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ASPEN MLT INC

ARTIFACT ONE #1

CVR A MORANELLI

(W) J. T. Krul (A) Romina Moranelli (CA) Romina Moranelli

Introducing Remi, a young and energetic explorer and relic hunter, whose boundless curiosity leads to a startling discovery beyond anything she could have imagined! When tragedy strikes at the center of her world, Remi is forced to leave behind everything she holds dear in order to discover the truth behind her life's upheaval-all while escaping the near infinite resources of the ruling clerics of faith that seek to not only bring her to justice-but end all traces of her existence! An all-new Aspen Comics action-adventure epic debuts from the mind of creators Vince Hernandez (Michael Turner's Fathom: Kiani, Charismagic) and J.T. Krul (Michael Turner's Soulfire, Jirni) with breathtaking illustrations from newcomer Romina Moranelli!

ASPEN MLT INC

ARTIFACT ONE #1

CVR B MAVINGA

(W) J. T. Krul (A) Romina Moranelli (CA) J. P. Mavinga

Introducing Remi, a young and energetic explorer and relic hunter, whose boundless curiosity leads to a startling discovery beyond anything she could have imagined! When tragedy strikes at the center of her world, Remi is forced to leave behind everything she holds dear in order to discover the truth behind her life's upheaval-all while escaping the near infinite resources of the ruling clerics of faith that seek to not only bring her to justice-but end all traces of her existence! An all-new Aspen Comics action-adventure epic debuts from the mind of creators Vince Hernandez (Michael Turner's Fathom: Kiani, Charismagic) and J.T. Krul (Michael Turner's Soulfire, Jirni) with breathtaking illustrations from newcomer Romina Moranelli!

MARVEL COMICS

ASGARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #2

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Matteo Lolli (CA) Dale Keown

ALL DEAD GODS GO TO WAR! Angela's ragtag team of Asgardians are hot on Nebula's trail - but she's left a grisly gift behind. With the power of the Naglfar Armada at her cybernetic fingertips, Nebula is unleashing hordes of undead gods to ravage the galaxy. And its only defenders are a slightly traitorous Executioner, a half-mortal Valkyrie, a lost Asgardian huntress, a hammer-wielding teenager, a suit of ancient armor and a frog. And if the rest of the team finds out who's behind the Destroyer's faceplate, things will go from bad to Ragnarok. Guest-starring Gladiator and the Imperial Guard! Rated T+

ASPEN MLT INC

ASPEN UNIVERSE DECIMATION TP #1

(W) Vince Hernandez (A) Marco Renna

The time for Revelations has ended. The time for Decimation has begun... Following the groundbreaking events of Aspen Universe: Revelations, the world of Aspen's pre-eminent heroes is torn apart by a force far greater than any they have ever faced-the collective might of Aspen's most powerful anti-heroines! Together, this super group of dark ladies have a plan so catastrophic for the future of the Aspen Universe, that NO character is safe from their clutches! From writer Vince Hernandez (Fathom: Kiani) with art by Marco Renna (Fathom) comes Aspen's deadliest crossover event ever! The long sold out Kiani volume 3 series is collected in its entirety, including a comprehensive cover gallery and a whole lot more!

ILEX PRESS

ASSASSINS CREED GRAPHICS HC

(W) Bunka (A) Bunka (CA) Bunka

There is something for everyone in Assassin's Creed: thrilling adventures, epic moments in history, science fiction, philosophies and much more. Assassin's Creed Graphics gives you the keys to understanding the many features of this vast universe. Each page contains unique infographics and illustrations to take you on a visual journey. Which Assassin has achieved the highest Leap of Faith? Do you know the complete Desmond Miles genealogy? What are the main models of secret blades? Do you know everything there is to know about the fragments of Eden? Learn all of this and more as you unlock the secrets of Assassin's Creed with this beautiful book.

