STRANGER THINGS TP #1
OTHER SIDE
(W) Jody Houser (A) Stefano Martino (CA) Aleksi Briclot
When Will Byers finds himself in the Upside Down, an impossible dark parody of his own world, he's understandably frightened. But that's nothing compared with the fear that takes hold when he realizes what's in that world with him! No one escapes a Demogorgon unscathed... Based on Will's unseen journey during season 1 of hit Netflix show Stranger Things.
STRAVAGANZA TP #1
(W) Akihito Tomi (A) Akihito Tomi (CA) Akihito Tomi
A mysterious warrior travels the kingdom of Auroria, battling monstrous creatures and seeking adventure. Few know she is secretly Auroria's young and inexperienced masked monarch -- Queen Vivian. In a world where humans are not at the top of the food chain, the Queen in the Iron Mask must learn to use both her sword and her throne to protect her people from the dangers looming just beyond the city walls.
STRAVAGANZA TP #3
(W) Akihito Tomi (A) Akihito Tomi (CA) Akihito Tomi
The world is at war. Humans, Orcs, Werewolves, Elves, Dwarves, Lizardmen, Klord, Sephyea - all will have their parts to play before the final swords clash. There will be losses, and Queen Vivian will need to show the true strength of the Queen in the Iron Mask.
STRAYED TP #1
(W) Carlos Giffoni (A) Juan Doe (CA) Juan Doe
In the far future, a military-industrial complex reigns over all humanity and actively destroys distant alien worlds. The galaxy's only hope can be found through an unlikely pair: an astral-projecting cat named Lou and his loving owner Kiara. Trading nine lives for the well-being of billions, their revolt is a battle for love, friendship, compassion, and the soul of humanity. Collects the five-issue miniseries.
STRIKEFORCE #6
(W) Tini Howard (A) Jacopo Camagni (CA) Juan Jose Ryp
MOONSTRUCK MONSTROSITY! Ghost's secretive ally is revealed - Moonstone, a.k.a. the psychotic psych Karla Sofen! But what does a manipulator of minds want with a hospital full of the dead and dying - and can this divisive team keep off the edge of death themselves? Rated T+
STRIKEFORCE TP #1
(W) Tini Howard (A) German Peralta (CA) Mike Deodato
No compromise - no mercy! A new threat is secretly taking over the planet - and the more people who know about it, the more powerful it becomes. Blade can't bring the Avengers in on this - not just for their own safety but also for the safety of everyone on Earth. So he must recruit a team of heroes accustomed to darkness - a Strikeforce! Angela, Spider-Woman, Wiccan, the Winter Soldier, Monica Rambeau and Daimon Hellstrom join the Daywalker to fight the fights no other Marvel team can take on! But something is very wrong with Daimon - and the only one who can help is his devilish sister, Satana! The crew storm Castle Doom - where secrets, and swords, will fly! But who is tinkering with the boundaries between life and death, between human and machine - and why?! Collecting STRIKEFORCE #1-5. Rated T+
(W) Tom Taylor (A) Bruno Redondo (CA) Bruno Redondo
It's Task Force X's first mission as a brand-new team of blood enemies, and things have already gone horribly wrong! As Squad members start to turn on each other, the mission rapidly falls to pieces-but new team leader Lok will let no bad deed go unpunished. Who will take the fall? One thing's for sure: there will be hell to pay...
MICO SUAYAN VAR ED
(W) Tom Taylor (A) Bruno Redondo (CA) Mico Suayan
It's Task Force X's first mission as a brand-new team of blood enemies, and things have already gone horribly wrong! As Squad members start to turn on each other, the mission rapidly falls to pieces-but new team leader Lok will let no bad deed go unpunished. Who will take the fall? One thing's for sure: there will be hell to pay...
(W) Jody Houser (A) Rachael Stott (CA) Kevin Maguire
After the Lasso of Truth reveals something unexpected about Supergirl's infection, Wonder Woman is quickly running out of ways to try to bring Kara back peacefully. Making matters worse, the government has sent robotic military backup to Smallville to deal with the possible atomic threat of Infected Supergirl-and neither Wonder Woman nor Supergirl is prepared for the innocent casualties this could mean for the town.
