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JOKER #8 CVR C ACKY BRIGHT VAR

(W) James Tynion IV, Sam Johns (A) Guillem March, Sweeney Boo (CA) Acky Bright

Jim Gordon was warned, to "head back to the light while you still can," but his quest to apprehend The Joker is taking him deeper into darkness. Could The Joker actually be innocent of the attack on Arkham Asylum? Punchline Back-Up: It’s a jailbreak as Bluebird must escape from Blackgate before Punchline and her gang can murder her!

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JOKER PRESENTS A PUZZLEBOX #3 (OF 7) CVR A CHIP ZDARSKY

(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Jesus Merino, Dominike Domo Stanton, Juni Ba (CA) Chip Zdarsky

The puzzle gets more complicated…and deadly! The Joker continues story time with two more terrifying tales of this twisted treasure hunt. First, Black Mask is out for revenge, but when he crosses paths with one of the world’s greatest assassins, things don't go as planned. Then, Killer Moth must team-up with Man-Bat if he hopes to survive the riddle of Master Engine.

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JOKER PRESENTS A PUZZLEBOX #3 (OF 7) CVR B WILLIAM REILLY BROWN CARD STOCK VAR

(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Jesus Merino, Dominike Domo Stanton, Juni Ba (CA) William Reilly Brown

MARVEL COMICS

THE MARVELS #6

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Yildiray Cinar (CA) Alex Ross

Who is Lady Lotus? Crime lord, super villain, saboteur...but that's just scratching the surface. Learn what makes her tick - her loves, her hates, her fears - and learn the startling secrets behind the Siancong War. Why it's not what it seems, and what's going on behind the scenes. A tour through a century of Marvel history, involving the Invaders, the Avengers, mayhem, monsters and the deepest mystery of all. RATED T

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THE MARVELS TP #1

WAR IN SIANCONG

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Yildiray Cinar (CA) Alex Ross

A thriller that will take readers across the Marvel Universe... and beyond! Kurt Busiek (MARVELS) is back, with the biggest, wildest, most sprawling series you've ever seen - telling stories that span decades and range from cosmic adventure to intense human drama, from street level to the far reaches of space, starring literally anyone, from Marvel's very first heroes to the superstars of tomorrow! Featuring Captain America, Spider-Man, the Punisher, the Human Torch, Storm, the Black Cat, the Golden Age Vision, Melinda May, Aero, Iron Man, Thor and more - and introducing brand-new characters destined to be fan-favorites! Get to know Kevin Schumer, an ordinary guy with some big secrets - and the mysterious Threadneedle! But who (or what) is KSHOOM? It all starts here. And it goes... everywhere! Collecting THE MARVELS (2021) #1-5. Rated T

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NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE #5 (OF 12) CVR A ALVARO MARTINEZ BUENO (MR)

(W) James Tynion IV (A) Alvaro Martinez Bueno (CA) Alvaro Martinez Bueno

Veronica, the Scientist, has one of the longest-standing connections to Walter among anyone in the House…and through her work with NASA, she may have insight into who he really is. But what she sees in the stars above the House may upend everything she thought she knew!

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NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE #5 (OF 12) CVR B DAVID LAFUENTE CARD STOCK VAR (MR)

(W) James Tynion IV (A) Alvaro Martinez Bueno (CA) David Lafuente

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SWAMP THING #8 (OF 10) CVR A MIKE PERKINS

(W) Ram V. (A) Mike Perkins (CA) Mike Perkins

A terrifying reunion! With Levi making his choice, the new avatar of the Green draws one step closer to escaping the clutches of the Suicide Squad! But is it already too late? Has the Squad bolstered themselves to an unstoppable end? Or will an unexpected guest help him to victory at a terrible cost?

