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SPACE GOAT PUBLISHING

HOWLING #4

(W) Micky Neilson (A) Jason Johnson (CA) Yvel Guichet

Chris Halloran enacts a desperate gambit to rescue Ruth and escape the Colony alive, while Marsha Quist's path to vengeance enters its final and most horrific stage. The Howling: Revenge of the Werewolf Queen picks up where the cult-classic 1981 film left off.

CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

HP LOVECRAFT WORLDS TP #2

DAGON AND OTHER

(W) H. P. Lovecraft (A) Sergio Cariello (CA) Octavio Cariello

A chilling collection of five Lovecraft tales adapted by award winning comic writer Steven Philip Jones. Lovecraft is considered one of America's most innovative and popular horror writers. Jones takes the classic tales and while remaining true to the source, brings them into the modern age which can sometimes make the horror even more terrifying. Contained within: Dagon, Arthur Jermyn, Picture in the House, The Statement of Randolph Carter, Music of Erich Zann.

MARVEL COMICS

HULK #11

(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Georges Duarte (CA) John Tyler Christopher

JEN WALTERS here, asking you to kindly pre-order your copy of HULK #11...or else I'll come into your shop and rip up all of your issues of ASTONISHING X-MEN #1! That last-page reveal won't be so revealing when it's in shreds on the floor...What? No, I'm not deflecting. Yes, the events of the last arc WERE challenging, but I'm fine...Listen, I just told you, I AM FINE. If you keep asking me, you'll make me mad...and you won't like me when I'm mad... Rated T+

KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT

HUNTERS OF SALAMANSTRA #7

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(W) John Joseco (A) John Joseco (CA) John Joseco

Ariel is eager to see if Kessah is Hunter material, and puts her to the test. Ariel is not merely testing combat ability, however, which leaves Kessah surprised by her verdict. Later, Kessah learns the fate of all Hunters, and discovers that she is not the only one who resents her sister's fame.

KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT

HUNTERS OF SALAMANSTRA #7

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(W) John Joseco (A) John Joseco (CA) John Joseco

Ariel is eager to see if Kessah is Hunter material, and puts her to the test. Ariel is not merely testing combat ability, however, which leaves Kessah surprised by her verdict. Later, Kessah learns the fate of all Hunters, and discovers that she is not the only one who resents her sister's fame.

YEN PRESS

HYBRID X HEART MAGIAS ACADEMY ATARAXIA GN #1

(W) Masamune Kuji (A) Riku Ayakawa

Hida Kizuna isn't anyone special, but his life is about to get really steamy! Invaders from another world are attacking the Earth, and humanity's only hope lies in special armors called Hybrid Heart Gears, or HHGs. Hida Kizuna might seem unexceptional, but he has a skill that can turn the tide of battle--by getting female HHG users hot and bothered, he can replenish their energy!

MARVEL COMICS

I AM GROOT TP

(W) Christopher Hastings (A) Flaviano (CA) Marco D'Alfonso

Groot is back - smaller and cuter than ever! When the Guardians of the Galaxy get caught in a wormhole, a pint-sized Groot finds himself on his own, billions of light-years away from his team, on an unknown world. Seriously underdeveloped and all alone, Groot must make the journey to the center of this world if he's to find a way back to his family! And the first tiny step is finding someone - anyone! - who can translate "I am Groot." This isn't gonna be easy... He'll find new friends, and meet some familiar-looking strangers - but will the trusting Groot realize there's a traitor in his midst? And when he learns the mysteries of the planet he's stuck on, will the interstellar doorway home be blocked by an ancient, unspeakable horror? We are Groot! Collecting I AM GROOT #1-5. Rated T

IMAGE COMICS

I HATE FAIRYLAND SPEC ED #1

CVR A YOUNG

(W) Skottie Young (A) Skottie Young (CA) Skottie Young

"I HATE IMAGE!" The Free Comic Book Day hit is back, with even more pages! Gertrude has been stuck in Fairyland for decades when she finally hears of a secret passage that may be her way back home. But reaching it is easier said than done, as she crosses the border into Image where she'll have to chop her way through your favorite characters from SAGA, THE WALKING DEAD, SAVAGE DRAGON, SPAWN, DESCENDER, BLACK SCIENCE, SOUTHERN BASTARDS, and many more! This all-new special edition features four additional pages of story as Gert slices and dices her way through even more of your Image favorites, plus a behind the scenes look at Skottie's script, layouts, and black and white artwork all wrapped in a brand-new cover!

