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AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS

THE THREE STOOGES MATINEE MADNESS #1

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(W) James Kuhoric (A) Adrian Ropp

Hello, hello, hello...HELLO! Welcome to the new look Three Stooges series! The fans have spoken and we listened. Our new comics will look and feel more like the origi NAl Three Stooges films than ever before, because we're unveiling all-new stories presented with a nostalgic twist, featuring classic artwork and the warm, familiar gray tones of the origi NAl two-reel classics. This issue, the Stooges turn high society on its head in the Wolfer/Shanower, haunted house romp, "Shaky Bakers," and Adrian Ropp and James Kuhoric deliver hilarious hijinks in "Counting Shemp." The Three Stooges Matinee Madness comes with three covers - Main Cover by Eric Shanower, Color Photo Cover, and a special Premium Limited Edition B&W Photo Cover.

MARVEL COMICS

THOR #1

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Michael Del Mundo (CA) Michael Del Mundo

JASON AARON & MIKE DEL MUNDO TAKE THE PRINCE OF ASGARD IN A WHOLE NEW DIRECTION! Thor Odinson has regained his mantle - and with it, a wild new world of trouble on his mighty hands! The artifacts of Asgard have been scattered across the earth, and to reclaim them, Thor will have to face some ugly truths. Like the production cost of hundreds of new hammers! And the Thunder God is going to need every last one of them if he's going to stop the unstoppable Jugger NAut. Jason Aaron takes the Prince of Asgard in a whole new direction with YOUNG GUN artist Mike Del Mundo joining him at the helm! And don't miss the latest chapter of the King Thor saga with acclaimed BLACK BOLT artist Christian Ward, as the Thor of the far future encounters an old friend who's undergone some startling changes. Rated T+

MARVEL COMICS

THOR BY WALTER SIMONSON TP #4

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Few people have ever left their mark on one character quite the way Walter Simonson has. His work on the Mighty Thor swept the Norse God of Thunder to heights never before seen and rarely achieved in his wake. Spanning epic tales of heroism and treachery, love and war, Simonson's work is often considered the definitive Thor. From the majesty and mystery of fabled Asgard to the gritty streets of New York City, Thor was never the same. That is the mark of a true visio NAry. This fourth volume continues the collection of Simonson's epic run - completely remastered from the origi NAl artwork and dy NAmically recolored by Steve Oliff. Collecting THOR (1966) #364-369 and #371-374. Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

THOR HEROES RETURN OMNIBUS HC #2

When Odin falls, Thor rises! But as the Thunder God takes the Throne of Asgard and faces Desak, Destroyer of Pantheons, Earth is left in the hands of the untested Tarene! Now possessing the Odinforce, Thor is more powerful than ever, but his new crown weighs heavily - as does his feeling of responsibility to Midgard. An extreme solution brings Asgard to Earth and i NAdvertently ignites a new religion - but when Iron Man and Captain America try to intervene, will Thor turn his back on the Avengers for good? And how far will Thor go to save mankind? The answer lies in the future...and the ascent of Thor, Lord of Earth! But as Rag NArok approaches in the present, Asgard may well burn! Collecting THOR (1998) #36-85 and ANNUAL 2001, IRON MAN (1998) #64, AVENGERS (1998) #63 and material from MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT #1. Rated T+

VIZ MEDIA LLC

THOUSAND YEAR BEACH NOVEL SC #1

(W) Tobi Hirotaka

Designed in imitation of a harbor town in southern Europe, the Realm of Summer is just one of the zones within the virtual resort known as the Costa del Número. It has been more than a thousand years since human guests stopped coming to the Realm, leaving the AIs alone in their endless summer. But now all that has come to a sudden end, as an army of mysterious Spiders begin reducing the town to nothing. As night falls, the few remaining AIs prepare for their fi NAl, hopeless battle... War between the virtual and the real begins in book one of the Angel of the Ruins series.

IDW - TOP SHELF

TMNT BODYCOUNT HC

(W) Kevin Eastman (A) Kevin Eastman (CA) Simon Bisley

After being out of print for years, a grindhouse-style classic returns-better than ever. Inspired by the magazine Heavy Metal and the films of John Woo, creators Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley present a much darker take on the Tee NAge Mutant Ninja Turtles, spinning a pulse-pounding yarn of over-the-top action and more than a bit of the old ultraviolence. In gritty 1990s New York, our boys Raphael and Casey are swept up into an inter NAtio NAl murder/revenge/assassi NAtion plot, complete with gangsters, thugs, cops, cyborgs, machine guns, and (of course) hockey sticks. Don't miss what might just be the longest-running gunfight in comic book history! Collects Bodycount issues #1-4 with all-new colors by Kevin Eastman.