CARD STOCK DERRICK CHEW VAR ED
(W) Jody Houser (A) Rachael Stott (CA) Derrick Chew
After the Lasso of Truth reveals something unexpected about Supergirl's infection, Wonder Woman is quickly running out of ways to try to bring Kara back peacefully. Making matters worse, the government has sent robotic military backup to Smallville to deal with the possible atomic threat of Infected Supergirl-and neither Wonder Woman nor Supergirl is prepared for the innocent casualties this could mean for the town.
SUPERHERO PLAYBOOK HC
(W) Randall Lotowycz (A) Tim Palin
Do you want to be a great leader like Black Panther, or perhaps a great warrior striving for peace like Wonder Woman? You can be that and much more without even having the superpowers of Captain Marvel or Spider-Man. Remember: What makes you different makes you great. You are more than your mistakes. Protect those who need it. Take care of the planet. And, above all, love and respect yourself. Each of the 20 lessons is taught by a familiar character and showcased in lively full-color illustration. Whether you want to be a role model like Superman, control your emotions like Hulk, or stand up to bullies like Captain America, this book is for you. Be you, be better, and learn these life lessons from your favorite superheroes.
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Joe Prado (CA) Ivan Reis
The United Planets is a perfect, beautiful idea...that completely flies in the face of everything the barbaric Mongul has been fighting for his entire life. Mongol will destroy the United Planets and Superman with it. And he said something about using Earth as his toilet. Which doesn't sound very nice. The return of one of Superman's biggest and baddest villains...bigger and badder than ever!
CARD STOCK BRYAN HITCH VAR ED
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Joe Prado (CA) Bryan Hitch
The United Planets is a perfect, beautiful idea...that completely flies in the face of everything the barbaric Mongul has been fighting for his entire life. Mongol will destroy the United Planets and Superman with it. And he said something about using Earth as his toilet. Which doesn't sound very nice. The return of one of Superman's biggest and baddest villains...bigger and badder than ever!
INVISIBLE MAFIA
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Patrick Gleason (CA) Ryan Sook
In these tales from ACTION COMICS #1001-1006, the devastating repercussions from the Man of Steel miniseries still reverberate as Metropolis enters a new age! The Daily Planet teeters on the brink of disaster! A new criminal element has made its way onto the streets of Superman's hometown! With mobsters being killed off and the Daily Planet staff hunting for answers, it's up to Superman to discover what lurks in the underside of the city he thought he knew so well. Who is the Red Mist, and why has Superman never heard of someone so powerful and dangerous? And what is Lois Lane doing with Lex Luthor?
(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Gurihiru (CA) Gurihiru
The Daily Planet is under attack! When the Klan invades the newspaper's office, they kidnap Lois Lane, Perry White, and Inspector Henderson. The Klan's attacks have separated our heroes, forcing Roberta and Jimmy Olsen to step up and help save the Daily Planet staff. But the Klan has one more surprise to reveal. In order to save his friends and stop the Klan once and for all, Superman must face his own identity to unleash his full potential and ultimately accept who he really is. Inspired by the 1940s Superman radio serial "Clan of the Fiery Cross," New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints, The Terrifics, New Super-Man) concludes his personal retelling of the adventures of the Lee family as they team up with Superman to smash the Klan.
THE UNITY SAGA PHANTOM EARTH
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Ivan Reis (CA) Ivan Reis
The fallout from THE MAN OF STEEL mini-series has Clark Kent looking at the world through new eyes...with new ideas about what Superman could and should do for the city of Metropolis and the planet Earth. His first job? Getting the planet out of the Phantom Zone! The world quakes and shakes as it begins to succumb to the effects of the entire planet being moved into the lifeless realm known as the Phantom Zone. As Superman works with the Justice League, an old enemy trapped in the same prison returns to stop the Man of Steel and escape. Collects SUPERMAN #1-6.
THE UNITY SAGA HOUSE OF EL
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Ivan Reis (CA) Ivan Reis
The epic secrets of Superman continue to unfold! A few months in space with his paternal grandfather, Jor-El, changed Jon Kent forever. With Jon now seeking help from his father, the Man of Steel must learn about the war his son and father fought together and set right the wrongs Jor-El may have unleashed on other worlds. The Unity Saga continues, and truly unites the House of El-as Superman, Jor-El, Supergirl, and Superboy face intergalactic attacks from Rogol Zaar, General Zod, and an armada of alien warriors and assassins! Collects Superman issues #7-15.
