RUMBLE ART AND M AKING OF MOVIE TP
(W) Noela Hueso
In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father's footsteps by becoming a coach and turning a loveable underdog monster into a champion.
DREAMING W AKING HOURS #7 (MR)
(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Javier Rodriguez (CA) Nick Robles
Bleeding out in a hospital bed from a magic wound that will not heal, sorceress Heather After must swing open the gates of reality to find herself a protector…but is she prepared for the deal she’ll have to strike once she finds a champion with the dangerous power she needs? And spe AKIng of dangerous power…what happens when Matthew the Raven catches a glimpse of one of the artifacts Heather’s been hiding away?
ALIEN LEGION OMNIBUS TP #1
(W) Alan Zelenetz (A) Frank Cirocco (CA) Doug Braithwaite
Footsloggers and soldiers of fortune, priests, poets, killers, and cads-they fight for a future Galarchy, for cash, for a cause, for the thrill of adventure. Culled from the forgotten and unwanted of three galaxies, they are trained to be the most elite, and expendable, of fighting forces. Sometimes peacekeepers, sometimes shock troops, the Legion is sent into the Galarchy's most desperate internal and external conflicts. Legionnaires live rough and they die hard, tough as tungsten and loyal to the dirty end. o Alien Legion Omnibus Volume 1 features over three hundred story pages of the groundbre AKIng series and lays cover fire for a new Alien Legion series from Dark Horse slated to begin in late 2009!
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-bre AKIng conclusion! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #50.LR-54.LR. Rated T
ART OF RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON HC
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 m AKIng of the film.
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 m AKIng new books thanks to her progress m AKIng 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.
BATMAN ARKHAM TALIA AL GHUL TP
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Cliff Chiang
Delve into one of the most compelling characters in the Batman mythos in this collection starring Talia al Ghul—daughter of the Demon. Intelligent, calculating, and composed, this brilliant strategist and master martial artist has proven to be one of the very few adversaries capable of going head-to-head with Batman on every level. As Ra’s al Ghul’s daughter, she is an elite and lethal warrior of the League of Assassins. Yet as this collection shows, she enlists in both villain and hero affiliations, m AKIng her a complex antihero in her own right. Collects Batman #232 and #656, Detective Comics #411, Batman: Son of the Demon #1, Batman: Death and the Maidens #9, President Luthor Secret Files #1, Batman Villains Secret Files 2005 #1, Red Hood: The Lost Days #1, Batman and Robin #12, Batman Incorporated #2-13, and Batman (2016) #34-35.
BATMAN BEYOND VOL 08 THE ERADICATION AGENDA TP
(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Various (CA) Dan Mora
In the final volume of Batman Beyond, Batman and Batman Beyond meet at least, with Booster Gold caught in the middle! But first, Terry McGinnis forges an uneasy alliance with Damian Wayne in order to stop Mr. Zero and his radical faction from turning Gotham City into an ice-covered hellscape. To set things right, Batman, Damian, and Batwoman Beyond must declare war on the League of Assassins! And one more thing: Inque returns, posing as Batman and wre AKIng havoc in Gotham City! Collects Batman Beyond #43-50.
BATMAN SUPERMAN VOL 02 WORLDS DEADLIEST HC
(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Various (CA) Nick Derington
Batman and Superman are the greatest heroes the world has ever known—and you can’t accomplish that without m AKIng some terrifying enemies. General Zod is on a mission to resurrect the bottle city of Kandor, and he’s ready to obliterate anyone in his path—leading Ra’s al Ghul to attempt to save his Lazarus Pits from Kryptonian chaos, with Batman and Superman caught in the middle! Plus, the Atomic Skull’s untimely death leads to a deadly mystery of grisly experiments, and Batwoman and Steel face robotic rogues! Collects Batman/Superman #7-15 and Batman/Superman Annual #1.
BILLIONAIRES GN
(W) Darryl Cunningham (A) Darryl Cunningham (CA) Tove Jansson
Darryl Cunningham offers an illuminating analysis of the origins and ideological evolutions of four key players in the American private sector: Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and oil and gas tycoons Charles and David Koch. What emerges in these informative and hilarious biographies, is a vital critique of American capitalism and the power these individuals have to assert a corrupting influence on policy-m AKIng, political campaigns, and society writ large.
