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BATMAN THE AUDIO ADVENTURES SPECIAL #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR A DAVE JOHNSON

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dave Johnson

Story By Dennis McNicholas, Bobby Moynihan, Heidi Gardner, Paul Scheer, And More Art By Leo NArdo Romero, Juni Ba, And More Ah, you hear that beautiful racket? That’s the music of Gotham City—the largest city in the world, the big gargoyle, the treasure of the night—anyone who calls it a crime-infested hellhole is dead wrong. No way hell has such great pierogies. So join us here (hear?) as we bring you the stories behind the stories behind the hit HBO Max scripted origi NAl podcast with this sensatio NAl prequel one-shot, written by the very creators and talent who lent their voices to the show. And unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that after years of rumors we find out not only is the Batman real, not only is he one of the good guys, turns out, he’s gon NA be a cop! With special appearances by King Scimitar, Stoveplate Sullivan, Billy Wristwatch, and others directly from the podcast, this oversize special brings you deeper into the mysteries behind Batman: The Audio Adventures!

DC COMICS

BATMAN THE AUDIO ADVENTURES SPECIAL #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR B FRANCIS MA NAPUL CARD STOCK VAR

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Francis Ma NApul

Story By Dennis McNicholas, Bobby Moynihan, Heidi Gardner, Paul Scheer, And More Art By Leo NArdo Romero, Juni Ba, And More Ah, you hear that beautiful racket? That’s the music of Gotham City—the largest city in the world, the big gargoyle, the treasure of the night—anyone who calls it a crime-infested hellhole is dead wrong. No way hell has such great pierogies. So join us here (hear?) as we bring you the stories behind the stories behind the hit HBO Max scripted origi NAl podcast with this sensatio NAl prequel one-shot, written by the very creators and talent who lent their voices to the show. And unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that after years of rumors we find out not only is the Batman real, not only is he one of the good guys, turns out, he’s gon NA be a cop! With special appearances by King Scimitar, Stoveplate Sullivan, Billy Wristwatch, and others directly from the podcast, this oversize special brings you deeper into the mysteries behind Batman: The Audio Adventures!

DC COMICS

BATMAN THE IMPOSTER #1 (OF 3) CVR A ANDREA SORRENTINO (MR)

(W) Mattson Tomlin (A) Andrea Sorrentino (CA) Andrea Sorrentino

Bruce Wayne’s mission as the Batman has only been underway for a year or so, but he can tell he’s making a difference. Unfortu NAtely, he’s made some powerful enemies. All the traditio NAl power brokers of Gotham resent the disruption the Batman has brought to town…and it seems one of them has a plan to neutralize him. There’s a second Batman haunting Gotham’s rooftops and alleys—and this one has no qualms about murdering crimi NAls, live and on tape. With the entire might of the Gotham City Police Department and Gotham’s rich and powerful coming down on his head, Batman must find this imposter and somehow clear his NAme…but how can you prove your innocence from behind a mask? Director and screenwriter Mattson Tomlin (Project Power, Little Fish) has teamed up with Eisner-winning suspense and horror artist Andrea Sorrentino (Joker: Killer Smile, Gideon Falls) to create a wholly new version of Gotham City, informed by grim reality, where every punch leaves a broken bone and every action has consequences far, far beyond Batman’s imagi NAtion!

DC COMICS

BATMAN THE IMPOSTER #1 (OF 3) CVR B LEE BERMEJO VAR (MR)

(W) Mattson Tomlin (A) Andrea Sorrentino (CA) Lee Bermejo

Bruce Wayne’s mission as the Batman has only been underway for a year or so, but he can tell he’s making a difference. Unfortu NAtely, he’s made some powerful enemies. All the traditio NAl power brokers of Gotham resent the disruption the Batman has brought to town…and it seems one of them has a plan to neutralize him. There’s a second Batman haunting Gotham’s rooftops and alleys—and this one has no qualms about murdering crimi NAls, live and on tape. With the entire might of the Gotham City Police Department and Gotham’s rich and powerful coming down on his head, Batman must find this imposter and somehow clear his NAme…but how can you prove your innocence from behind a mask? Director and screenwriter Mattson Tomlin (Project Power, Little Fish) has teamed up with Eisner-winning suspense and horror artist Andrea Sorrentino (Joker: Killer Smile, Gideon Falls) to create a wholly new version of Gotham City, informed by grim reality, where every punch leaves a broken bone and every action has consequences far, far beyond Batman’s imagi NAtion!

