.P.R.D. The two stories tell tale of Hellboy's adventures in London, England during the youth of the B.P.R.D.
Art Ops (W) Shaun Simon (A) Michael Allred
Art theft takes on a whole new meaning when you realise that the art is alive. The art operatives work under the public eye to protect Art. The Mona Lisa, Starry Night, the Scream are all very much alive inside that paint and canvas.
Astonishing Ant-Man (W) Nick Spencer (A) Ramon Rosanas
When we last saw Scott Lang he just started up his new security firm with several reformed villains. And now he is in jail...WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (W) Ryan North (A) Erica Henderson
Squirrel Girl is back to kick butts and eat nuts! If you were a fan of her before Secret Wars then this will be necessary for any fan of Squirrel Girl. If you didn't read her first run now is your chance to start at a new #1!
Angela: Queen of Hel (W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Kim Jacinto
Angela promised Sera that they would always be together. So when Sera died that became a problem. Unless Angela can beat Hela and become the new ruler of Hel.
Black Magick (W) Greg Rucka (A) Nicola Scott
Rowan Black is a detective with the Portsmoth PD, she also happens to be a practicing Wiccan. Her police badge is her protective Pentacle. And when someone takes hostages and demands to see her she knows that "it" is starting again.
Week of 10/21
Titans Hunt (W) Dan Abnett (A) Paulo Siqueira/Geraldo Borges
Harking back to the original Teen Titans, Titans Hunt introduces us to many of the Titans who have their minds tampered with in some way. Join Dick Grayson, Roy Harper, Mal Duncan, Donna Troy, Garth, Gnarrk, and Lilith on their journey discovering themselves and re-discovering each other
The Shield (W) Adam Christopher/Chuck Wendig (A) Drew Johnson
The Daughter of the Revolution returns in this new adventure. On the run from a mysterious man from her past (in 1776). The Shield is realizing that she has lived lives prior, remembering being involved in every U.S. war. And she also remembers dying in each one. Now she is figuring out why she is back now, if she can live long enough to do so.
Back to the Future (W) Bob Gale (A) Various
Series creator Bob Gale returns to Hill Valley in a four issue series. Filling in gaps in the original story and adventures in alternate time lines. Do you want to know how Marty met Doc? Its in here.
Clean Room (W) Gail Simone (A) John Davis-Hunt
If you have a near death experience, you will see things that other people don't. "...why does daddy have snakes in his face?". Chloe is investigating a pseudo-cult surrounding a book which talks about the "Clean Room". The Writer of the book, Astrid Mueller, is not a fan of investigation into the cult. But Astrid and Chloe share one thing in common, they have both had near death experiences. This is a disquieting book.
Cognetic (W) James Tynion IV (A) Eryk Donovan
This three issue mini focuses on Annie, the assistant to the director and real brains behind the FBI. As a "hive-mind" force starts to take over people and they all travel to NYC to the Empire State Building. And they start to jump.
Uncanny Inhumans (W) Charles Soule (A) Steve McNiven
Backup Story (W) Charles Soule (A) Brandon Peterson
Picking up where Inhuman left off this book follows Medusa, Black Bolt, and the Nuhumans as they try to adjust to a world drastically changed by the Terragen Mist cloud. The back up takes place in the future and gives you a taste of whats in store for the Inhumans.
Karnak (W) Warren Ellis (A) Gerardo Zaffino
Karnak is the Inhuman that can see the flaw in everything not just structures he seen the flaws in philosphy, religion, and government. After coming back from the dead (yes, he saw the flaw in that too) he reinvented himself as a teacher to enlighten people about his world vies, that everything in existence is meaningless. To fund his "school" he takes side jobs from S.H.I.E.L.D to help find Inhumans that involve Inhumans. Karnak will shatter your perceptions of what a comic can be.
Agents of Atlas (W) Tom Taylor (A) Steve Pugh
This Secret Wars one-shot follows the Agents of Atlas fighting S.H.I.E.L.D. in one of the worst domains in Battleworld, one controlled by Baron Zemo.
