AVENGERS #31
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(W) Jason Aaron (A) Gerardo Zaffino (CA) J. Scott Campbell
THE TEMPTATION OF ANTHONY STARK! Special Oversized Issue! Trapped in an icy cave at the dawn of time, Tony Stark has lost most of his armor and a good chunk of his mind. And tonight when the sun goes down and the devil comes round again, Iron Man may very well lose whatever's left of his soul. A dark tale of hell and ice and iron, unlike any Golden Avenger story you've ever read, featuring the gorgeously gritty visuals of guest artist Gerardo Zaffino (CO NAN THE BARBARIAN). Rated T+
AVENGERS OF THE WASTELANDS #2 (OF 5)
(W) Ed Brisson (A) Jo NAs Scharf (CA) Juan Jose Ryp
HUNTING FOR DOOM! • DANI/THOR, DWIGHT/ANT-MAN, and HULK, JR. set off on a quest to save the Wastelands from DR. DOOM's reign of terror! • But can they succeed where OLD MAN LOGAN left off? • And what does the return of CAPTAIN AMERICA herald for the team? Rated T+
AWESOME MINDS COMIC BOOK CREATORS HC
(W) Alejandro Arbo NA (A) Chelsea O'Mara
Did you know that Superman debuted in 1938 and is considered to have fueled the birth of the superhero craze? Or that Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira was instrumental in introducing manga to the world outside of Japan? Comic books are now fully part of mainstream pop culture, and this engaging read introduces kids ages 8-12 to the pivotal creators of the world's most beloved comics, as well as the unknown NAmes that have guided the industry to where it is today. From classic superhero tales like Spider-Man to epic fantasy adventures like Elfquest, comic books have inspired legions of devoted fans and accrue sales of over $1 billion annually. Awesome Minds: Comic Book Creators will walk kids through the important milestones in comic book history and the visio NAries who helped develop some of the most iconic fictio NAl characters today.
B & V FRIENDS JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #278
(W) Bill Golliher (A) Dan Parent (CA) Bill Golliher
BRAND NEW STORY: "Shipwreck She NAnigans!" Betty and Veronica are on vacation and the Lodge's private beach. Their life of luxury turns into an epic adventure when Betty discovers a shipwreck at sea!
BACKTRACK #0
(W) Brian Joines (A) Jake Elphick (CA) Marco D'Alfonso
Guilt weighs heavy on former crimi NAl "wheelman," Alyson, who led an illicit life that left her shattered into pieces. But when she hears about a massive cross-history car race that grants the winner a chance to correct a single mistake in their life, Alyson will drive from the Big Bang to the death knell of the universe for the grand prize.
BANNED BOOK CLUB GN
(W) Kim Hyun Sook (A) Kim Hyun Sook
When Kim Hyun Sook started college in 1983 she was ready for her world to open up. After acing her exams and sort-of convincing her traditio NAl mother that it was a good idea for a woman to go to college, she looked forward to soaking up the ideas of Western Literature far from the drudgery she was promised at her family's restaurant. But literature class would prove to be just the start of a massive turning point, still focused on reading but with life-or-death stakes she never could have imagined. This was during South Korea's Fifth Republic, a military regime that entrenched its power through censorship, torture, and the murder of protestors. In this charged political climate, with Molotov cocktails flying and fellow students disappearing for hours and returning with bruises, Hyun Sook sought refuge in the comfort of books. When the handsome young editor of the school newspaper invited her to his reading group, she expected to pop into the cafeteria to talk about Moby Dick, Hamlet, and The Scarlet Letter. Instead she found herself hiding in a basement as the youngest member of an underground banned book club. And as Hyun Sook soon discovered, in a totalitarian regime, the delights of discovering great works of illicit literature are quickly overshadowed by fear and violence as the walls close in.
(W) James TynionIV (A) Guillem March (CA) Tony S. Daniel
The conspiracy that will rock Batman's world continues to unfold as the Dark Knight travels to Arkham Asylum to get answers from the Penguin! What dark secret does he share with The Joker, the Riddler, and...Catwoman? Plus, the plague of assassins descending upon Gotham City in its weakest moments continues! Will this be the moment when Deathstroke fi NAlly takes down Batman?!