DC COMICS

BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS #8 CVR A COLLEEN DORAN (FEAR STATE)

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Colleen Doran

Written By Alyssa Wong, Brandon Thomas, Dan Watters, And Christian Ward Art By Vasco Georgiev, Cian Tormey, Nikola Cizmesija, And Christian Ward Batwoman: FEAR STATE TIE-IN! Someone has hacked into the Oracle Network and has started spreading information around Gotham—Batman is dead, Cassandra Cain Batgirl is a killer, Fear Toxin is in the air. Which is true and which is false? Batwoman will find out with the help of Commissioner Renee Montoya and…Kate’s sister Beth, AKA Red Alice?! Outsiders: FEAR STATE TIE-IN! Scarecrow has stirred Gotham City into a panic, and it’s awakened one of his first students he experimented on, a man turned into a monster known as THE FEARFUL! The Outsiders will have to reunite with the Sig NAl in order to stop the Fearful and keep the city at peace. But a message from the world of FUTURE STATE reaches the Sig NAl and changes everything. Azrael: Azrael, the last acolyte of the Order of St. Dumas, has returned to the streets of Gotham City after serving with the Justice League in the stars. He’s convinced he’s strayed too far from his purpose, too far from his teachings, and needs to reassert himself. But he’ll be met with a city that’s changed forever, a city that will shake his faith. Professor Pyg: Just in time for Halloween, a tale of Super Hero horror from fan-favorite creator Christian Ward, writing and drawing a story of Batman hunting down Professor Pyg in order to find the victim of a kid NApping. Batman will dig back into his memories of youth to track down Pyg and save a child’s life.

DC COMICS

BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS #8 CVR B KHARY RANDOLPH VAR (FEAR STATE)

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Khary Randolph

Written By Alyssa Wong, Brandon Thomas, Dan Watters, And Christian Ward Art By Vasco Georgiev, Cian Tormey, Nikola Cizmesija, And Christian Ward Batwoman: FEAR STATE TIE-IN! Someone has hacked into the Oracle Network and has started spreading information around Gotham—Batman is dead, Cassandra Cain Batgirl is a killer, Fear Toxin is in the air. Which is true and which is false? Batwoman will find out with the help of Commissioner Renee Montoya and…Kate’s sister Beth, AKA Red Alice?! Outsiders: FEAR STATE TIE-IN! Scarecrow has stirred Gotham City into a panic, and it’s awakened one of his first students he experimented on, a man turned into a monster known as THE FEARFUL! The Outsiders will have to reunite with the Sig NAl in order to stop the Fearful and keep the city at peace. But a message from the world of FUTURE STATE reaches the Sig NAl and changes everything. Azrael: Azrael, the last acolyte of the Order of St. Dumas, has returned to the streets of Gotham City after serving with the Justice League in the stars. He’s convinced he’s strayed too far from his purpose, too far from his teachings, and needs to reassert himself. But he’ll be met with a city that’s changed forever, a city that will shake his faith. Professor Pyg: Just in time for Halloween, a tale of Super Hero horror from fan-favorite creator Christian Ward, writing and drawing a story of Batman hunting down Professor Pyg in order to find the victim of a kid NApping. Batman will dig back into his memories of youth to track down Pyg and save a child’s life.

HERO COLLECTOR

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA DESIGNING SPACESHIPS HC

(W) Paul Ruditis

This behind-the-scenes guide looks at the creation of the ships in both the origi NAl Battlestar Galactica and the reimagined series, including vessels of the ragtag fleet and those of the Cylon enemy. Covering 18 key ships from the two shows, including the Galactica itself, the Vipers and the Cylon Raiders, the pages are packed with origi NAl concept art from designers Eric Chu, Andrew Probert, and legendary artist Ralph McQuarrie. This volume explores the art of ship creation from the first sketches to the finished designs of the modelmakers.

