BAKEMONOGATARI GN #5
From the best selling novel series by renouned author NISIOISIN, comes the manga adaptation of the Monogatari Series! Artwork by Oh! great. One day, high-school student Koyomi Araragi catches a girl NAmed Hitagi Senjougahara when she trips. But -- much to his surprise -- she doesn't weigh anything. At all. She says an encounter with a so-called "crab" took away all her weight... Monsters have been here since the beginning. Always. Everywhere. Coordi NAted Major Anime Tie-in: The Monogatari series' ongoing TV adaptations, considered a high watermark for the medium, already enjoy a sustained popularity on services such as Crunchyroll and Amazon Video
BALLAD OF AMERICAN GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY PAUL ROBESON SC
(W) Paul Buhle (A) Sharon Rudahl
The first-ever graphic biography of Paul Robeson, Ballad of an American, charts Robeson's career as a singer, actor, scholar, athlete, and activist who achieved global fame. Through his films, concerts, and records, he became a potent symbol representing the promise of a multicultural, multiracial American democracy at a time when, despite his stardom, he was denied perso NAl access to his many audiences. Ballad of an American features beautifully drawn chapters by artist Sharon Rudahl, a compelling NArrative about his life, and an afterword on the lasting impact of Robeson's work in both the arts and politics.
BANG #4 (OF 5)
CVR A TORRES
(W) Matt Kindt (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Wilfredo Torres
Paige Turnier: defenseless old lady or mastermind detective? As Paige NAvigates these dual roles, superspy Thomas Cord realizes he has memories of this woman from before he was born . . . and these memories may be the key to protecting reality from those who would see it unraveled. "A great f--d up blend of James Bond and Tintin."-Keanu Reeves
BANG #4 (OF 5)
CVR B KINDT
(W) Matt Kindt (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Matt Kindt
Paige Turnier: defenseless old lady or mastermind detective? As Paige NAvigates these dual roles, superspy Thomas Cord realizes he has memories of this woman from before he was born . . . and these memories may be the key to protecting reality from those who would see it unraveled. "A great f--d up blend of James Bond and Tintin."-Keanu Reeves
BANG DREAM GIRLS BAND PARTY ROSELIA STAGE MANGA GN #2
(W) Dr Pepperco (A) Dr Pepperco (CA) Dr Pepperco
After her father's dreams of making it big in the music industry crumble beneath the strain of trying to appease both his ma NAgers and his fans, singer Yuki NA Mi NAto is determined to make him proud by forming the "perfect band" of her own! But first, she'll have to find all the right members. They'll need unparalleled skill, passion and drive if they're going to succeed as a J-rock band in such a crowded scene! Future World Fes is the biggest music event of the year, a world-famous spectacular that showcases only the best of the best. Do five high school girls have what it takes to rock their competition and secure a spot on the main stage?!
BARBARELLA TP
(W) Jean-Claude Forest (A) Jean-Claude Forest
The timeless sci-fi series now available in soft cover! Follow this iconic, intersteller babe as she fights to save mankind in this psychedelic, sixties, sci-fi masterpiece. In Book 1, Barbarella's spaceship breaks down, she finds herself trapped on the planet Lythion. There, she has a series of adventurous, and bawdy, encounters with a variety of strange beings, from robots to angels. In Book 2, "Wrath of the Minute-Eater," Barbarella's traveling Circus Delirium enters another dimension, led by the mysterious and alluring aquaman, NArval, whose machi NAtions catapult Barbarella & Co. into a complex battle for the planet Spectra.
(W) Cecil Castellucci (A) Emanuela Lupacchino (CA) Joshua Middleton
Series fi NAle! All good things must come to an end, as we wrap up this run of Batgirl with one fi NAl oversized celebratory issue! In the aftermath of "The Joker War," Gotham is left in pieces that need to be picked up by Barbara and Alejo's team-but is Gotham a city worth saving anymore, and how much longer does our girl have it in her to keeping fighting for it as Batgirl? Then, if Barbara is to ever give her relationship with Jason a chance, she knows she has to face him and fi NAlly make amends with the act that crippled him.
