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LORD OF GORE #2 (OF 8)
(W) D.B. Stanley (A) Daniel Leister (CA) Daniel Leister
Hospitalized after a vicious encounter with the Headsman, Danny warns the police about escaped former Headsman actor, and multiple murderer, Garrett Fort being on the loose. But, Garrett Fort is still locked up in a Northern California mental institution. If he's there, then who's under the hood? And, Jessica's twin sister, Abby, arrives from England. It's getting so you can't tell the players without a scorecard.
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Scott Godlewski (CA) Tony Harris
The Blood Belles reveal their true reason for coming to Santa Carla: unleashing a vampire threat unlike anything the world has ever seen. If you thought lost boys were bad, wait until these girls get their way.
LOVE & ROCKETS MAGAZINE #2
(W) Gilbert Hernandez (A) Gilbert Hernandez (CA) Gilbert Hernandez
The second issue of Love and Rockets picks right up from Issue #1! Over on Jaime's side, it's La Llorona's turn to hit the stage at the punk rock reunion and the Hellmets are closing in on Princess Animus. Is Hopey ready? Is Isla ready? Are you ready? On Gilbert's side, Fritz and her twin daughters meet, making Fritz crazier than ever, while Pipo and her new squeeze visit the mysterious Dr. Emil in prison in an effort to learn just what his secret cosmetic treatment actually is...
LOVERS IN THE GARDEN GN
(W) Anya Davidson (A) Anya Davidson (CA) Anya Davidson
"You're pretty optimistic for a guy who's been shot in the back." In 1975 New York City, the heroin epidemic is in full swing. An art-dealing dope pusher and his deadly drug mule, two Vietnam veterans turned hit-men, an optimistic undercover cop and a renegade reporter with a nasty drinking problem all collide in the naked city. But who will come out on top after everyone's hit rock bottom?
(W) Richard Kadrey (A) Lee Garbett (CA) Dave Johnson
Writer Richard Kadrey continues to chart Lucifer's course! No one does evil like the Devil, of course, but corrupt real estate moguls come close-and this one has some debts to settle with a demon. When their paths cross, it'll mean big business and blood in the streets.
COLD HEAVEN
(W) Holly Black (A) Lee Garbett (CA) Dave Johnson
In these tales from issues #1-6 of the new hit series, God is dead-and Gabriel has accused Lucifer of His murder. Lucifer had motive and opportunity, but claims he can prove his innocence. If Gabriel finds the killer and takes the culprit into custody, his sins will be forgotten, and he'll be welcomed back to Silver City. Their investigation will span Heaven, Hell, Earth and beyond in this antagonistic buddy-cop noir with an angelic flair.
FATHER LUCIFER
(W) Holly Black (A) Lee Garbett (CA) Dave Johnson
Wrongfully accused of Deicide, the onetime Prince of Hell went on a cosmic journey to clear his name. Now he wants nothing more than to retire to his Los Angeles hotspot, Ex Lux, and drown his sorrows one drink at a time. But now that the Throne of Heaven is vacant, archangels will stop at nothing to seize their absent Father's crown. Since the Son of the Morning has no wish to head back to Hell, a vicious power struggle has erupted in the Underworld as well. And with both realms in chaos, Earth has never been more vulnerable. Collects LUCIFER #7-12.
LUMBERJANES #35
(W) Shannon Watters (A) Carolyn Nowak (CA) Kat Leyh
Jen is elated about being a roller derby ref, and soon the 'Janes are laced up and ready to go full Rumblejanes on the yetis!
LUMBERJANES TP #6
(W) Shannon Watters (A) Carey Pietsch (CA) Noelle Stevenson
Camp is about more than just crafts and acquiring badges when you're a Lumberjane. When April, Jo, Mal, Molly, and Ripley all decide to learn more about the mysterious Seafarin' Karen, things take a turn for the strange. Shapeshifters, strange portals, and friendship to the max make for one summer camp that never gets boring! Collects issues #21-24.
(W) Usual Gang of Idiots (A) Usual Gang of Idiots
February means Valentine's Day, which means romance! Why not give your loved one the gift of MAD-and then get ready to look for a new loved one!
MADBALLS HC
(W) Brad McGinty (A) Brian Smith
You thought - no, - those disgusting creepy heads from the '80s were gone forever, but boy, were you wrong! Screamin' Meemie, Bash Brain, Skullface, and the rest of the Madballs are back in this grosser-than-gross new adventure. And with stories by some of the world's most revolting artists, this book is packed with so much mayhem it's almost illegal in several states!
MAGATSUKI GN #7
(W) Hoshino Taguchi (A) Hoshino Taguchi (CA) Hoshino Taguchi
Yasuke, 15 years old, is about to build up the courage to confess his love to his childhood friend Akari, who's fallen for him, too. There's just one problem: Yasuke's family lives in a Japanese shrine, and when he breaks the shrine's sacred mirror, it triggers a curse, releasing the cute and well-endowed goddess of misfortune, Orihime, into the real world! Now Yasuke can't ever be out of Orihime's sight; if he gets too far away, he dies, and can only be brought back to life with a quick kiss from Orihime!
MAGI GN #22
(W) Shinobu Ohtaka (A) Shinobu Ohtaka (CA) Shinobu Ohtaka
A summit involving the major powers of the world is about to begin in Sindria. Despite the looming threats to everyone, each country maneuvers and plots in their own self interest. The burgeoning Kou Empire brings an unexpected ally to the table, and several Magi including Aladdin are also in attendance. Aladdin has an important story to tell-the tale of the lost people known as the Alma Tran! For teen audiences.