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(W) James TynionIV (A) Guillem March (CA) Francesco Matti NA
The conspiracy that will rock Batman's world continues to unfold as the Dark Knight travels to Arkham Asylum to get answers from the Penguin! What dark secret does he share with The Joker, the Riddler, and...Catwoman? Plus, the plague of assassins descending upon Gotham City in its weakest moments continues! Will this be the moment when Deathstroke fi NAlly takes down Batman?!
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(W) James TynionIV (A) Guillem March (CA) Francesco Matti NA
Batman must stop Deathstroke from killing the mayor of Gotham City! But to do so he has to figure out who ordered the hit in the first place. If his four main suspects aren't 'fessing up to the crime, then is there someone even more sinister lurking in the shadows waiting to deliver the coup de grâce? Whoever it is, one victim will fall under their attack!
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Alex Ross
Following Alfred's tragic death in "City of Bane," this collection gathers the greatest stories in the character's 75-year history, including his debut appearance in 1943's Batman #16, the mystery of "The Man Who Killed Mlle. Marie," and the touching "Father's Day." Collects stories from Batman #16 and #31; Detective Comics #83, #356, #501, #502, #806, and #807; Untold Legends of the Batman #2; Batman Annual #13; Batman: Shadow of the Bat #31; Batman: Gotham Adventures #16; Batman Eter NAl #31; and Batman Annual (2016) #1 and #3.
BATMAN REBORN
(W) Grant Morrison (A) Frank Quitely (CA) Frank Quitely
The new Dy NAmic Duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile to face an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious Domino Killer. But can Batman and Robin find a way to work together? Find out in this new trade paperback collecting the first six issues of the hit series!
(W) Grant Morrison (A) Dave McKean (CA) Dave McKean
One of the greatest Batman stories ever told, Batman: Arkham Asylum is back in a new edition of the classic hardcover! The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over and are demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages. Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to endure the perso NAl hells of The Joker, the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the asylum. Includes newly remastered artwork by Dave McKean, available for the first time in this format.
(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Sean Chen (CA) Dustin Nguyen
In her pursuit of Blight, Batwoman fi NAlly discovers the fate of Batman, but doing so leaves her with a choice: take the villain into custody or free her friend and take him home. That is, if enough of Batman's mind is left that he'll even know what "home" means. Also, how will all of Batman's allies react when they discover the Batwoman's true identity?
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(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Sean Chen (CA) Francis Ma NApul
In her pursuit of Blight, Batwoman fi NAlly discovers the fate of Batman, but doing so leaves her with a choice: take the villain into custody or free her friend and take him home. That is, if enough of Batman's mind is left that he'll even know what "home" means. Also, how will all of Batman's allies react when they discover the Batwoman's true identity?
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) John Paul Leon (CA) John Paul Leon
Bruce Wainwright, a comic book-reading kid obsessed with the Caped Crusader, loses his parents in a violent crime...and in the real world, no superheroes exist to save the day. As the survivor of the brutal murder of his parents, young Bruce sees grief and rage build inside himself-until something strange starts taking wing in the Gotham night! Something similar to the comics he's been reading his whole life. As life begins to imitate art, will Bruce Wainwright be able to live up to his fictio NAl NAmesake? A deliberate spiritual companion to the beloved Superman: Secret Identity, Batman: Creature of the Night puts a new spin you've never seen before on the legend of Batman-and the dark emotions that drive him! Collects issues #1-4 of the critically acclaimed miniseries.
(W) Sean Murphy (A) Sean Murphy (CA) Sean Murphy
Bruce Wayne and Batman have come undone. Powerless after learning the truth behind his family's NAme and legacy, Bruce prepares to shed all of his secrets and make one fi NAl appeal to the people of Gotham as Azrael takes control of the city.
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(W) Sean Murphy (A) Sean Murphy (CA) Sean Murphy
Bruce Wayne and Batman have come undone. Powerless after learning the truth behind his family's NAme and legacy, Bruce prepares to shed all of his secrets and make one fi NAl appeal to the people of Gotham as Azrael takes control of the city.
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Nick Derington (CA) Nick Derington
In this story written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Nick Derington, Batman is pushed to his limit as he sets off in search of an item with incredible destructive powers-and embarks on a journey across the DC Universe! It's a race to the finish line as Batman chases the Riddler from Gotham to Gorilla City and beyond, with the fate of humanity in the balance. Guest stars include Vandal Savage, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Deathstroke, Jo NAh Hex, and more! Collects Batman: Universe #1-6.
