LOCUS #723
Locus presents the Year-in-Review, our annual authoritative look at the best books of the past year including essays and recommendations from our reviewers; our recommended reading list; and our book and magazine summaries, which take an in-depth look at how those two publishing fields performed during the past year. Also, look for commentary from Kameron Hurley, interviews from established and new authors, reviews of new books, genre news, people notes, and other special features.
LOCUST #1
(W) Massimo Rosi (A) Alex Nieto
Most of humanity has fallen victim to a terrible plague that has turned them into giant locusts. As the locusts consume the earth, the uninfected survivors struggle to stay alive. During the "Great Transformation" a fisherman and his elderly mother try to escape a decimated New York City. Can they survive?
LOKI OMNIBUS HC #1
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(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby (CA) Mark Brooks
Celebrate the God of Mischief's classic villainy in a volume full of diabolical deceit! Featuring every Loki appearance from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's legendary era of THOR - and more - it's a volume full of brotherly rivalry, deadly plots and wicked magic! Across the ages, Loki's tricks on Thor are a treat to read as he wreaks havoc on Asgard and Midgard - banishing Jane Foster to Limbo, trading spells with Doctor Strange and masterminding a Thor/Silver Surfer battle - and of course, causing the Avengers to first assemble! Bring on the wiliest bad guy of all! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1; JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #111, #113 and #115-123; and THOR (1966) #153-157, #167, #173, #175-177, #179-181 and ANNUAL #2 - plus material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85, #88, #91-92, #94, #97, #100-104, #107-108, #110, #112, #114 and #124-125; THOR (1966) #126-129, #142 and #147-152; STRANGE TALES (1951) #123; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #101; and SILVER SURFER (1968) #4. All Ages
LOKI OMNIBUS HC #1
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(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby (CA) Jack Kirby
Celebrate the God of Mischief's classic villainy in a volume full of diabolical deceit! Featuring every Loki appearance from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's legendary era of THOR - and more - it's a volume full of brotherly rivalry, deadly plots and wicked magic! Across the ages, Loki's tricks on Thor are a treat to read as he wreaks havoc on Asgard and Midgard - banishing Jane Foster to Limbo, trading spells with Doctor Strange and masterminding a Thor/Silver Surfer battle - and of course, causing the Avengers to first assemble! Bring on the wiliest bad guy of all! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1; JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #111, #113 and #115-123; and THOR (1966) #153-157, #167, #173, #175-177, #179-181 and ANNUAL #2 - plus material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85, #88, #91-92, #94, #97, #100-104, #107-108, #110, #112, #114 and #124-125; THOR (1966) #126-129, #142 and #147-152; STRANGE TALES (1951) #123; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #101; and SILVER SURFER (1968) #4. All Ages
LONELY RECEIVER TP
(W) Zac Thompson (A) Jen Hickman (CA) Jen Hickman
A Horror/Break-up Story in Five Parts. Catrin Vander, a lonely video producer, buys an Artificial Intelligence partner that's meant to bond for life. After ten years together, her holographic wife suddenly disconnects without a warning. The breakup drives Catrin to the point of near insanity. She's alone for the first time in years and reeling from a loss she can't comprehend. Written by Zac Thompson (UNDONE BY BLOOD, THE REPLACER, HER INFERNAL DESCENT, No One's Rose, X-Men) and illustrated in color by Jen Hickman (MOTH & WHISPER, Test), this volume contains the entire series, issues #1-5.
LONESOME GN #1
PREACHERS TRAIL
(W) Yves Swolfs (A) Yves Swolfs (CA) Yves Swolfs
Kansas, 1861. As tensions rise between the Northern and Southern states, a fanatical, violent preacher leaves a trail of corpses behind him, all the while calling people to take up arms against pro-slavery states. Close on his tail is a lone rider with a strange gift: he can read the past and future of those he touches. In the small town of Holton, a showdown is brewing, but things aren't as straightforward as they seem... The first volume of a Western with supernatural overtones.
LOST ANGELES #1
(W) Jordan Lichtman (A) Kelsi Jo Silva (CA) Kelsi Jo Silva
The shocking and senseless assault of a privileged suburban teen leads local punk bouncer "Doyle" to investigate the crime on behalf of a grieving family, ultimately exposing a complex multi-billion-dollar real estate investment scheme tied to the 1984 Olympics whose greedy tentacles reach deep into City Hall. A vivid and unquestionably authentic portrayal of LA's vibrant and violent 1980s, Lost Angeles brings to life the punk music, gangs and corrupt officials and, in doing so, echoes themes of race and politics very much alive and unresolved in 2021.
LOUD HOUSE 3IN1 GN #4
(W) Loud House Creative Team (A) Loud House Creative Team (CA) Loud House Creative Team
First, join Lincoln and his sisters as they explore "The Many Faces of Lincoln Loud." From Clincoln McCloud to Ace Savvy, the man with the plan does it all! Then, find the answer to the age old question, "Who's the Loudest?" The noise doesn't stop there, Lincoln must find out what happened to his missing lucky pair of underwear in "The Case of the Stolen Drawers"! Plus, head to the big city for some Casa-grandes city fun with Ronnie Anne, Bobby Santiago, and their whole extended family! Collects volumes 10,11, and 12.