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SWAMP THING #8 (OF 10) CVR B FRANCESCO MATTINA CARD STOCK VAR

(W) Ram V. (A) Mike Perkins (CA) Francesco Mattina

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SWAMP THING (2021) TP VOL 01 BECOMING

(W) Ram V. (A) Mike Perkins (CA) Mike Perkins

A new Swamp Thing is born! Unable to control his transformation into the monstrous Swamp Thing, Levi Kamei is thrust into the harsh, unforgiving mystery of grisly murders committed by a supernatural desert legend. Collects Future State: Swamp Thing #1-2 and The Swamp Thing #1-4.

SCRIBNER

THE TIMES I KNEW I WAS GAY GRAPHIC MEMOIR SC

(W) Eleanor Crewes (A) Eleanor Crewes

Ellie always had questions about who she was and how she fit in. As a girl, she wore black, obsessed over Willow in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and found dating boys much more confusing than many of her friends did. As she grew older, so did her fears and a deep sense of unbelonging. From her first communion to her first girlfriend via a swathe of self-denial, awkward encounters, and everyday courage, Ellie offers a fresh and funny self-portrait of a young woman becoming herself.

T PUB

THEORY TP #1

(W) Neil Gibson (A) Amrit Birdi (CA) Abigail Jill Harding

The Theory is the story about an astroarchaeologist working to save our future, and a time traveller striving to fix our past. With a lot of mystery, The Theory is composed of short powerful stories that combine into an overarching saga across space and time.

MARVEL COMICS

THOR #18

(W) Donny Cates (A) Pasqual Ferry (CA) Olivier Coipel

MEET ASGARD'S NEW MASTER OF SPIES - THROG! After the events of "Revelations," Thor has a top secret mission that only one trusted ally can carry out: Throg, the Frog of Thunder! Guest artist Pasqual Ferry makes a return trip to Asgard for this unique tale of otherworldly espionage, one that will have a profound impact on the future of the Marvel Universe! RATED T+

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THOR #18

JUSKO MARVEL MASTERPIECES VAR

(W) Donny Cates (A) Pasqual Ferry (CA) Joe Jusko

MEET ASGARD'S NEW MASTER OF SPIES - THROG! After the events of "Revelations," Thor has a top secret mission that only one trusted ally can carry out: Throg, the Frog of Thunder! Guest artist Pasqual Ferry makes a return trip to Asgard for this unique tale of otherworldly espionage, one that will have a profound impact on the future of the Marvel Universe! RATED T+

MARVEL COMICS

THOR BY DONNY CATES TP #3

REVELATIONS

(W) Donny Cates (A) Michele Bandini (CA) Olivier Coipel

Odin has returned! But an air of tension now sits upon the throne. Father and son. All-Father and All-Father. Odin and Thor. Is this relationship forever doomed, and what does it mean for the Ten Realms? Determined to be the best leader that he can be, Thor makes the fateful decision to surrender Mjolnir. But what if the hammer isn't ready to give up Thor? As all of Asgard reckons with Odin's return and the aftermath of Donald Blake's brutal attack, its ruler will be rocked by revelations - and face a shocking confrontation with the Avengers! Plus: When the Infinity Stones return, Thor and a surprising guest star must confront a dark, twisted version of the God of Thunder who is determined to become the iron-fisted ruler of all the realms! Collecting THOR (2020) #15-18 and THOR ANNUAL (2021) #1. Rated T+

SIMON SPOTLIGHT

THUNDER & CLUCK YR GN #2

BRAVE FRIEND LEADS WAY

(W) Jill Esbaum (A) Miles Thompson

Two unlikely dinosaur friends brave the way in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book! It is a hot day. Thunder and Cluck find a dark, cool cave. But which friend is brave enough to lead the way in? Ready-to-Read Graphics books give readers the perfect introduction to the graphic novel format with easy-to-follow panels, speech bubbles with accessible vocabulary, and sequential storytelling that is spot-on for beginning readers.

SIMON SPOTLIGHT

THUNDER & CLUCK YR HC GN #2

BRAVE FRIEND LEADS WAY

(W) Jill Esbaum (A) Miles Thompson

Two unlikely dinosaur friends brave the way in the second book in the Thunder and Cluck Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series! It is a hot day. Thunder and Cluck find a dark, cool cave. But which friend is brave enough to lead the way in? Ready-to-Read Graphics books give readers the perfect introduction to the graphic novel format with easy-to-follow panels, speech bubbles with accessible vocabulary, and sequential storytelling that is spot-on for beginning readers. There's even a how-to guide for reading graphic novels at the beginning of each book.