Week of 10/16
I Hate Fairyland (W/A) Skottie Young
When you were younger have you ever wished to go to a mystical land where magic is abound and little creatures of myth and lore walk amongst men? Unfortunately for Gertrude her wish for that came true. Now she is on year 27 on a two day adventure to get home. Needless to say, Gert is more than done with Fairyland.
G.I. Joe: Cobra World Order (W) Larry Hama (A) S.L. Gallant
This is an introduction for the next big storyline for G.I. Joe: Real American Hero. It is designed as an entry point to let you know who is on which Joe team, what their bases are like, the origin of Cobra and who the bad guys are. Once you have all this information, you're just in time for the New World Order...
Uncanny Avengers (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Ryan Stegman
The unity team of Avengers used to feature just hero and mutants; now they have to expand to also include Inhumans. How can these groups get together when the Terrigen Mists that create Inhumans are deadly to Mutants? Plus, Steve Rogers and Deadpool working together! What could go wrong?
Assassin's Creed: Trial by Fire (W) Anthony Del Col & Conor McCreery (A) Neil Edwards
Based on the hit video game (no pun intended), Assassin's Creed introduces us to Charlotte De La Cruz a minor bank official who is recruited by The Brotherhood for the skills of her ancestor. Let's hope she survives long enough to figure out how to use them!
The Twilight Children (W) Gilbert Hernandez (A) Darwyn Cooke
In a sleepy, beach-side town, these large glowing balls keep appearing all over the place. They can't be moved and mysteriously disappear by dawn the next day. Some of the local kids find one in a local cave and decide to touch it, which causes it to explode. This leaves the town in shock, and the children blinded...
Eve: Valkyrie (W) Brian Wood (A) Eduardo Fancisco
Based on the popular MMO, Eve: Valkyrie centers on Rán Agole, telling her story from an early childhood of privilege through the downfall of her family, her time becoming one of the best fighter pilots the Federation Navy has ever seen, to becoming an independent pirate working with the Valkyrie's.
Sam Wilson: Captain America (W) Nick Spencer (A) Daniel Acuña
Sam Wilson really makes Captain America his own hero starting this issue! No longer affiliated with S.H.I.E.L.D or the U.S. Government, Sam is a new type of Captain America. Ready to speak out on every injustice he sees, this plummets his popularity and with no security clearance or funding, makes his job more difficult than it ever was for Steve Rogers...
The Goon: Theatre Bizarre (W) Eric Powell (A) John Dunivant
This one-off book bridges the gap between The Goon ongoing series that just ended and the upcoming Lords of Misery series. The Goon and Frankie get lost in the fog on All Hallow's Eve and end up stopping at a bizarre carnival, featuring Zombo the creepy clown and Roxi D'Lite the real life burlesque dancer.
The New Avengers (W) Al Ewing (A) Gerardo Sandoval
These are not your dad's Avengers, these are the Avenger's Idea Mechanics, A.I.M for short. A New Avengers for a new generation lead by Sunspot and featuring Wiccan, Clint Barton Hawkeye, Whiter Tiger, Power Man, Songbird, Hulkling, Squirrel Girl and Tippy-Toe.
Switch (W/A) Stjepan Sejic
A new take on the Top Cow universe featuring a new Darkness and Witchblade, both teenagers, as the Angelus comes to kill Tony Estacado.
Spider-Gwen (W) Jason Latour (A) Robbi Rodriguez
Unlike all the other Marvel #1s, Spider-Gwen is not eight months later. This books takes place directly after the previous issue of Spider-Gwen. Gwen is trying to balance life on the run, being in the band, holding down a job, and the glamorous life of being a superheroine and being hunted by police. If you haven't gotten a chance to read Spider-Gwen, this works as a great jump on point for the character.
Star Wars: Chewbacca (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Phil Noto
HRRAAAAAAA! WRRYEEENHHHH. YRRRAAAANH! Grrrrrr. HRAA! YRRR. HARRF?
Superman: Lois and Clark (W) Dan Jurgens (A) Lee Weeks
Post-Convergence, we pick up with married Superman and Lois Lane and their young son. Lois is exposing dangers and criminals before they strike, due to her knowledge of how things went their original world. While Clark secretly helps superheros and prevent disasters while his powers are wanning...