IDW PUBLISHING

TMNT URBAN LEGENDS #2

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(W) Gary Carlson (A) Frank Fosco (CA) Frank Fosco

This is it! The entire TMNT Volume 3, reproduced for the first time ever in full four-color glory! Join creators Gary Carlson and Frank Fosco as they take the Heroes in a Half-Shell on some of their most amazing and dangerous and bizarre adventures ever... In this issue, the TMNT find their family in disarray as Master Splinter is being held hostage, Do NAtello is missing, Raphael is badly wounded... and to top it all off, they've lost their home!

IDW PUBLISHING

TMNT URBAN LEGENDS #2

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(W) Gary Carlson (A) Frank Fosco (CA) Erik Larsen

This is it! The entire TMNT Volume 3, reproduced for the first time ever in full four-color glory! Join creators Gary Carlson and Frank Fosco as they take the Heroes in a Half-Shell on some of their most amazing and dangerous and bizarre adventures ever... In this issue, the TMNT find their family in disarray as Master Splinter is being held hostage, Do NAtello is missing, Raphael is badly wounded... and to top it all off, they've lost their home!

KODANSHA COMICS

TO YOUR ETERNITY GN #5

(W) Yoshitoki Oima (A) Yoshitoki Oima (CA) Yoshitoki Oima

A lonely boy wandering the Arctic regions of North America meets a wolf, and the two become fast friends, depending on each other to survive the harsh environment. But the boy has a history, and the wolf is more than meets the eye as well. To Your Eternity is a totally unique and moving manga about death, life, reincar NAtion, and the NAture of love.

DARK HORSE COMICS

TOKYO BABYLON GN #1

(W) Clamp (A) Clamp (CA) Clamp

It's 1991, the last days of Japan's bubble economy, and money and elegance run through the streets. So do the currents of darkness beneath them, nourishing evil spirits that only the arts of the onmyoji-Japan's legendary occultists-can combat. The two most powerful onmyoji are in the unlikely guises of a handsome young veteri NArian, Seishiro, and the tee NAge heir to the ancient Sumeragi clan, Subaru.

VIZ MEDIA LLC

TOKYO GHOUL RE GN #5

(W) Sui Ishida (A) Sui Ishida (CA) Sui Ishida

The Qs Squad once again proves its worth by going undercover to collect vital Ghoul information, allowing the CCG fi NAlly move forward with a massive eradication campaign. But this strike pushes the Qs to their limits, bringing all their weaknesses to the forefront. And Haise is the hardest hit when his hidden past rushes forth to impact his future! For older teen audiences.

MARVEL COMICS

TONY STARK IRON MAN #1

(W) Dan Slott (A) Valerio Schiti (CA) Alexander Lozano

TAKE FLIGHT WITH DAN SLOTT & VALERIO SCHITI! From the cusp of tomorrow's dreams to the forefront of imagi NAtion, one man always soars on the cutting edge of adventure! You know his NAme. Tony Stark is Iron Man. And Iron Man...is an idea. Always changing. Always evolving. An idea without limit! Take wing with DAN SLOTT (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Valerio Schiti (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) as they propel the ultimate Self-Made Hero to new heights of inventiveness! Tony Stark is Iron Man. The future is now. Strap in! Rated T+

AMBERLEY PUBLISHING

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(W) Matt Mac NAbb

Disney/Pixar's Toy Story has been a magical part of our lives for over twenty years now. John Lasseter's brainchild about Andy's toys that come to life when he's not around has given us beloved characters like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bullseye, and Jessie. The trilogy about toys NAturally spawned immense amounts of collectible toys for fans to collect and enjoy. Toy Story Collectibles features highlights from the past two decades of Toy Story fandom!

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT

TOYETICA #9

(W) Marty LeGrow (A) Marty LeGrow (CA) Marty LeGrow

A field trip to Thread City brings the bittles into contact with both the human world and the legacy of Trixie's perso NAl hero, Portia Palkin. But is the legendary "My Pretty Portia" model hiding a historical secret?

IDW PUBLISHING

TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE MOVIE PREQUEL #1

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(W) John Barber (A) Andrew Griffith (CA) Andrew Griffith

Some call him Goldfender, but the NAme's Bee... Bumblebee. On loan to MI6 and teamed with a human partner, Bee's trapped in the middle of a Cold War plot to disrupt British Secret Intelligence. But when things go wrong, it's up to Bee to discover if there's a traitor in their midst. In the spy world, allegiances can change just as easily as a Transformer. *The prequel to the new Bumblebee film (coming this winter), geared toward a younger audience!

