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DOCTOR TOMORROW TP

(W) Alejandro Arbona (A) Jim Towe (CA) Stacey Lee

Meet your f UTUre! Teenage hothead and star athlete Bart Simms is about to come face to face with the Valiant Universe's greatest hero... himself! Will Bart and Doctor Tomorrow be able to save the Valiant Universe from a new and unstoppable menace? It's the can't miss superhero adventure of the year from rising star writer Alejandro Arbona (Love Is Love) and awe-inspiring artist Jim Towe (Spider-Man/Deadpool)! Collecting DOCTOR TOMORROW #1-5.

ABRAMS COMICARTS

DUNE GN #1

DUNE

(W) Frank Herbert (A) Raul Allen (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz

The definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert. Dune, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction masterpiece set in the far f UTUre amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar society, tells the story of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept control of the desert planet Arrakis. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, Dune is a powerful, fantastical tale that takes an unprecedented look into our universe, and is transformed by the graphic novel format. Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's adaptation retains the integrity of the original novel, and Ra l Allén and Patricia Mart n's magnificent illustrations, along with cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz, bring the book to life for a new generation of readers.

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DUNE HOUSE ATREIDES #1

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(W) Brian Herbet (A) Dev Pramanik (CA) Jae Lee

* Set in the years leading up the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Dune-which inspired the upcoming feature film from Legendary Pictures- DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES transports readers to the far f UTUre on the desert planet Arrakis where Pardot Kynes seeks its secrets. * Meanwhile, a violent coup is planned by the son of Emperor Elrood; an eight-year-old slave Duncan Idaho seeks to escape his cruel masters; and a young man named Leto Atreides begins a fateful journey. * These unlikely souls are drawn together first as renegades and then as something more, as they discover their true fate - to change the very shape of history!

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DUNE HOUSE ATREIDES #1

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(W) Brian Herbet (A) Dev Pramanik (CA) Dan Mora

* Set in the years leading up the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Dune-which inspired the upcoming feature film from Legendary Pictures- DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES transports readers to the far f UTUre on the desert planet Arrakis where Pardot Kynes seeks its secrets. * Meanwhile, a violent coup is planned by the son of Emperor Elrood; an eight-year-old slave Duncan Idaho seeks to escape his cruel masters; and a young man named Leto Atreides begins a fateful journey. * These unlikely souls are drawn together first as renegades and then as something more, as they discover their true fate - to change the very shape of history!

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DUNE HOUSE ATREIDES #1

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(W) Brian Herbet (A) Dev Pramanik (CA) Miguel Mercado

* Set in the years leading up the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Dune-which inspired the upcoming feature film from Legendary Pictures- DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES transports readers to the far f UTUre on the desert planet Arrakis where Pardot Kynes seeks its secrets. * Meanwhile, a violent coup is planned by the son of Emperor Elrood; an eight-year-old slave Duncan Idaho seeks to escape his cruel masters; and a young man named Leto Atreides begins a fateful journey. * These unlikely souls are drawn together first as renegades and then as something more, as they discover their true fate - to change the very shape of history!

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DUNE HOUSE ATREIDES #1

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(W) Brian Herbet (A) Dev Pramanik (CA) Blank Sketch Cover

* Set in the years leading up the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Dune-which inspired the upcoming feature film from Legendary Pictures- DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES transports readers to the far f UTUre on the desert planet Arrakis where Pardot Kynes seeks its secrets. * Meanwhile, a violent coup is planned by the son of Emperor Elrood; an eight-year-old slave Duncan Idaho seeks to escape his cruel masters; and a young man named Leto Atreides begins a fateful journey. * These unlikely souls are drawn together first as renegades and then as something more, as they discover their true fate - to change the very shape of history!

Z2 COMICS

EDEN II AFTERMATH GN

(W) Skillet Random Shock (A) Chris Hunt (CA) Chris Hunt

Following the events of the hit graphic novel Eden, Eden II: The Aftermath picks up 5 years later as John, Korey and the residents of Cottonville attempt to continue rebuilding but not everyone want the idyllic f UTUre that is upon them.

IMAGE COMICS

FAMILY TREE #9

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Phil Hester (CA) Phil Hester

"FOREST," Part One: NEW STORY ARC! Everything changes for the Hayes family as the Tree Plague envelops the world. Meanwhile, in the f UTUre, Josh fights for his life and uncovers an Arborist plot.

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FIREFLY UNIFICATION WAR TP #1

(W) Greg Pak (A) Dan McDaid (CA) Lee Garbett

From Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Avengers) comes a new era of Firefly, as the definitive story of the Unification War is told at last! Captain Malcolm Reynolds thought he could outrun his past, but when a simple heist goes wrong, he's forced to make a choice: fix the past or fight for the f UTUre. Along with Whedon, writer Greg Pak (Mech Cadet Yu) and artist Dan McDaid (Judge Dredd: Mega City Zero) take you back to the battleground where it all began...and reveal a secret history that might end it all. Collects Firefly #1-4.