ORION

ASTERIX AND THE CHARIOT RACE SC #37

(W) Jean-Yves Ferri (A) Didier Conrad (CA) Didier Conrad

The next action-packed adventure from Asterix and Obelix! The roads across Italy are in disrepair. Defending his name, and to prove Rome's greatness, Senator Lactus Bifidus announces a special one-off chariot race. Julius Caesar insists a Roman must win, or Bifidus will pay. Open to anyone from the known world, competitors arrive from far and wide, including Asterix and Obelix. With Bifidus secretly scheming, who will win this almighty chariot race?

MARVEL COMICS

ASTONISHING X-MEN #16

(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Greg Land (CA) Greg Land

• Havok, leader of...the Reavers?! •  What circumstances have led Havok to side with the bad guys once more? •  And will it stick this time? Rated T+

MARVEL COMICS

ASTONISHING X-MEN #16

MAXX LIM MARVEL BATTLE LINES VAR

(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Greg Land (CA) Max Lim

• Havok, leader of...the Reavers?! •  What circumstances have led Havok to side with the bad guys once more? •  And will it stick this time? Rated T+

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT

ATHENA VOLTAIRE 2018 ONGOING #8

CVR A BRYANT

(W) Steve Bryant (A) Yusuf Idris (CA) Steve Bryant

"Athena Voltaire and the Golden Dawn," part four. The thrilling conclusion to "The Golden Dawn," as Athena and company face the denizens of the Ghost Caves! More on Mr. X's mysterious mission in Istanbul! And back in the United States, what the heck has Carter Charles gotten himself into?

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT

ATHENA VOLTAIRE 2018 ONGOING #8

CVR B BRYANT

(W) Steve Bryant (A) Yusuf Idris (CA) Steve Bryant

"Athena Voltaire and the Golden Dawn," part four. The thrilling conclusion to "The Golden Dawn," as Athena and company face the denizens of the Ghost Caves! More on Mr. X's mysterious mission in Istanbul! And back in the United States, what the heck has Carter Charles gotten himself into?

KODANSHA COMICS

ATTACK ON TITAN SEASON THREE BOX SET #1

(W) Isayama Hajime (A) Isayama Hajime (CA) Isayama Hajime

Continue your journey outside the walls with the manga that inspired the first half of season 3 of the hit anime Attack on Titan! After helping the Garrison to victory, retaking Trost District from the Titans, Eren awakens in a prison cell. He may be a hero to the common people, but among the leaders of humanity, fear of Eren's mysterious powers threatens his continued survival. It's only the insistence of the tenacious and pragmatic Erwin Smith, leader of the Survey Corps, that wins Eren a chance: Prove himself outside the Walls, and bring the evidence from his family home back from Titan territory, and the rest of the military will let him live. But soon after the Corps passes through the gate, a new and terrible threat appears, one that Erwin may know more about than he's letting on. Includes volumes 13-17, plus an exclusive book of Attack on Titan short stories never published in English!

MARVEL COMICS

AVENGERS #9

(W) Jason Aaron (A) David Marquez (CA) David Marquez

WORLD WAR BELOW! With the underwater world on the brink of war, the Avengers go aquatic to save the day, but air-breathers are no longer welcome in the undersea city of Atlantis. And Namor, the Sub-Mariner, lord of the seven seas, has a bold new plan that will change the balance of power on Earth forever. Rated T+

MARVEL COMICS

AVENGERS #9

SUJIN JO MARVEL BATTLE LINES VAR

(W) Jason Aaron (A) David Marquez (CA) Sujin Jo

WORLD WAR BELOW! With the underwater world on the brink of war, the Avengers go aquatic to save the day, but air-breathers are no longer welcome in the undersea city of Atlantis. And Namor, the Sub-Mariner, lord of the seven seas, has a bold new plan that will change the balance of power on Earth forever. Rated T+

