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MARVEL COMICS

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN LAST REMAINS COMPANION TP

(W) Nick Spencer (A) Federico Vicentini (CA) Marcelo Ferreira

A storyline so huge, it can't be contained within the pages of one book! Kindred's assault is so epic, it will sweep up the other spider-heroes of the Marvel Universe in its wake. Miles Morales, Gwen "Ghost-Spider" Stacy, Silk, Spider-Woman and more are about to be inducted into the Order of the Web - and now they must somehow find a way to help Peter Parker win the fight of his life! But a world-altering bombshell is rolling toward one of Marvel fandom's favorite characters, and someone is on the group's trail that is not going to make their quest easy! Doctor Strange gets tangled up in the drama - and so do Mary Jane and a classic Spidey villain - as the "Last Remains" saga races to its heart-breaking conclusion! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #50.LR-54.LR. Rated T

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AMERICAN BORN CHINESE SC NEW PTG

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Gene Luen Yang (CA) Gene Luen Yang

Jin Wang is the only Chinese-American student at his new school. Jocks and bullies pick on him constantly; then he falls in love with an all-American girl. Adored by his subjects, master of the arts of kung-fu, the Monkey King is the most powerful monkey on earth. But the Monkey King doesn't want to be a monkey; he wants to be hailed as a god. Danny is a basketball player, a popular kid at school, but every year his cousin Chin-Kee comes to visit, and every year Danny has to transfer to a new school to escape the shame. These three apparently unrelated tales come together with an unexpected twist, in a modern fable that is hilarious, poignant, and action-packed.

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AMERICAN BORN CHINESE SC WITH FLAPS

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Gene Luen Yang (CA) Gene Luen Yang

Jin Wang is the only Chinese-American student at his new school. Jocks and bullies pick on him constantly; then he falls in love with an all-American girl. Adored by his subjects, master of the arts of kung-fu, the Monkey King is the most powerful monkey on earth. But the Monkey King doesn't want to be a monkey; he wants to be hailed as a god. Danny is a basketball player, a popular kid at school, but every year his cousin Chin-Kee comes to visit, and every year Danny has to transfer to a new school to escape the shame. These three apparently unrelated tales come together with an unexpected twist, in a modern fable that is hilarious, poignant, and action-packed.

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY MONSTERS #3

CVR A WOLFER

(W) Michael Gordon (A) Dan Parson (CA) Mike Wolfer

 All three tales in American Mythology's drive-in theater triple-feature of fright come to horrifying conclusions in this throwback to the glory days of horror anthology comics! These modern takes on the classic characters of the werewolf, the mummy, and the Frankenstein monster will have you glued to your seat and trembling with fear, all brought to you by a stellar, international cast of creators. Don't dare miss the thrills and chills of Parts, Safiya, and The Bite, all presented in glorious black and white that enhances the feeling of devastating dread on each blood-soaked page! American Mythology Monsters is available in two covers - Standard and Racy by Mike Wolfer.

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY MONSTERS #3

CVR B RACY LTD ED

(W) Michael Gordon (A) Dan Parson (CA) Mike Wolfer

:    All three tales in American Mythology's drive-in theater triple-feature of fright come to horrifying conclusions in this throwback to the glory days of horror anthology comics! These modern takes on the classic characters of the werewolf, the mummy, and the Frankenstein monster will have you glued to your seat and trembling with fear, all brought to you by a stellar, international cast of creators. Don't dare miss the thrills and chills of Parts, Safiya, and The Bite, all presented in glorious black and white that enhances the feeling of devastating dread on each blood-soaked page! American Mythology Monsters is available in two covers - Standard and Racy by Mike Wolfer.

DC COMICS

AMERICAN VAMPIRE 1976 #5 (OF 9) CVR A RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE (MR)

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

Skinner, Pearl, Book, and the rest of the team are finally united in their mission to stop the Beast from world domination, but the missing key to their success is protected by a council of preeminent ancestral monsters with an axe to grind. These are the progenitors of some of the world’s most iconic folkloric species, and the victims of a broken American promise. Desperate for the council’s assistance, Skinner’s crew becomes a captive audience to their tale of betrayal—but the chilling insight saps all hope of recruiting their help. With only a few days to spare before terror is unleashed, the team must convince the legends that humanity is worth preserving, and that history may still bend toward redemption.

