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VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC

ROKU #1 (OF 4)

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(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Ramon Bachs

How many lives must the lethal assassin Roku take in her first series? Killing her way around the globe, the deadly weapon called Roku will face a challenge she can't simply execute. Being bad has never been so fun.

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC

ROKU #1 (OF 4)

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(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Ramon Bachs (CA) Howard Chaykin

How many lives must the lethal assassin Roku take in her first series? Killing her way around the globe, the deadly weapon called Roku will face a challenge she can't simply execute. Being bad has never been so fun.

IDW PUBLISHING

ROM & THE MICRONAUTS TP

(W) Christos Gage (A) Paolo Vilenelli (CA) George Caltsoudas

Baron Karza and D'rge, the Dire Wraith sorcerer, have joined forces to carry forward their equally malignant goals-Karza desires to conquer all of Microspace (again), while the Wraiths seek to awaken their Wraith God and conquer Earth! Now it's up to Rom and the Micronauts to form their own alliance in order to stop the evil domination of two worlds! Collects the Micronauts: First Strike one-shot, the Rom: First Strike one-shot and the 5-issue Rom & The Micronauts mini-series.

IDW PUBLISHING

ROM COLD FIRE HOT WAR TP

(W) Chris Ryall (A) David Messina (CA) Loston Wallace

The evil Dire Wraiths have escaped to Earth but are hounded by a Knight of the Solstar Order, the one feared more than all others. He is Rom, the Wraith-slayer. Rom, the Spaceknight! Having followed the Dire Wraiths across the galaxy to Earth, Rom finds they have infiltrated all levels of society, hiding in plain sight. Replacing many humans in key leadership positions, the Wraiths' plan to dominate the planet-and everyone in it-is gaining momentum. But Rom finds resistance from the humans as well, who fear he is just another alien invader. He is joined in the battle by two other Solstar Knights... but are they here as friends or foes? Collects all 14 issues of the series, the 2017 Annual, and the Rom: Revolution one-shot.

IDW PUBLISHING

ROM DIRE WRAITHS #1 (OF 3)

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(W) Chris Ryall (A) Luca Pizarri (CA) Luca Pizarri

"Inhumanauts," Part 1: In 1969, two American astronauts became the first humans to set foot on Earth's moon... but they found something inhuman waiting for them! With Rom the Spaceknight nowhere in sight, can even the Earth Corp help prevent one giant leap for Wraithkind? Plus! Find out where Rom is in a special back-up story with art by Guy Dorian Sr. and Rom legend Sal Buscema! * The return of Rom! * Helmed by Rom fan-favorite writer Chris Ryall and new-to-ROM artist Luca Pizzari (Weapon X, Black Knight)!

IDW PUBLISHING

ROM DIRE WRAITHS #1 (OF 3)

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(W) Chris Ryall (A) Luca Pizarri (CA) Corin Howell

"Inhumanauts," Part 1: In 1969, two American astronauts became the first humans to set foot on Earth's moon... but they found something inhuman waiting for them! With Rom the Spaceknight nowhere in sight, can even the Earth Corp help prevent one giant leap for Wraithkind? Plus! Find out where Rom is in a special back-up story with art by Guy Dorian Sr. and Rom legend Sal Buscema! * The return of Rom! * Helmed by Rom fan-favorite writer Chris Ryall and new-to-ROM artist Luca Pizzari (Weapon X, Black Knight)!

IDW PUBLISHING

ROM TP #1

(W) Christos N. Gage (A) David Messina (CA) Zach Howard

Far away, in another galaxy, the knights of the Solstar Order, defenders of justice and truth, were ambushed by the evil magicians, the Dire Wraiths. In the end, the Solstar Order prevailed and began seeking out its scattered enemies. One of these knights has followed the trail of the Dire Wraiths all the way to Earth. This knight, the one the Dire Wraiths fear more than all others has hounded them and kept them underground for centuries and could wipe them off the face of creation. He is ROM, Lord of the Solstar Order; Rom, the Wraithslayer. Collects issues #0-4 and Rom: Revolution.

IDW PUBLISHING

ROM TP #2

(W) Chris Ryall (A) David Messina (CA) Zach Howard

Rom is more alone than ever in his fight against the Dire Wraiths. Or is he? Introducing two armored faces very familiar to Rom... but whose side are they on? Collects issues #5-8 and the origin of Rom from the 2017 Annual.