TERRY DODSON VAR ED
(W) Cecil Castellucci (A) Emanuela Lupacchino (CA) Terry Dodson
Series fi NAle! All good things must come to an end, as we wrap up this run of Batgirl with one fi NAl oversized celebratory issue! In the aftermath of "The Joker War," Gotham is left in pieces that need to be picked up by Barbara and Alejo's team-but is Gotham a city worth saving anymore, and how much longer does our girl have it in her to keeping fighting for it as Batgirl? Then, if Barbara is to ever give her relationship with Jason a chance, she knows she has to face him and fi NAlly make amends with the act that crippled him.
CARD STOCK F MATTI NA VAR ED JOKER WAR
(W) James TynionIV (A) Guillem March (CA) Stanley Lau
"The Joker War" comes to a city-shattering conclusion as Batman battles The Joker in a brutal, no-holds-barred duel! This is a fight 80 years in the making, and its outcome won't just change Batman's life-it will change Gotham City for years to come! Plus, catch the first glimpse of the new villain known as Ghost-Maker! And after the senses-shattering conclusion of "The Joker War" come a pair of short stories that will chart what's to come in Gotham City and Batman. Don't miss the first showdown between Batman and Clownhunter!
CARD STOCK F MATTI NA VAR ED JOKER WAR
(W) James TynionIV (A) Jorge Jimenez (CA) Francesco Matti NA
A new day dawns in Gotham and the horrors of "The Joker War" are just being realized. A bold new direction for Batman begins as Bruce Wayne's circumstances are forever changed. How did the Joker's rampage affected the citizens of the city? And why does Cole Cash-a.k.a.-Grifter, now work for Lucius Fox?!
(W) Bryan Hill (A) Dexter Soy (CA) Tyler Kirkham
Series fi NAle! The war with Ra's al Ghul reaches its end, and none of the Outsiders will ever be the same. And none of them might ever be a team again! Did Batman choose the wrong allies to assemble to fight Ra's? Or did those allies make a mistake in believing in Batman? The critically acclaimed series comes to its end!
SANFORD GREENE VAR ED
(W) Bryan Hill (A) Dexter Soy (CA) Sanford Greene
Series fi NAle! The war with Ra's al Ghul reaches its end, and none of the Outsiders will ever be the same. And none of them might ever be a team again! Did Batman choose the wrong allies to assemble to fight Ra's? Or did those allies make a mistake in believing in Batman? The critically acclaimed series comes to its end!
FRANCIS MA NAPUL VAR ED
(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Sean Chen (CA) Francis Ma NApul
"First Contact" begins! Something is very, very wrong with Bruce Wayne, as he lashes out in anger and tries to kill Batman Beyond! Who else can save him but...Booster Gold?! The greatest hero history never knew is going to take Batman Beyond back in time to the Gotham of old, where Bruce Wayne is Batman-which means Batman and Batman Beyond will meet at last!
(W) Paul Dini (A) Ty Templeton (CA) Paolo Rivera
Batman is scrambling as he learns the true identity of the man who's been stalking him and the rest of the Bat-Family. As Batman and Alfred reel from the revelation, Tim demands answers! Batman's greatest shame is fi NAlly revealed!
PAOLO RIVERA VAR ED
(W) Paul Dini (A) Ty Templeton (CA) Sean "Cheeks" Halloway
Batman is scrambling as he learns the true identity of the man who's been stalking him and the rest of the Bat-Family. As Batman and Alfred reel from the revelation, Tim demands answers! Batman's greatest shame is fi NAlly revealed!
BATMAN THE MAXX ARKHAM DREAMS HC
(W) Sam Kieth (A) Sam Kieth (CA) Sam Kieth
A devious new doctor at Arkham Asylum is conducting unconventio NAl experiments into the human psyche, and he kicks off a chain reaction of disaster when he carries out tests on Arkham's newest patient, The Maxx! The city of Gotham is starting to merge with The Maxx's psychedelic mental landscape, known as the Outback, blurring the line between real and unreal. It's up to Batman to save not just Gotham, but all of reality, and he and The Maxx are going to have to travel through some of the darkest places imagi NAble-the twisted minds of Batman's greatest enemies! Join Batman and The Maxx on an off-kilter and unforgettable romp through the diabolical consciousnesses of Batman's greatest foes, including Harley Quinn, the Penguin, Killer Croc, and, of course, the Joker. Legendary artist Sam Kieth (The Sandman, Wolverine) returns to his greatest creation, The Maxx, after two decades and to Gotham City as well.