MARVEL COMICS

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE TIME WILL TELL DIGEST TP

(W) Brian Smith (A) Ron Lim (CA) Ron Lim

Your favorite cinematic heroes star in action-packed adventures for all ages! Ant-Man plays detective when the Avengers need some help with a case - but can he solve it on his own? Then, when Thanos takes over Asgard, can Captain America, Hulk and the rest of Earth's Mightiest Heroes dethrone him? Maybe with a little help from Uatu the Watcher! Hela has some unfinished business with Thor, and she brings him to Valhalla to try and settle the score...so why are Rocket and Groot involved? And it's double the trouble - and double the Avengers - when the Leader clones the team to do his evil bidding! All these exciting stories and more, collected for the first time! Collecting DISNEY PANINI 2016 AA #9-12 and DISNEY PANINI 2017 ASW #1-4. All Ages

MARVEL COMICS

AVENGERS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 #0

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Juanan Ramirez (CA) Geoff Shaw

TRICK OR TREAT, TRUE BELIEVERS! PLUS! Spooky stories starring the X-Men & Doctor Doom! Epic thrills and ghastly horror awaits in these all-new twisted tales! Spanning the breadth of the Marvel Universe, through the macabre lens of a murderer's row of writers and artists assembled here, see your favorite heroes and villains as you've never seen them before! Also including the Marvel Comics writing debut of Jay Baruchel (This is the End; Goon)! Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

AVENGERS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 ZAFFINO VAR #0

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Juanan Ramirez (CA) Gerardo Zaffino

TRICK OR TREAT, TRUE BELIEVERS! PLUS! Spooky stories starring the X-Men & Doctor Doom! Epic thrills and ghastly horror awaits in these all-new twisted tales! Spanning the breadth of the Marvel Universe, through the macabre lens of a murderer's row of writers and artists assembled here, see your favorite heroes and villains as you've never seen them before! Also including the Marvel Comics writing debut of Jay Baruchel (This is the End; Goon)! Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

AVENGERS UNDERCOVER TP COMPLETE COLLECTION

(W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Kev Walker (CA) Mark Brooks

The stunning sequel to AVENGERS ARENA! When a group of traumatized teen heroes - including the Runaways' Nico and Chase - infiltrate the Masters of Evil, who will break bad? Damaged by their experience in Arcade's Murderworld, these conflicted young superhumans decide to pose as villains, planning to bring the Avengers' rivals down from within. But the longer the teens spend undercover, the more they descend into darkness - and as they start to build relationships with these multilayered criminals, the line between good and evil blurs! What will happen first: joining the Masters for real - or being exposed and killed by Baron Zemo? Will the undercover Avengers survive encounters with Madame Masque, Mystique and Sabretooth and a reunion with Arcade? And what happens when S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers attack? Whose side will the Murderworld survivors pick? Collecting AVENGERS UNDERCOVER #1-10. Rated T+

ASPEN MLT INC

AWAKEN SKIES #3

CVR A LORENZANA

(W) Frank Mastromauro (A) Marco Lorenzana (CA) Marco Lorenzana

A new world of flight prepares to take the Aspen Universe by storm! On the run with her friends, Mira begins to uncover that the life she knew wasn't what it seemed. But, the family talk will need to wait as those in pursuit of the technology she now possesses are closing in...and nowhere on, above, or below the surface is safe! Don't miss Aspen's newest action-adventure series from creator Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Overtaken), artist Marco Lorenzana (Overtaken) and colorist Justice (Aspen Mascots)!

ASPEN MLT INC

AWAKEN SKIES #3

CVR B CAMPETELLA

(W) Frank Mastromauro (A) Marco Lorenzana (CA) Mauricio Campetella

A new world of flight prepares to take the Aspen Universe by storm! On the run with her friends, Mira begins to uncover that the life she knew wasn't what it seemed. But, the family talk will need to wait as those in pursuit of the technology she now possesses are closing in...and nowhere on, above, or below the surface is safe! Don't miss Aspen's newest action-adventure series from creator Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Overtaken), artist Marco Lorenzana (Overtaken) and colorist Justice (Aspen Mascots)!