KODANSHA COMICS

BEAUTY AND BEAST OF PARADISE LOST GN #2

(W) Kaori Yuki (A) Kaori Yuki (CA) Kaori Yuki

Young and rambunctious Belle insists on going out to play in the forbidden woods, but her adventurous streak abruptly ends when her mother is spirited away by a beast known to kid NAp beautiful women. Twisted by the loss of his wife, Belle's father keeps his daughter, who has unusual, violet hair, locked away in an effort to "protect" her from prying eyes. Fi NAlly emerging after years of solitude, Belle ventures back into the woods where she lost her mother and encounters the beast once more...

IDW PUBLISHING

BERMUDA #4 (OF 4)

CVR A BRADSHAW

(W) John Layman (A) Nick Bradshaw (CA) Nick Bradshaw

The epic conclusion is at hand... can Bermuda and her friends survive?! Can THE WORLD even survive?! The door between dimensions is fi NAlly open, thanks to the science of our world, and the sorcery of Bermuda's. Now both worlds are threatened, and the only hope for either is the brave 16-year-old island adventurer known as Bermuda!

SEVEN SEAS ENT - AIRSHIP

BERSERK OF GLUTTONY LIGHT NOVEL #4

(W) Isshiki Ichika (A) fame

Fate Graphite has never tasted real power. Born with the magical skill Gluttony, he has been shunned and looked down upon his entire life, and constantly hungers in a way that can't be satiated. One day, while working as a gatekeeper for a noble family and fighting a trespassing thief, he discovers Gluttony's true power: when he kills someone, he devours their skills and feeds his g NAwing hunger at last. In that grisly realization, Fate is awakened to his true potential. How many lives will he feed on to satisfy this hunger, and is the world ready for the terrifying warrior he'll become?

YEN PRESS

BESTIA GN #3

(W) Makoto Sa NAda (A) Miyakokashiwa

In the middle of the battle against Shebiti, Asuka's mother, Honoka, suddenly appears. As the only person who can explain what really happened on that day all those years ago, what terrible truth does she have to tell them...!? It's time for Asuka and Edgar to face their fate in this climactic series fi NAle!

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

BESTIES GN #1

WORK IT OUT

(W) Kayla Miller (A) Kristi NA Luu (CA) Kristi NA Luu

A fun and fresh graphic-novel series spin-off of the New York Times best-selling Click books, featuring aspiring entrepreneurs Beth and Chanda! When the girls land a lucrative dogsitting gig, they're sure that fame, fortune, and popularity can't be far behind, but nothing can prepare them for the mishap that throws their business plan-and friendship-into chaos! Meet Beth and Chanda, two stylish best friends on their way to building their fashion empire! An unexpected business opportunity presents itself when the girls are asked to dogsit at Ms. Langford's luxurious house while she's away, but it quickly turns into a disaster after an accident leaves one of Ms. Langford's prized possessions in pieces! Now Beth and Chanda have to take on as many odd jobs as they can in order to afford a replacement. Car washing, book sales, interior decorating-you NAme it, Beth and Chanda are there! Will they be able to patch up their mistake in time? New York Times best-selling author Kayla Miller and co-author Jeffrey Canino deliver a vibrant and honest story about middle school friendships and perso NAl responsibility. Accompanied by Kristi NA Luu's fizzy, expressive art style, this graphic novel is the perfect companion to Olive's existing stories. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

BESTIES HC GN #1

WORK IT OUT

(W) Kayla Miller (A) Kristi NA Luu (CA) Kristi NA Luu

A fun and fresh graphic-novel series spin-off of the New York Times best-selling Click books, featuring aspiring entrepreneurs Beth and Chanda! When the girls land a lucrative dogsitting gig, they're sure that fame, fortune, and popularity can't be far behind, but nothing can prepare them for the mishap that throws their business plan-and friendship-into chaos! Meet Beth and Chanda, two stylish best friends on their way to building their fashion empire! An unexpected business opportunity presents itself when the girls are asked to dogsit at Ms. Langford's luxurious house while she's away, but it quickly turns into a disaster after an accident leaves one of Ms. Langford's prized possessions in pieces! Now Beth and Chanda have to take on as many odd jobs as they can in order to afford a replacement. Car washing, book sales, interior decorating-you NAme it, Beth and Chanda are there! Will they be able to patch up their mistake in time? New York Times best-selling author Kayla Miller and co-author Jeffrey Canino deliver a vibrant and honest story about middle school friendships and perso NAl responsibility. Accompanied by Kristi NA Luu's fizzy, expressive art style, this graphic novel is the perfect companion to Olive's existing stories.