LOVE & ROCKETS MAGAZINE #10
(W) Gilbert Hernandez (A) Gilbert Hernandez (CA) Gilbert Hernandez
The World's Greatest Comics Magazine (eat it, FF) hits its tenth issue! In Jaime's half, Tonta meets Maggie face to face for the first time! When Titans Clash! Meanwhile, the invasion of Lumina's village sparks the beginning of the end... In Gilbertland, Fritz wears one of her oddest costumes yet, in a story that ties in to the Lagrimas saga from the 3rd and 4th issues of Gilbert's solo spinoff series, Psychodrama Illustrated!
LOVESICKNESS JUNJI ITO STORY COLL HC
Ryusuke returns to the town he once lived in because rumors are swirling about girls killing themselves after encountering a bewitchingly handsome young man. Harboring his own secret from time spent in this town, Ryusuke attempts to capture the beautiful boy and close the case, but... Starting with the strikingly bloody "Lovesickness," this volume collects ten stories showcasing horror master Junji Ito in peak form, including "The Strange Hikizuri Siblings" and "The Rib Woman." For older teen audiences.
LUNA #3 (OF 5)
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(W) Maria Llovet (A) Maria Llovet (CA) Maria Llovet
* As Lux and Teresa unite their bodies, her consciousness is transported somewhere else... and she discovers something - and someone - of a divine nature. * But this journey across realities will reveal unexpected truths to Teresa about the Family of the Sun... and herself.
LUNA #3 (OF 5)
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(W) Maria Llovet (A) Maria Llovet (CA) Kris Anka
* As Lux and Teresa unite their bodies, her consciousness is transported somewhere else... and she discovers something - and someone - of a divine nature. * But this journey across realities will reveal unexpected truths to Teresa about the Family of the Sun... and herself.
MACHINE GIRL TP #1
(W) Matts (A) Sergio Monjes (CA) Matt Busch
In a galaxy far, far away... There is a planet full of exotic interplanetary people. All of them living together in a dangerous multicultural world. And right there in the middle there is Megan! A young human girl fighting her way up on the deadly arena of the Intergalactic Mixed Battling Arts as she searches for her origins and other beings like her while she is obsessed with a mysterious, long forgotten planet: Earth.
MADMAN LIBRARY ED HC #1
(W) Michael Allred (A) Michael Allred (CA) Michael Allred
From Madman's first appearance through his mysterious origins to his adventures throughout time, space, and pop-art absurdity; follow Frank Einstein's superhero alter ego Madman as he adventures through Snap City and encounters many timeless characters and villains in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science-fiction films, pop music, and much more in this true humorous and heartfelt comic-book classic! The Madman universe library edition series collects all of Allred's award-winning Madman comics (a.k.a. the "Madmaniverse") in selected reading order for the ultimate Madman fan! This 680-page volume collects Madman's adventures from 1990 to 1996, reprinting "For the Record," Madman (original series) #1-#3, Madman Adventures #1-#3, and Madman Comics #1-#10, bonus pinups by some of comics' greatest talent like Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Moebius, and more; and featuring THEY!- Allred's never-before-published first effort to make comics!
MAESTRO WAR AND PAX #4 (OF 5)
(W) Peter David (A) Javier Pina (CA) Dale Keown
THE FALL OF THE MAESTRO! The last song has been sung - the Maestro is defeated! Olympus reigns! Rated T+
MAESTRO WAR AND PAX #4 (OF 5)
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(W) Peter David (A) Javier Pina (CA) Sanford Greene
THE FALL OF THE MAESTRO! The last song has been sung - the Maestro is defeated! Olympus reigns! Rated T+
MAGIC #1
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(W) Jed MacKay (A) Ig Guara (CA) Matteo Scalera
* A new beginning for the pop culture phenomenon of Magic starts here from Jed MacKay (Marvel's Black Cat) and Ig Guara (Marvel's Ghost-Spider), perfect for new readers and long time fans. * Across the vast Multiverse, those gifted with a "spark" can tap into the raw power of Magic and travel across realms -they are Planeswalkers. * When coordinated assassination attempts on Guildmasters Ral Zarek, Vraska and Kaya rock the city of Ravnica and leave Jace Belleren's life hanging in the balance, a fuse is lit that threatens not just these three Guilds, but the entire plane of Ravnica. * Now these three must covertly infiltrate the wild plane of Zendikar and form a tenuous alliance to uncover why the targets of the assassins have all been Planeswalkers... * ...which will lead them straight to one of the most enigmatic characters in Magic history!
