RETROFAN MAGAZINE #18
RetroFan #18 features an exclusive Barbara Eden interview that will keep you forever dreaming of Jeannie! Plus: The Invaders, event organizer Tommy Cook recalls the Billie Jean King/Bobby Riggs tennis battle of the sexes, Hanna-Barbera's Saturday morning super-heroes of the Sixties, The Monster Times fanzine, and more fun, fab features! Featuring columns by Ernest Farino, Andy Mangels, Will Murray, Scott Saavedra, and Scott Shaw!
RICK & MORTY PRESENTS SNUFFLES GOES TO WAR #1
CVR A DOWDY
(W) Chris Daniels (A) Devaun Dowdy (CA) Devaun Dowdy
Years ago, Morty's dog Snuffles left Earth to find a planet for his fellow canine-kind. Now, at the height of their canine empire, WAR IS COMING. It's dog vs. squirrel in a cosmic battle for the future of all GOOD DOGS!
RICK & MORTY PRESENTS SNUFFLES GOES TO WAR #1
CVR B HUANG
(W) Chris Daniels (A) Devaun Dowdy (CA) Megan Huang
Years ago, Morty's dog Snuffles left Earth to find a planet for his fellow canine-kind. Now, at the height of their canine empire, WAR IS COMING. It's dog vs. squirrel in a cosmic battle for the future of all GOOD DOGS!
RICK AND MORTY RICKS NEW HAT #5
CVR A STRESING
(W) Alex Firer (A) Fred Stresing (CA) Fred Stresing
Hang on to your hats, it's the grand finale! It's Rick versus everybody in the galaxy as he faces off against his heretofore-unknown nemesis, the Council of Dunces!
RICK AND MORTY RICKS NEW HAT #5
CVR B STERN
(W) Alex Firer (A) Fred Stresing (CA) Sarah Stern
Hang on to your hats, it's the grand finale! It's Rick versus everybody in the galaxy as he faces off against his heretofore-unknown nemesis, the Council of Dunces!
RIGHTEOUS THIRST FOR VENGEANCE #1
CVR A ARAUJO & OHALLORAN
(W) Rick Remender (A) Andre Araujo (CA) Andre Araujo
A NEW ONGOING CRIME SERIES from the writer of DEADLY CLASS! When an unassuming man stumbles upon a dark-web contract assassin's vicious plot to kill an innocent target, he turns himself into one. The Professional meets Road to Perdition in this story of a family's unlikely guardian being hunted by rich and powerful men who are used to getting away with everything. Join New York Times bestselling writer RICK REMENDER (DEADLY CLASS, BLACK SCIENCE) and ANDRÉ ARA JO (GENERATION GONE, Man Plus) for a uniquely atmospheric murder mystery with sudden bouts of brutal violence.
RISE OF DJINN #1 (OF 3)
CVR A PANTALENA
(W) Dave Franchini (CA) Paolo Pantalena
36 Pages of Content! Things couldn't be worse for Tamara Brazile. A highly decorated and venerable police detective with almost fifteen years of experience on the job, her world comes crashing down around her when her husband is murdered at the hands of a serial killer she had been pursuing. And to make matters worse, she is diagnosed with Stage IV for breast cancer before she has a chance to bring the killer to justice. But as fate would have it, she is given a second chance at life when she discovers that she is a descendant of an ancient race of DJINN (genies), with the power to cure herself and others. However, there is a catch: She can only keep the power so long as she aids a pair of evil djinn bring an ancient djinn named Arghan back to life to aid them in a coming war amongst the other djinn of the world. A war which could usher in an age of misery and strife for mankind.
RISE OF DJINN #1 (OF 3)
CVR B RIVEIRO
(W) Dave Franchini (CA) Riveiro
36 Pages of Content! Things couldn't be worse for Tamara Brazile. A highly decorated and venerable police detective with almost fifteen years of experience on the job, her world comes crashing down around her when her husband is murdered at the hands of a serial killer she had been pursuing. And to make matters worse, she is diagnosed with Stage IV for breast cancer before she has a chance to bring the killer to justice. But as fate would have it, she is given a second chance at life when she discovers that she is a descendant of an ancient race of DJINN (genies), with the power to cure herself and others. However, there is a catch: She can only keep the power so long as she aids a pair of evil djinn bring an ancient djinn named Arghan back to life to aid them in a coming war amongst the other djinn of the world. A war which could usher in an age of misery and strife for mankind.
RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO LN #21
(W) Aneko Yusagi (A) Aneko Yusagi (CA) Aneko Yusagi
The Shield Hero Naofumi and his allies have been caught up in a strange phenomenon and sent flying back into the past, village and all. Naofumi enters into an uneasy alliance with Mamoru, the Shield Hero of the past, but Naofumi remains unable to completely trust him, suspicious of his actions. One night, one of the orphans under Mamoru's care comes to find Naofumi. The child proceeds to lead him to a chamber below Siltran Castle. Just what has Mamoru been gathering up these orphans for?
RIVERDALE VARSITY ED HC #1
(W) Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (A) Alitha Martinez (CA) Photo
From Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the CW's Riverdale comes RIVERDALE: VARSITY EDITION VOL. 1 - the premium, hardcover collection of the comic series set in the universe of the TV series. Collects issues #1 - 11 and the original one-shot of the Riverdale comic series.
ROBIN #7 CVR A SIMONE DI MEO
(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Simone Di Meo
It was the smooch heard ‘round the world…and it’s the one thing Damian Wayne DIDN’T see coming his way in the Lazarus Tournament! As Robin battles for the secrets of eternal life against the deadliest killers on the planet, can he—will he—DARE HE—survive…a girlfriend?
ROBIN #7 CVR B FRANCIS MANAPUL CARD STOCK VAR
(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Francis Manapul
RUGRATS CHANUKAH POP CLASSIC ILLUS STORYBOOK HC
In time for the Rugrats' 30th anniversary, the beloved Chanukah Special is now a delightful picture book for readers of all ages! On the eighth night of Chanukah, Grandma Minka reads aloud a story about the meaning of the holiday to Tommy, Chuckie, Lil, Phil, and Angelica. The babies imagine themselves as the characters in the story, but then Grandma stops reading to make latkes, and the ending is left unknown. Soon they're all off to the synagogue, where Grandpa Boris is acting in the Chanukah play. The children, misunderstanding the phrase "the meaning of Chanukah," believe that an actor in the play is the "meany of Chanukah" and storm the stage to save Grandpa. How will the Rugrats get out of trouble this time? And will they ever learn the true meaning of Chanukah?
RUNES #4
(W) Ivan Lacitignola (A) Francesco Iaquinta (CA) Francesco Iaquinta
850 CE, Scotland. The citadel of Fearn is now the subject of constant attacks by the servants of the Witch of the Coast. During a patrol in the clearing around Fearn, Angus Darroch argues animatedly with Iona about the problematic situation. But it won't be a day like any other for the Darroch's leader and his daughter. Meanwhile, beyond the Great Sea Fjorn, the Jarl of Jondal, plots against the villages of the coast and sets up a suspicious trial without the accused.
RUSH #1
CVR A GOODEN
(W) Si Spurrier (A) Nathan Gooden (CA) Nathan Gooden
This Hungry Earth Reddens Under Snowclad Hills. 1899, Yukon Territory. A frozen frontier, bloodied and bruised by the last great Gold Rush. But in the lawless wastes to the North, something whispers in the hindbrains of men, drawing them to a blighted valley, where giant spidertracks mark the snow and impossible guns roar in the night. To Brokehoof, where gold and blood are mined alike. Now, stumbling towards its haunted forests comes a woman gripped not by greed -- but the snarling rage of a mother in search of her child... From Si Spurrier (Way of X, Hellblazer) and Nathan Gooden (Barbaric, Dark One) comes THE RUSH, a dark, lyrical delve into the horror and madness of the wild Yukon.
RUSH #1
CVR B SIMMONDS
(W) Si Spurrier (A) Nathan Gooden (CA) Martin Simmonds
This Hungry Earth Reddens Under Snowclad Hills. 1899, Yukon Territory. A frozen frontier, bloodied and bruised by the last great Gold Rush. But in the lawless wastes to the North, something whispers in the hindbrains of men, drawing them to a blighted valley, where giant spidertracks mark the snow and impossible guns roar in the night. To Brokehoof, where gold and blood are mined alike. Now, stumbling towards its haunted forests comes a woman gripped not by greed -- but the snarling rage of a mother in search of her child... From Si Spurrier (Way of X, Hellblazer) and Nathan Gooden (Barbaric, Dark One) comes THE RUSH, a dark, lyrical delve into the horror and madness of the wild Yukon.