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

CVR A MYCHAELS

(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Marat Mycheals

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dy NAmite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up Photo) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

CVR B LINSNER

(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dy NAmite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up Photo) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

CVR C MOONEY

(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Stephen Mooney

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dy NAmite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up Photo) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

CVR D COSPLAY

(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Cosplay

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dy NAmite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up Photo) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

CVR E BETTIE PAGE PIN UP

(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Photo

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dy NAmite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up Photo) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

MAGNETIC PRESS INC.

BETWEEN SNOW & WOLF HC

(W) Agnes Domergue (A) Helene Ca NAc (CA) Helene Ca NAc

What secret is hidden in the heart of the forest? Lila lives with her father on a snowy island. From a young age, he has protected her from a curse and a demon. One day when he is away for a longer period of time, Lila imagines him already a prisoner and decides to go looking for him. She then discovers a forest asleep under the snow, populated by enigmatic spirits and a white wolf.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

BEYOND THE BREACH #4

(W) Ed Brisson (A) Damian Couceiro (CA) Damian Couceiro

The origin of The Breach is revealed, and Samuel's dark, bloody past along with it. But is it too late? Can The Breach be reversed? Or is this life the new normal for Vanessa, Dougie and Kai? With a group of inter-dimensio NAl bounty hunters hot on their heels, this new life may very well be a short one.

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS

BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR #3

CVR A RA NALDI

(W) Mike Wolfer (A) Alessandro Ra NAldi (CA) Alessandro Ra NAldi

The action-filled, modern sci-fi classic based on the timeless Edgar Rice Burroughs stories continues! Stranded on the savage planet Zandar, Victory Harben has bluffed her way into the island fortress city of the Keelars in the hope of discovering the mysterious secret that ties the brutal aliens to the peaceful people of her ally, Tii-laa. But Tii-laa herself has decided to single-handedly attack her enemies head-on, threatening to disrupt Victory's plan for a stealthy fact-gathering mission. Even as Tii-laa's bestial NAture begins to manifest itself, another of her people joins the fray, and with him comes a revelation that will change Tii-laa forever! If you love epic battles, sci-fi thrills, and lost world high adventure, you'll find all of that and more Beyond the Farthest Star! This series comes with two covers - Main & 350 copy limited edition Variant by series artist Alessandro Ra NAldi.

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS

BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR #3

CVR B LTD ED

(W) Mike Wolfer (A) Alessandro Ra NAldi (CA) Alessandro Ra NAldi

Start your journey to the edges of the galaxy with a special limited-edition 350 copy gem! This book is a true treasure that you can slab with your favorite grading company!

BLUE JUICE COMICS

BILLY THE KIT #1

(W) Justin Gray (A) Barry McClain (CA) Barry McClain

The Wild West has never been wilder! Introducing Billy the Kit, featuring a gunslinging rabbit seeking revenge against the Tor NAdo God that killed his family. Why was this sickly, skinny rabbit spared such a gruesome fate? What makes him so special? With the help of Luther the Goat, a profanity-spewing martial arts master, Billy relies on faith, magical firearms, and Kung Fu to wage war against the pagan gods and monsters of a bygone era. Co-created by Ringo-Award winning writer Justin Gray and artist Barry McClain Jr., digital paints by Slamet Mujiono.

IMAGE COMICS

BITTER ROOT TP #3

(W) David F. Walker (A) Sanford Greene (CA) Sanford Greene

The monster-hunting Sangerye family has faced terrifying challenges in their fight to protect humanity, and while they have suffered pain and loss, they have never been defeated. That is about to change. A great evil has invaded Earth - and the Sangeryes are not prepared for the battle they must face. But if they cannot protect the world, who can? See the Harlem Re NAissance as you never have before as the Eisner Award-winning series continues! COLLECTS BITTER ROOT #11-15.

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE

BLACK BEACON #4 (OF 6)

(W) Ryan Lindsay (A) Sebastian Piriz (CA) Sebastian Piriz

Niko discovers some secrets of the sphere. Unfortu NAtely, some of those secrets also find her. The interstellar smash hit from Sebastián Piriz (Disaster Inc., Canto) and Ryan K Lindsay (Eter NAl, Everfrost) starts to speed towards its absolutely universe shattering fi NAle.