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SMOKETOWN #1

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Scott Van Domelen (CA) Dustin Mollick

From acclaimed writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson (, ), and introducing artist Scott Van Domelen, comes the first in an interconnecting series of chapters in the tradition of David Lapham's , Brubaker/Phillips' , and . Each chapter explores the final days of a murdered soldier from a new perspective, each one exposing the criminal side of a small industrial Pennsylvania town. In Chapter One, "Killing Marcus," after a life-or-death situation, a battered wife and mother has until sunrise to cover up her husband's murder, not knowing that her actions have set her up for a confrontation with some even more dangerous people.

IDW PUBLISHING

STARSTRUCK OLD PROLDIERS NEVER DIE #1 (OF 6)

(W) Elaine Lee (A) Michael William Kaluta (CA) Michael William Kaluta

A glorious Starstruck mini-series of Lee & Kaluta's classic space-opera! A rollicking adventure featuring Harry Palmer, the Galactic Girl Guides, and other favorites from this classic series. This re-mastered and expanded series features approximately 50% all-new artwork by legendary comics illustrator Michael Kaluta. Each episode includes a single chapter as well as a glossary written by Lee and illustrated by Kaluta.

BOOM! STUDIOS

STEVEN UNIVERSE ONGOING #1

(W) Melanie Gillman (A) Katy Farina (CA) Missy Pena

We're bringing Steven Universe back to comic books with more Steven, more gems, and more of the characters we all love in an all-new ongoing series! Writer Melanie Gillman (As the Crow Flies) and artist Katy Farina (The Amazing World of Gumball) are teaming up for the start of a new adventure for the entire gang. Based on Cartoon Network's Emmy-nominated series, created by The New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe follows Steven, the "little brother" to a team of magical guardians of humanity-the Crystal Gems. The show is currently in its fourth season and has earned millions of fans of all ages worldwide. o In this kickoff issue, Steven, Lapis, and Peridot rescue a baby songbird on the ground outside the barn and work together to reunite it with its mother.

BOOM! STUDIOS

STEVEN UNIVERSE ONGOING #1

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(W) Melanie Gillman (A) Katy Farina (CA) Rian Sygh

We're bringing Steven Universe back to comic books with more Steven, more gems, and more of the characters we all love in an all-new ongoing series! Writer Melanie Gillman (As the Crow Flies) and artist Katy Farina (The Amazing World of Gumball) are teaming up for the start of a new adventure for the entire gang. Based on Cartoon Network's Emmy-nominated series, created by The New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe follows Steven, the "little brother" to a team of magical guardians of humanity-the Crystal Gems. The show is currently in its fourth season and has earned millions of fans of all ages worldwide. o In this kickoff issue, Steven, Lapis, and Peridot rescue a baby songbird on the ground outside the barn and work together to reunite it with its mother.

AMIGO COMICS

STREET TIGER #1

(W) Ertito Montana (A) Ertito Montana (CA) Ertito Montana

Nam City is a dangerous place, and now it is even more. Members of different criminal organizations are being found dead. The police fear a gang war, but rumors are spreading about one man waging a solo war against crime. A man with a bike helmet, a leather jacket, and the symbol of a Tiger! A hectic ride that will take you to the 80's exploitation movies!

IMAGE COMICS

SUN BAKERY #1

(W) Corey Lewis (A) Corey Lewis (CA) Corey Lewis

The sold-out indy hit returns through IMAGE COMICS! SUN BAKERY comics anthology features the following stories: "DREAM SKILLS," about a city where guns are obsolete and the social culture is swordplay; "AREM," a space adventurer on a quest to photograph the most beautiful galactic vistas; and "BAT RIDER," a supernatural skateboarding comic.

DC COMICS

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Jorge Jimenez (CA) Jorge Jimenez

"When I grow up" part one! The sons of Batman and Superman have graduated to their own monthly comic-but if they want to survive, they're going to have to share it! Writer Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN, SUPERMAN) teams with rising-star artist Jorge Jimenez (EARTH 2) to bring you the adventures of the World's Smallest. This debut issue looks at the lives of Robin and Superboy and their destiny to follow in their fathers' footsteps, while we meet a new villain whose ascension parallels the boys' own understanding of their powers-except that he believes it's his right to rule over every being on the planet! RATED T

DC COMICS

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(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Jorge Jimenez (CA) Dustin Nguyen

"When I grow up" part one! The sons of Batman and Superman have graduated to their own monthly comic-but if they want to survive, they're going to have to share it! Writer Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN, SUPERMAN) teams with rising-star artist Jorge Jimenez (EARTH 2) to bring you the adventures of the World's Smallest. This debut issue looks at the lives of Robin and Superboy and their destiny to follow in their fathers' footsteps, while we meet a new villain whose ascension parallels the boys' own understanding of their powers-except that he believes it's his right to rule over every being on the planet! RATED T

TITAN COMICS