DC COMICS

AMERICAN VAMPIRE 1976 #5 (OF 9) CVR B FRANCIS MANAPUL VAR (MR)

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Francis Manapul

BOOM ENTERTAINMENT

ANGEL #1 SDCC 2019 EXCLUSIVE VAR #0

(W) Bryan Edward Hill (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Will Sliney

*  Don't miss your opportunity to secure one of the few remaining copies of Angel #1 that originally debuted at the 50th Comic-Con International in 2019! *  Limited to 500 copies.

SQUARE ENIX MANGA

APOTHECARY DIARIES GN #2

(W) Natsu Hyuuga (A) Nekokurage

Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and... solving mysteries?!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DATING ROMANCE #1

(W) Various (A) VARIOUS (CA) Jeff Shultz

Want to learn how to successfully date from the best? Well, maybe successful isn't the best word... but if you want to learn both the "Do's" AND "Don'ts" of dating, then you've just struck gold!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE 80TH ANNIVERSARY JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #1

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Parent

BRAND NEW DOUBLE-SIZED STORY: "Hundreds of Possibilities!" Archie takes a nap only to be awakened by someone pounding on his door. To his surprise, it's his best friend Jughead-but not the Jughead he recognizes. This one belongs to something called the Time Police, and he comes with a warning: all the Archie space time continuum will soon be collapsed into one reality. Archie must join forces with Jughead to save the day-and all of time as we know it! This brand new digest series celebrates 80 years of Archie with the best stories lovingly handpicked by fans, beautiful art pages, and fun fan-centric bonus content. This is a must-have limited series featuring 8 decades-worth of the most hilarious and memorable Archie tales!                                                                                      

DARK HORSE COMICS

ARCHIE ARCHIVES HC #9

(A) Bill Vigoda

Dark Horse Comics and Archie Comics team up once again to bring you over 200 pages of sidesplitting high jinks from the Golden Age of Archie! The gang's all here: "typical teenager" Archie Andrews, his best pal Jughead, his eternal rival Reggie, and his lovely girlfriends Betty and Veronica-and when these zany teens get together, the fun just never stops! Put some Pep in your step and have a laugh with Archie! Collecting every Archie appearance from Archie Comics #29-#31, Pep Comics #65-#67, and Laugh Comics #25-#26!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ARCHIE ARCHIVES HC #11

(W) Bill Woggon (A) Bill Woggon

America's typical teen is back to get into way more than a typical share of trouble, and he's brought all his pals, as the voracious Jughead and the lovely Betty and Veronica get their own hilarious spotlight stories! The whole gang's at it again with over two hundred pages of classic, gut-busting antics! Collecting Archie Comics #35-#36, Pep Comics #70-#72, and Laugh Comics #29-#31!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #317

(W) Ron Robbins (A) Various (CA) Pat & Tim Kennedy

More adventures with Archie and the gang!

IMAGE COMICS

ARIA HEAVENLY CREATURES (ONE-SHOT) CVR A ANACLETO & HABERLIN #0

(W) Brian Holguin (A) Jay Anacleto (CA) Jay Anacleto

Lady Kildare, expatriate princess of Faerie, is living a life of aristocratic decadence among Victorian London's social elite. One night, while slumming among the city's notorious underbelly, Kildare and her companions come across an illicit underground sideshow boasting "Creation's Most Wondrous and Perverse Curiosities." The centerpiece of this bizarre menagerie? A genuine angel held in captivity! This sets the stage for an unlikely alliance and the beginning of an unforgettable tale of mystery, adventure, and retribution.

IMAGE COMICS

ARIA HEAVENLY CREATURES (ONE-SHOT) CVR B QUESADA & MIKI #0

(W) Brian Holguin (A) Jay Anacleto (CA) Joe Quesada

Lady Kildare, expatriate princess of Faerie, is living a life of aristocratic decadence among Victorian London's social elite. One night, while slumming among the city's notorious underbelly, Kildare and her companions come across an illicit underground sideshow boasting "Creation's Most Wondrous and Perverse Curiosities." The centerpiece of this bizarre menagerie? A genuine angel held in captivity! This sets the stage for an unlikely alliance and the beginning of an unforgettable tale of mystery, adventure, and retribution.