MAID SAMA 2IN1 TP #7
(W) Hiro Fujiwara (A) Hiro Fujiwara (CA) Hiro Fujiwara
Misaki decides to tell Usui how she feels and goes on a date with him to the amusement park on Christmas Day! But with Cedric the spy following their every move, will she be able to say anything? Later, Usui drops some serious news that will affect his relationship with Misaki! For teen audiences.
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MALEFIC #1 (OF 8)
(W) Dan Schaffer (A) Dan Schaffer (CA) Dan Schaffer
Young doctor Evelyn Freust gets a chance to redeem her disgraced career when she signs on at a mysterious asylum harboring diabolical paranormal neurotics - The Pit. Freust must treat their supernatural disorders and survive the madness. But a destructive battle of wits begins with Inmate Eleven, who may be the Devil. It's all downhill from there.
MANARA CARAVAGGIO HC #1
PALETTE AND SWORD
(W) Milo Manara (A) Milo Manara (CA) Milo Manara
Comics master Milo Manara returns to Dark Horse with his newest work, Volume 1: Chronicling the painter's early years in Rome and the pleasures and troubles he finds there, this seminal work is Manara's love letter to Caravaggio, one of the most revered and influential artists in history. o Translated and published in English for the first time!
MANIFEST DESTINY #26
(W) Chris Dingess (A) Matthew Roberts (CA) Matthew Roberts
Behind their fortified walls, the Corps of Discovery turns against each other... as the American Dream goes mad.
MARQUIS OF ANAON GN #5
CHAMBER OF CHEOPS
(W) Fabien Vehlmann (A) Mattieu Bonhomme (CA) Mattieu Bonhomme
Jean-Baptiste tackles the mysteries of the pyramids! Umberto Leone, a wealthy eccentric, dies in Egypt. In his will, he bequeaths enormous amounts of money to several perfect strangers, including Jean-Baptiste! Intrigued by such a curious inheritance, the young man decides to follow Leone's tracks and sails to Cairo, last destination of the late explorer. There, in the shadow of the pyramids, he will meet French expatriates with dubious motives, gold-crazed janissaries, mysterious holy men, and, above all, the beautiful Dieneba.
MARRY ME #3
CVR A MAIN
(W) Bobby Crosby (A) Remy Eisu Mokhtar (CA) Remy Eisu Mokhtar
Stasia is a world-famous pop star who is so frustrated with her love life that she accepts the proposal of a random fan holding a "MARRY ME" sign at one of her concerts. In this issue: Stasia takes her new husband to Africa, where they run into a familiar face that requires near-constant punching.
MARRY ME #3
CVR B MOKHTAR
(W) Bobby Crosby (A) Remy Eisu Mokhtar (CA) Remy Eisu Mokhtar
Stasia is a world-famous pop star who is so frustrated with her love life that she accepts the proposal of a random fan holding a MARRY ME sign at one of her concerts. In this issue: Stasia takes her new husband to Africa, where they run into a familiar face that requires near-constant punching.
MARVEL GUARDIANS OF GALAXY VOL 2 PRELUDE #2 (OF 2)
(W) Will Pilgrim (A) Christopher Allen (CA) TBD
ENTER: THE RAVAGERS! • Like it or not, GAMORA, DRAX, ROCKET, and GROOT are stuck with PETER QUILL as his former comrades, THE RAVAGERS, return for revenge! • But a greater threat emerges as RONAN THE ACCUSER catches up with the ragtag heroes! • They'll need to come up with something quick...or there'll be no galaxy left to guard! • Get ready for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with the conclusion of this all-new adaptation of the original, hilarious hit film! Rated T
MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS ULTRON REVOLUTION #8
(W) Joe Caramagna (A) Various (CA) Various
• Everyone's favorite synthezoid joins the AVENGERS on an adventure to ASGARD to help THOR defeat the DESTROYER - which is being controlled by ULTRON himself! All Ages
MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS ULTRON REVOLUTION DIGEST TP #2
(W) Joe Caramagna (A) Various (CA) Various
Featuring screen-capture images from MARVEL'S AVENGERS: ULTRON REVOLUTION! Enter the Thunderbolts - justice, like lightning! But before Hawkeye can meet this new squad of heroes, he must fend off an army of villains! Can the awesome archer defend Avengers Tower from a siege by Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil? Then, when Justin Hammer's weapons factories threaten civilian lives, the Avengers are ready to take him down. But our heroes weren't expecting to meet a second team of mighty champions! Who are these mysterious Thunderbolts, and are they truly as good as they claim? The answers will shock you...and the Avengers! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS: ULTRON REVOLUTION #5-8. All Ages
MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #17
(W) Joe Caramagna (A) TBD (CA) TBD
WE ARE THE WORLD TREE! • After a distracting run-in with RONAN, the GUARDIANS just want to get back on track and find the COSMIC SEED before THANOS can find it and wreak havoc... • ...but a chance encounter with THOR will throw the Guardians way off track - can they ever find their way back, or will the Son of Odin bring their journey to an end? All Ages
MARVELS GUARDIANS OF GALAXY PRELUDE TP #2
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) TBD
An awesome mix of stories new and old to whet the appetite for 2017's most sensational sequel: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Get hooked on that Guardians feeling once again as Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot get ready for round two! New players enter the game in pulse-pounding preludes to the ragtag team's next cinematic adventure. Plus: a classic, pivotal chapter in the life of the enigmatic Mantis - the Marvel Cinematic Universe's next superstar-in-waiting! Meet the Guardians of the 31st Century, including Yondu! And thrill to a truly cosmic team-up between the Guardians and the Avengers! Collecting MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY PRELUDE #1-2, GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS #4, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (1990) #1 and GUARDIANS TEAM-UP #1-2. Rated T