IDW PUBLISHING

ROM TP #3

ROADS TO RUIN

(W) Chris Ryall (A) David Messina (CA) Nathan Greno

The Dire Wraiths have escaped to Earth, but one of the Knights of the Solstar Order has hounded them and kept them underground for centuries. Feared more than all others, he is Rom, the Wraithslayer. Rom now has help in his war against the Dire Wraiths in the form of additional Solstar Knights and super-powered human allies... so why is the battle going from bad to worse? The Wraiths' master plan grows and Rom can't even see it, let alone find any way to stop it. Collects issues #10-14.

AMIGO COMICS

ROMAN RITUAL VOL 2 #4 (OF 4)

(W) El Torres (A) Jaime Martinez (CA) Jaime Martinez

We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one." Father Brennan is powerless against the horde of demons. As protests against the Church increase and evil spreads in the nursing home, Sister Claire faces the terrible truth.

DC COMICS

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller

Frank Miller's six-issue miniseries RONIN returns in a new trade paperback as part of the Black Label line! It's the tale of a 13th-century samurai who is reborn in a futuristic 21st-century New York City with one last chance to regain his honor: he must defeat the reincarnation of his master's killer, an ancient demon called Agat. This new edition includes promotional art, fold-out pages and more special features.

BOOM! STUDIOS

RONIN ISLAND #7

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(W) Greg Pak (A) Giannis Milonogiannis (CA) Giannis Milonogiannis

Hana and Kenichi's paths converge once again as the pack of bandits that have taken Kenichi hostage attack the Shogun's traveling party!

BOOM! STUDIOS

RONIN ISLAND #7

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(W) Greg Pak (A) Giannis Milonogiannis (CA) Ethan Young

Hana and Kenichi's paths converge once again as the pack of bandits that have taken Kenichi hostage attack the Shogun's traveling party!

BOOM! STUDIOS

RONIN ISLAND TP #1

(W) Greg Pak (A) Giannis Milonogiannis (CA) Giannis Milonogiannis

* After a mysterious attack wipes out the major cities of 19th century Japan, Korea, and China, survivors from all three lands find refuge on a hidden island and build a new society. * Hana, the orphaned daughter of Korean peasants, and Kenichi, son of a great samurai leader, have little in common except for a mutual disdain for the other. But these young warriors will have to work together when an army invades the island with shocking there is a new Shogun and the Island is expected to pay fealty in exchange for protection from a new enemy... a mutated horde that threatens to wipe out all humanity. * Written by bestselling author Greg Pak (Mech Cadet Yu, Totally Awesome Hulk) and beautifully illustrated by Giannis Milonogiannis (Old City Blues, Prophet), Ronin Island Volume One explores an idealistic coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a morally gray time of war where the reasons for fighting are questioned at every turn. * Collects issues 1-4.

RUNNING PRESS

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(W) Na (A) Na (CA) Na

Ever been crushed to learn your favorite movie, or a new one you're dying to see, has been given the big green splat from Rotten Tomatoes' infamous Tomatometer? The site's editors stand by their critics and scores, but they also feel your pain: Fresh films shouldn't get all the glory! In Rotten Movies We Love, the RT team celebrates 101 Rotten movies that can't be missed, including box office behemoths that bombed with critics like Space Jam, sci-fi treasures so bad they're awesome like Masters of the Universe, rare Rottens from Fresh directors such as Marie Antoinette, deeply beloved cult classics like Empire Records, underrated gems ahead of their time such as Event Horizon, and sequels worth a second look such as Jurassic Park III. It's a fun romp through the quirkier corners of film history, sure to delight any cinephile or pop-culture fanatic.

DARK HORSE COMICS

RUBY FALLS #1 (OF 4)

(W) Ann Nocenti (A) Flavia Biondi (CA) Flavia Biondi

Ruby Falls is a sleepy town. But sleep brings nightmares, and Lana is about to wake up in the middle of her hometown's biggest secret: the "disappearance" of infamously progressive Betty Gallagher during the mobster-ruled heyday of the old mining town. When details of the cold-case murder start to come out through her grandmother Clara's foggy, dementia-jumbled memories, Lana becomes obsessed with cracking the case, even if it splinters the peaceful town-and endangers everything she loves.   From Ann Nocenti (The Seeds, Daredevil) and rising talent Flavia Biondi (Italian artist of La Generazione making her American comics debut) comes Ruby Falls: a neo-noir tale of love, memory, and murder mysteriously woven through three generations of women, and hinging on their individual, intertwined fights for freedom.