IMAGE COMICS

ARIA HEAVENLY CREATURES (ONE-SHOT) CVR C JONES #0

(W) Brian Holguin (A) Jay Anacleto (CA) J. G. Jones

Lady Kildare, expatriate princess of Faerie, is living a life of aristocratic decadence among Victorian London's social elite. One night, while slumming among the city's notorious underbelly, Kildare and her companions come across an illicit underground sideshow boasting "Creation's Most Wondrous and Perverse Curiosities." The centerpiece of this bizarre menagerie? A genuine angel held in captivity! This sets the stage for an unlikely alliance and the beginning of an unforgettable tale of mystery, adventure, and retribution.

IMAGE COMICS

ARIA HEAVENLY CREATURES (ONE-SHOT) CVR D DREW #0

(W) Brian Holguin (A) Jay Anacleto (CA) Drew

Lady Kildare, expatriate princess of Faerie, is living a life of aristocratic decadence among Victorian London's social elite. One night, while slumming among the city's notorious underbelly, Kildare and her companions come across an illicit underground sideshow boasting "Creation's Most Wondrous and Perverse Curiosities." The centerpiece of this bizarre menagerie? A genuine angel held in captivity! This sets the stage for an unlikely alliance and the beginning of an unforgettable tale of mystery, adventure, and retribution.

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC

ARIFURETA COMMONPLACE TO STRONGEST GN #6

(W) Ryo Shirakome (A) Ryo Shirakome (CA) Ryo Shirakome

When a classroom of students is transported to another world to act as its saviors, Hajime Nagumo finds himself the weakest link. As his friends and classmates are granted strong classes and impressive abilities due to their existing skills, he is given the weak title of Synergist. When a dungeon quest leaves him separated from his group, Hajime must discover his own talents or be left to rot in this world forever.

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC

ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL GN #17

(W) Ark Performance (A) Ark Performance (CA) Ark Performance

Seventeen years ago the Fleet of Fog took control of the oceans, barring humanity from traveling between continents or islands. Now, a weapon powerful enough to damage the Fog's vessels has finally been invented. The submarine I-401, with its humanoid avatar - a "mental model" named Iona, who's taken the shape of a young girl - was once part of the Fleet of Fog, but has chosen to side with humanity. Captained by Chihaya Gunzo and his crew, the I-401 is the only ship under human control that can move freely through the seas. But she answers only to her captain, and he answers to no one.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF OVERWATCH HC

Overwatch has taken the world by storm, boasting millions of players and gaining critical acclaim. Now, in this beautiful hardcover, Blizzard Entertainment reveals the creative process behind one of the most popular FPS games of all time! Filled with never-before-seen art as well as commentary provided by the game's development team, this book is sure to please any Overwatch fan.

CHRONICLE BOOKS

ART OF RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON HC

(W) Kalikolehua Hurley

In Disney's newest animated feature, long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it's up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. However, along her journey, she'll learn that it'll take more than dragon magic to save the world-it's going to take trust as well. Through never-before-seen development art, the latest in Chronicle's acclaimed Art of series takes fans into the behind-the-scenes studio of Disney's talented team of artists as they create the colorful world of this action adventure, a world inspired by the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, The Art of Raya and the Last Dragon is a uniquely insider's look at the making of the film.

DIAMOND COMIC DIST.-STOCK

ASCENCIA #2

(W) John Dolmayan (A) Tony Parker (CA) Ben Oliver

Ascencia issue two continues Arthur's mission to unravel and solve the mysterious murders of the immortals. As he gains perspective and understanding hidden enemies emerge to thwart his progress. Will they succeed?

J-NOVEL CLUB

ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM SC PART 2 VOL 04

(W) Miya Kazuki (A) You Shiina

The long winter comes to an end and vibrant spring returns to Ehrenfest. The temple swirls busily as attempts to control Myne's future escalate and the High Bishop, fueled by hate, shrouds the city in the darkness of his nefarious plots. But Myne just wants everything to stay the same. Her little brother has been born, she's making new books thanks to her progress making ink, and she wants nothing more than to just keep spending more heart-warming time with her family and friends. The world, however, forces her to make a cruel and unbearable decision. To protect those she loves, she must begin walking a new road.

IMAGE COMICS

ASCENDER #16

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Dustin Nguyen (CA) Dustin Nguyen

"STAR SEED," Part Two-Startling secrets are unveiled as Andy, Effie, and their allies fight to make it off Sampson alive. Meanwhile, Mother's forces narrow their sights.