IDW PUBLISHING

TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE MOVIE PREQUEL #1

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(W) John Barber (A) Andrew Griffith (CA) Fico Ossio

Some call him Goldfender, but the NAme's Bee... Bumblebee. On loan to MI6 and teamed with a human partner, Bee's trapped in the middle of a Cold War plot to disrupt British Secret Intelligence. But when things go wrong, it's up to Bee to discover if there's a traitor in their midst. In the spy world, allegiances can change just as easily as a Transformer. *The prequel to the new Bumblebee film (coming this winter), geared toward a younger audience!

IDW PUBLISHING

TRANSFORMERS LOST LIGHT #20

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(W) James Roberts (A) Casey Coller (CA) Jack Lawrence

Rodimus vs. Getaway!  Fi NAlly!

IDW PUBLISHING

TRANSFORMERS LOST LIGHT #20

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(W) James Roberts (A) Casey Coller (CA) Jack Lawrence

Rodimus vs. Getaway!  Fi NAlly!

IDW PUBLISHING

TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME TP #3

(A) Casey Coller (CA) Joa NA Lafuente

What new future will the Transformers bots face? With Optimus Prime trapped on Cybertron, embroiled in the First Strike event, the Autobots on Earth set off on a mission to find their missing friend, Jazz. But anti-Cybertronian humans are after him as well, and they're armed with Cybertronian weapons! Collects Optimus Prime issues #11-14 and the Optimus Prime: First Strike and Transformers: First Strike one-shots.

TITAN COMICS

TYLER CROSS BLACK ROCK HC

(W) Fabien Nury (A) Bruno

From the writer of The Death of Stalin and Death to the Tsar! A gritty 1950's gangster thriller! Tyler Cross lives his life of the knife edge, but never shows the slightest sign of losing his cool. Guns, drugs, and the occasio NAl well-placed explosive combine with trip-off-the-tongue hardboiled noir dialogue to make this an unforgettable plunge into the dark side of the American dream!

FANFARE presents PONENT MON

UDON NOODLE SOUP LITTLE TALES FOR LITTLE THINGS GN

(W) Jiro Taniguchi (A) Jiro Taniguchi (CA) Jiro Taniguchi

Two children are close neighbors and love playing together. Then one day they are separated when one of the families moves to the other side of the world. But the boy leaves her a present and a promise. 20 years later a flavor awakens her memories. A mother's gift for knitting lays u NAppreciated until it is almost too late. As she grows older and raises a family, a woman holds on to her memories of a first love and a toothbrush. A hand-made present and a small lie lead to great upset. A soccer shirt is a poor substitute for the idol that should be wearing it.  Yani Hu whips up recipes of young love in its many forms in these five not-so-little stories from Chi NA told with innocence and a certain oriental twist.

IDW PUBLISHING

UNCLE SCROOGE #39

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(W) Jo NAthan Gray (A) Stefano Intini (CA) Stefano Intini

"The Colossal Coin of Cashdownia!" Scrooge, Do NAld and Daisy are off to capture the world's hugest, heaviest gold coin-but Flintheart Glomgold wants it first! And when the treasure weighs a ton, lives may hang in the balance...

IDW PUBLISHING

UNCLE SCROOGE #39

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(W) Jo NAthan Gray (A) Stefano Intini (CA) Daniel Branca

"The Colossal Coin of Cashdownia!" Scrooge, Do NAld and Daisy are off to capture the world's hugest, heaviest gold coin-but Flintheart Glomgold wants it first! And when the treasure weighs a ton, lives may hang in the balance...

IDW - TOP SHELF

UNEARTHING SC

(W) Alan Moore (A) Mitch Jenkins (CA) Mitch Jenkins

One of the world's foremost authors of the fantastic, Alan Moore, joins inter NAtio NAlly esteemed photographer Mitch Jenkins for an unprecedented visual and literary experience. An intensely poetic and innovative work of biography, Unearthing maps the lifetime of author, orientalist, and occultist Steve Moore, while simultaneously investigating the extraordi NAry history of South London with which that life has been intertwined. Integrating text with haunting and exquisite imagery, Unearthing excavates a territory at the margins of a city, of reality, and of human imagi NAtion. Co-published with Knockabout.

DC COMICS

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Ryan Sook (CA) Ryan Sook

In the aftermath of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, the DC Universe has been forever changed as new heroes are called out of the shadows. Amid this all is Janet Fals...Firebrand! Once a paramedic dedicated to saving lives, she must now start a fight once every 24 hours to feed the Conflict Engine that's replaced her heart. But Janet's heart isn't just a curse-it's a beacon, drawing out both the mysterious Neon the Unknown and the seductive, malevolent Bad Samaritan. One of them wants to cut out her heart, the other wants to save it-but neither of them knows the true danger hidden within that will kick off a superhero manhunt ranging from Tha NAgar to the deepest heart of the Dark Multiverse!