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FROZEN 2 MANGA GN

(A) Arina Tanemura (CA) Arina Tanemura

An Adventure North... Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, she'll set out on a dangerous but remarkable journey to discover her past in order to save their f UTUre. Are Elsa's powers enough to see her through their adventure into the unknown? For teen audiences.

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GHOSTED IN LA TP #3

(W) Sina Grace (A) Siobhan Keenan (CA) Siobhan Keenan

* GLAAD Award-nominated Sina Grace (Iceman) and illustrator Siobhan Keenan (Jem and the Holograms) conclude the acclaimed series that proves true love and friendship never dies! * Daphne Walters' life is complicated enough, living at Rycroft Manor with her ghostly friends and trying to figure out why everyone in LA is always 30 minutes late for everything important. * So it's TOTALLY the perfect time for Daphne to lose one of her new friends, for the mystery of the ghost behind the basement door to be revealed, and for Daphne to decide her entire f UTUre, RIGHT? * And did we forget to mention that Daphne's former roommate Michelle plans to exorcise the friendly ghosts from Rycroft? Yeah, there's that too. * Collects issues #9-12.

FAKKU BOOKS

HALF-RIPE CHERRY GN

(W) UTU (A) UTU (CA) UTU

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE

HEAVY METAL #302

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(W) George C. Romero (A) Various (CA) Patrick Reilly

George C. Romero's The Rise, a prequel to the film Night of the Living Dead, serialization starts in this issue as well as Michelle & Bart Sears haunting tale of revenge, Maiden! We look at our distant past and follow Liberatore's Lucy in an era where the ascension of the hominids had just begun. In Brendan Columbus Savage Circus Deputy Brady Harrison must navigate through a city of deranged animals, psychotic criminals, and crazed ringleader Lewis Savage to protect his citizens and save his town. We get a glimpse into our f UTUre as we're introduced to Lindsay & Piriz' Here Be Dragons where Niko, a human who just arrived to a Dyson Sphere thought to be a heaven for intergalactic cultures who seek refuge, discovers that everything in life has a cost one must pay.  Also, in the distant f UTUre, Medney's Benedict Gunn guides the Dark Wing crew in search for a new world to call home.

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE

HEAVY METAL #302

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(W) George C. Romero (A) Various (CA) Otto Schmidt

George C. Romero's THE RISE - a prequel to the film "Night of the Living Dead" - serialization starts in this issue as well as Michelle & Bart Sears haunting tale of revenge, MAIDEN! We look at our distant past and follow Liberatore's LUCY in an era where the ascension of the hominids had just begun. In Brendan Columbus SAVAGE CIRCUS Deputy Brady Harrison must navigate through a city of deranged animals, psychotic criminals, and crazed ringleader Lewis Savage to protect his citizens and save his town. We get a glimpse into our f UTUre as we're introduced to Lindsay & Piriz' HERE BE DRAGONS where Niko, a human who just arrived to a Dyson Sphere thought to be a heaven for intergalactic cultures who seek refuge, discovers that everything in life has a cost one must pay.  Also, in the distant f UTUre, Medney's Benedict Gunn guides the DARK WING crew in search for a new world to call home.  

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC

HIDDEN DUNGEON ONLY I CAN ENTER GN #1

(W) Meguru Seto (A) Tomoyuki Hino (CA) Enoki Tomoyuki

A fantasy manga about a new hero exploring a secret labyrinth! Noir is the son of a minor noble with very little to his name other than a job offer - which is canceled before he can even start his first day. He does possess one rare trait, though: the magical ability to consult with a great sage, even if using the skill gives him terrible headaches! Unsure of what his f UTUre holds, he accesses the sage for advice on how to move forward and is directed to a secret dungeon filled with rare beasts and magical items. It is here that Noir will train, compiling experience and wealth, until he's powerful enough to change his fate.

ONE PEACE BOOKS

HINAMATSURI GN #10

(W) Masao Ohtake (A) Masao Ohtake (CA) Masao Ohtake

Three years have passed since Hina crashed straight into Nitta's life. She's grown into a charming young high schooler. But what kind of school accepts a student with academic performance like Hina's? And what about Nitta? Is the "Monster of the Modern Era" still living up to his underworld reputation? Hitomi's grown up, too. What kind of f UTUre does an unstoppable middle school student choose? And don't forget about Anzu. What's the perfect daughter doing with her life now?

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HISTORY COMICS GN CHALLENGER DISASTER

(W) Pranas T. Naujokaitis (A) Pranas T. Naujokaitis

Turn back the clock with History Comics! This volume of First Second's new nonfiction series introduces readers to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986. Turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what was intended to be a routine mission. But then disaster struck. What caused the mid-air explosion? Would f UTUre crewed space missions be permanently grounded? In this imaginative tale set in a far-off f UTUre a group of curious kids investigates the hard questions surrounding the Challenger explosion. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

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HISTORY COMICS HC GN CHALLENGER DISASTER

(W) Pranas T. Naujokaitis (A) Pranas T. Naujokaitis

Turn back the clock with History Comics! This volume of First Second's new nonfiction series introduces readers to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986. In this volume, turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what was intended to be a routine mission. But then disaster struck. What caused the mid-air explosion? Would f UTUre crewed space missions be permanently grounded? In this imaginative tale set in a far-off f UTUre a group of curious kids investigates the hard questions surrounding the Challenger explosion.