IMAGE COMICS

I HATE FAIRYLAND SPEC ED #1

F*CK (UNCENSORED) IMAGE VAR

(W) Skottie Young (A) Skottie Young (CA) Skottie Young

"I HATE IMAGE!" The Free Comic Book Day hit is back, with even more pages! Gertrude has been stuck in Fairyland for decades when she finally hears of a secret passage that may be her way back home. But reaching it is easier said than done, as she crosses the border into Image where she'll have to chop her way through your favorite characters from SAGA, THE WALKING DEAD, SAVAGE DRAGON, SPAWN, DESCENDER, BLACK SCIENCE, SOUTHERN BASTARDS, and many more! This all-new special edition features four additional pages of story as Gert slices and dices her way through even more of your Image favorites, plus a behind the scenes look at Skottie's script, layouts, and black and white artwork all wrapped in a brand-new cover!

IMAGE COMICS

I HATE FAIRYLAND SPEC ED #1

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(W) Skottie Young (A) Skottie Young (CA) Skottie Young

"I HATE IMAGE!" The Free Comic Book Day hit is back, with even more pages! Gertrude has been stuck in Fairyland for decades when she finally hears of a secret passage that may be her way back home. But reaching it is easier said than done, as she crosses the border into Image where she'll have to chop her way through your favorite characters from SAGA, THE WALKING DEAD, SAVAGE DRAGON, SPAWN, DESCENDER, BLACK SCIENCE, SOUTHERN BASTARDS, and many more! This all-new special edition features four additional pages of story as Gert slices and dices her way through even more of your Image favorites, plus a behind the scenes look at Skottie's script, layouts, and black and white artwork all wrapped in a brand-new cover!

IMAGE COMICS

I HATE FAIRYLAND TP #3

GOOD GIRL

(W) Skottie Young (A) Skottie Young (CA) Skottie Young

Gert finally realizes that being such a murderous maniac might be the reason she's not been able to find her way out of the candy-coated world of Fairyland that has been her nightmare for over 40 years. She sets off on a new quest to redeem herself and tries to earn her way back home with good deeds and kindness and love and whatever other mushy, touchy-feely things she can manage.   The epic and hilarious fantasy quest from fan-favorite cartoonist SKOTTIE YOUNG continues. Collects I HATE FAIRYLAND #11-15

MARVEL COMICS

ICEMAN #6

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(W) Sina Grace (A) Robert Gill (CA) Kevin Wada

CHAMPIONS REASSEMBLED Part 1 ICEMAN, one of the most powerful mutants within the Marvel Universe, discovers his powers and his outlook on life evolving. He needs to lead the charge with a team who stand proudly by his side in the war to "protect those who can't protect themselves." Hercules, Ghost Rider, Black Widow, Darkstar, and Angel re-unite with Marvel's fearless frozen fighter setting ICEMAN on an all-new path. As more unexpected enemies emerge, can Bobby mature into the warrior he's destined to become? Hope he survives the experience! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist! Rated T+

AVATAR PRESS INC

IGNITION CITY TP SP ED #1

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Gianluca Pagliarani (CA) Gianluca Pagliarani

Where did the space heroes go to die? From Warren Ellis, the writer who reinvented science fiction in comics, in the alternate-world style of the award-winning Ministry Of Space and Aetheric Mechanics, comes a retropunk "future of the past" where spaceships still belched smoke and arguments were still settled with laser pistols. Grounded space pilot Mary Raven has come to the interzone settlement in the middle of Ignition City, Earth's last spaceport, to recover the effects of her dead fatherso people think. Mary really wants to know how he died, and who did it. Mary Raven is out to spoil a great many people's days. Today might be her last day on Earth, trapped on the last spaceport where no-one cares about murder and the only real currency is fear. She has her dead father's raygun, and that's enough for space hero turned arms dealer Lightning Bowman to want her dead. But she also has her dead father's diary. And when she finds out something no-one else in the settlement knows... they'll want her dead for that, too! Featuring the art of Aetheric Mechanics' Gianluca Pagliarani, this full-color volume collects all five issues of the sci-fi epic with a gorgeous cover gallery full of design sketches, ray-gun fights and giant metal machines!

ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE

ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #58

(W) Various (A) Various

This "Special Issue" of Illustration features the spectacular art of James Montgomery Flagg, perhaps best known for his iconic "I Want You!" Uncle Sam poster, one of the most often parodied and imitated images in American history. Our feature showcases dozens of images of original artwork, rare photographs, drawings, preliminary studies, and rarely seen tear sheets and ephemera from Flagg's personal archives. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue.

TITAN1STUDIOS

IM-6 (ONE SHOT) CVR A #0

(W) Binne MacManamon (A) Roger Bonet (CA) Roger Bonet

AN ALL NEW ALL-AGES MULTIPOCALYPSE SERIES starts HERE! Kiran and his classmates Lyra-the-school-bully, Maya-the-science-whizz and Robb investigate the mysterious disappearance of their beloved pets. Their parents won't tell them what happened, so it's up to the kids to solve the case! They think MANCO, the global domination corporation, have got the pets. Together they're on a mission, to break into a high-security compound, uncover the mystery, and save their animal friends. TITAN1STUDIOS expands the Multipocalypse Universe beyond the critically acclaimed and best-selling series 'ZOMBEN' with this top-secret 'Gravity Falls' meets 'Mission Impossible' adventure.

TITAN1STUDIOS

IM-6 (ONE SHOT) CVR B #0

(W) Binne MacManamon (A) Roger Bonet (CA) Roger Bonet

AN ALL NEW ALL-AGES MULTIPOCALYPSE SERIES starts HERE! Kiran and his classmates Lyra-the-school-bully, Maya-the-science-whizz and Robb investigate the mysterious disappearance of their beloved pets. Their parents won't tell them what happened, so it's up to the kids to solve the case! They think MANCO, the global domination corporation, have got the pets. Together they're on a mission, to break into a high-security compound, uncover the mystery, and save their animal friends. TITAN1STUDIOS expands the Multipocalypse Universe beyond the critically acclaimed and best-selling series 'ZOMBEN' with this top-secret 'Gravity Falls' meets 'Mission Impossible' adventure.

VERTICAL COMICS

IMPERFECT GIRL GN #1 (OF 3)

(W) Nisioisin (A) Mitsuru Hattori (CA) Mitsuru Hattori

Legendary novelist Nisioisin partners up with Mitsuru Hattori (Sankarea) in this three volume graphic novel adaptation of one of his more recent mystery novels. A college aged aspiring author witnesses a horrible car accident. An elementary school girl was hit by a car as she walked home with her classmate. The other child was traumatized by the event, but that was to be expected given the circumstances. But her troubles only begin there. When the author is summoned to the child's home he discovers that she has many more horrors at home to overcome. The child lives alone in a large home. No one cares for her. She hoards food from school to feed herself. She spends her time waiting for her parents to return, but there are no signs of them anywhere.

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC

IN THIS CORNER OF THE WORLD GN

(W) Fumiyo Kouno (A) Fumiyo Kouno (CA) Fumiyo Kouno

Omnibus edition of the manga trilogy that inspired a critically acclaimed film! Suzu is a young Japanese woman who has recently married and moved from her home in Hiroshima City to Kure, during the years of World War II. Here she is confronted with the trials of a new family and a world at war, but perseveres to create her own happiness.

MARVEL COMICS

INCREDIBLE HULK #709

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(W) Greg Pak (A) Greg Land (CA) Greg Land

RETURN TO PLANET HULK Part 1 When Amadeus Cho picks up a distress signal from a distant planet he's shocked to find out it's from SAKAAR. As the Totally Awesome Hulk, he's been trying to avert the curse of anger that haunted Bruce Banner. But SAKAAR is a place for warriors and gladiators...a place where the Hulk fought brutally in the Imperial Arena...who is calling Cho for help? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist! Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