MARRS MEDIA INC

RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #191

Special 22nd Anniversary Collectible Halloween Double Issue, featuring the Devil Comes to Horror, Forgotten Slasher Movies of the 1980s, Tom Savini's Big Book, along with the latest in the world of horror; from feature interviews, classic retrospectives, trivia and more! Plus, the latest film, book, comic book, music, game and toy releases!

BOOM! STUDIOS

RUGRATS NEWSPAPER STRIPS TP

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jillian Crab

* Collecting the newspaper dailies and Sundays, Rugrats: The Newspaper Strips follows the babies on a series stand alone adventures perfect for readers of all ages.   * Nickelodeon's beloved animated series Rugrats premiered in 1991 and gave the world thirteen seasons of unforgettable baby fun and adventures. With its unique blend of humor and family values, Rugrats established itself as a pop culture phenomenon. It's unparalleled success gave way to movies, merchandise, and more, including a long run of newspaper comic strips.

IMAGE COMICS

RUMBLE #17

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(W) John Arcudi (A) Andrew MacLean (CA) Andrew MacLean

END OF STORY ARC   "RUMBLINGS ANTHOLOGY," Part Two The crossover everybody's been asking for-Head Lopper and Rathraq together for the first time, with art by HEAD LOPPER creator ANDREW MacLEAN and RUMBLE co-creator JAMES HARREN! It's 16 pages of action, adventure, and head-loppin' laffs, rounded out with a gorgeous, spooky eight-pager by emerging star GONZALO RUGGIERI!

IMAGE COMICS

RUMBLE #17

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(W) John Arcudi (A) Andrew MacLean (CA) James Harren

END OF STORY ARC   "RUMBLINGS ANTHOLOGY," Part Two The crossover everybody's been asking for-Head Lopper and Rathraq together for the first time, with art by HEAD LOPPER creator ANDREW MacLEAN and RUMBLE co-creator JAMES HARREN! It's 16 pages of action, adventure, and head-loppin' laffs, rounded out with a gorgeous, spooky eight-pager by emerging star GONZALO RUGGIERI!

IMAGE COMICS

RUMBLE #17

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(W) John Arcudi (A) Andrew MacLean (CA) David Rubin

END OF STORY ARC   "RUMBLINGS ANTHOLOGY," Part Two The crossover everybody's been asking for-Head Lopper and Rathraq together for the first time, with art by HEAD LOPPER creator ANDREW MacLEAN and RUMBLE co-creator JAMES HARREN! It's 16 pages of action, adventure, and head-loppin' laffs, rounded out with a gorgeous, spooky eight-pager by emerging star GONZALO RUGGIERI!

IMAGE COMICS

RUMBLE #17

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(W) John Arcudi (A) Andrew MacLean (CA) Max Fiumara

END OF STORY ARC   "RUMBLINGS ANTHOLOGY," Part Two The crossover everybody's been asking for-Head Lopper and Rathraq together for the first time, with art by HEAD LOPPER creator ANDREW MacLEAN and RUMBLE co-creator JAMES HARREN! It's 16 pages of action, adventure, and head-loppin' laffs, rounded out with a gorgeous, spooky eight-pager by emerging star GONZALO RUGGIERI!

MARVEL COMICS

RUNAWAYS #26

(W) Rainbow Rowell (A) Andres Genolet (CA) Kris Anka

THE BIRTH OF THE REVENGING RUNAWAYS •  The Runaways are kitted out and code-named up, and FIGHTING alongside the hero Los Angeles deserves! •  But how will this unknown element disrupt their delicate team chemistry? Who opts out, and who gets left out? Rated T+

KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT

RUWANS #1

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(W) Hank Hobby (A) Alam P. Sandoval (CA) Alam P. Sandoval

Theo Jones, a former championship boxer turned bouncer in the wake of a tragedy outside the ring, is a grieving and guilt-ridden man at the end of his rope. Following a series of traumatic events, Theo awakens in a peculiar place unlike any he's seen before.

KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT

RUWANS #1

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(W) Hank Hobby (A) Alam P. Sandoval (CA) Alam P. Sandoval

Theo Jones, a former championship boxer turned bouncer in the wake of a tragedy outside the ring, is a grieving and guilt-ridden man at the end of his rope. Following a series of traumatic events, Theo awakens in a peculiar place unlike any he's seen before.