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TIME BEFORE TIME #6

CVR A SHALVEY

(W) Declan Shalvey (A) Declan Shalvey (CA) Declan Shalvey

Oscar Gomez is on the hunt for a Syndicate deserter hiding out in the year 1994. Can he rely on the local Syndicate network to track the deserter down? This standalone story features art by series co-creator DECLAN SHALVEY!

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TIME BEFORE TIME #6

CVR B OSULLIVAN

(W) Declan Shalvey (A) Declan Shalvey (CA) David O'Sullivan

Oscar Gomez is on the hunt for a Syndicate deserter hiding out in the year 1994. Can he rely on the local Syndicate network to track the deserter down? This standalone story features art by series co-creator DECLAN SHALVEY!

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TIME BEFORE TIME #6

CVR C DEL MUNDO

(W) Declan Shalvey (A) Declan Shalvey (CA) Mike Del Mundo

Oscar Gomez is on the hunt for a Syndicate deserter hiding out in the year 1994. Can he rely on the local Syndicate network to track the deserter down? This standalone story features art by series co-creator DECLAN SHALVEY!

ATHENEUM BOOKS FOR YOUNG READE

TINY DANCER GN

(W) Siena Cherson Siegel (A) Mark Siegel (CA) Mark Siegel

All her life, Siena has dreamed of being a ballerina. Her love of movement and dedication to the craft earned her a spot at the School of American Ballet, with hopes of becoming a member of George Balanchine's world-famous New York City Ballet company. Siena has worked hard for many years to be a professional ballet dancer, but injury and doubt are starting to take their toll. Maybe it's time to look beyond the world of dance-but when you have spent your entire life working toward something, how do you figure out what comes next? And how do you figure out who you are without the thing that defined you? Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

ATHENEUM BOOKS FOR YOUNG READE

TINY DANCER HC GN

(W) Siena Cherson Siegel (A) Mark Siegel (CA) Mark Siegel

A teenage ballet dancer struggles to find her next step, and her place in the world, in this exquisite graphic memoir-a follow-up to the Sibert Honor-winning To Dance. All her life, Siena has dreamed of being a ballerina. Her love of movement and dedication to the craft earned her a spot at the School of American Ballet, with hopes of becoming a member of George Balanchine's world-famous New York City Ballet company. Siena has worked hard for many years to be a professional ballet dancer, but injury and doubt are starting to take their toll. Maybe it's time to look beyond the world of dance-but Siena's whole identity has been shaped by ballet. When you have spent your entire life working toward something, how do you figure out what comes next? And how do you figure out who you are without the thing that defined you? This is a moving and beautifully drawn memoir of a dancer struggling to find her next step-and a young woman finding her true footing in the world.

DC COMICS

TITANS UNITED #2 (OF 7) CVR A JAMAL CAMPBELL

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Jose Luis, Jonas Trindade (CA) Jamal Campbell

Guest-Starring Hawk and Dove! The Titans uncover a plot against them. Someone has been stealing their powers, but who? And what has it got to do with Superboy? Guest-starring Hawk and Dove.

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TITANS UNITED #2 (OF 7) CVR B KAEL NGU CARD STOCK VAR

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Jose Luis, Jonas Trindade (CA) Kael Ngu

Guest-Starring Hawk and Dove! The Titans uncover a plot against them. Someone has been stealing their powers, but who? And what has it got to do with Superboy? Guest-starring Hawk and Dove.

IDW PUBLISHING

TMNT BEST OF APRIL O NEIL #0

(W) VARIOUS (A) Various (CA) James Biggie

The Turtles' best friend April is always ready to uncover new danger and help her mutant pals! Dig into this oversized collection and discover the very best April stories from across multiple TMNT publishers!