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Bryan Hitch (CA) Bryan Hitch
The Man of Steel's greatest villains react to the biggest news to ever rock the DC Universe. Lex Luthor, Mongul, Toyman, The Joker, and more of the world's greatest villains must come to grips with how the world changes now that the truth has been revealed by Superman. Some of comics' most unique and creative voices unite to tell a story that changes all the rules.
(W) Matt Fraction (A) Steve Lieber (CA) Steve Lieber
Ooh ooh, aah, aah-Jimmy see, Jimmy do! Jix and Jimmy go back to Gorilla City, where they had a one-night marriage-stand. (Don't believe it? Go reread Superman: Leviathan Rising #1!) Jimmy's sister Janie and Doc Mantel get to Gorilla City to warn Jimmy about what Doc saw in the future, only to find it's the attack of the 50-foot Jimmy!
BEN OLIVER VAR ED
(W) Matt Fraction (A) Steve Lieber (CA) Ben Oliver
Ooh ooh, aah, aah-Jimmy see, Jimmy do! Jix and Jimmy go back to Gorilla City, where they had a one-night marriage-stand. (Don't believe it? Go reread Superman: Leviathan Rising #1!) Jimmy's sister Janie and Doc Mantel get to Gorilla City to warn Jimmy about what Doc saw in the future, only to find it's the attack of the 50-foot Jimmy!
SUPERMOM EXPECTING TROUBLE #3
(W) Gordon Mclean (A) Caio Oliveira (CA) Caio Oliveira
In a world where superpowers are passed on through genetics the question of "Who will the kid take after: the mother or the father?" takes on a whole new level of importance when mom's a superhero and dad's a supervillain. Unfortunately for the pregnant Voltra, it looks like the baby might be taking after daddy! And to make matters worse, the despicable Devil's Duo are on a mission to burn the whole city down! And as scary as they are, the DD pale in comparison to Voltra's most terrifying challenge yet: finally having to reveal to her mother who the baby's father is!
Gods of the Abyss," a 16-page story written by Mark Russell with art by Marco Santucci Word has gotten out about the existence of Swamp Thing-and now tourists are swahmping the swamp looking for a glimpse of the bigfoot of the bayou. The sudden popularity only accelerates Sunderland Corporation's plans to destroy him, but Swamp Thing finds help from an unexpected quarter...whether he wants it or not. The Courser," an 8-page story written by Phil Hester with art by Tom Mandrake As a hurricane threatens the Louisiana coast, Swamp Thing is led to an archeaological dig where a young professor studies the wreckof a sunken slave ship. But her mysterious benefactor has his own reasons for funding the endeavor, and they may be far more dangerous than the oncoming storm.
SWEAT AND SOAP GN #1
(W) Kintetsu Yamada (A) Kintetsu Yamada (CA) Kintetsu Yamada
In an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward... and that line is where Asako - a woman who sweats copiusly - met Koutarou - a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's... er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! Yae's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what "that smell" is, she's terrified... but could it be... that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Yae... does she like him? The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Sweat and Soap combines the odd-couple chemistry of Wotakoi, the "too real!" workplace comedy of Aggretsuko, and a heavy dollop of office steaminess!
SWORD ART ONLINE ALT GUN GALE LIGHT NOVEL SC #6
(W) Reki Kawahara (A) Kouhaku Kuroboshi (CA) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
A month after the end of the third Squad Jam, a mysterious email is sent to former contestants all across the country. The email contains an invitation to brand-new game, and only the top contenders from the past three Squad Jams are allowed to participate! With objective of capturing bases as opposed to an all-out deathmatch, this new game mode has a completely different feel from Squad Jam. A fitting stage for the long-awaited rematch with SHINC! For readers ages 13 and up.
SWORD MASTER #8
(W) Shuizhu (A) Gunji (CA) Gunji
DEMONS AT THE GATE! • SWORD MASTER and JI SHUANGSHUANG prepare to face the demon hordes of CHIYOU, THE GOD OF WAR. • But how can they fight an overwhelming, supernatural army when they can't seem to trust each other? • And what is the horrible family secret that threatens to bring Chiyou back to destroy the world? Rated T