IT'S ALIVE

HOLLER #2

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(W) Jeremy Massie (A) Jeremy Massie (CA) Jeremy Massie

Set in the 1990s among the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, Holler follows the misadventures of four young friends who form a garage band, while navigating the ups and downs of teenage existence. Featured stories this issue include: "Our Own Yoko," the f UTUre of the band is at stake when girlfriends are invited to band practice; "Roar of the Beast," cryptozoology is studied in Mark's youth group. Also included this issue are one pagers "Get A Real Job" and "She Lives on Love Street." Finally an alt-rock, grunge-fueled comic that everyone can enjoy!

IT'S ALIVE

HOLLER #2

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(W) Jeremy Massie (A) Jeremy Massie (CA) Jeremy Massie

:  Set in the 1990s among the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, Holler follows the misadventures of four young friends who form a garage band, while navigating the ups and downs of teenage existence. Featured stories this issue include: "Our Own Yoko", the f UTUre of the band is at stake when girlfriends are invited to band practice; "Roar of the Beast", cryptozoology is studied in Mark's youth group. Also included this issue are one pagers "Get A Real Job" and "She Lives on Love Street". Finally an alt-rock, grunge-fueled comic that everyone can enjoy!

KODANSHA COMICS

IM STANDING ON MILLION LIVES GN #8

(W) Naoki Yamakawa (A) Akinari Nao (CA) Akinari Nao

The provocative action manga that's about to become a major anime! A teenage loner gets transported into a fantasy world with his two scary female classmates. The girls find themselves as a wizard and a warrior, but he's woken up as... a farmer?! How will be become a hero now? A new fantasy perfect for fans of Sword Art Online and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime!     Yusuke Yotsuya doesn't care about getting into high school--he just wants to get back home to his game and away from other people. But when he suddenly finds himself in a real-life fantasy game alongside his two gorgeous classmates, he discovers a new world of possibility and excitement. Despite a rough start, Yusuke and his friend fight to level up and clear the challenges set before them by a mysterious figure from the f UTUre, but before long, they find that they're not just battling for their own lives, but for the lives of millions...

VIZ MEDIA LLC

INCURABLE CASE OF LOVE GN #5

(W) Maki Enjoji (A) Maki Enjoji (CA) Maki Enjoji

The Dark Lord Kairi finally falls for Nanase, the Valiant One! Regardless, they face another trial! Nanase became a nurse to chase after Dr. Kairi Tendo. Now the feelings are m UTUal, and they've become a couple. It seems their love should only deepen from here on out, but when Nanase tries to help a certain someone, it leads to a disruption in their romance! For mature audiences.

REBELLION / 2000AD

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #425

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) NA

More action and adventure in the f UTUre-shocked world of Judge Dredd! The incredible line-up that began in the 30th anniversary issue continues: John Wagner and Colin MacNeil tackle the America legacy; Ken Niemand and Dave Taylor delve into corruption in high places in Dreddverse reimagining "Megatropolis"; Judge Death is revered in "Deliverance" by David Hine and Nick Percival; the Judges make their presence felt in "Dreadnoughts" by Mike Carroll and John Higgins; and The Returners are drawn to a strange house in Brit-Cit in "Heartswood" by Si Spencer and Nicolo Assirelli! Plus in the bagged mini-trade, there's more terror and strangeness from the world of Bob Byrne!

DC COMICS

No matter where-or when-evil hides, the Justice League is ready to defeat it!  This collection of all-ages stories set in the animated world of Justice League Unlimited include a trip to the f UTUre where our heroes team up with the Legion of Super-Heroes to try to defeat Kilg%re! The Justice League also travel to medieval Camelot-helping Shining Knight defend his kingdom from Morgan Le Fey and her evil army! And it's a trip to the Wild West as Wonder Woman, Elongated Man, and Vigilante enlist the help of Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, and El Diablo to go up against the Time Commander! Collects Adventures in the DC Universe #10, Justice League Adventures #28, #30, and #34, and Justice League Unlimited #9 and #19.

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KLAUS HC LIFE & TIMES OF SANTA CLAUS

(W) Grant Morrison (A) Dan Mora (CA) Dan Mora

* The smash-hit from superstars Grant Morrison (Green Lantern, Happy!) and Dan Mora (Once & F UTUre) returns with this special collection of holiday-themed stories. * Klaus must help an absentee dad-turned-snowman make amends before melting away for good. And probably before he's defeated by a pantheon of Norse Gods and their minions. All in a day's work for Santa Claus. * And then see Klaus in the role of father himself, as he takes in Joe Christmas as an infant, and guides him through all of life's wild adventures in a holiday calendar-inspired comic, presented in the widescreen tradition of Grant Morrison 's 2001 New X-Men Annual. * Collects Klaus and the Crying Snowman #1 and Klaus and the Life & Times of Joe Christmas #1.