BLACK HAMMER VISIONS #1 (OF 8)
An exciting reimagination of the Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer series told by guest writers and artists such as Patton Oswalt, Geoff Johns, Mariko Tam AKI, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, and more of comic's top talents! Patton Oswalt joins artists Dean Kotz and Jason Wordie to explore the life of youthful super heroine Golden Gail on the Black Hammer Farm before the beginning of Black Hammer #1, and her struggle to maintain sanity as a middle-aged woman trapped in the unchanging body of a superpowered grade-schooler.
BLACK HAMMER VISIONS #1 (OF 8)
EVAN DORKIN VAR ED
An exciting reimagination of the Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer series told by guest writers and artists such as Patton Oswalt, Geoff Johns, Mariko Tam AKI, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, and more of comic's top talents! Patton Oswalt joins artists Dean Kotz and Jason Wordie to explore the life of youthful super heroine Golden Gail on the Black Hammer Farm before the beginning of Black Hammer #1, and her struggle to maintain sanity as a middle-aged woman trapped in the unchanging body of a superpowered grade-schooler.
BLACK HAMMER VISIONS #1 (OF 8)
HERNANDEZ STEWART VAR ED
An exciting reimagination of the Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer series told by guest writers and artists such as Patton Oswalt, Geoff Johns, Mariko Tam AKI, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, and more of comic's top talents! Patton Oswalt joins artists Dean Kotz and Jason Wordie to explore the life of youthful super heroine Golden Gail on the Black Hammer Farm before the beginning of Black Hammer #1, and her struggle to maintain sanity as a middle-aged woman trapped in the unchanging body of a superpowered grade-schooler.
BLADE OF IMMORTAL OMNIBUS TP #1
(CURR PTG)
(W) Hiro AKI Samura (A) Hiro AKI Samura (CA) Hiro AKI Samura
A cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge, as the students of a brutal new sword school tear a bloody path across Japan. Hiro AKI Samura's massive manga series spawned an anime run, a spinoff novel, an art book, and a live-action film! Samura's storytelling tour-de-force also won Japan's Media Arts Award, several British Eagle Awards, and an Eisner Award, among other international accolades. Intense and audacious, Blade takes period samurai action and deftly combines it with a modernist street idiom to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction.
BLADE OF IMMORTAL OMNIBUS TP #2
NEW PTG
(W) Hiro AKI Samura (A) Hiro AKI Samura (CA) Hiro AKI Samura
Rin continues her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by Manjiseemingly immortal protector. The eccentric, bloodthirsty Ittö-ryü sword school tries to carve a path to Edo castle, led by the hated Anotsu as they obliterate all rival schools along the way. What they don't know, though, is that the deadly Mugai-ryü has formedthe sole purpose of destroying Anotsu's clan! This epic manga series won Japan's Media Arts Award, several British Eagle Awards, and an Eisner Award, among other international accolades. Relentless and shocking, Blade takes Edo-era samurai action and combines it with modernist street idioms to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction.
BLUE FLAG GN #6
The culture festival begins, and Toma and Taichi talk about their futures, but it ends with the two not quite seeing eye to eye. Shortly after, Toma sits down with Mami for a serious discussion, and in response to her earnest openness, he makes a big decision that could change everything. Time keeps moving forward, pushing everyone to the cusp of m AKIng critical life choices.
BORUTO GN #10
NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS
(W) Masashi Kishimoto (A) Mikio Ikemoto
Just as Kaw AKI is starting to feel comfortable in his new home, a surprise visitor threatens to change everything. Naruto has been able to defend Boruto and Kaw AKI so far, but how will he handle the next threat to intrude on the village, Kara's leader Jigen? And what terrifying secret is Jigen hiding?
CERTAIN MAGICAL INDEX SS LIGHT NOVEL SC #2
(W) Kazuma Kamachi (A) Kiyotaka Haimura
Kanz AKI Kaori is on the hunt for the culprit who murdered her jeans while Kamijou Touya is on the hunt for a good souveiner from Milan. Elsewhere, Kuruwa begins to fall for Hanzou. At the same time, Hamazura is most definitely not in love with Kinuhata, movie date or not. In the background, the Misaka Sisters' latest obsession is fortune-telling with blood types. The world of science and magic never ceases to be an exciting, hot mess...