MAGIC #1
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(W) Jed MacKay (A) Ig Guara (CA) Miguel Mercado
* A new beginning for the pop culture phenomenon of Magic starts here from Jed MacKay (Marvel's Black Cat) and Ig Guara (Marvel's Ghost-Spider), perfect for new readers and long time fans. * Across the vast Multiverse, those gifted with a "spark" can tap into the raw power of Magic and travel across realms -they are Planeswalkers. * When coordinated assassination attempts on Guildmasters Ral Zarek, Vraska and Kaya rock the city of Ravnica and leave Jace Belleren's life hanging in the balance, a fuse is lit that threatens not just these three Guilds, but the entire plane of Ravnica. * Now these three must covertly infiltrate the wild plane of Zendikar and form a tenuous alliance to uncover why the targets of the assassins have all been Planeswalkers... * ...which will lead them straight to one of the most enigmatic characters in Magic history!
MAGIC #1
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(W) Jed MacKay (A) Ig Guara (CA) Blank Cover
* A new beginning for the pop culture phenomenon of Magic starts here from Jed MacKay (Marvel's Black Cat) and Ig Guara (Marvel's Ghost-Spider), perfect for new readers and long time fans. * Across the vast Multiverse, those gifted with a "spark" can tap into the raw power of Magic and travel across realms -they are Planeswalkers. * When coordinated assassination attempts on Guildmasters Ral Zarek, Vraska and Kaya rock the city of Ravnica and leave Jace Belleren's life hanging in the balance, a fuse is lit that threatens not just these three Guilds, but the entire plane of Ravnica. * Now these three must covertly infiltrate the wild plane of Zendikar and form a tenuous alliance to uncover why the targets of the assassins have all been Planeswalkers... * ...which will lead them straight to one of the most enigmatic characters in Magic history!
MAGIC MAGIC PACK #1
(W) Jed MacKay (A) Ig Guara (CA) Various
A Limited Edition Collector's Set of of Magic #1 covers, featuring an exclusive variant by Mirka Andolfo , along with the Main Cover by Matteo Scalera, a randomly inserted Planeswalker variant (by either Miguel Mercado, Taj Tenfold or Magdalena Pagowska) and the Black Blank Sketch Cover.
MAN GOAT & BUNNY MAN #1 (OF 3)
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(W) Joe Brusha (CA) Edgar Salazar
Bigfoot, the Jersey Devil, the Loch Ness Monster. All are age old folklore fodder, but could they actually be real? In recent years the myth of Man Goat and The Bunny Man has grown locally, and many have claimed sightings of the two unique creatures; yet no concrete evidence exists... And that's exactly how they want it! Dealing with the things nightmares are made of so we don't have to - deranged mutants, satanic cults, demons, summer vacationers - Man Goat and the Bunny Man protect us from the evils that hide in plain sight. But they don't want your adoration, they just want to be left alone! Don't miss the action-packed first issue of this genre-bending horror-comedy from the sick bastards at Zenescope!
MAN GOAT & BUNNY MAN #1 (OF 3)
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(W) Joe Brusha (CA) Josh Burns
Bigfoot, the Jersey Devil, the Loch Ness Monster. All are age old folklore fodder, but could they actually be real? In recent years the myth of Man Goat and The Bunny Man has grown locally, and many have claimed sightings of the two unique creatures; yet no concrete evidence exists... And that's exactly how they want it! Dealing with the things nightmares are made of so we don't have to - deranged mutants, satanic cults, demons, summer vacationers - Man Goat and the Bunny Man protect us from the evils that hide in plain sight. But they don't want your adoration, they just want to be left alone! Don't miss the action-packed first issue of this genre-bending horror-comedy from the sick bastards at Zenescope!
MAN IN THE PAINTERS ROOM GN
After his release from the Saint-Paul asylum in 1890, Vincent Van Gogh wandered the French countryside before stumbling on the Ravoux Inn. Although still plagued by mental illness, he found some peace there among his adoptive family, painting over 75 works of art in just three months.
MAN-BAT #3 (OF 5)
(W) Dave Wielgosz (A) Sumit Kumar (CA) Kyle Hotz
Kirk Langstrom’s mental state has been deteriorating for years, but in the wake of his violent altercation with the Suicide Squad, he’s found himself on the verge of a complete emotional collapse. Luckily (or unluckily) for Kirk, Dr. Harleen Quinzel is offering pro bono—and entirely unsolicited—psychological counseling. As Harley delves deep into his damaged mind, she uncovers tragic events that set the stage for his transformation into Man-Bat in the first place. Will her psychotic brand of psychology help Kirk make peace with his inner demons or leave his mind even more fractured than it was?
MANGA CLASSICS DRACULA SC NEW PTG
(W) Bram Stoker (A) Virginia Nitouhei (CA) Virginia Nitouhei
An ancient evil lurks in the dark heart of Transylvania - but it won't lurk there forever. Now Count Dracula's immortal eyes look towards London, a new land full of opportunity and unsuspecting victims. A ragged band of survivors must stop him before it is too late... but how? Manga Classics® proudly presents a beautiful, faithful recreation of Bram Stoker's famous vampire story Dracula.