BATTLE OF BRITAIN GN
(W) Dale Carothers (A) Esteve Polls
The Battle of Britain is a full-color graphic novel that follows the Royal Air Force as they defend the United Kingdom against the infamous German Luftwaffe. Drawing from historical documents and firsthand accounts, the book details the events that led up to the four-month campaign, the fight to end the NAzi bomb attacks, and the long-term impact on air force strategy. By September of 1940, hundreds of British fighter planes were destroyed or damaged and the German Blitz was underway. Learn how the Royal Air Force came back from near-defeat, shot down the NAzi aircraft, and prevented Hitler from gaining the air superiority he needed for his planned invasion.
BATTLE STATIONS TP
(W) Don Avenell (A) Hugo Pratt
Two brothers of differing rank have to make extraordi NAry sacrifices in the line of the toughest duty. This is a true story of courage under fire; a high-octane story of a blistering World War II NAval battle. The first in a major series of new collections bringing the long lost UK war comics of Italian art maestro Hugo Pratt to the public in stunning new editions.
BEHEMOTH S RANKED MONSTER CAT ELF GIRL PET GN #1
(W) Nozomi Ginyoku (A) Yanomitsuki (CA) Yanomitsuki
In this new series, a knight finds himself reincar NAted as a behemoth, one of the most powerful monsters in the world, and when he meets a beautiful elf girl, he's ready to fight at her side. Problem is, a baby behemoth looks an awful lot like...a housecat?! For readers ages 13 and up.
BEYOND CLOUDS GN #1
(W) Nicke (A) Nicke (CA) Nicke
A boy with a talent for machines and a the mysterious girl whose wings he's fixed will take you past the ordi NAry. In the tradition of the high-flying, reso NAnt adventure stories of Studio Ghibli comes a gorgeous tale about the longing of young hearts for adventure and friendship! Young Theo works as a mechanic, putting his k NAck for machines to use in the industrialized city where he lives. But when he finds an injured, amnesiac a girl with wings, his life changes forever. Her NAme is Mia, and although Theo's talents make quick work of repairing her injured wing, their quest to find her home will take them beyond the clouds and further than they would ever have imagined.
BLACK & WHITE IMAGES ANNUAL COLLECTION #2
(W) Jim Vadeboncoeur (A) Various (CA) Various
Special Price. Published at $20.00. This second b&w annual features 300 illustrations from 60 different artists and covers a wide range of techniques and media. Included is multi-page material on Norman Lindsay, A.B. Frost, Charles Da NA Gibson, W.T. Benda, John D. Batten, Garth Jones, Blanche Greer, and W.R. Leigh. Also included are all 20 of T.S. Sullivant's rare 1896 series, Fables for the Times, and unpublished sections from a Sidney Sime sketchbook. Edited by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr.
BLACK CAT #9
(W) Jed MacKay (A) Kris Anka (CA) J. Scott Campbell
• Felicia has gotten into some trouble in New York. Some may call it "inciting a war" but we aren't here to mince words. What's a girl to do? • GO TO MADRIPOOR! That's right, the Black Cat and her crew go to Madripoor to steal the next object on their list. No problem, just another artifact that is in the private collection of someone NAmed... where'd I put that note... oh, here. Someone NAmed "Patch." • Uh-oh. Patch is Wolverine. BLACK CAT IS STEALING FROM WOLVERINE?! • All this and guest-artist KRIS ANKA (UNCANNY X-MEN, RU NAWAYS) is joining the book for two issues! Rated T
BLACK CAT #9
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(W) Jed MacKay (A) Kris Anka (CA) Carlos E. Gomez
• Felicia has gotten into some trouble in New York. Some may call it "inciting a war" but we aren't here to mince words. What's a girl to do? • GO TO MADRIPOOR! That's right, the Black Cat and her crew go to Madripoor to steal the next object on their list. No problem, just another artifact that is in the private collection of someone NAmed... where'd I put that note... oh, here. Someone NAmed "Patch." • Uh-oh. Patch is Wolverine. BLACK CAT IS STEALING FROM WOLVERINE?! • All this and guest-artist KRIS ANKA (UNCANNY X-MEN, RU NAWAYS) is joining the book for two issues! Rated T