CHASING THE DRAGON #1 (OF 5)
CVR A MENTON3 & MOMOKO
(W) Denton J. Tipton (A) Menton3 (CA) Menton3
In Chasing the Dragon, New York Times-bestselling writer Denton J. Tipton and acclaimed painter menton3 explore a dark fantasy world ravaged by the rampant abuse of a drug made from the blood of dragons. When two young slaves discover a terrible secret that could change the course of the world, will a meek alchemist's apprentice and a drug-addled concubine survive long outside their cages? For fans of Game of Thrones and Bre AKIng Bad.
CHOBITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY ED HC #3
(W) Clamp (A) Clamp (CA) Clamp
If you've never experienced this unique, cute sci-fi romance about what it means to be human, now's your chance! One of the biggest hits from CLAMP, creators of xxxHOLiC and Magic Knight Rayearth, returns in a definitive, hardcover premium collector's edition, featuring a large size, premium paper, color pages, and more. After moving from the countryside into the big city, poor college student Hideki Motosuwa finds himself down on his luck. All he wants is a good job, a girlfriend, and his very own "persocom" - the latest and greatest in humanoid computer technology. Hideki's luck changes one night when he finds Chi - an adorable, but seemingly broken, persocom thrown out in a pile of trash. After t AKIng her home, Hideki discovers that Chi is more responsibility than he expected - and that there's much more to his cute new persocom than meets the eye.
CINEMA RETRO #49
A cracking issue to start the New Year with - and our 17th year in publication! Terence Denman reveals Michael Carreras' western Savage Guns (1962), and our Film in Focus special is a 10-page feature on the Sensurround WWII epic Midway (1976). Robert Leese reviews the weird Carnival of Souls (1962), Dave Worrall investigates what happened to the Thunderball yacht The Disco Volante, and Cair Ross examines the m AKIng of Damien: Omen 2 (1978).
CLAIM SONG OF IRE AND VICE #3 (OF 4)
(W) Gregory Wright (A) Mihajlo Dimitrievski
War in Unstablov AKIa should mean steady work for freelance mercenaries, right? Well, not if the mercenaries are incompetent ding-dongs... The battle for the kingdom is down to knights fighting the undead. But these knights have this bothersome code of loyalty that really bothers our two mercenaries or "heroes". Plus, what happens when we add love into the mix? Zombie fights, knife fights, and food fights! Oh my! Grab your sword, armor up, and smash a pie into your enemy's face!
COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF ANIMATION #4 (OF 5)
CVR A DUNLAVEY
(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Ryan Dunlavey (CA) Ryan Dunlavey
Don't touch that dial! It's SATURDAY MORNING FUNHOUSE! We roll into the 1960s, during which a CBS executive named Fred Silverman had the brilliant idea to turn Saturday mornings into all kids programming, transforming the toon landscape forever! Hanna and Barbera are fired from MGM, but become the biggest animators in the country-but what happens to all the jobs sent overseas? In Japan, the animation industry begins t AKIng its first few steps toward dominance, where Hayao Miyaz AKI begins learning his trade-and yearning for more!
COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF ANIMATION #4 (OF 5)
CVR B DUNLAVEY
(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Ryan Dunlavey (CA) Ryan Dunlavey
Don't touch that dial! It's SATURDAY MORNING FUNHOUSE! We roll into the 1960s, during which a CBS executive named Fred Silverman had the brilliant idea to turn Saturday mornings into all kids programming, transforming the toon landscape forever! Hanna and Barbera are fired from MGM, but become the biggest animators in the country-but what happens to all the jobs sent overseas? In Japan, the animation industry begins t AKIng its first few steps toward dominance, where Hayao Miyaz AKI begins learning his trade-and yearning for more!
COMP WITCHBLADE HC #1
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Michael Turner (CA) Michael Turner
The story of the WITCHBLADE begins here, as streetwise cop Sara Pezzini receives a mysterious weapon of untold power and uses it to face the dark supernatural underbelly of New York City-and the uncertainty of her own destiny. This first collection of the bestselling series created by MARC SILVESTRI, DAVID WOHL, BRIAN HABERLIN, and MICHAEL TURNER, beautifully rendered and painst AKIngly assembled in gorgeous hardcover. Collects WITCHBLADE #1-19, THE DARKNESS #9 & 10 & TALES OF THE WITCHBLADE #1/2-3