Guardians of the Galaxy (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Valerio Schiti
Eight months after Secret Wars, Rocket Raccoon is leading the Guardians of the Galaxy. Kitty Pryde is Star Lord. The Thing finally gets to stick around in outer space doing what Ben always wanted to do: be an astronaut. Where's Peter Quill, the previous Star Lord? Well, as the king of Spartax he's been a little busy, but not as busy as Gamora who's been fleeing for her life from Hala...
Lumber Janes: Beyond Bay Leaf (W) Faith Erin Hicks (A) Rosemary Valero-O'Connell
This is a stand alone one-shot, where the Lumberjanes have to save the last Ghost Pony.
Spider-Man 2099 (W) Peter David (A)Will Sliney
Miguel is now the new head of R & D for the New York office of Parker industries, and has given up being a superhereo. He's content to live in this century with his girlfriend, at least until he can find a way to get back home to the future of 2099...
Week of 10/7
Saints (W) Sean Lewis (A) Benjamin Mackey
Blaise is part of a metal band and has a special power, he can heal the lead singer's throat, on top of that he's been having weird dreams recently about other people with strange powers, two of whom he meets.The dreams reveal that they are saints coming back during the modern day. They don't know it yet, but the angel Michael is planning something bad....
Avengers #0
This issue works as a preview to the upcoming Avengers stories being released by Marvel in the next month. If you're curious about Squadron Supreme, New Avengers, Alpha Flight, Uncanny Avengers, The Ultimates or All-New All-Different Avengers this book gives you the background information you need on the series and gives you an insight into what they'll be like. If you're an Avenger fan, you don't want to miss this.
Doctor Strange (W) Jason Aaron (A) Chris Bachalo
The Sorceror Supreme returns to his own solo series since 1996 and, for that matter, his first solo appearence since 2007! A talented surgeon whose nerves in his hands were damged and who, while looking for a cure, instead found the secret to the mystic arts. Now he's another kind of doctor: taking care of people who have had a brush with the mystical and the strange and are now in trouble. But, something even weirder is happening and Doctor Strange's only clue is that the dark things in the universe are running from "The Coming Slaughter."
A Train Called Love (W) Garth Ennis (A) Marc Dos Santos
A Train Called Love isn't really a comic. It's closer to a Rom-Com movie or sitcom. This ride is definitely not for the easily offended. It's got your violence, its got your vulgarity. Does it have racism? It's got that too! Stereotypes? Yeah! It's really everything you expect from Garth Ennis.
Axcend (W/A) Shane Davis
Eric is your average gamer in high school. But with the one year anniversary of his brothers passing looming upon him, he escapes into the beta of the new game "Axcend". Where everything goes poorly for him when he is pitted up against other players. The next day he is confronted about his brothers death by his therapist and he cant handle it any more. Press Start to Axcend.
Telos (W) Jeff King (A) Carlo Pagulayan
Spinning out of the events of Convergence you follow Telos as he is trying to get his family back. Now he reluctantly partners back up with Brainiac, for he is the only one who is able to bring Telos to his family. How can you trust that which has manipulated you from the very start. Next stop: Brainiac's home world of Colu.
Amazing Spider-Man (W) Dan Slott (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli
Parker Industries is at the top of the world with their new "Web-Ware" technology. And everyone loves the head of the company: Peter Parker. Parker Industries has teamed up with "Spider-Man" to make this world "...a World worth saving." Also includes back ups with the Spider-Verse crew: Spider-Woman, Miles Morales, Spider-Man 2099, Silk, and the Web Warriors.
Batman & Robin Eternal (W) James Tynion/ Scott Snyder (A) Tony Daniel
The Robin Family is the focus of this new Eternal series set in the Batman Universe. Focusing on Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Harper Row, and Cassandra Cain. This story jumps between Grayson's first case with Batman against the Scarecrow and modern day when an old foe resurfaces. Watch out for Mother and her Orphans, they are out for blood.
Invincible Iron Man (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Marquez
8 months after Secret Wars Tony Stark is a new man, gone are his superior days and gone are his days of being on top of the tech world. In the middle of building a new suit he befriends a scientist who has a cure for the Mutant Gene. With Madam Masque attacking his company he's got his hands full; the only thing that's left to wonder is what does Doctor Doom have to do with it?