INCREDIBLE HULK EPIC COLLECTION HULK MUST DIE TP

(W) Stan Lee (A) Steve Ditko (CA) Jack Kirby

Marvel's Green Goliath is pulling no punches! After the cancellation of his debut series, the Incredible Hulk returns in TALES TO ASTONISH - and he means business! Dr. Robert Bruce Banner's alter ego battles General "Thunderbolt" Ross, the Leader and his Humanoids, the Executioner, and more Communists than you can shake a tank at. And if that's not enough, round two pits the Hulk against Hercules, introduces classic villain the Abomination, dives into the intrigue of the Secret Empire, and goes cosmic with the Silver Surfer and the High Evolutionary! Featuring stories by Stan Lee and art by a who's who of Marvel greats - Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Bill Everett and John Buscema - these are the tales that made the Hulk a global icon! Collecting material from TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #60-96 and NOT BRAND ECHH #3. All Ages

MARVEL COMICS

INFAMOUS IRON MAN TP #2

ABSOLUTION OF DOOM

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Alex Maleev (CA) Alex Maleev

Think you've seen Victor Von Doom vs. Reed Richards battles before? Well, you've never seen anything like this! The Richards from a dead reality is no Mister Fantastic. He calls himself "The Maker" - and his ultimate plans for this world are far more insane than anything Doctor Doom ever attempted! Now, Doom - as the Infamous Iron Man - is the only one who can stop the mad Maker. Victor is the hero? Reed is the villain? It's a world gone mad! And as the impossible task of redeeming himself to the Marvel Universe begins to overwhelm him, the truth about Victor's reincarnated mother is revealed! With enemies on all sides, how can Victor continue to carry on the legacy of Iron Man when the legacy of Doom haunts him at every turn? Collecting INFAMOUS IRON MAN #7-12. Rated T+

SCOUT COMICS

INFERNOCT #1

(W) Mina Elwell (A) Eli Powell (CA) Eli Powell

In the tradition of H.P. Lovecraft., there's the InferNoct. As Sam attempts to discover the real reason the people of her town are being destroyed, she becomes aware of mind-rending creatures that feed off the sanity of their victims. It's up to her to do something about it... if she can keep her grip on reality. Sam is trying to turn her life around. Living in her tiny country town, she gets the only job she can, as an unofficial, untrained homecare nurse. However, it soon becomes obvious that her new client was willing to accept an unusual caretaker because this is an unusual job. Sam begins caring for an old man who won't sleep, doesn't talk, and never turns off the lights, but there's something else going on in the house at night.

IDW PUBLISHING

INFINITE LOOP NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH #2 (OF 6)

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(W) Pierrick Colinet (A) Daniele Di Nicuolo (CA) Elsa Charretier

Teddy has discovered a little too much about the Doc's shady activities, and he had her captured! She has just a few hours to find a way out before him and his ruthless goons hand her over to time-travel authorities. Bullet points: * Infinite Loop Vol. 1 was honored by the Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award, who called it: "a fun melding of science fiction, romance, LGBTQ+ advocacy fiction, and civil rights history lesson."   * Elsa Charretier's artwork has been featured by DC Comics (Starfire, Harley Quinn, Bombshells), and also launched the Unstoppable Wasp at Marvel. * Daniele Di Nicuolo is hot off his work on BOOM! Studios' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

IDW PUBLISHING

INFINITE LOOP NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH #2 (OF 6)

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(W) Pierrick Colinet (A) Daniele Di Nicuolo (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

Teddy has discovered a little too much about the Doc's shady activities, and he had her captured! She has just a few hours to find a way out before him and his ruthless goons hand her over to time-travel authorities. Bullet points: * Infinite Loop Vol. 1 was honored by the Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award, who called it: "a fun melding of science fiction, romance, LGBTQ+ advocacy fiction, and civil rights history lesson."   * Elsa Charretier's artwork has been featured by DC Comics (Starfire, Harley Quinn, Bombshells), and also launched the Unstoppable Wasp at Marvel. * Daniele Di Nicuolo is hot off his work on BOOM! Studios' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

ACTION LAB - DANGER ZONE

INFINITE SEVEN #8

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(W) Dave Dwonch (A) Arturo Mesa (CA) Arturo Mesa

This is it! The issue you've been waiting for! War has been declared, and the Infinite Seven are under siege!