ANDREWS MCMEEL

BABY BLUES COLLECTION TP ADULT TIME

(W) Rick Kirkman (A) Jerry Scott (CA) Jerry Scott

From the dark days of sleep deprivation to the cacophony of a tri-kid family, Baby Blues reveals the true dark underbelly of parenting to the delight of newspaper readers everywhere. Like a comic epidural, or butt cream on a raging diaper rash, this comic strip has helped take some of the sting out of parenting for countless parents around the world. Baby Blues transcends the comic page by fusing the award-winning imaginations of Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott with familiar family life. Kirkman and Scott intuitively balance the humorous with the poignant through relatable and sometimes all-too-familiar parenting scenes.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

BABYTEETH #14

(W) Donny Cates (A) Garry Brown (CA) Garry Brown

So, hey, welcome back, folks. How about that issue 13, huh? I told you it was bananas. Anyway, look, I'd like to be able to tell you this one is easier or nicer somehow, but real-ly...have any issues of this book not been insane and weird? Would you even believe me If I said it was? No. You wouldn't. So, yeah, this issue is more of all that. Plus: BETRAYAL! (Dramatic music cue!) From Donny Cates (RELAY, Thanos, Venom, Doctor Strange, God Country, Redneck) and Garry Brown (THE REVISIONIST) comes BABYTEETH-a pulse-pounding horror series that just HAD to be told-and AfterShock is telling it!

TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING

BACK ISSUE #109

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Rich Buckler; John Beatty

You'll believe a mag can fly as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Superman: The Movie! Explore the Superman movies' effects on comic books, media, and collectibles with commentary from many of their creators. Plus: Cary Bates discloses his plans for the un-produced Superman V, Elliot S. Maggin's Superman novels, a Carmine Infantino interview from 1975 revealing early plans for the Superman movie, and exclusive interviews with Superman executive producer Ilya Salkind, Jack O'Halloran (Non), Aaron Smolinski (baby Clark), Jeff East (young Clark), and Diane Sherry Case (teenage Lana Lang). 10% of the proceeds from this issue's comic shop orders will be donated to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve Superman cover by Gary Frank.

IDW PUBLISHING

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE HEAVY COLL TP #1

(W) Bob Gale (A) Marcelo Ferreira (CA) Anthony Marques

All-new tales from the twisting and turning timeline that made the movies a pop-culture phenomenon! From the Old West to the 1980s, Doc, Marty, and Biff embark on time-space continuum adventures of epic proportions. Read "When Marty Met Emmet," "Jurassic Biff," "Clara's Story," and the six-part "Continuum Conundrum," where Doc has disappeared in the timestream and Marty is the only one who can find him! Collects issues #1-12 of the Back to the Future comic series. ?    Advance solicited for November release! ?    Co-creator Bob Gale takes his most famous creations through new comic book adventures that expand the universe created by the blockbuster films!

BOOM! STUDIOS

BACKSTAGERS HALLOWEEN INTERMISSION #1

(W) James TynionIV (A) Various (CA) Rian Sygh

With the days getting shorter and the nights getting SPOOKIER, the Backstagers are back for the Halloween season with all-new tales of terrors and creepy creatures. When Sasha accidentally falls asleep backstage, he ends up locked in the theater overnight! What lurks in the shadows, what terrors will  he discover, and what the heck are the stage managers chanting? From writers James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, The Woods) and Sam Johns (The Backstagers: Valentines Intermission), and artist Rian Sygh (Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Card Wars, Regular Show), this haunted oversized one-act is a night at the theater you won't want to miss! With back-up stories from artists Shan Murphy, Abby Howard, and Savanna Ganucheau this spine-tingling tale of the stage will leave you with goosebumps you can see from the back row!

D. E.

BARBARELLA #11

CVR A POWELL

(W) Mike Carey (A) Kenan Yarar (CA) Eric Powell

In the red corner: a titanic space armada with the last word in planet-busting weaponry. And facing them: the Esseverine, a peaceful people with no technology or tools at all. Nothing. Not even a pointy stick. But they do have Barbarella. Place your bets!