RWBY JUSTICE LEAGUE #7 (OF 7) CVR A MIRKA ANDOLFO
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Meghan Hetrick (CA) Mirka Andolfo
The tide has shifted around Remnant, and Team RWBY is on their heels. They’re surrounded on all sides with nowhere left to turn. If Team RWBY and their new powerful friends can’t stand against this final wave, then it’s the end of Remnant, permanently!
RWBY JUSTICE LEAGUE #7 (OF 7) CVR B SIMONE DI MEO CARD STOCK VAR
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Meghan Hetrick (CA) Simone Di Meo
SAGA OF TANYA EVIL GN #15
(W) Carlo Zen (A) Chika Tojo
After surviving the hellish urban warfare in Arene, the members of the 203rd Battalion are ordered to move on to their next assignment-in the rear! But the Republican Army is waiting for them there and now has a bone to pick with the hated Devil of the Rhine. The Republicans put up quite the fight in Arene, and the threat they pose now is greater than ever before...
SAGA OF TANYA EVIL LIGHT NOVEL SC #9
The Lergen Kampfgruppe has retired from the front lines at last, returning to the capital to rest and resupply. There, all they see is stagnation and an overwhelming hunger for victory. And all too soon, the next impossible mission is already slated, involving more inventions of a certain mad scientist. All that lays before Tanya is darkness, but this is one quagmire even she cannot escape!
SAGA TP BOX SET
(W) Brendan Vaughan (A) Fiona Staples (CA) Fiona Staples
Hey, retailer friends! BRIAN K. VAUGHAN here, interrupting your regularly scheduled solicitation to say THANK YOU for your undying patience while FIONA STAPLESand I have been hard at work on the second half of Hazel's epic journey. We promise that exciting news is coming, and we wanted to offer your customers a cool new way to catch up on our Eisner Award-winning series: this gorgeous box set, collecting all nine of our best-selling trade paperback collections in one affordable package. We think it's the perfect way to introduce any "mature readers" who haven't yet tried SAGA to our weirdly wonderful universe. Thanks again, and we look forward to gracing your stands with more issues very soon!COLLECTS SAGA VOL. 1-9 TP WITH A SET OF 6x9 COVER PRINTS EXCLUSIVE TO THE BOX SET!
SAINTS MAGIC POWER IS OMNIPOTENT LIGHT NOVEL SC #4
(W) Yuka Tachibana (A) Fujiazuki (CA) Fujiazuki
Sei, a 20-year-old office worker, is whisked away to a whole new world. Unfortunately for Sei, the ritual that summoned her, meant to produce a "Saint" who would banish the dark magic, brought two people over instead of one. And everyone prefers the second girl over Sei?! But this is just fine by Sei, who leaves the royal palace to set up shop making potions and cosmetics with her newfound magic. Business is booming, and this might not be such a bad life, after all... as long as her supposed Sainthood doesn't come back to haunt her.
SALT MAGIC GN
(W) Hope Larson (A) Rebecca Mock
When Vonceil's older brother, Elber, comes home to their family's Oklahoma farm after serving on the front lines of World War I, things aren't what she expects. His experiences have changed him into a serious and responsible man who doesn't have time for Vonceil anymore. He even marries the girl he had left behind. Then a mysterious and captivating woman shows up at the farm and confronts Elber for leaving her in France. When he refuses to leave his wife, she puts a curse on the family well, turning the entire town's water supply into saltwater. Who is this lady dressed all in white, what has she done to the farm, and what does Vonceil's old uncle Dell know about her? Available in softcover and hardcover editions.
SALT MAGIC HC GN
(W) Hope Larson (A) Rebecca Mock
When a jealous witch curses her family's well, it's up to Vonceil to set things right in an epic journey that will leave her changed forever. When Vonceil's older brother, Elber, comes home to their family's Oklahoma farm after serving on the front lines of World War I, things aren't what she expects. His experiences have changed him into a serious and responsible man who doesn't have time for Vonceil anymore. He even marries the girl he had left behind. Then a mysterious and captivating woman shows up at the farm and confronts Elber for leaving her in France. When he refuses to leave his wife, she puts a curse on the family well, turning the entire town's water supply into saltwater. Who is this lady dressed all in white, what has she done to the farm, and what does Vonceil's old uncle Dell know about her? To find out, Vonceil will have to strike out on her own and delve deep into the world of witchcraft, confronting dangerous relatives, shapeshifting animals, a capricious Sugar Witch, and the Lady in White herself-the foreboding Salt Witch. The journey will change Vonceil, but along the way she'll learn a lot about love and what it means to grow up.