(W) Geoff Johns (A) Jason Fabok
The fi NAl chapter of the most terrifying and perso NAl Batman mystery is here! Still reeling from their last encounter with the three Jokers, Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood discover the terrible truth about the Three Jokers' plot. Will the caped crusaders have the strength needed to put an end to the maniacal me NAces' master plan once and for all, or will it be lights out for good? You won't want to miss the stunning conclusion of Batman: Three Jokers as it completes its trajectory as the ultimate exami NAtion of The Joker and his never-ending conflict with Batman.
JASON FABOK VAR ED
(W) Geoff Johns (A) Jason Fabok
The fi NAl chapter of the most terrifying and perso NAl Batman mystery is here! Still reeling from their last encounter with the three Jokers, Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood discover the terrible truth about the Three Jokers' plot. Will the caped crusaders have the strength needed to put an end to the maniacal me NAces' master plan once and for all, or will it be lights out for good? You won't want to miss the stunning conclusion of Batman: Three Jokers as it completes its trajectory as the ultimate exami NAtion of The Joker and his never-ending conflict with Batman.
(W) Geoff Johns (A) Jason Fabok
Thirty years after Batman: The Killing Joke changed comics forever, Batman: Three Jokers reexamines the myth of who, or what, is the Joker and what is at the heart of his ongoing battle with Batman? New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns and artist Jason Fabok, the team that waged the "Darkseid War" in the pages of Justice League, reunite to tell the ultimate story of Batman and The Joker! In this highly anticipated epic, learn why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotio NAl story, Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood-all past victims of The Joker-work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they've ever faced before!
(W) Kata NA Collins (A) Matteo Scalera (CA) Sean Murphy
The Joker is dead, Bruce Wayne is behind bars...and Gotham City is just starting to redefine itself without Batman.
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(W) Kata NA Collins (A) Matteo Scalera (CA) Matteo Scalera
The Joker is dead, Bruce Wayne is behind bars...and Gotham City is just starting to redefine itself without Batman.
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(W) Kata NA Collins (A) Matteo Scalera
The Joker is dead, Bruce Wayne is behind bars...and Gotham City is just starting to redefine itself without Batman. As Harley Quinn struggles to adjust to her new life as the mother of Jack NApier's twins, an elusive mastermind called the Producer seizes the moment to assemble a crew of villains-starting with the Starlet, a serial killer who murders Gotham's golden age film stars in homage to their silver screen roles. When a recent, gruesome crime scene suggests a connection to The Joker, the GTO, and FBI agent Hector Quimby turn to Harley as the one person with information that could crack the case. With some help from Bruce, Harley agrees to investigate-but to protect her children and her city from a fatal fi NAl act, Harley must flirt with madness and confront her own past.
BATTLE ANGEL ALITA MARS CHRONICLE GN #7
(W) Yukito Kishiro (A) Yukito Kishiro (CA) Yukito Kishiro
For centuries, war has raged on the dusty, red surface of Mars. This apocalyptic crucible will produce the solar system's most fearsome warrior, Alita. But for now that warrior is just a little girl NAmed Yoko. The future and past of the battle angel fan out across the reaches of space in the fi NAl chapter of one of the greatest sci-fi epics of all time!
BATVARK XXXXX ONE SHOT #0
(W) Dave Sim (A) Dave Sim (CA) Dave Sim
Parody of the 2018-19 Batman: Damned proving that even a low-budget publisher like Aardvark-Va NAheim can do a cheesy knock-off of Neil Gaiman's 1990 Books of Magic. All you need is a cast of mystery characters and a title character with "Bat" in his NAme! Batvark gets a new XXXXX - Michelangelo's David's XXXXX, in fact! - so he can "Go Commando" and have the "fine art defence" for legal cover. Note: This is a penis-less titled variant cover to Batvark Penis.
BELLE HORNS OF MINOTAUR #1
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(W) Dave Franchini (CA) Caa NAn White
Belle is a beast hunter, a legacy passed down from mother to daughter in her family for generations. With that duty she has taken on many different kinds of creatures to protect our world from the unknown, and who equally wanted to end her life. From centaurs, and aurents, to Medusa herself Belle has stood between them and innocent lives. In her past she has even taken on a Minotaur, but this time something is different, and Belle is going to learn a long lost secret about this race of monster, even if it kills her. Stand back but don't miss this new action-packed issue!