Paper Girls (W) Brian K Vaughn (A) Cliff Chang
From the mind that created Saga and We Stand Guard, Brian K Vaughn brings you Paper Girls. 4 spunky, headstrong girls in the 1980's who deliver the daily paper get into trouble one morning. Between picking fights with the neighborhood boys, taking in a new girl with strange dreams and stumbling upon time traveling aliens, its never a dull moment for the Paper Girls.
Survivors' Club (W) Lauren Beukes/Dale Halvorsen (A) Ryan Kelly
Survivors Club takes it old school for Vertigo in a book that is dark, clever, fun and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Following a group of people who's names are on a mysterious list with only 2 connecting factors. The first is that something tragic that happened to them in 1987 and the second is that everyone on that list is either missing or dead. What is going to happen to the remaining 6 people on this list and how does a weird video game tie into everything? This is a creepy story!
All New-All Different Marvel Point One
Working as a preview for new #1's, Marvel Point One has a short story from Daredevil, Carnage, Contest of Champions, All New Inhumans, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. This is all set up for the new books and these stories WILL NOT be in any other book. Take the time to meet Daredevil's new apprentice, see Rocket and Groot trick or treating, Crystal encounters new Inhumans, witness Agent Coulson going undercover, see whats going on with Carnage and find out why Maestro is working with The Collector in Contest of Champions.
Contest of Champions (W) Al Ewing (A) Paco Medina
Are you a big fan of the Marvel Free-to-Play game Contest of Champions? Would you like to be? Whether you're a long time fan of the game or a newcomer, this comic is for you. The comic is set in Marvel continuity and features the Collector and the Maestro pulling characters from the Marvel Universe to create a team of heroes and villains to fight an unknown threat. But of course the Maestro has plans of his own...
Rowan's Ruin (W) Mike Carry (A) Mike Perkins
Katie is looking for a change of pace from her life in Florida. She uses a house swapping website to trade her 400 square foot apartment with a British woman's mansion outside of London. After she moves, everything seems fine until she begins having trouble sleeping at Rowan's Rise and slowly begins to learn the house's troubled history. What doesn't the previous tenant want Katie to see in her locked bedroom? Why did Katie's mother describe the woman she traded with as "haunted"? What happened to the dogs? If you want to find out, don't read this book late at night!
Jughead (W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Erica Henderson
Join us as Mr. Weatherbee is forcibly retired from the high school and Jughead gains a new nemesis: Mr. Stainger, the new principal! First change Mr. Stainger enacts as principal is school lunches. For Jughead, this means war!
Codename Baboushka (W) Anthony Johnston (B) Shari Chankhamma
Ever seen a James Bond movie? Are you familiar with the Bond Girls? Ever wonder what the story looks like for the femme fatale that's trying to outsmart 007? This comic gives you the answer. Meet Contessa Annika, a former mafiya boss in Russia, now exiled to the U.S. She's blackmailed by E.O.N (Extrajudicial Operations Network) into performing jobs that the U.S. needs complete deniability on. Code named "Baboushka" her first job is to go after an ex-CIA agent turned gunrunner.
Project Nemesis (W) Jermy Robinson (A) Matt Frank
Kaiju! Kaiju! Kaiju! Do you like giant monsters? A top secret government group has been experimenting with Kaiju DNA and humans. John Hudson is a Department of Homeland Security agent trying to see what's going on in the deep woods of Maine. When they clash, it's bad news all around...
Lara Croft and the Frozen Omen (W) Corinna Bechko (A) Randy Green
Lara Croft is back doing what she does best: when a friend is involved with the disappearance of a priceless, prehistoric artifact, the Tomb Raider gets involved in an apparently supernatural adventure to recover it.
What If? (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Various
This series of five one-shots all take the Infinity event as a jump-off point for different one-off stories drawn by different artists. This week's offerings include The Inhumans: What if Black Bolt betrayed Earth? with art by Riley Rossmo andThanos: What if Thanos joined the Avengers?with art by Mike Henderson.
Nice! I like how the finest comic shop in the world is embracing technology!
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